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Middle Cover
Dell™Inspiron™N3010ServiceManual
Removing the Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover

Removing the Middle Cover

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the memory-module cover (see Removing the Memory-Module Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
8. Turn the computer over.
9. Remove the four screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base.
10. Using a plastic scribe, push the middle cover tabs to release it from the computer base.

Replacing the Middle Cover

1. Follow the instructions 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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