Hinge cover and display module, Removing the hinge cover, Replacing the hinge cover – Dell Inspiron 700M User Manual
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Hinge Cover and Display Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover
1.
Remove the
battery
.
2.
Open the display 180 degrees.
3.
Use a plastic flat screwdriver to slide the hinge caps away from the computer.
4.
Detach the two display latches on the back of the computer.
5.
Use plastic flat screwdriver to carefully pry up the latches on either side of the hinge cover.
6.
Carefully, lift the hinge cover from the main unit and remove it from the main unit.
Replacing the Hinge Cover
1.
Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
2.
Connect the main cable.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE:
Read "
Before Working Inside Your Computer
" before performing the following procedure.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1 hinge cover tab
2 hinge cover
3 hinge cover