Removing Front Lid Hinge

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If a front lid hinge fails to work properly, it can be replaced without having to remove the front lid. In such cases, a second person is required to hold the lid open during the repair process.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lid Hinge

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Release damping mat
1. 1.1. Unclip fixing clip -1- .
2. 1.2. Press aside damping mat -2- from hinge.
  
  Fig 2: Pressing Side Damping Mat
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Remove hinge.
1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -3- .
2. 2.2. Remove hinge -4- .
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fastening Screws And Hinge
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