Display assembly
Description Spare part number
14.1-in, WXGA BrightView display (includes display panel cable) 487281-001
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 34).
5. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 38).
6. Remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 35)
b. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 44)
c. Keyboard cover (see
Keyboard cover on page 46)
d. Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 49)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
2. Open the display as far as possible.
3. Remove the wireless antenna cable (1) from the hole in the system board and the routing channels
and clips built into the top cover.
4. Disconnect the display panel cable (2) that runs along the left side.
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