Replacing the display assembly
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
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
CAUTION: Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid
scratching the display.
1 Place the display assembly on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the palm-
rest assembly.
3 Replace the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-
rest assembly.
4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
5 Slide the display cable and touchscreen-board cable into their slots and then
close the latches to secure the cables.
6 Adhere the tapes that secure the display cable and touchscreen-board cable to
the system board.
7 Lift the Mylar to access the wireless-card slot.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the wireless card.
2 Replace the base cover.
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