Hinges
Description Spare part number
Hinges (2, available in the Kickstand Hinge Kit, includes left and right hinges) L13279-001
Before removing the hinges, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is o or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the tablet.
3. Disconnect the power from the tablet by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the tablet.
4. Remove the display panel assembly (see Display panel assembly on page 30), and then remove the
following components:
a. Front-facing webcam/microphone module (see Front-facing webcam/microphone module
on page 43)
b. Battery (see Battery on page 40)
c. System board (see System board on page 47)
Remove the hinges:
1. Remove the four Phillips M2.0×4.7 screws (1) that secure the hinges to the back cover.
2. Remove the hinges (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the hinges.
58 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures