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 32).
2. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 33).
3. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 37).
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 40).
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).
66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts