Dell Inspiron 14 (1440, Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 11)

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Center Control Cover
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual
Removing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover
Removing the Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).
3. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as possible.
4. Pry out the center control cover with a plastic scribe starting from the back of the computer.
5. Ease the center control cover up.
Replacing the Center Control Cover
1. Align the tabs beneath the center control cover with the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place.
2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).
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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.
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.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cover is very fragile.
1 center control cover