Dell Inspiron M5010 Setup Guide download pdf (Page 2)

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 Base Cover

Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual

Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

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Removing the Base Cover

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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3. Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base.

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4. Pry the base cover with your fingers and ensure that the base cover is released from the tabs on the computer base.

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5. Lift the base cover off the computer base.

Replacing the Base Cover

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Slide the two tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base.

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3. Snap the base cover into place.

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4. Tighten the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base.

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5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the

computer.

tabs (2)

base cover

captive screw

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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