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Support Bracket(s)
Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual
Removing the Left Support Bracket
Replacing the Left Support Bracket
Removing the Right Support Bracket
Replacing the Right Support Bracket

Removing the Left Support Bracket

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly).
5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
8. Remove the screw that secures the left support bracket to the I/O board.
9. Lift the left support bracket off the I/O board.

Replacing the Left Support Bracket

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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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left support bracket
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screw