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 Center Control Cover
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover
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Removing the Center Control Cover
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1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as possible.
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4. Pry out the center control cover with a plastic scribe starting from the back of the computer.
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5. Ease the center control cover up.
Replacing the Center Control Cover
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1. Align the tabs beneath the center control cover with the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place.
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2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices 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 metal
surface.
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 the
computer.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cover is very fragile.
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