Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers

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 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 131.

2Turn the computer over and remove the three M2 x 2-mm screws that secure the center control cover.

3Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.

4Ease the center control cover up with a plastic scribe until you see the cable connector that attaches the cable to the system board.

NOTICE: While raising the center control cover ensure that you do not pull hard so as not to damage the data cable connected to the system board. The cover along with the cable that attaches to it are very fragile.

136

Adding and Replacing Parts

Page 136
Image 136
Dell M1530 owner manual Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers, 136