Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04255 Owner's Manual

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Loosen the screws
Image: Removing the base cover screws
Figure 2. Removing the base cover
Image: Removing the base cover
Figure 3. Disconnect the battery cable
Disconnect the battery cable

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 that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE:Upon loosening the captive screws, the base cover opens up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm-rest assembly at the hinges.
  3. Starting from the top-left corner at the hinge, pry the base cover to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery-cable connector (BATT) on the system board.

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