Back to Contents PageCenter Control CoverDell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service ManualRemoving the Center Control CoverReplacing the Center Control CoverRemoving the Center Control Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Turn the computer over and remove the screws that secure the hinge cover to the battery bay. For the Vostro™ A840, there are four screws. For theVostro™ A860, there are eight screws.3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.4. Pry out the center control cover from left to right..5. Remove the center control cover.CAUTION: 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.NOTICE: 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside thecomputer.NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cable connector is very fragile.1 center control cover