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CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)
• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)
• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest
- base side)
• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)
• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)
• 4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)
• 4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)
• 3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)
• 3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)
To replace the LCD panel hinge brackets:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.
8 Remove the LCD panel hinge brackets by following step 8 to step 12 in
“Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
9 Attach the new LCD panel hinge brackets to the LCD and secure it with the
screws that were remove in step 9 in “Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
10 Replace the LCD by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD” on
page 121.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver