Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100

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rubber screw covers (6)

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M2 x 4-mm screws (5)

 

 

 

 

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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)

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display-feed flex cable

 

 

 

 

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display bezel

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flex-cable retention bracket

 

 

 

 

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top cover

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display panel

 

 

 

 

Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Bezel

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1.Remove the hard drive.

2.Remove the display assembly.

3.Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel.

4.Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.

NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel.

5.Starting at the bottom of the display panel (by the DELL™ logo), use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting up the inside of the bezel while pushing in on the outside.

Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the hard drive.

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