Dell C500 Laptop User Manual


 
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove
any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following
procedure.
1. Remove the
hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Use the scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located on the bezel on the
front of the display assembly.
4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the bezel on the front of the display assembly.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display-
assembly top cover.
5. Use a plastic scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the
display-assembly top cover.
Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove
any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
1. Remove the
hard drive.
2. Remove the
display assembly.
3. Remove the
display assembly bezel.
4. Remove the
hinge covers.
5. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the front of the display panel that secure the display panel
to the support bracket.
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