Dell Vostro 5402 Service Manual - Page 16

Installing the base cover, Steps, Prerequisites, About this task

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Steps 1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2x8.8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Pry open the base cover starting from the recess at the hinge area and work your way around and follow the "guidance line" indicated in the image to remove the base cover. 4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the base cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The figure indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 16 Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps
1.
Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Loosen the two captive screws (M2x8.8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3.
Pry open the base cover starting from the recess at the hinge area and work your way around and follow the "guidance line"
indicated in the image to remove the base cover.
4.
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly