Inspiron 13 5000 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable.
   CAUTION To avoid accidental damage to the power-adapter port, do not press the base cover against the power-adapter port when you snap the base cover to the computer base.
2. Place the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place starting from the power-adapter port.
3. Replace the seven screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.