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Hinge Cover

Dell™ Latitude™ D631 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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 the back of 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 procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that the display rests flat on your work surface.
   
   

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. Removing the hinge cover in a different way than described may cause the plastic to break.

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hinge cover

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plastic scribe

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indent

3. Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe (inserted into the indent) to pry up the hinge cover. Lift the cover away from the computer going from the right toward the left, and then lay the cover aside.
   
   

NOTICE: Before installing the hinge cover, ensure that all cables are routed correctly. Improper routing of the cables can cause damage to the cables.

To replace 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, ensuring that the hinge cover edges line up with those on the palm rest.
   
   

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