Vostro 5402 Service Manual

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the base cover

Removing the base cover

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 (M2x8.8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Pry open the base cover starting from the recess at the hinge area and work your way around and follow the "guidance line" indicated in the image to remove the base cover.
  4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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