Replacing the display assembly
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Procedure
1.
CAUTION:
Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.
Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Close the display, and turn the computer over.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
7. Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
8. Slide the I/O cable into the slot on the system board and close the latches to secure the cable.
9. Slide the touchscreen cable into the slot on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
10. Slide the display cable into the slot on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
11. Adhere the tape that secures the touchscreen cable to the system board.
12. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
Removing and installing components
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