Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
Display assembly
NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare
part information, see the individual removal subsections.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the Battery (see Battery on page 29), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see Service cover on page 30)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 31)
c. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 37)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 38)
e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 41)
f. Speakers (see Speakers on page 49)
g. System board (see System board on page 52)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Release the display panel cable from the routing clips (1) and channel built into the base enclosure.
2. Release the wireless antenna cables from the routing clips (2) and channel built into the base enclosure.
3. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×4.5 screws (1) that secure the display assembly left hinge to the
base enclosure.
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