In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base Chassis on your Latitude XT3 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 30 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis
Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis
Step 1
- Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
- Remove the battery.
Step 2
- Remove the screw.
- Unplug the bluetooth cable.
- Remove the bluetooth card.
Step 3
- Remove the screws.
- Slide the door down.
- Remove the access door.
Step 4
- Remove the screws.
- Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Step 5
- Separate the clips & remove the memory.
Step 6
- Unplug the antenna cables.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the wireless card.
Step 7
- Unplug the antenna cables.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the wireless card.
Step 8
- Unplug the CMOS battery cable.
- Remove the CMOS battery.
Step 9
- Remove the screws.
- Unsnap the & remove the bottom cover.
Step 10
- Remove the screws.
- Unplug the fan cable.
- Remove the heatsink & fan.
Step 11
- Unplug & loosen the DC jack cable.
- Loosen the antenna cables.
- Unplug & loosen the display cables.
Step 12
- Remove the hinge screws.
- Remove the LCD display assembly.
Step 13
- Remove the bracket screw.
- Remove the bracket
Step 14
- Remove the bottom keyboard screws.
- Remove the bottom screws.
- Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Step 15
- Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.
Step 16
- Remove the keyboard screws.
- Carefully lift the keyboard & turn it over.
Step 17
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
- Remove the keyboard.
Step 18
- Remove the palmrest screws.
- Unplug the cable.
Step 19
- Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.
Step 20
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the modem connector.
Step 21
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the catcher switch.
Step 22
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the close sensor.
Step 23
- Unplug the speaker cable.
- Loosen the left speaker screws.
- Loosen the left speaker.
Step 24
- Loosen the right speaker screws.
- Loosen the right speaker.
- Remove the speakers.
Step 25
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the express card reader.
Step 26
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the smart card reader. ***It may be glued to the base***
Step 27
- Unplug the bluetooth cable.
Step 28
- Remove the motherboard screws.
- Remove the motherboard.
Step 29
- Remove the DC jack.
Step 30
- The remaining piece is the bottom base chassis.
Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis
Latitude XT3 Bottom Base Chassis
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