Removing The Hinge Cover - Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Service Manual

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Hinge Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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 procedures in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.
4. Use a plastic scribe to gently pry the hinge cover up.
5. Rotate to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base.
1 plastic scribe
Begin.
Battery).
2 hinge cover
Removing the Battery) before working inside the