Dell XPS L401X User manual

Dell™XPS™L401XServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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September 2010 Rev. A00
Regulatorymodel:P12GRegulatorytype:P12G001
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Before You Begin
Battery
Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Palm-Rest Assembly
Keyboard
Power-Button Board
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
Camera Module
Top Cover
Speakers
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
Processor Module
Daughter Board
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
AC-Adapter Connector
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Battery
Dell™XPS™L401XServiceManual
Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over.
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3. Slide the battery release latch to the side.
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4. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it from the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for
other Dell computers.
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battery release latch
2
battery
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.

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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
lYou have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lBIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.
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3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
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5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
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7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back
of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.

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Flashing the BIOS
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The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
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1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
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3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag.
b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Select Model.
b. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
d. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
e. Click Confirm.
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4. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
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5. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
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6. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
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7. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
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8. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
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Removing the Bluetooth Card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
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Removing the Bluetooth Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.
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11. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
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12. Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the connector on the Bluetooth card.
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13. Release the Bluetooth card from the tab on the top cover.
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14. Lift the Bluetooth card off the top cover.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Slide the Bluetooth card into the slot on the top cover and secure it in place.
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3. Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the Bluetooth card.
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4. Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 11 in Replacing the Top Cover.
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5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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7. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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9. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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10. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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Bluetooth card
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tab
3
Bluetooth-card cable
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Camera Module
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Removing the Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module
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Removing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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11. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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12. Gently peel the aluminum foil that secures the camera module to the display back cover.
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13. Remove the camera module from the display back cover.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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aluminum foil
2
camera module

Replacing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position.
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3. Adhere the aluminum foil over the camera module.
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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8. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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11. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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12. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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7. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system-board connector.
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8. The coin-cell battery is glued to a slot on the top cover. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery off the slot.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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coin-cell battery
2
coin-cell battery cable

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3. With the adhesive side of the coin-cell battery facing down, press the coin-cell battery on the slot on the top cover.
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4. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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5. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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7. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Daughter Board
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Removing the Daughter Board
Replacing the Daughter Board
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Removing the Daughter Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.
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11. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
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12. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly).
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13. Lift the connector latch and disconnect the daughter-board cable from the connector on the daughter board.
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14. Remove the screw that secures the daughter board to the top cover.
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15. Carefully ease the connectors on the daughter board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the daughter board out of the top cover.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

Replacing the Daughter Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the connectors on the daughter board with the slots on the top cover and place it on the top cover.
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3. Replace the screw that secures the daughter board to the top cover.
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4. Slide the daughter-board cable into the connector on the daughter board and press the connector latch down to secure the cable.
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5. Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 11 in Replacing the Top Cover.
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7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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12. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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14. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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daughter-board cable
2
daughter board
3
screw
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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AC-Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.
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11. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
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12. Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
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13. Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guide.
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14. Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.
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15. Lift the AC-adapter connector off the top cover.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the top cover.
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3. Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.
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4. Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guide.
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5. Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector.
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6. Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 11 in Replacing the Top Cover.
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7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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12. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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14. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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screw
2
AC adapter connector
3
AC-adapter connector cable
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Display
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Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Cable
Display-Panel Brackets
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Display Assembly
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Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the base cover.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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base cover

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10. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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11. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system-board connector.
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12. Disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector.
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13. Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guide.
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14. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and slide them up through the slot on the computer base.
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15. Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.
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16. Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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Replacing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.
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3. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.
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4. Route the display cable through the routing guide.
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5. Connect the display cable to the system-board connector.
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6. Connect the speaker cable to the system-board connector.
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7. Replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the base cover.
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly.
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display assembly
2
screws (4)
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speaker cable
4
display cable
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Mini-Card cable routing

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10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Optical Drive.
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11. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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12. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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14. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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Display Bezel
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Removing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
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4. Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
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Replacing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the display bezel with the display back cover, and gently snap it into place.
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3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Display Panel
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.
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display bezel
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Removing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
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5. Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
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6. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the hinge.
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7. Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the hinge.
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8. Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
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Replacing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the display panel over the display back cover.
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3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.
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4. Route the display cable through the routing guide on the hinge.
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5. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guide on the hinge.
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6. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
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7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Display Cable
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camera cable connector
2
screws (8)
3
display
4
hinges (2)
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Removing the Display Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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5. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
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6. Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel.
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7. Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel.
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Replacing the Display Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel.
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3. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (Replacing the Display Assembly).
Display-Panel Brackets
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Removing the Display-Panel Brackets
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display cable
2
pull tab
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display-cable connector