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Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts
Figure 19. Thermal Shield/Internal Modem Components
1
Right hinge cover
2
4-mm screws (4)
3
Thermal shield
4
Palmrest assembly
K-head 4-mm screw (1)
5
This procedure assumes that you have removed the keyboard. To remove the thermal
shield, perform the following steps:
1.
Remove the right hinge cover.
15-Inch XGA and 15-Inch SXGA+ LCD Panels
a.
Open the computer to 170 degrees, supporting the display assembly.
b.
From the outside edge of the unit, carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver or
scribe into the space on the inside of the hinge cover.
c.
Bring the tool against the front wall of the hinge cover and pull toward the
keyboard to loosen the plastic snaps at the back of the hinge cover.