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Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace the back cover on your Dell Latitude 7490 laptop.

What you need

  1. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Flip your laptop over: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip your laptop over so the rubber feet strips are facing up.

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  2. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Loosen the captive screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Loosen the captive screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen the eight captive screws securing the back cover.

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  4. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Plastic clips secure the back cover to the frame. You'll hear and feel them release as you work.

    • Insert the long side of an opening pick between the top right corner of the back cover and frame.

    • Pry the back cover up to release the clips securing the top right corner.

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  5. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick down the right edge and around the bottom right corner to release the clips.

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  6. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the front edge and up to the top left corner to release the remaining clips securing the back cover.

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  7. Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 7490 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the back cover on the frame and press down firmly around the perimeter to engage all the clips.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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