Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer
2. To remove the base cover:
   1. Remove the eight torx head screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
      
   2. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the right corner of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

      NOTE: :Do not begin to pry the base cover from top edge (next to hinges), as this may break the plastic clips and lead to cosmetic damage.

   3. Pry the base cover starting from the right side of palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   4. Pry the base cover from the bottom left corner of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   5. Pry the base cover from the left side of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
      
   6. Move the base cover from left to right and lift the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
      
   7. Turn-off the battery switch.
      

      NOTE: : Turn-off the battery switch before you proceed to remove any other component from your computer.