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Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

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Installing the base cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Connecting the battery cable
Image: Connecting the battery cable
Figure 2. Installing the base cover
Image: Installing the base cover
Figure 3. Tighten the screws
Image: Tighten the screws

Steps

  1. Connect the battery cable to the battery-cable connector (BATT1) on the system board and adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the battery.
  2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the base cover into place.
  3. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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