Replacing the display assembly
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Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer,
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Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the
computer base.
2 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
3 Route the logo-board cable through the routing guide on the display hinge and
connect the logo-board cable to the system board.
4 Route the display cable through the routing guide on the display hinge.
5 Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and press down
on the latch to secure the cable.
6 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the display hinge and on
the computer base.
7 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless
card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color
Main (white triangle) White
Auxiliary (black triangle) Black
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