Dell PP29L owner manual Removing the Hinge Cover, 113, 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 107.

2Open the display as far as it will open.

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

3Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.

4Disconnect the media control buttons connector from the system board.

5Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.

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1 hinge cover 2 scribe

Adding and Replacing Parts

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