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Hinge Cover
Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.
4. Use a plastic scribe to gently pry the hinge cover up.
5. Rotate to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base.
WARNING: 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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plastic scribe
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hinge cover