Removing the base cover
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
![Image: Removing the base cover](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-5406-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-6E37D4E2-A49C-4567-A45C-44322C29B65D-low.jpg)
![Image: Removing the base cover](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-5406-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-EF0FFE48-481C-4412-BF6F-8FF512198252-low.jpg)
![Image: Disconnect the battery cable](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-5406-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-C501EF9A-6F36-427F-BD76-FCD1F2257110-low.jpg)
![Image: Drain the flea power](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-5406-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-373C17D5-7076-4408-BA27-74458259F80F-low.jpg)
Steps
- Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:Upon loosening the three captive screws, the base cover will pop up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm-rest assembly.
- Starting from the top-right corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:The following steps to disconnect the battery are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
- Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
- Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
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