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Hinge Cover

Dell™ Inspiron™ 640M/E1405 Service Manual

  Removing the Hinge Cover

  Replacing the Hinge Cover


Removing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow 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: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when removing the hinge cover.
  1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.

  2. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws inside the battery bay.

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M2 x 3-mm screws (2)

  1. Turn the computer over, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests flat on your work surface.

  2. Insert a plastic scribe into the indent along the right edge of the hinge cover to pry the hinge cover loose.

  3. Moving from right to left, ease the hinge cover up and remove it from the computer.

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hinge cover

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indent

Replacing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow 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.
  1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.

The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when replacing the hinge cover.

  1. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hinge Cover.

  2. Align the tabs along the left edge of the new hinge cover with the corresponding notches in the computer.

  3. Moving from left to right, press down until the hinge cover snaps into place.

  4. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws inside the battery bay to secure the hinge cover.

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