Dell Inspiron 3582 Service Manual - Page 21

Removing the base cover, Prerequisites, Procedure

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8 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. Prerequisites Remove the optical drive (optional). Procedure 1 Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover. 2 Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 4 Remove the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 5 Pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the computer base. 6 Lift the base cover off the palm rest and keyboard assembly. Removing the base cover 21

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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
.
Prerequisites
Remove the
optical drive
(optional).
Procedure
1
Loosen the three captive screws on the base cover.
2
Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3
Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
4
Remove the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5
Pry the base cover starting from the top-left corner of the computer base.
6
Lift the base cover
off
the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
8
Removing the base cover
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