Replacing the display assemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps inBefore working inside your computer. After working inside your computer,follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For moresafety 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 display hinges and align the screw holes on the display hinges withthe screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.3 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges 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 I/O board.4 Replace the wireless card.5 Replace the memory module.6 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.7 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 7 in “Replacing the base cover”.36Replacing the display assembly 89
