Display assembly

NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare part information, see the individual removal subsections.

Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:

1.Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3.Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29), and then remove the following components:

a.Service cover (see Service cover on page 30)

b.Solid-state drive (see Solid-state drive on page 32)

c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 31)

d.WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 37)

e.Fan (see Fan on page 39)

f.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 40)

g.Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 43)

h.System board (see System board on page 53)

Remove the display assembly:

1.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.

3.Swing the display hinges (2) up and back until the top cover is free for removal.

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