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Hinge Cover: Service Manual

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Hinge Cover

Service Manual

Removing the Hinge Cover

Replacing the Hinge Cover

Removing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

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

Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
Close the display and turn the computer to the back.
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

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.

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.
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.


1	raised part of hinge cover on right side

Replacing the Hinge Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

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

NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.

Align the two tabs underneath the left edge of the hinge cover with the corresponding notches in the computer.
Moving from left to right, press down until the hinge cover snaps into place.

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