Front Bezel and Display Panel
Description Spare part number
21.5-inch, non-ZBD, CMI 671571-001
21.5-inch, ZBD, Samsung 671573-001
21.5-inch, non-ZBD, AUO 671574-001
21.5-inch, LG 671575-001
21.5-inch, ZBD, AUO 671577-001
Front bezel 671590-001
The front bezel is located on the front of the computer. You do not have to disassemble most internal
components to remove the front bezel. After lifting the main computer assembly from the bezel, the
display panel remains attached. This procedure demonstrates removing the front bezel and display
panel while keeping as much of the computer assembled as possible.
NOTE: You must calibrate the display panel after replacement. For calibration procedures, see
http://thesml.hp.com/results.htm?SID=5146296&MEID=DA800C0B-C65E-454F-
A8B4-17895E54764A.
To remove the front bezel:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 40).
2. Remove the rear cover (see
Rear Cover on page 41).
3. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical Drive on page 47).
4. Remove the speakers (see
Speakers on page 58).
5. Remove the webcam (see
Webcam Module on page 56).
6. Disconnect the flat ribbon cables from the touch controller board.
7. Disconnect the flat ribbon cable from the display that connects from the converter board.
8. Disconnect the logo cable from the bottom of the system board (1) and remove the cable from
the clips (2) in the computer.
Figure 7-52 Disconnecting the logo cable
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