Hinge covers and display assembly, Hinge covers, Removing the hinge covers – Dell Latitude X300 User Manual
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Hinge Covers and Display Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ X300 Service Manual
Hinge Covers
Removing the Hinge Covers
1.
Remove the
battery
.
2.
On the inside of the battery bay, use your fingers to unhook the hinge covers from the back of the computer.
3.
Open the display 180 degrees.
4.
Push up on the hinge covers to remove them from the computer.
Replacing the Hinge Covers
1.
Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
2.
Place the hinge covers over the display hinges:
a.
The left hinge cover fits over the power button. Both hinge covers pass through the display hinges to the back of the computer.
b.
Ensure that the two securing tabs on the outer edge of each hinge cover are engaged in their respective slots.
3.
Press down on the top of each hinge cover to snap the hinge covers into place.
4.
Close the display.
5.
Press the back of each hinge cover into the back of the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
1
hinge covers (2)
see Mini RSL
NOTE:
The back of each hinge cover has a tab that snaps into a slot on the back of the computer.