Replacing the display assembly
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
CAUTION: Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid
scratching the display.
1 Place the display assembly on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm-
rest assembly.
3 Replace the seven screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the
palm-rest assembly.
4 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
5 Slide the display cable and the touch-screen board cable (optional) into their
respective connectors on the system board and close the latches to secure the
cables.
6 Adhere the tapes that secure the display cable and the touch-screen board cable
(optional) to their respective connectors on the system board.
7 Close the display and turn the computer over.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the wireless card.
2 Replace the base cover.
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