Dell Inspiron 3500 - Page 94

13.3-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly and perform the following steps:
1. Remove the display assembly.
2. Remove the bezel.
3. Remove the LCD interior assembly.
4. Remove the LED cable from the right panel rail (optional).
5. Place the LCD interior assembly face down on a surface that will not damage the LCD.
6. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the left panel rail.
7. Remove the left panel rail.
It is stamped with an L (left) for easy identification.
8. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the right panel rail.
Note that these screws can be loosened so the panel rail can slide out of the slots; the screws do not have to be completely removed.
9. Remove the right panel rail.
It is stamped with an R (right) for easy identification.
During installation, the rails must fit snugly against the LCD panel so the interior assembly will fit inside the back cover.
CAUTION: The following procedure should be performed only by depot repair technicians.
Type of Screw
Torque
FLH 2.5 x 5 (4)
1.5–1.8 kgf-cm
NOTE: Note the routing of the LED cable through the right panel rail for installation.