Setup Guide

Removing 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.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).

3. Remove the wireless card.

Procedure

NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop configurations with touch displays.

1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board.

2. Disconnect the touch-screen cable and display cable from the system board.

3. Peel off the tape and remove the touch-screen cable from the routing guides on the fan.

Figure 28. Disconnecting the cables

touch-screen cable (optional) 2. tape

3. display-cable bracket 4. screw

5. display cable

4. Turn the computer over and open the display at an angle of 90 degrees.

5. Rotate the computer and place it on the edge of the table in a position that allows access to the screws on the display

hinges.

56 Removing the display assembly