Display assembly
Full hinge-up displays are not spared. Displays are spared only at the subcomponent level.
Before removing the display panel, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the following components:
a.
Bottom cover (see
)
b.
Battery (see
c.
Hard drive (see
)
d.
Solid-state drive (see
e.
WWAN module (see
)
f.
Keyboard (see
)
g.
Internal frame (see
Remove the display assembly:
1.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module (1) and the WWAN module (2) (select models
only).
2.
Disconnect the display cable from the system board (3).
3.
Remove the antenna cables from the clips in the speaker (4).
4.
Rotate the display to open the hinges as far as possible (about 145 degrees) (1).
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