User Guide

Hinge Saddle Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7000

This procedure assumes that you have removed the PC Card heat sink and LVDS board. To remove the hinge saddles, follow these steps:

1. Remove the (4) 4-mm screws from the top of the left and right hinge saddles.
2. Remove the (4) 4-mm screws from the back of the computer above the ports.
3. Remove the 10-mm screw and 20-mm screw from the right hinge saddle and remove the saddle.
4. Remove the 10-mm screw and 20-mm screw from the left hinge saddle and remove the saddle.
5. Disconnect the LED cable from connector J6 on the system board.
6. Remove the 6-mm screw from the plastic frame, remove any tape, and remove the plastic frame.