Dell Latitude XT2 Bottom Base Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base on your Latitude XT2 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT2 Bottom Base.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT2 Bottom Base

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT2 Bottom Base

Slide the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over.
  • Slide the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latches over.
Remove the door.

Step 2

  • Loosen the screws.
  • Remove the door.
Remove the door.Loosen the screws.
Remove the bottom screws.

Step 3

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the bottom screws.Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the hinge cover.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the hinge cover.
Remove the hinge cover.Remove the screws.
Remove the rear hinge screws.

Step 5

  • Turn the laptop over.
  • Remove the rear hinge screws.
Using a flat head screwdriver or a scribe, pry up the hinge cover, starting on the right side and moving left.

Step 6

  • Open the laptop.
  • Using a flat head screwdriver or a scribe, pry up the hinge cover, starting on the right side and moving left.
Using a flat head screwdriver or a scribe, pry up the hinge cover, starting on the right side and moving left.Open the laptop.
Carefully lift the keyboard up & unplug the keyboard cables.

Step 7

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard up & unplug the keyboard cables.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard up & unplug the keyboard cables.Remove the keyboard.Remove the screws.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 8

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 9

  • Remove the bottom hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the display assembly.Remove the bottom hinge screws.
Unplug the cables.

Step 10

  • Remove the palmrest screws.
  • Unplug the cables.
  • Unsnap & remove the palmrest.
Unplug the cables.Unsnap & remove the palmrest.Remove the palmrest screws.
Remove the speaker.

Step 11

  • Unplug the speaker cable.
  • Remove the speaker.
Remove the speaker.Unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the screw.

Step 12

  • Unplug the cable.
  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the stylus & stylus sheath.
Remove the screw.Remove the stylus & stylus sheath.Unplug the cable.
Remove the motherboard.

Step 13

  • Unplug the Bluetooth & WiFi catcher cable.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard.Unplug the Bluetooth & WiFi catcher cable.
The remaining piece is the bottom base.

Step 14

  • The remaining piece is the bottom base.
Latitude XT2 Bottom Base

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Latitude XT2 Bottom Base

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