Display assembly
NOTE: Display assemblies are spared at the subcomponent level only. Display assembly spare part
information is also available at Display assembly subcomponents on page 22.
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 bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 33).
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 46).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN module (1) and the WLAN module (2).
2. Remove the antenna cables from the clips built into the computer (3).
3. Disconnect the display cable (4) and the camera cable (5) from the system board.
4. Remove the cables from the clips built into the computer (6).
5. With the computer upside down, open the display, and then place the computer on a table with the
display positioned o the edge of the table.
6. Remove the ve Phillips M2.5×5.0 screws (1) from the display hinges.
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