Hinge Cover; Removing The Hinge Cover - Dell 1526 - Inspiron - Laptop Owner's Manual

Hinge Cover

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the
battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Hinge Cover

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 133.
2 Remove the two screws securing the hinge cover from the battery bay.
3 Open the display as far as it will open.
4 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side
and ease the hinge cover up.
5 Disconnect the media control buttons connector from the systemboard.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board,
ensure that you do not pull hard when you are raising the hinge cover.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides
simultaneously.
6 Moving from right to left, remove the hinge cover.
Adding and Replacing Parts
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