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Removing the Computer Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual
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.
CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover
1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2.Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
3.Open the padlock, if applicable.
4.Loosen the two thumbscrews.
1 | computer cover | 2 | front of computer |
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3 | thumbscrew (2) | 4 | cover grip |
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5.Pull the cover grip towards the back of the computer to release the cover.
6.Set the cover aside in a secure location.
To replace the computer cover, see Replacing the Computer Cover.