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Inspiron 16 7635 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE: Before removing the base cover, ensure that there is no SD card installed in the SD-card slot on your computer.

The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the base cover 1

Removing the base cover 2

Removing the base cover 3

Steps

  1. Remove the six screws (M2x4) 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.
    NOTE: Upon loosening the captive screws, the base cover will open up creating a gap between the base cover and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at the hinges.
  3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the bottom left and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
  4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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