Dell M140 manual Replacing the Display Panel

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display panel

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M2 x 3-mm screws (6)

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display cover

8.Press inward on the metal clamps on both sides of the top flex-cable connector and gently pull to disconnect the top flex-cable connector from the display locking connector.

9.Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector.

1	back of display panel	3	metal clamps	5	inverter connector

2	top flex-cable connector	4	bottom flex-cable connector

Replacing the Display Panel

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

1.Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

2.Follow the instructions in Removing the Display Panel.

3.Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display locking connector on the new display panel.

4.Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the display cover and/or the display panel, ensure that the guide posts at the top of the display panel are properly aligned with the corresponding notches on the display cover.

5.Gently place the display panel inside the display cover.

6.Replace the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) to secure the display panel to the display cover.

7.Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).

8.Replace display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).

9.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

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Contents Model PP19L October 2005 Rev. A00 Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Before You BeginComputer Orientation Recommended ToolsScrew Identification Display Bezel rubber bumper Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Bios UpdatesRemoving the Bluetooth Module Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Module Back to Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the instructions in Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModuleReplacing the Microprocessor Module Back to Contents Display Assembly Display Assembly and Display LatchRemoving the Display Assembly Display Bezel Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the Display Latch Back to Contents Removing the Fan FanReplacing the Fan Back to Contents Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard DriveHard drive in antistatic bag Foam packaging Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Mini PCI Card Wireless Mini PCI CardReplacing the Mini PCI Card Back to Contents About the Device Security Screw Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestPage Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Video TV-Out Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardPage Replacing the System Board Exploded View of the Computer System ComponentsModel PP19L September 2005 Rev. A00 Removing a Memory Module Memory Module and ModemMemory Module Dimm B Memory Module Dimm a Replacing a Memory Module Removing the Modem ModemPage Replacing the Modem