Display assembly
NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level. For display assembly spare part
information, see the individual removal subsections.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 35).
5. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 36).
6. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 38).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.
NOTE: The WLAN antenna cable labeled "1/MAIN" connects to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. The
WLAN antenna cable labeled "2/AUX" connects to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal.
2. Release the WLAN antenna cables from the retention clips (2) and routing channel built into the right
speaker and the keyboard/top cover.
3. Release the ZIF connector (3) to which display panel cable is connected, and then disconnect the display
panel cable from the system board.
4. Release the display panel from the retention clips (4) and routing channel built into the left speaker.
5. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.7 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the keyboard/
top cover.
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