Latitude 5491 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. To remove the base cover:
   1. Loosen the 8 (M2.0x6) captive screws that secure the base cover to the system [1].
   2. Pry the base cover from the recess at the top edge [2] and continue prying throughout the outer sides of the base cover in clockwise direction to release the base cover.
      NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover from the edges.
      
   3. Lift the base cover from the system.