Replacing The Optical Drive; Hinge Cover; Removing The Hinge Cover - Dell Inspiron 1520 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Optical Drive

1 Slide the optical drive into the bay.
2 Replace and tighten the locking screw.

Hinge Cover

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
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 153.
2 Open the display as far as it will open.
NOTICE:
simultaneously.
3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides