Replacing the display hinges
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Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more
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Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
NOTE
: This chapter is applicable only if you have purchased a laptop with non-
touchscreen display.
1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display
back-cover.
2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
3 Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on the display
hinges.
4 Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display bezel.
2 Replace the display assembly.
3 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 11 in “Replacing the palm rest”.
4 Replace the wireless card.
5 Replace the base panel.
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