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Adding and Replacing Parts 125
Hinge 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: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when
removing the hinge cover.
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Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 123.
2
Turn the computer top-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that
the display rests on your work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
Removing the hinge cover in a different way than described may cause the plastic to break.
3
Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry up the hinge cover. Lift
the cover away from the computer going from the right toward the left, and lay the cover
aside.
4
To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into place.
5
Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
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hinge cover
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plastic scribe
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indent
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