Dell Studio 1735 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 11)

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Center Control Cover
Dell™ Studio 1735/1737 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 screw that secures the center control cover to the computer base.
3. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.
4. Ease the center control cover up with a plastic scribe from the back of the computer.
5. Ease the center control cover up until you see the media control buttons cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board.
6. Release the connector latch that secures the cable to the connector on the center control cover and remove the cable.
7. Lift the center control cover off the computer.
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 cover along with the cable that attaches it to the system board are
very fragile.
1 center control cover 2 media control buttons cable
connector
3 connector
latch
4 media control buttons
cable