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Module Cover

Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual

  Removing the Module Cover

  Replacing the Module Cover

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.

Removing the Module Cover

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
   
   
3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the module cover to the computer base.
   
   
4. Pry the module cover with your fingers and release the tabs from the slots on the computer base.
   
   
5. Lift the module cover off the computer base.
   
   

1	module cover tabs (5)	2	module cover
3	captive screws (2)

Replacing the Module Cover

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Slide the tabs on the module cover into the slots on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place.
   
   
3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the module cover to the computer base.
   
   
4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
   
   

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.

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