Replacing the display assembly
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.
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. Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on
the I/O board and system board.
2. Replace the five screws (M2.5x3.5) that secure the display hinges to the I/O board and system board.
3. Close the display.
4. Route the display cable through the routing guide on the palm-rest assembly.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
6. Connect the display cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
7. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
8. Route the touchscreen-board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly, and adhere the tape that secures
the touchscreen-board cable to the palm-rest assembly.
9. Slide the touchscreen-board cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
10. Adhere the tape that secures the touchscreen-board cable to the system board.
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