Dell G5 SE 5505 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Connecting the battery cable

Image: Installing the base cover

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

Loosen the four captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Remove the six screws (M2x7) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION Do not pull on or pry the base cover from the side where the hinges are; doing so may damage the base cover.
Starting from the top-left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover in the direction of the arrows to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Pry the base cover and turn it over.
NOTE The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
Disconnect the LED cable from the system board, if applicable.
Using the pull tab, 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.