36 Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel)Display-Feed Flex Cable
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 compute r.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the display assembly.
3Remove the display assembly bezel.
4Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to
the support bracket (see “12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and
Panel”).
5Lift the bottom of the display panel out of the display-assembly top
cover.
display panel
connector
inverter
connector
bottom flex
cable connector
top flex
cable connector
pull tab