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Disassembly
REPLACING THE LCD
The LCD module has two main elements, the LCD itself, and its inverter board.
First separate the LCD module from the main body of the computer as described on pages 3-8 and 3-9.
12.1” DISASSEMBLY
This LCD is attached directly to the rear panel of the LCD module.
1. Remove the 4 rubber caps (A ~ D) and frame screws under them.
2 Snap off the LCD frame (E). As you do this, make sure the cover latch (F) doesn’t spring out. There
are snaps on all sides.
3. Disconnect the panel (G) from the inverter board ( H).
4. Remove the 4 LCD anchor screws (I ~ L), and lift the LCD (M) away from the rear panel (N).
5. Disconnect the LCD controller cable (O).
13.3” DISASSEMBLY
This LCD is mounted in a frame, which in turn attaches to the rear panel of the module.
1. Remove the 4 rubber caps (A ~ D) and frame screws under them.
2 Snap off the LCD frame (E). As you do this, make sure the cover latch (F) doesn’t spring out. There
are snaps on all sides.
3. Disconnect the panel (G) from the inverter board (H).
4. Disconnect the LCD power cable (P) from the inverter board (Q). Note: this cable is wrappped with
the LCD controller cable (R).
5. Remove the frame anchor screws (S & T) and lift the LCD panel (U) and frame away from the rear
panel (V).
6. Remove the frame screws (W~ Z).
7. Disconnect the LCD controller cable (R).
REMOVING THE INVERTER BOARD
The inverter board is anchored to the rear panel of the LCD module with adhesive. If you need to remove it for
testing or replacement, make sure the system is disconnected from all power sources (including batteries).
You should disconnect all leads from the inverter before removing it from the LCD module. The inverter board
itself is housed in protective mylar. This package is itself may be glued together, so separate it carefully to
avoid tearing.
LCD module