Replacing the display hinges
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.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display panel.
2 Replace the display bezel.
3 Replace the display assembly.
4 Replace the wireless card.
5 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in “Replacing the base cover”.
6 Replace the keyboard.
7 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in “Replacing the optical drive”.
8 Replace the battery.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display
back-cover and antenna assembly.
2 Replace the six screws (M2.5x2.5 big head) that secure the display hinges to the
display back-cover and antenna assembly.
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