Display assembly
Full hinge-up displays are not spared. Displays are spared only at the subcomponent level.
Before removing the display panel, 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 following components:
a. Bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 33)
b. Battery (see Battery on page 34)
c. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 37)
d. Solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive on page 39)
e. WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 40)
f. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43)
g. Internal frame (see Internal frame on page 47)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module (1) and the WWAN module (2) (select models
only).
2. Disconnect the display cable from the system board (3).
3. Remove the antenna cables from the clips in the speaker (4).
4. Rotate the display to open the hinges as far as possible (about 145 degrees) (1).
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