Display assembly
NOTE: The TouchScreen display assembly is spared as a whole unit replacement. The non-TouchScreen
display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare part
information, see the individual removal subsections.
Description Spare part number
12.5-in, AntiGlare, FHD, LED, UWVA, TouchScreen display assembly 781838-001
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Turn o 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the service cover (see Service cover on page 37), and then remove the following components:
a. Battery (see Battery on page 39)
b. Hard drive (see Hard drive/solid-state drive on page 41)
c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 50)
d. Top cover (see Top cover on page 57)
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 four Phillips PM2.5×4.5 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the base enclosure.
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