Removing the display hinges
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 optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the display bezel.
6. Remove the display panel.
Procedure
1. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x4) that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the display-hinge brackets to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
3. Lift the display hinges and brackets off the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
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