Dell Inspiron 17 - Removing the Module Cover; Replacing the Module Cover

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 Module Cover
Dell™Inspiron™N7010ServiceManual
Removing the Module Cover
Replacing the Module Cover
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Removing the Module Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the module cover to the computer base.
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4. Pry the module cover with your fingers and release the tabs from the slots on the computer base.
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5. Lift the module cover off the computer base.
Replacing the Module Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Slide the tabs on the module cover into the slots on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place.
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3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the module cover to the computer base.
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4. 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: 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (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.
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module cover tabs (5)
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module cover
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captive screws (2)
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.