30 Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly 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 compute r.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the display assembly.
3Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes
located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.
4Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front
of the display assembly.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while
separating it from the display-assembly top cover.
5Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the
display-assembly top cover.
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 compute r.
1Remove the hard drive.
2Remove the display assembly.
3Remove the display assembly bezel.
4Remove the hinge covers.
5Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display
panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display
panel.
NOTE: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm
screws from the center of the left side of the display panel.