Hinge cover
Description Spare part number
Hinge Kit for 14" products 840684-001
Hinge Kit for 15" products 840737-001
Hinge Kit for 14" products with a touch screen 845830-001
Hinge Kit for 15" products with a touch screen 845835-001
Hinge cover for 14" products 840685-001
Hinge cover for 15" products 840738-001
Hinge cover for 14" products with a touch screen 840686-001
Hinge cover for 15" products with a touch screen 845835-001
IMPORTANT: Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and
replacement
Before removing the hinge covers, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the following components:
a. Service door (see Service door on page 37).
b. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 38)
c. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 39).
d. Solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive (select products only) on page 41).
e. WWAN module (see WWAN module (select products only) on page 42).
f. WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 43).
g. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 45).
h. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 47).
i. Memory (see Memory on page 50).
Remove the hinge covers:
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Remove the 2 M2x5L P1 screws (1), and then remove the hinge covers (2).
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