Hinge Cover - Dell Latitude D420 Service Manual

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Hinge Cover
Dell™ Latitude™ D420 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on your work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
3. Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry up the hinge cover.
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4. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into the hinge cover slot, and press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
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