Troubleshooting guide

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display assembly because of high susceptibility to electrostatic
discharge, which will damage the LCD panel.
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When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper
location to avoid pinching during the reassembly process. Improper cable
placement can cause severe damage to the unit.
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1. Insert the inverter board LIF connector into the display cable.
2. Plug in the backlight cable to the inverter board.
3. Mount the inverter board into the display enclosure, aligning the
inverter board with the three mounting posts.
4. For the CSTN (10.4 in) display, reconnect the inverter ground wire to
the lower right corner of the display.
5. For the CTFT (10.4 in) display, the inverter board slides partially
underneath the display.
Color STN (10.4 in) Display
This section contains removal and replacement procedures for the following
CSTN (10.4 in) display components:
o Display panel
o Shield
o Display cable
o Display ground cable
Removing the CSTN (10.4 in) Panel, Shield, Display Cable, and the Display
Ground Cable
To remove the liquid crystal display CSTN (10.4 in) panel, shield, display
cable, and the display ground cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn the computer off and remove all external devices, including the
battery pack and the AC Adapter. Remove the diskette and PC Card, if
installed (Section 5.3).
2. Open the computer.
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The computer becomes top-heavy when the keyboard assembly is removed and
the display is opened. To prevent damage to the display and the computer,
ensure that the display assembly is opened at a 90-degree angle.
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3. Remove the keyboard assembly (Section 5.7).
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