Service Manual

Replacing the display hinges

WARNING: 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 After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

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Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display

back-cover and antenna assembly.

2 Replace the six (M2.5x2.5) screws that secure the display hinges to the display

back-cover and antenna assembly.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the display panel.

2 Replace the display bezel.

3 Replace the display assembly.

4 Replace the wireless card.

5 Replace the base cover.

6 Replace the keyboard.

7 Replace the optical drive.

8 Replace the battery.