Service Manual

Replacing the display assembly

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Topics:

• Procedure

• Post-requisites

Procedure

CAUTION: Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.

1. Place the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Replace the four screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

4. Turn the computer over and close the display.

5. Slide the I/O-board cable into its slot on the system board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

6. Route the antenna cable through its routing on the right speaker.

7. Slide the sensor-board cable into its slot on the I/O board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

8. Slide the display cable into its slot on the system board and press down the latch to secure the cable.

9. Adhere the tape on the display cable.

10. Align the screw hole on the display-cable bracket with the screw hole on the system board.

11. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the wireless card.

2. Replace the battery.

3. Replace the base cover.

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