Removing The Hinge Cover; Replacing The Hinge Cover - Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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Hinge Cover
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual

Removing the Hinge Cover

Replacing the Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Computer) before working inside 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 instructions in
NOTICE: To help avoid damage to the hinge cover, ensure that it is snapped securely into place before you rotate the
display open to 180 degrees.
2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
3. Using a small plastic scribe, insert the scribe on the right side to gently pry the hinge cover loose.
4. Pulling up from right to left, remove the hinge cover.
1 hinge cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
With the display open all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against the work surface, snap the cover back into place,
starting from left to right.
Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Before Working Inside Your