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Latitude 3420 Service Manual for computers with discrete graphics

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Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the microSD-card.
  3. Remove the SIM card tray for 4G LTE enabled systems.
  4. Enter the service mode.

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 screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Image: Removing the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Steps

  1. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palmrest assembly.
  2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses located in the U-shaped indents near the hinges at the top edge of the base cover.
  3. Carefully lift and remove the base cover from the chassis.
    CAUTION:Lift the base cover from the chassis carefully, to avoid the breakage of latches.
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