Removing The Hinge Covers; Replacing The Hinge Covers - Dell Inspiron 300m Service Manual

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Hinge Covers and Display Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual
Hinge Covers
Display Assembly
Hinge Covers

Removing the Hinge Covers

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
1. Remove the battery.
2. On the inside of the battery bay, use your fingers to unhook the hinge covers from the back of the computer.
1 hinge covers (2)
3. Open the display 180 degrees.
4. Push up on the hinge covers to remove them from the computer.

Replacing the Hinge Covers

1. Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
2. Place the hinge covers over the display hinges:
a. The left hinge cover fits over the power button. Both hinge covers pass through the display hinges to the back of the computer.
b. Ensure that the two securing tabs on the outer edge of each hinge cover are engaged in their respective slots.
3. Press down on the top of each hinge cover to snap the hinge covers into place.
4. Close the display.
5. Press the back of each hinge cover into the back of the computer.
NOTE: The back of each hinge cover has a tab that snaps into a slot on the back of the computer.