Dell Inspiron 14R-N4010 (P11G-001) Middle Hinge Cover Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Middle Hinge Cover on your Inspiron 14R-N4010 (P11G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14R-N4010 (P11G-001) Middle Hinge Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron N4010 Middle Hinge Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14R (N4010) Middle Hinge Cover

Remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the battery.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the screw.
  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.Remove the screw.
Remove the access door.

Step 3

  • Loosen the screw.
  • Remove the access door.
Remove the access door.Loosen the screw.
Remove the middle hinge cover screws.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws under the battery.
  • Remove the middle hinge cover screws.
  • Remove the screws under the optical drive.
Remove the middle hinge cover screws.Remove the screws under the optical drive.
Remove the palmrest screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom keyboard screws.
  • Remove the palmrest screws.
  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Remove the palmrest screws.Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 6

  • Press the keyboard latches in.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the cable and remove the keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.Unplug the cable and remove the keyboard.Press the keyboard latches in.
Unplug the palmrest cables.

Step 7

  • Remove the tape over the palmrest cables.
  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the palmrest.
Unplug the palmrest cables.Remove the palmrest.Remove the tape over the palmrest cables.
Loosen the ground screw.

Step 8

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Loosen the ground screw.
  • Unplug the LCD cable.
Loosen the ground screw.Unplug the LCD cable.Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the left hinge screws.

Step 9

  • Remove the right hinge screws.
  • Remove the left hinge screws.
  • Remove the LCD display assembly.
Remove the left hinge screws.Remove the LCD display assembly.
Carefully unsnap the middle hinge cover.

Step 10

  • Carefully unsnap the middle hinge cover.
Inspiron N4010 Middle Hinge Cover

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Inspiron 14R N4010 Middle Hinge Cover

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