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Precision 3480 Owner's Manual

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Installing the base cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

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

Figure 1. Installing the base cover
Image: Installing the base cover
NOTE:

If battery is not a pre-requisite and if you have disconnected the battery cable, ensure to connect the battery cable. To connect the battery cable, follow step 1 and step 2 in the procedure.

Steps

  1. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
  2. Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
  3. Align and place the base cover into slots on the palm-rest assembly.
  4. Tighten the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the nanoSIM card.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
    NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see Before working inside your computer.

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