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Latitude 5350/Latitude 5350 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
    NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, Before working inside your computer.
    CAUTION:If your computer is unable to enter Service Mode, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly
Image: Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly
Figure 2. Pry the base cover from the recesses and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly
Image: Pry the base cover from the recesses and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly
Figure 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board
Image: Disconnect the battery cable from the system board

Steps

  1. Loosen the eight captive screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses near the hinges.
  3. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
    NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. If your computer is unable to enter Service Mode, disconnect the battery cable from the system board. To disconnect the battery cable, follow step 4 to step 6.
  4. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
  5. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
  6. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.

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