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Replacing the hinge cover – Dell Inspiron 630m User Manual

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Hinge Cover

Replacing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION:

Before you perform 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 the back panel) on the computer.

1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7.

The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when replacing the hinge

cover.

2 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 41.
3 Align the tabs along the left edge of the new hinge cover with the corresponding notches in the

computer.

4 Moving from left to right, press down until the hinge cover snaps into place.
5 Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws inside the battery bay to secure the hinge cover.

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hinge cover

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