Dell XPS 13 9380 XPS 9380 Service Manual - Page 15

Removing the base cover, Procedure

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6 Removing the base cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the computer, do not pry open the base cover from the back. 1 Remove the eight screws (M2x3, Torx) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 2 With the computer face-down, open the computer at an angle. 3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to your computer follow the instructions instead of lifting the base cover from the palm-rest assembly. Removing the base cover 15

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Removing the base cover
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After working inside
your computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance
.
Procedure
CAUTION:
To avoid causing damage to the computer, do not pry open the base cover from the back.
1
Remove the eight screws (M2x3, Torx) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2
With the computer face-down, open the computer at an angle.
3
Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the palm-rest assembly.
CAUTION:
To avoid causing damage to your computer follow the instructions instead of lifting the base cover from the
palm-rest assembly.
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Removing the base cover
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