Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 Hinge Cover Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Cover on your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 3 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 Hinge Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron M5040 Hinge Cover

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 Hinge Cover

Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the locking latch over.
  • Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.Slide the locking latch over.
Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.

Step 2

  • Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, carefully pry up the hinge cover.

Step 3

  • Carefully loosen the hinge cover clips.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, carefully pry up the hinge cover.
Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, carefully pry up the hinge cover. Carefully loosen the hinge cover clips.

Topics: Dell Laptop Repair Dell Repair Manuals Hinge Cover Hinge Cover Hinge Cover Inspiron 15 (M5040) Inspiron 15 (N5040) Inspiron 15 (N5050)

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