XPS 13 9315 / XPS 9315 Service Manual

Removing the base cover

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see Step 6 in Before working inside your computer.

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

Image: Removing the base cover 1

Image: Removing the base cover 2

Remove 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 remove the six screws (M2x3, Torx 5).
Place your thumbs and fingers into the recess at the top edge of the base cover.
Hold the top side of the base cover and push the base cover slightly to the rear of the computer.
NOTE This action releases the base cover from the hooks that are on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE Do not pull on or pry the base cover from where the display assembly hinges are, doing so may damage the base cover.
Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
If the thermal pad that covers the BGA solid-state drive is dislodged after the base cover is removed, replace the thermal pad to its original position.