Dell XPS M140, Service Manual

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Display Assembly and Display Latch
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Replacing the Display Latch
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7
2 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Display Latch" on page 62.
NOTICE:
Before replacing the display latch assembly, ensure that the latch spring is properly aligned on the guide
post.
3 Insert the guide post of the new display latch assembly (with spring) into the slot on the display (top)
cover.
NOTE:
When the guide post is in position, the display latch assembly may automatically snap into place.
4 Press the remainder of the display latch assembly into place, as needed.
5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58).
6 Replace display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56).
7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
8 Replace the hinge cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 42).