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XPS 13 9315 / XPS 9315 Service 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 image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the base cover 1

Image: Installing the base cover 2

Steps

  1. Place and snap the base cover into place on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly before applying slight pressure to the base cover.
  2. Replace the eight screws (M2x3, Torx 5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE A Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver is necessary to install the six screws (M2x3, Torx 5).

Next steps

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

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