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Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. 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

NOTE: Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no SD card installed in the SD card slot on your computer.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the base cover

Removing the base cover

Steps

  1. Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Loosen the three captive screws (M2x7.5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Using your fingers pry the base cover from the gap at the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
  4. Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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