Latitude 5550 Owner's Manual

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.

Image: Connecting the battery cable — Figure 1. Connecting the battery cable

Image: Installing the base cover — Figure 2. Installing the base cover

Image: Tighten the captive screws — Figure 3. Tighten the captive screws

NOTE:If the battery is not a pre-requisite and if you have disconnected the battery cable, ensure to connect the battery cable. To connect the battery cable, follow step 1 and step 2 in the procedure.

Steps

Connect the battery cable to the battery cable connector (BATT1) on the system board.
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.
Tighten the eight captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

Install the SIM card.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see Before working inside your computer.

Welcome

Welcome to Dell