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. 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 32).
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 antenna cables from the WLAN module (1).
2. Remove the antenna cables from the clips in the speaker and fan (2).
3. Disconnect the display cable from the system board (3).
4. Remove the four Phillips M2.5×6.0 screws (1) from the display hinges.
5. Rotate the hinges upward (2).
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