Removing The Center Control Cover - Dell Inspiron 1320 Service Manual

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Center Control Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control 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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the screw that secures the center control cover to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cover is very fragile.
5. Pry out the center control cover with a plastic scribe starting from the back of the computer.
6. Lift the center control cover off the computer.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Battery) before working inside the