Table of Contents
Advertisement
Back to Contents Page
Hinge Cover
Alienware® M11x Service 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:
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 Hinge Cover
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the battery pack (see
4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
5. Use a plastic scribe to gently pry the hinge cover up.
6. Lift to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base.
1
plastic scribe
7. Lift the hinge cover off the computer.
Replacing the Hinge Cover
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the cover in place.
3. Turn the computer over and replace the battery pack (see
4. Replace the base cover (see
Begin.
Removing the Base
Cover).
Removing the Battery
Pack).
2
hinge cover
Begin.
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Base
Cover).
Removing the Battery
Pack) before working inside the
Pack).
Advertisement
Table of Contents
