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
NOTE:
These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touchscreen display.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Removing the optical drive”.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in “Removing the base cover”.
5. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Removing the hard drive”.
6. Remove the memory module.
7. Remove the wireless card.
8. Remove the IO board.
9. Remove the heat-sink assembly.
10. Remove the system board.
11. Remove the display bezel.
12. Remove the display panel.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
2. Release the hinges from the latches and lift the display hinges off the display back-cover.
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