Dell Inspiron 8600 Power Button Replacement

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

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.

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.