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Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the top case of the Dell Inspiron 8600.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the battery from the bottom left of the laptop as shown.

    • Remove the battery before operating on the computer to avoid electrocution.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Power Button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Power Button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Power Button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the small opening at the upper left of the top blue panel which houses the power button.

    • Use a spudger to lift up and remove the blue panel.

    • Caution: The hinge cover is still connected to the interior of the computer by a small black tab.

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    • Locate the black tab at the upper right corner of the keyboard, and gently pull the black tab to the left to disconnect the hinge cover.

    • You should now be able to completely remove the hinge cover.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Display Module: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 8600 Top Case Replacement, Display Module: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the laptop over and remove the indicated screws.

    • Flip the laptop back over.

    • Find the two places where the display module is attached to the base of the computer.

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    • Disconnect the video card from the display module by gently lifting upwards on the black tab.

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    • Lift the display module directly upwards from the base of the computer.

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    • Now remove the display module.

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    • First, remove all tabs using a flat head/ finger.

    • Next, remove all screws using a #1 Philips screwdriver.

    • Pull apart top case from the lower case. It will be quite difficult to separate.

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    • Remove all screws on the top of the lcd

    • There all several screw on each side of the LCD. Remove all.

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    • LCD should remove smoothly.

    • The top case will be what remains.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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