Dell Inspiron 3000 - Manual (Page 97)

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-61
12.1-Inch LCD Hinges
Figure 4-43. 12.1-Inch LCD Hinges Removal
To remove the 12.1-inch LCD hinges, follow these steps:
1. Remove the front bezel.
See “12.1-Inch LCD Front Bezel” found earlier in this section.
2. Place the back cover down on a work surface.
3. Remove the hinge screws H6, H7, H9, and H10.
You may need to loosen screws H5 and H8 to free the hinges.
4. Remove the hinges from the back cover.
The bracket does not have to be taken off to remove the hinges. The bracket
in Figure 4-43 is shown removed to assist understanding.
The hinges for the 12.1-inch LCD assembly are anodized and
interchangeable.
latch
back cover
hinges (2)
H5
H6
H7
H8
H9
H10
(screws H6, H7, H9,
and H10 are 5 mm)
5 mm
(screws H5 and
H8 are 5 mm)
5 mm