Display, Hinge caps, Removing the hinge caps – Dell Inspiron 13z (N301z, Mid 2010) User Manual
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Display
Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual
Hinge Caps
Removing the Hinge Caps
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the 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 (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Remove the Bluetooth card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
8.
Using a plastic scribe, release the hinge caps from the display assembly.
Replacing the Hinge Caps
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:
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 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:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
The hinge caps are extremely fragile. Be careful when removing the hinge caps to prevent damaging them.
1
plastic scribe
2
hinge caps (2)