8. Lift the display panel out of the top cover.
Replacing the E5400 Display Panel
1. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) to secure the display panel to the display hinge panels.
2. Position the display panel assembly in the top cover.
3. Replace the display inverter (see Replacing the E5400 Display Inverter).
4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the E5400 Display Bezel).
5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the E5400 Display Assembly).
6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
8. Close the display and turn the computer over.
9. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the E5400 Bottom of the Base Assembly).
10. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
E5400 Display Cable
Removing the E5400 Display Cable
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the display hinges.
5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the E5400 Display Assembly).
6. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the E5400 Display Bezel).
7. Remove the display inverter (see Removing the E5400 Display Inverter).
8. Remove the display panel (see Removing the E5400 Display Panel).
9. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the back of the display panel.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.