Removing the base cover
The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
![Image: Removing the base cover 1](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-7706-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-CA55395F-3ED6-4F83-9082-815FFCC59F3E-low.jpg)
![Image: Removing the base cover 2](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-7706-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-870809E5-95D7-48E0-A651-34D393641B7C-low.jpg)
![Image: Disconnect the battery cable](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-7706-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-531E365B-F459-48D7-AE3C-24C468797A9B-low.jpg)
![Image: Drain the flea power](https://dl.dell.com/content/guides/public/Html/inspiron-7706-2n1-service-manual/images/GUID-F1FF5D9D-CF75-41EC-A4A6-1D5CE368146D-low.jpg)
- Remove the eight screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
- Loosen the three captive screws (M2x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION Do not pull on or pry the base cover at the side where the hinges are located; doing so may damage the base cover.
NOTE Upon loosening the three captive screws (M2x8), the base cover will pop up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm-rest assembly.
- Lift the base cover; use a plastic scribe for gentle prying of the cover, if necessary.
- 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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