Removing The Hinge Cover; Replacing The Hinge Cover - Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Service Manual

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Hinge Cover
Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when removing the hinge cover.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your
2. Turn the computer to the front and open the display all the way (180 degrees).
3. Insert a plastic scribe into the notch of the raised parts of the hinge cover at the back of the computer, and pry up to loosen the hinge cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
4. Lift up on the right notch where indicated with the plastic scribe. Slide the hinge cover to the right and lift it up at the left side.
1 scribe tool 2 notch
Replacing the Hinge Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when replacing the hinge cover.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
1. Place the hinge cover back on to the computer, aligning the cover with the notches on the display.
2. Press down on the hinge cover until it snaps into place.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your
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