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 Center Control Cover
Dell™Vostro™A840/A860ServiceManual
Removing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover
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Removing the Center Control Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.
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2. Turn the computer over and remove the three screws from the back of the computer.
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3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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4. Pry out the center control cover from left to right.
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5. Remove the center control cover.
Replacing the Center Control Cover
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cable connector is very fragile.
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