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Hinge Cover

Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual

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 a connector on the back panel of the computer.

NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Turn the computer top-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on your work surface.

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

3. Insert a plastic scribe in the indent to carefully pry up the hinge cover on the right side.

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4. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.

NOTICE: When replacing the hinge cover, ensure the cable for the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is properly placed on top of the palmrest to avoid damaging the cable.

To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into the hinge cover slot, and press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.

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