Dell 1526, 1525 owner manual Removing the Hinge Cover

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 help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Hinge Cover

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 133.

2Remove the two screws securing the hinge cover from the battery bay.

3Open the display as far as it will open.

4Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side and ease the hinge cover up.

5Disconnect the media control buttons connector from the systemboard.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board, ensure that you do not pull hard when you are raising the hinge cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.

6Moving from right to left, remove the hinge cover.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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