Replacing the middle frame
NOTE: 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
Steps
1. Slide the middle frame onto the display-assembly base.
2. Snap the middle frame and display-assembly base into place.
3. Replace the 13 screws (M3x5 black) that secure the middle frame to the display-assembly base.
Post-requisites
Steps
1. Replace the rubber feet.
2. Replace the display panel.
3. Replace the system board.
4. Replace the speakers.
5. Replace the heat sink.
6. Replace the fan.
7. Replace the coin-cell battery.
8. Replace the camera.
9. Replace the microphone.
10. Replace the power-button board.
11. Replace the media-card reader.
12. Replace the antenna.
13. Replace the wireless card.
14. Replace the memory module.
15. Replace the system-board shield.
16. Replace the hard drive.
17. Replace the back cover.
18. Replace the stand.
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