Removing The Hinge Cover; Replacing The Hinge Cover - Dell Inspiron M5040 Owner's Manual

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Hinge Cover
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge 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.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see
Removing the Hinge Cover
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery. See Removing the
3. Remove the screw that secures the hinge cover to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over.
5. Pry the hinge cover off the computer base.
1 hinge cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Begin.
Battery.
Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer.