Display assembly
NOTE: The display assembly is available as spare parts at the subcomponent level only. See the removal
section for each component for information.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the keyboard/top cover (see Keyboard/top cover on page 24).
5. Disconnect the battery from the system board (see Battery on page 32).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Remove the display hinge cover by following these steps:
a. Close the computer.
b. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
c. Use a case utility tool (1) or similar thin, plastic tool to separate the left (2) and right edges of
the hinge cover from the display assembly.
d. Remove the hinge cover (3).
The hinge cover is available using spare part numbers L89769-001 (in chalkboard gray nish) and
L89770-001 (in dark sage gray nish).
2. Remove the display bezel by following these steps:
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