Installing The Base Cover - Dell Inspiron 7400 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Loosen the three captive screws (M2x3.5+2.5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the middle and continue to work on the sides to open the base cover.
4. Lift and slide the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.

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 provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
14 Removing and installing components