Post-requisites
1. Replace the display bezel.
2. Replace the display assembly.
3. Replace the wireless card.
4. Replace the base cover.
5. Replace the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
Display hinges
Removing the display hinges
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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display panel.
Procedure
1. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x2.5) that secure the hinges to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the hinge brackets to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
3. Lift the hinges and brackets off the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
Removing and installing components
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