IFIXIT Dell Inspiron 8600 Power Button Replacement Instructions

June 3, 2024
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Inspiron 8600 Power Button Replacement
Instructions

IFIXIT Dell Inspiron 8600 Power Button Replacement -

INTRODUCTION

We will show you how to remove and replace the hinge cover which houses the power button.
TOOLS:
Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
Spudger (1)

Step 1 Battery

Remove the battery from the bottom left of the laptop. It is a long, rectangular shape.
Please click on the following link for further instruction on how to remove the battery. Dell Inspiron 9100 Battery Replacement
**** Remove the battery before operating on the computer to avoid electrocution.

Step 2 Power Button

IFIXIT Dell Inspiron 8600 Power Button Replacement -
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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.
Step 3

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

This document was generated on 2022-10-18 08:30:58 PM (MST)
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