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Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement

Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement

darrius

darrius and one other contributor

Last updated on November 9, 2019

15 - 20 minutes
Very easy
Community-Contributed Guide

Introduction

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How To Remove And Replace The Base Cover

What you need

Tools

  1. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Turning The Computer Over: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Close the display, and turn the computer over.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Removing Eight Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Removing Two Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Rmoving Three Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Open The Display: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over, and open the display.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Removing Three Screws: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Disconneting The Optical-Drive Cable: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Open the latch, and disconnect the optical-drive cable from the system board.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Turn Over The Computer: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Close the display, and turn the computer over.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Prying The Base Cover: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Lifting The Base Cover: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Releasing the optical-drive: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Release the optical-drive interposer from the tabs, and remove it from the base cover.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Sliding the optical-drive: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the optical-drive interposer into the tabs on the NEW base cover and snap it into place.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Placing The New Base Cover: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Place the base cover on the palm-rest assembly and route the optical-drive cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly.

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  15. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Sliding The Tabs: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the palm-rest assembly, and snap the base cover into place.

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  16. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Sliding The Optical-Drive Cable: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the optical-drive cable into the connector on the system board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

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  17. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Replacing The Three Screws: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the three screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

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  18. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Turn Over The Computer: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Close the display, and turn the computer over.

    Edit

  19. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Replacing The Three Screws: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

    Edit

  20. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Replacing The Two Screws: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

    Edit

  21. Dell Inspiron 14 3465 Base Cover Replacement, Replacing The Eight Screws: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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