Service Manual

Replacing the display hinges
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in
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Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display assembly.
2 Replace the plastic hinge covers on the left and right hinges along with the display cable.
3 Replace the ten screws (M2.5x4.5) that secure the display hinges to the display assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display bezel.
2 Replace the display assembly.
3 Replace the wireless card.
4 Replace the base cover.
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