Manual

78 | Replacing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Connect the display cable to the display-panel connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
2 Adhere the tape to secure the display cable.
3 Carefully rotate the display panel and align the screw holes on the display panel with
the screw holes on the display back-cover.
4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the display hinges. See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 74.
2 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 72.
3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 70.
4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
5 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive
(optional)" on page 22.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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