Dell L400 service manual LCD Panel Removal

To replace the display-assembly latch, perform the following steps:

1.Carefully place the latch spring over the post on the display-assembly top cover.

You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to place the spring over the post. Hold the spring on the post with the screwdriver while performing the next step.

2.Holding the latch, stretch the spring slightly and set the display-assembly latch in place in the display assembly top cover.

3.Reinstall the bezel.

LCD Panel

LCD panel

back light plug

M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4)

narrow flex cable

M2 x 3.5-mm screw

ZIF	EMI shield
connector

inverter

inverter	back light	narrow flex
		cable
	plug

LCD flex cable

wide flex cable

EMI sponges (2)

Figure 11. LCD Panel Removal

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

1.Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer.

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