Service Manual

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 After

working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

CAUTION:

Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.

1. With the display facing down, align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard

assembly.

2. Replace the two screws (M2.5x7) that secure the display assembly to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Turn the computer over and close the display.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the system board.

2. Replace the heat sink.

3. Replace the memory modules.

4. Replace the wireless card.

5. Replace the battery.

6. Replace the base cover.

54 Replacing the display assembly