Service Manual

Removing the display hinges

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:

• Prerequisites

• Procedure

Prerequisites

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Remove the wireless card.

4. Remove the display assembly.

5. Remove the display panel.

Procedure

1. Peel the tapes and remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display back cover.

Figure 68. Removing the antenna cables

a. antenna cables (2)

b. tape

c. hinge cover (2)

2. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) and four screws (M2.5x2.5) that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover and

antenna assembly.

3. Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Removing the display hinges 65