18. Lift the display assembly off the computer base.

Replacing the Display Assembly

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

3.Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable to the system-board connector.

4.Connect the digitizer board cable to the system-board connector.

5.Tighen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable.

6.Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the top cover.

7.Slide the antenna cables to the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover.

8.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

9.Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

10.Close the display and turn the computer over.

11.Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the base cover.

12.Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.

13.Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).

14.Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).

15.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

Display Bezel

Removing the Display Bezel

CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

3.Push the display bezel outwards to release it from the tabs that secure the display bezel to the back cover.

4.Using your fingertips, gently pry the outside edge of the display bezel off the back cover.

5.Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.

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Dell L501X manual Display Bezel, Replacing the Display Assembly