Hinge cover, Removing the hinge cover – Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012, Late 2009) User Manual
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Hinge Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.
4.
Use a plastic scribe to gently pry the hinge cover up.
5.
Rotate to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base.
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:
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:
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
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plastic scribe
2
hinge cover