Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz - Page 25

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Replacing the E5500 Display Hinges
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1. Replace the four M2.5 x 8-mmscrews(twoperside)andthetwoM2x3-mm screws (one per side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover.
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2. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the E5500 Display Bezel).
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3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the E5500 Display Assembly).
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4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
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6. Close the display and turn the computer over.
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7. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the E5500 Bottom of the Base Assembly).
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8. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
E5500 Display Inverter
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Removing the E5500 Display Inverter
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the E5500 Display Assembly).
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5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the E5500 Display Bezel).
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6. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the display inverter.
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7. Disconnect the two display inverter connectors.
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M2.5 x 8-mm screws (4)
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M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
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hinge
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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.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
NOTE: The display hinge panels are labeled L (left) and R (right).
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.