Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Remove the five screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Open the latch, and disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on the system board.
   
3. Close the display and the turn the computer over.
4. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
   
7. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
   
8. Turn the base cover over.
9. Remove the optical-drive interposer.