Dell Inspiron 14 (5442, Mid 2014) - Manual (Page 12)

Removing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
2 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the base frame.
3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover out of the base frame.
4 Slide and lift the base cover off the base frame.
1 plastic scribe 2 screws (2)
3 base cover 4 tabs
5 base frame
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