Display assembly
NOTE:
Spare parts for the display assembly are available only at the subcomponent level.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 26
).
2.
Remove the bottom cover (see
).
3.
Remove the battery and speakers (see
Battery and speakers on page 32
4.
Remove the heat sink/fan (see
Heat sink/fan assembly on page 35
5.
Remove the second display transfer board (see
Second display transfer board on page 38
).
6.
Remove the power connector board and bracket (see
Power connector cable on page 39
).
7.
Remove the system board (see
Remove the display assembly:
1.
Remove the wireless antenna cables from the clips in the computer chassis (1).
2.
Remove the three Phillips M2.5 × 4.5 screws (2) from each hinge.
3.
Open the display to 90º (3).
4.
Separate the display from the computer (4).
5.
If it is necessary to replace display assembly subcomponents, first remove the bezel:
a.
Release the top edge of the display bezel (1) from the display assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to bend or break the narrow sections of the bezel when removing.
b.
Release the left and right edges of the display bezel (2) from the display assembly.
c.
Release the bottom edge of the display bezel (3) from the display assembly.
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