Dell Studio 1735 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 22)

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About Your Computer
To remove the base cover:
1 Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on
page 20).
3 Loosen the captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the
computer as shown above.
1 base cover 2 base cover tab
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