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Bottom case bracket – Dell Latitude Cpi User Manual

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Dell Latitude CP and CPi — Parts Removal and Replacement Guide

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1.

Remove the palmrest assembly.

2.

Remove the audio board shield.

3.

Disconnect the speaker wires from connectors JP1 and JP2 on the
audio board.

The connectors are fragile—do not pull on the speaker wires to
disconnect them.

4.

Remove the two 5-mm screws at each end of the bottom case
bracket.

5.

Insert the end of a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot in the
vertical support in the center of the bottom case, and disengage the
plastic retaining clip.

6.

Lift the bottom case bracket from the computer.

NOTE: When replacing the bottom case bracket, follow these guidelines to
prevent damage to the speaker wires:

Orient each speaker in the bottom case so that its wires are facing
upwards.

Route the speaker wires under their respective retaining clips on the
bottom case bracket.

5-mm screws (4)

plastic retaining clip

left speaker
wires

right speaker

left speaker

slot