Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
    NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

NOTE:Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no microSD card installed in the microSD-card slot on your computer.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Removing the base cover
Image: Removing the base cover
Figure 2. Removing the base cover 2
Image: Removing the base cover 2

Steps

  1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Loosen the two captive screws (M2x8.6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the hinge area and continue prying on all its sides to loosen the base cover.
  4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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