Removing 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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
NOTE
: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop congurations with touch displays.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system board.
2 Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
3 Note the cable routing and remove the display cable from the routing guides on the left fan.
4 Peel o the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
5 Peel the tape and disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board if applicable.
6 Peel o the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system board if applicable.
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