Display assembly
Full hinge-up displays are not spared. Displays are spared only at the subcomponent level.
Before removing the display panel, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 33).
2. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 34).
3. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 38).
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Lift the tape from the display connector on the system board (1).
2. Disconnect the cable from the connector (2).
3. Remove the cable from the clip (3).
4. Remove the four Phillips M2.5 × 6.0 screws (1) from the display hinges.
5. Remove the Phillips broad head M2.0 × 2.0 screw (2) from the right display hinge.
6. Rotate the hinges upward (3).
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