Dell Inspiron 3500 - Page 97

14.1-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the 14.1-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. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the left panel rail to the side of the LCD panel.
6. Remove the left panel rail.
It is stamped with an L (left) for easy identification.
7. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the right panel rail to the side of the LCD panel.
8. 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 fits inside the back cover.
CAUTION: The following procedure should be performed only by depot repair technicians.
Type of Screw
Torque
FLH 2 x 4 (4)
1.5–1.8 kgf-cm
NOTE: Note the routing of the LED cable through the right panel rail for installation.