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... the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable...
... the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable...
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2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
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... do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on page 16).... Optical Drive 21 4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures...
... do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on page 16).... Optical Drive 21 4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures...
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... the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Replace the two screws at the bottom of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover... the computer. 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer.
... the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Replace the two screws at the bottom of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover... the computer. 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer.
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Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 9. 58 Display 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 14).
Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 9. 58 Display 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 14).
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2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5 Note the routing of the display cable and Mini-... holes on the display cover and replace the six screws. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Display 59
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5 Note the routing of the display cable and Mini-... holes on the display cover and replace the six screws. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Display 59
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... may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 58). 5 Turn the display panel over and place it...
... may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 58). 5 Turn the display panel over and place it...
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... the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 59). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect...
... the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 59). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect...
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... display panel to the computer. Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the display cover. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 62 Display
... display panel to the computer. Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the display cover. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 62 Display
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3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the hinge caps (see "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 61). 5 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure ...) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. 4 Replace the hinge caps (see "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 62). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). Display 63
3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the hinge caps (see "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 61). 5 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure ...) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. 4 Replace the hinge caps (see "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 62). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). Display 63
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...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 53). 8 Remove the display bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery ...camera module. 11 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 9 Using a plastic scribe, pry the camera module from the display back cover. 10 Lift the camera and ...
...prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 53). 8 Remove the display bezel (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery ...camera module. 11 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 9 Using a plastic scribe, pry the camera module from the display back cover. 10 Lift the camera and ...
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12 Remove the camera module. 4 12 3 1 tape 2 camera cable 3 camera module 4 plastic scribe Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 4 Align the slots on the camera module with the alignment posts on the display cover. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 66 Camera Module
12 Remove the camera module. 4 12 3 1 tape 2 camera cable 3 camera module 4 plastic scribe Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 4 Align the slots on the camera module with the alignment posts on the display cover. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 66 Camera Module
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... the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable...
... the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable...
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2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
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4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 .... Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive...
4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 .... Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive...
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... turning on page 53). Display 57 Failure to do so may result in damage to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the computer. 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing...
... turning on page 53). Display 57 Failure to do so may result in damage to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the computer. 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing...
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1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 14). Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 9. 58 Display
1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 14). Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 9. 58 Display
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2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5 Note the routing of the display cable and Mini-... holes on the display cover and replace the six screws. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Display 59
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5 Note the routing of the display cable and Mini-... holes on the display cover and replace the six screws. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Display 59
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... may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 58). 5 Turn the display panel over and place it...
... may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 58). 5 Turn the display panel over and place it...
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...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 ... the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 59). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the computer....
...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56). Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 ... the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 59). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 57). 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the computer....