Dell Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) Bottom Base Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base on your Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) 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 Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) Bottom Base.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Vostro 3449 Bottom Base

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) Bottom Base

Slide over tabs and remove Battery.

Step 1

  • Slide over tabs and remove Battery.
Slide over tabs and remove Battery.Slide over tabs and remove Battery.
Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x
Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x

Step 3

Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x
Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x

Step 4

Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x
Disconnect antenna cables.

Step 5

Disconnect antenna cables.Unscrew and remove WLAN Card (1 x Disconnect antenna cables.
Remove Bottom Base screws (8 x

Step 6

Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.

Step 7

  • Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.
  • Disconnect and remove keyboard.
Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.Disconnect and remove keyboard.Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.
Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 8

Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect and remove Disconnect and remove SD Card / USB Circuit Board..

Step 9

Disconnect and remove Disconnect and remove SD Card / USB Circuit Board..Disconnect and remove Disconnect and remove SD Card / USB Circuit Board..
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 10

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Disconnect and remove DC Jack.

Step 11

Disconnect and remove DC Jack.Disconnect and remove DC Jack.
Disconnect LCD cable.

Step 12

  • Disconnect LCD cable.
  • Loosen cables.
  • Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Disconnect LCD cable.Loosen cables.Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).Disconnect LCD cable.
Unscrew and remove motherboard (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 13

Unscrew and remove motherboard (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and remove motherboard (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
The remaining piece is the Bottom Base.

Step 14

Vostro 3449 Bottom Base

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