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Hinge Cover
Dell™ Vostro™ 2510
Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover
CAUTION:
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.
NOTICE:
The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when removing the
hinge cover.
Before Working on Your Computer
2. Close the display and turn the computer to the back.
3. Insert a plastic scribe into the notch of the raised parts of the hinge cover at the back of the computer, and pry up to
loosen the hinge cover.
1 back of computer 2 raised part of hinge cover (one on each side)
3 plastic scribe
4. Turn the computer to the front and open the display all the way (180 degrees).
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
5. Insert a finger or a plastic scribe underneath each side of the raised parts of the hinge cover, and slide your fingers
underneath the long part of the hinge cover.
6. Moving from right to left, slide your fingers under the hinge cover to pry up and loosen the cover, and lift the hinge
cover away from the computer.