Dell Inspiron 17 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageMiddle CoverDell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service ManualRemoving the Middle CoverReplacing the Middle CoverRemoving the Middle Cover1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.6. Remove the ten screws that secure the middle cover to the computer base.7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).10. Release the four tabs that secure the middle cover to the computer base.11. Lift the middle cover off the computer base.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices 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 metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).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 thecomputer.