CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
Tools you need to complete this task:
- OR - | Scribe or |
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
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2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)
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2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)
• | 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest |
-base side)
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3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)
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1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)
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4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)
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4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)
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3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)
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3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)
To replace the LCD panel hinge brackets:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in “Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 77 .
4Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 79.
5Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD front panel” on page 116.
7Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the inverter board” on page 119.
8Remove the LCD panel hinge brackets by following step 8 to step 12 in “Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
9Attach the new LCD panel hinge brackets to the LCD and secure it with the screws that were remove in step 9 in “Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
10Replace the LCD by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
