NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in
the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components.
3. Remove the display assembly bezel.
4. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable mounting bracket to the top
cover assembly.
5. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the right and left sides of the
panel.
6. Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly.
7. Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors (a ZIF and a standard connector) on the
display panel assembly.
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