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: Remove the screws](https://dl.dell.com/topics/inspiron-7500-2n1-black-service-manual/images/GUID-ABCF7EC6-1F50-4C35-A0AC-B6BF7CCF8231-low.jpg)
![Image: Removing the base cover](https://dl.dell.com/topics/inspiron-7500-2n1-black-service-manual/images/GUID-8334E2A7-4411-4AA7-808A-3C60D2AA21E6-low.jpg)
![Image: Disconnect the battery cable](https://dl.dell.com/topics/inspiron-7500-2n1-black-service-manual/images/GUID-7ED9F59F-A556-4F6D-B020-DD29CBDFFEA2-low.jpg)
![Image: Drain the flea power](https://dl.dell.com/topics/inspiron-7500-2n1-black-service-manual/images/GUID-2BBF9BCE-5F3D-4FA1-BCB2-214C12C1AFDF-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 palm-rest and keyboard 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 step is applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
- 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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