Replacing the display panel
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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Place the display panel on a flat and clean surface.
2. Connect the display cable to the connector at the back of the display panel and close the latch to secure the cable.
3. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the back of the display panel.
4. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
5. Replace the four screws (M2 x2.5) that secure the display panel to the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the display bezel.
2. Replace the display assembly.
3. Replace the wireless card.
4. Replace the base cover.
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