
CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the LCD assembly lid
Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver | or |
Screws removed during this task:
• 3 black M2.5×6 (bay cover)
• 1 black M2×3 (hard drive)
• 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
• 5 black M2×3 (keyboard frame - top base side) - Indicated by A in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 13 black M2.5×6 (keyboard frame/palm rest module - base side) - indicated by B in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 1 black M2×3 (system board)
• | 4 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges) |
• 2 black M2.5×5 (LCD front panel)
• 4 chrome M2.5×4 (LCD panel)
To replace the LCD assembly lid:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 37.
2Remove the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 2 – 12 of the “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” procedure on page 76.
3Remove the LCD front panel by performing steps 3 – 5 of the “Replacing the LCD front panel” procedure on page 79.
4Remove the LCD panel by performing steps 4 – 7 of the “Replacing the LCD panel” procedure on page 84.
5If you are going to use the same webcam, microphone and wireless antennas, remove these items from the old LCD assembly lid and attach them to the new one. Refer to the related replacement procedure on previous pages for instructions.
6Reinstall the LCD panel by performing steps 11 – 14 of the “Replacing the LCD panel” procedure on page 84.
7Reinstall the LCD front panel by performing steps 6 – 9 of the “Replacing the LCD front panel” procedure on page 79.
Make sure the webcam lens is aligned with camera peephole on the LCD front panel before you secure the panel in place.
8Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the steps 13 – 15 of the “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” procedure on page 76.
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