User's Manual

Display switch module

NOTE: The display switch module is included in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 430473-001.

Before removing the display switch module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the

computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and

then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 40).

Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see

Hard drive on page 45)

b. Wireless module compartment cover (see

WLAN module on page 48)

c. Optical drive (see

Optical drive on page 53)

d. Keyboard (see

Keyboard on page 54)

e. Switch cover (see

Switch cover on page 56)

f. Display assembly (see

Display assembly on page 59)

g. Top cover (see

Top cover on page 65)

Remove the display switch module:

1. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.

2. Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the top cover trim to the computer.

3. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

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