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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Slide and place the palm rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly.
2. Using the alignment posts, press the display hinges down on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Route the display cable through the routing guides on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Slide the display cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the wireless card.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
4. Replace the optical drive.
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