Replacing the display hinges
WARNING: 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.
Procedure
1 Place the display-back cover and antenna assembly on a flat surface.
2 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display
back-cover and antenna assembly.
3 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover and
antenna assembly.
4 Adhere the tapes that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover and
antenna assembly.
5 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the hinge cover and
secure it in place.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in “Replacing the display panel”.
2 Replace the display assembly.
3 Replace the battery.
4 Replace the base cover.
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