Inspiron 145000 Series Service Manual

Procedure

Align the optical-drive interposer with the slot on the computer base and snap it into place.
Turn the computer base over.
Align and place the computer base on the palm-rest assembly.
Press the computer base down along the edges to snap it into place.
Replace the screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
Turn the computer over and open the display.
Replace the screws that secure the computer base to the palm-rest assembly.
Slide the optical-drive cable into the connector on the system board and press down the latch to secure the cable.