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Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Removing the Top Cover
Replacing the Top Cover
Removing the Top Cover
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
6. Follow the instructions in step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive(s).
7. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
8. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
11. Remove the bluetooth card (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
12. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
13. Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover.
14. Turn the computer over.
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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
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).
