Removal and replacement procedures
4–31
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 4-8
).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover (see
“Switch cover” on page 4-18
)
b. Keyboard cover (see
“Keyboard cover” on page 4-20
)
c. Keyboard (see
“Keyboard” on page 4-24
)
d. Speaker assembly (see
“Speaker assembly” on page 4-30
)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Open the computer as far as possible.
2. Disconnect the display panel cable
1
from the system board.
3. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable
2
from the system board.
4. Remove the WLAN antenna cable
3
from the opening and the routing channel built into the top cover.
Description
Spare part number
18.4-inch, AntiGlare, dual-lamp, display assembly (includes 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and
cables, webcam, microphones, and logo)
498166-001
