NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink and the system
board each time the heat sink is removed. Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink
section (2) that services it.
Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink.
Display assembly
NOTE: The TouchScreen display assembly is spared as an entire assembly. The non-TouchScreen display
assembly is spared at the subcomponent level. For non-TouchScreen display assembly spare part
information, see the individual removal subsections.
Description Spare part number
11.6-in, HD (1366×768), LED, SVA, EDP, slim, 220N, TouchScreen display panel assembly in radiant red
nish
918429-001
11.6-in, HD, AntiGlare (1366×768), LED, SVA, EDP, slim, 220N, TouchScreen display panel assembly
in smoke gray nish
917100-001
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 keyboard/top cover (see Keyboard/top cover on page 18).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the display panel cable is connected, and then disconnect
the display panel cable from the system board.
2. Release the display panel cable (2) from the retention clip built into the bottom cover.
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