Replacing the display assemblyNOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and followthe steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in Afterworking inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Topics:• Procedure• Post-requisitesProcedure1. Place the display assembly on the palm-rest assembly.2. Close the left display hinge and align the screw holes on the left display hinge with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.3. Replace the screws that secure the hinge to the palm-rest assembly.4. Route the display cable through its routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.5. Route the antenna cables through its routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.6. Close the display and turn the computer over.Post-requisites1. Replace the system board.2. Replace the heat-sink assembly.3. Replace the IO board.4. Replace the wireless card.5. Replace the memory module.6. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in “Replacing the hard drive”.7. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 7 in “Replacing the base cover”.8. Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in “Replacing the optical drive”.9. Replace the keyboard.10. Replace the battery.36Replacing the display assembly 61