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Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery from the bottom left of the laptop as shown.

      • Remove the battery before operating on the computer to avoid electrocution.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Insert a spudger into the notch at the far left side of the top blue panel and pry the hinge cover off.

      • You may need to pry the other side off as well. You can do this by inserting the spudger between the hinge and the top cover.

      • Be careful of the wire attached to the underside of the hinge cover.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 8600 Hinge Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the small black tab on the right hand side of the laptop.

      • You have now removed the hinge cover.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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