Dell Inspiron M5040 Owner's Manual

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Back to Contents PageHinge CoverDell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's ManualRemoving the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery. See Removing the Battery.3. Remove the screw that secures the hinge cover to the computer base.4. Turn the computer over.5. Pry the hinge cover off the computer base.Replacing the Hinge CoverWARNING: 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell isnot covered by your warranty.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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer.1 hinge cover