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 and align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the seven screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
4 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.
5 Adhere the tapes that secure the display cable and the touch-screen board cable (optional) to their respective connectors on the
system board.
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