Datasheet

Display assembly

NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly

spare part information, see the individual removal subsections.

Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the

computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 55), and then remove the following components:

a. Service cover (see

Service cover on page 57)

b. Hard drive (see

Hard drive on page 62)

c. Optical drive (see

Hard drive on page 62)

d. WLAN module (see

WLAN module on page 70)

e. WWAN module (see

WWAN module on page 68)

f. Fan (see

Fan on page 75)

g. Keyboard (see

Keyboard on page 76)

h. Base enclosure (see

Base enclosure on page 80)

Function board (see

Function board on page 93)

j. System board (see

System board on page 95)

Remove the display assembly:

1. Position the computer with the front toward you.

2. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.

3. Swing the display hinges (2) up and back until the top cover is free for removal.

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