Inspiron 14 5415 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

1. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
6. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
7. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.