Dell Inspiron 5490 Service Manual - Page 11

Installing the base cover

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Steps 1. Loosen the two captive screws and remove the seven screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Pry the base cover starting from the right hinge and work your way around. 3. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Peel off the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board. 5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 6. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and 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 image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components 11

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Steps
1.
Loosen the two captive screws and remove the seven screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2.
Pry the base cover starting from the right hinge and work your way around.
3.
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4.
Peel off the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and 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 image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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