Replacing The Base Cover; Procedure; For Computers Shipped Without Optical Drive; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Service Manual

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the steps in

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Procedure

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For computers shipped without optical drive

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Post-requisites

Procedure

1. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable.

CAUTION:

To avoid accidental damage to the power-adapter port, do not press the base cover against the power-

adapter port when you snap the base cover to the computer base.

2. Place the base cover on the palm rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place starting from the power-adapter

port.

3. Replace the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. (Only for computers shipped

with optical drive)

5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

6. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

For computers shipped without optical drive

1. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable.

CAUTION:

To avoid accidental damage to the power-adapter port, do not press the base cover against the power-

adapter port when you snap the base cover to the computer base.

2. Place the base cover on the palm rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place starting from the power-adapter

port.

3. Replace the six screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

5. Tighten the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

Post-requisites

Replace the

optical drive

(optional).