Dell Vostro A840 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 22)

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Center Control Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual
Removing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover
Removing the Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Turn the computer over and remove the screws that secure the hinge cover to the battery bay. For the Vostro™ A840, there are four screws. For the
Vostro™ A860, there are eight screws.
3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
4. Pry out the center control cover from left to right.
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5. Remove the center control cover.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cable connector is very fragile.
1 center control cover