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Inspiron 15 3521 Service Manual

Removing the display hinge caps

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the secure digital card.
  3. Remove the base cover.
  4. Remove the wireless card.
  5. Remove the display assembly.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the display hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image of removing the display hinge caps

Steps

  1. Place the system on the edge of a flat surface and gently open the display hinges to at least 90 degrees.
  2. Pinch the left-hinge cap in the center.
  3. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the left-hinge cap from its right side and remove it from the left hinge.
  4. Pinch the right-hinge cap in the center.
  5. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the right-hinge cap from its left side and remove it from the right hinge.

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