Inspiron 5485 2-in-1 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Remove the six screws (M2x6) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   
3. Using your fingertips, pry the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly from the top left corner.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   
5. Peel off the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
6. Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery-cable connector.
7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
   
8. Turn the computer over, open the display, then press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to ground the system board.