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Hinge Cover

Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual

  Removing the Hinge Cover

  Replacing the Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
   
   
3. Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
   
   
4. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it from the computer.
   
   

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Replacing the Hinge Cover

1. Insert the left edge of the cover into place.
   
   
2. Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
   
   

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