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Removing and Replacing the Base Cover - service manual

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Removing and Replacing the Base Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). To remove the base cover: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the six captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at an angle as shown in the picture. CAUTION: Do not touch the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Processor components should be removed only by trained support personnel. For instructions on removal and replacement of parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on the base cover to the bottom of the computer. 2 Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). About Your Computer 21

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About Your Computer
21
Removing and Replacing the Base Cover
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions
that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION:
Before performing this procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect
the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem
from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables
from the computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
To remove the base cover:
1
Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2
Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20).
3
Loosen the six captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the
computer at an angle as shown in the picture.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Processor
components should be removed only by trained support personnel.
For instructions on removal and replacement of parts, see the
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
.
To replace the base cover:
1
Align the tabs on the base cover to the bottom of the computer.
2
Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover.
3
Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20).