42 | Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Place the palm-rest assembly on the display assembly.
2Align the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly with the screw holes on the
display hinges and press down the display hinges to close the palm-rest assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
4Connect the display cables to the system board.
5Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the fan.
6Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
Postrequisites
1Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 20.
2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.