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Inspiron 3185 Service Manual

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Procedure

  1. Close the display and turn the computer over.
  2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the screw cover from the base cover.
    Figure 1. Removing the screw cover
    Image: Removing the screw cover

    1. base cover

    2. screw cover

    3. plastic scribe

  3. Remove the nine screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    Figure 2. Removing the screws from the base cover
    Image: Removing the screws from the base cover

    1. M2.5x7 screws (9)

    2. base cover

  4. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    Figure 3. Removing the base cover
    Image: Removing the base cover

    1. plastic scribe

    2. base cover

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