Dell XPS 2720 Owner's Manual

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96 | Replacing the Display PanelReplacing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "AfterWorking Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practicesinformation, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it.It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover whilethe components are attached to it.Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the display brackets with the screw holes on thedisplay panel.2 Replace the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel.3 Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screws holes on thedisplay bezel and gently place the display assembly over the display bezel.NOTE: Ensure that no cables are placed under the display assembly.4 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the display bezel.5 Insert the ribbon cables into their connectors and press the tab to securethe cables.6 Adhere the tapes that secure the ribbon cables to the display assembly.7 Slide the ports on the side-I/O board into the slot on the display bezel and align thescrew holes on the side-I/O board with the screw holes on the display bezel.WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it.It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover whilethe components are attached to it.8 Using the hard-drive cage, align the bottom of the middle-cover assembly with thedisplay bezel and lower the middle-cover assembly into the display bezel.9 Route the LVDS and touchscreen cables through the slots in the middle cover.10 Place the middle-cover assembly into the display bezel.NOTE: Ensure that all cables are routed through their routing guides andno cables are placed under the middle cover.11 Align the screw holes on the middle cover with the screw holes on thedisplay bezel.12 Replace the screws that secure the middle-cover assembly to the display bezel.