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Inspiron 15 5510 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Enter Service Mode.

About this task

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

Removing the base cover - Inspiron 5515

Pry the indents using a plastic scribe

Steps

  1. Loosen the two (M2x7.75) captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Remove the seven (M2x4) screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover beside the display hinges, and then continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
  4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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