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Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Owner's Manual

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

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

Figure 1. Connecting the battery cable
Image: Connecting the battery cable
Figure 2. Installing the base cover
Image: Installing the base cover
Figure 3. Installing the base cover
Image: Installing the base cover
NOTE:If you have disconnected the battery cable, ensure to connect the battery cable. To connect the battery cable, follow step 1 in the procedure.

Steps

  1. Connect the battery cable to the battery cable connector (BATT) on the system board.
  2. Place the base cover on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Press the sides of the base cover to snap it into place.
  4. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

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

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