Removing The Top Cover; Replacing The Top Cover - Dell Studio XPS 8100 Service Manual

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Top Cover
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100 Service Manual
Removing the Top Cover
Replacing the Top Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Top Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the front bezel (see
4. Remove the optical drive (see
5. Pull the release tab, and slide the top cover towards the front of the computer to release the top cover tabs from the slots on the top panel.
6. Pull the top cover away from the top panel.
1 top cover tabs
3 release tab
5 top cover
7. Set the top cover aside in a secure location.
Replacing the Top Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Front Bezel).
Removing the Optical Drive).
2 slots
4 top panel
Begin.