Dell Inspiron E1705 Lower Case Replacement
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Introduction
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Remove the 12 Phillips #1 screws from the edges of the lower case.
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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.
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Use the plastic opening tool to carefully pry the panel out as shown in the pictures
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Use the small Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws circled in red.
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Gently lift the keyboard up and rest it just below the screen as shown in the picture.
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The keyboard will still be connected to the motherboard.
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Before removing the keyboard completely, use the plastic opening tool to gently lift the clamp connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.
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Once the keyboard has been disconnected, remove the keyboard completely.
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Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws shown in the image. They all have the letter "P" next to them.
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Carefully unplug the connections shown.
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Also, the wireless cables on the right side may prevent moving the upper case out of the way.
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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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Remove the plastic case by gently bending back towards the screen. You can bend the screen all the way back if that helps.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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