5.
Lift the display panel a few inches from the top cover.
6.
Draw the display cable pull-tab away from the top cover to release the display cable, and lift the display panel fully from the top cover.
Removing the Display Panel Brackets
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the display assembly (see
Display Assembly
).
3.
Remove the display bezel (see
Removing the Display Bezel
).
4.
Remove the display panel (see
Removing the Display Panel
).
5.
Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws from each side of the display panel.
Removing the Display Panel Cable
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the display assembly (see
Display Assembly
).
3.
Remove the display bezel (see
Removing the Display Bezel
).
4.
Remove the display panel (see
Removing the Display Panel
).
5.
Turn over the display panel and place it on a clean surface.
6.
Gently pull the pull-tab on the bottom flex-cable connector to release the cable from the inverter board.
7.
Squeeze the flex-cable release levers at either side of the top flex-cable connector to release the connector.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
1 display
panel
2 display panel brackets (2) (left and
right of display panel)
3 M2 x 3-mm screws (4 each on
sides of display panel)
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the computer when replacing the bottom flex cable, gently support the bottom of the inverter board with one finger as
you reseat the bottom flex-cable connector. Do not bend the inverter board.