Display assembly
NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For display assembly spare part
information, see the individual removal subsections.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the keyboard/top cover (see Keyboard/top cover on page 27).
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 31).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the display panel cable is attached, and then disconnect
the display panel cable from the system board.
2. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (2) from the WLAN module “Main” terminal.
3. Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the display TouchScreen cable is attached, and then disconnect
the display TouchScreen cable from the system board.
4. Release the display TouchScreen cable from the routing clip (4) built into the bottom cover.
5. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.7 screws (1) and the Phillips PM2.5×3.3 screw (2) that secure
the display assembly to the bottom cover.
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