Dell G7 17 7700 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

1. Remove the six screws (M2x5) 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.
   CAUTION: Do not pull on or pry the base cover at the side where the hinges are located; doing so may damage the base cover.

   NOTE: Loosening the two captive screws on the base cover creates a gap which can be used to pry and lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Starting from the bottom-left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover and to release the base cover from the tabs. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
5. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.