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Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement

Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement

Malik Shahbal

Malik Shahbal and 10 other contributors

Last updated on January 23, 2018

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Introduction

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This guide will be very important for other guides, as it gives you access to the inner parts of your computer.

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  1. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure that the computer is turned off and is disconnected from external power source.

    • Turn it upside down and locate the battery release switch.

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  2. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the switch in the open position, lift out the battery.

    • If you plan to work on any internal laptop components, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. This will dissipate any residual charge on the motherboard to prevent electrical shock when you begin to handle it.

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  3. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 12 Phillips #1 screws from the edges of the lower case.

    • You may also need to remove the central screw next to the lock icon.

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    • Turn the computer back over and tilt the screen open.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to carefully pry the panel out as shown in the pictures

    • Remove the plastic panel carefully.

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    • Use the small Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws circled in red.

    • Gently lift the keyboard up and rest it just below the screen as shown in the picture.

    • The keyboard will still be connected to the motherboard.

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  7. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Before removing the keyboard completely, use the plastic opening tool to gently lift the clamp connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

    • Once the keyboard has been disconnected, remove the keyboard completely.

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  8. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws shown in the image. They all have the letter "P" next to them.

    • Carefully unplug the connections shown.

    • Don't forget the display cable. It is slightly to the right of the Dell logo at the top.

    • Also, the wireless cables on the right side may prevent moving the upper case out of the way.

    • Once the screws have been removed and the connections unplugged, use the plastic opening tool to gently separate the panel from the lower case.

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  9. Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic case by gently bending back towards the screen. You can bend the screen all the way back if that helps.

    • For the motherboard the optical drive will be removed already. However for the lower case it is not necessary that it be taken out.

    • If you are having trouble removing the upper plastic case (and LCD) from the lower case, there may still be a wire connected to the Wi-Fi adapter. Turn the laptop over, open the Wi-Fi module access panel and remove the + and - leads for the Wi-Fi antenna.

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Conclusion

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

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