Display assembly

This section describes removing the display assembly in its entirety and disassembling all the display subcomponents.

If you only need to remove the display bezel, webcam/microphone module, or display panel, you do not need to remove the entire display assembly from the computer. See Display subcomponents (bezel, webcam, panel) on page 37 for more information about removing the display subcomponents that do not require that you remove the entire display assembly from the computer.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Antennas (includes wireless antenna cables and transceivers; also includes Mylar screw covers)

689670-001

NOTE: Models may have either one or two antennas installed.

 

 

 

Display bezel (includes Mylar screw covers)

689675-001

 

 

Display cable (includes display panel cable and webcam/microphone cable; also includes Mylar screw

689677-001

covers)

 

 

 

Display enclosure (includes Mylar screw covers)

720508-001

 

 

Hinges (include hinges and left and right hinge covers)

689679-001

 

 

Webcam/microphone module, HD

703461-001

 

 

Before removing the display assembly in its entirety, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36).

5.Disconnect the WLAN module antenna cables from the WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 45).

6.Remove the following components:

Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 49)

Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)

Top cover (see Top cover on page 57)

USB board (see USB board on page 67)

Power connector cable (see Power connector cable on page 69)

To remove the display assembly in its entirety:

1.Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.

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