Removing the CSTN (9.5 inch) Panel, Shield, Display Cable, and the Display
Ground Cable
To remove the liquid crystal display CSTN (9.5 inch) panel, the shield, the
display cable and the display ground cable, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect all power from the computer and remove the AC Adapter and
battery pack (Section 3.2).
2. Open the computer.
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The computer becomes top heavy when the keyboard assembly is removed and
the display is opened. To prevent damage to the display and the computer,
ensure that the display assembly is opened at a 90-degree angle.
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3. Remove the keyboard assembly (Section 3.7).
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The ZIF connector and its attached cable can be damaged easily. Handle
only the connector slide when disconnecting the ZIF connector. Never pull
or twist the cable itself while it is seated in the ZIF connector.
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4. Remove the display cable from the system board by pulling up both ends
of the ZIF connector slide simultaneously [1], carefully opening the
slide [2] (Figure 3-101).
5. Lift the display cable out of the connector slide [3], being careful
not to pull or twist the cable (Figure 3-101).