Dell Latitude 3488 (P79G001) Back Cover Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Back Cover on your Latitude 3488 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 3488 Back Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 3488 Back Cover

Unscrew and remove Access Door (10 x

Step 1

Unscrew and remove Access Door (10 x Unscrew and remove Access Door (10 x Unscrew and remove Access Door (10 x
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x

Step 2

Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x
Unscrew then remove bracket and disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew then remove bracket and disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove WLAN Card.
Unscrew then remove bracket and disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove WLAN Card.Unscrew then remove bracket and disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then remove bracket and disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew then disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (3 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (3 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (3 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (3 x
Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.

Step 6

Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.

Step 7

  • Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect and remove Screen.
Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove Screen.Unscrew and turn over Screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer)(2 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer)(2 x Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer)(2 x Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer)(2 x
Unscrew and remove display cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove display cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove display cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove display cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove Display Cable.

Step 11

The remaining piece is the Back Cover.

Step 12

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