Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Dell™ XPS™ M1330 Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
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 the computer.
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
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2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover.
3. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.
4. Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer.