Replacing 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.
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the display hinges and brackets with the screw holes on the display back-cover and antenna
assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the display-hinge brackets to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
3. Replace the eight screws (M2.5x4) that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover and antenna assembly .
Post-requisites
1. Replace the display panel.
2. Replace the display bezel.
3. Replace the display assembly.
4. Replace the wireless card.
5. Replace the base cover.
6. Replace the optical drive.
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