Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the Display Hinges

Replacing the Display Hinges

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back-cover.

2Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.

Postrequisites

1Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 62.

2Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 59.

3Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 43.

4Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 33.

5Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.

6Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

7Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16.

8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24.

9Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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