Inspiron 14 7425 2-in-1 Service Manual
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in
Before working inside your computer.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:Upon loosening the captive screws, the base cover will open up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm-rest assembly at the hinges.
- Starting from the top-left corner at the hinge, pry the base cover to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board and disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
- Turn the computer over and open the display.
- Press and hold the power-button for 15 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power. After draining the flea power, close the display, and turn the computer over.
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