Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Hinge Cover Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If the power button, wireless switch, or volume toggle is unresponsive you may have to take off the hinge cover.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged and turned off before removing the battery.
  
  Push the two tabs in towards the laptop.
  
  Lift the battery up and out from the frame of the laptop.
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1. Step 2 Hinge Cover
  Use a plastic opening tool to lift the back of the hinge cover on the left and right sides of the computer.
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3. Step 3
  Lift the hinge cover.
  
  The hinge cover is connected to the motherboard by a ribbon cable. To prevent damage, lift hinge cover slowly.
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4. Step 4
  Tool used on this step:
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  Use the tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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5. Step 5
  With the tweezers detach hinge cover cables from the motherboard.
  
  Remove hinge cover.
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Conclusion

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

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