Dell Vostro 5300 Service Manual - Page 12
Installing the base cover
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Steps 1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Starting from the top-left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover in the direction of the arrows to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not pull on or pry the base cover from the side where the hinges are; doing so may damage the base cover. 4. Pry the base cover and remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer. 5. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 6. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. Installing the base cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. 12 Removing and installing components