Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
Removing the Display Assembly Bezel
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Use a scribe to pry loose the four rubber screw covers located across the top of the bezel.
HINT:
The 14.1-inch display panel has two M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the bezel and two
at the bottom.
3. Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the bezel.
4. Use a scribe at the indentations to pry loose the plastic screw covers located at the bottom of
the bezel.
5. Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws located at the bottom of the bezel.
6. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover.
The bezel is secured to the display assembly top cover with plastic tabs around the sides. Use a
plastic scribe to help separate the bezel from the top cover.
Removing the Display Panel
1. Remove the
2. Remove the screw securing the flex cable to its strain relief, and then use the pull loop to
remove the flex cable from the video card.
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