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Dell Precision 5520 Owner's Manual

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Removing the Base Cover

Steps

  1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
  3. Turn the system badge flap over (1) and then remove the ten M2x3 screws that secure the base cover to the computer (2).
    NOTE Use a Torx #5 screwdriver for the base screws and a Philips screwdriver for the two M2x8 screws inside the badge flap.
    Figure showing back view of the computer
  4. Pry the edges of the base cover and lift it to remove it from the computer.
    Figure showing removing screws and lifting the bottom cover

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