Dell PY760 manual Removing the Hinge Cover, 173

Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156) before working inside the computer.

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

1Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156.

NOTICE: To help avoid damage to the hinge cover, ensure that it is snapped securely into place before you rotate the display open to 180 degrees.

2Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.

3Using a small plastic scribe, insert the scribe on the right side to gently pry the hinge cover loose.

4Pulling up from right to left, remove the hinge cover.

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