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61 Replacing the Display Panel
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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it. It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while the components are attached to it.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the display brackets with the screw holes on the display panel.
2Replace the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel.
3Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screws holes on the computer base and gently place the display assembly over the computer base.
NOTE: Ensure that no cables are placed under the display assembly.
4Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
5Insert the ribbon cables into their connectors and press the tabs to secure the cables.
6Adhere the tapes that secure the ribbon cables to the display assembly.
7Replace the
8Align the bottom of the middle cover with the computer base and lower the
9Route the
10Place the
NOTE: Ensure that all cables are routed through their routing guides and no cables are placed under the middle cover.
11Align the screw holes on the middle cover with the screw holes on the computer base.
12Replace the screws that secure the
13Align the screw holes on the side
NOTE: Ensure that you also secure the grounding cable with the same screw that secures the side
14Connect the
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