Removal and replacement procedures
4–26
Display assembly
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
“Battery” on page 4-7
).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
“Hard drive” on page 4-8
)
b. Memory module (see
“Memory module” on page 4-10
)
c. WLAN module (see
“WLAN module” on page 4-12
)
d. Optical drive (see
“Optical drive” on page 4-16
)
e. Keyboard (see
“Keyboard” on page 4-18
)
f. Top cover (see
“Top cover” on page 4-21
)
g. Speaker assembly (see
“Speaker assembly” on page 4-25
)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Open the computer as far as possible.
2. Disconnect the display panel cable
1
from the system board.
3. Remove the WLAN antenna cable
2
from the opening in the base enclosure.
4. Disconnect the microphone cable
3
from the system board. Remove any tape that may be used to secure the
cable to the system board.
Description
Spare part number
12.1-inch, WXGA
493186-001
12.1-inch WXGA (with integrated webcam)
501932-001
12.1-inch, WXGA BrightView
493187-001
12.1-inch, WXGA BrightView (with integrated webcam)
501933-001