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Hinge cover – Dell Inspiron 6000 User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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Hinge Cover

CAUTION:

Before you begin 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 a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside

the computer.

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.
2 Remove the hinge cover.:

a

Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.

b

Insert a scribe in the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.

c

Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.

NOTE:

When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover

snaps into place.

hinge cover