Dell E6400 Laptop User Manual


 
5. Replace the hinge covers (see Replacing the Hinge Covers).
6. Replace the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly).
7. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
Removing the Display Hinges (E6400 and M2400)
1. Follow the instructions in Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly).
3. Remove the hinge covers (see Removing the Hinge Covers).
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly (E6400 and M2400)).
5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel (E6400 and M2400)).
6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the CCFL Display Panel and Brackets (E6400 and M2400) or Removing the LED Display Panel and Brackets
(E6400 and M2400)).
7. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mmscrewsfromtherighthingeandthetwoM2.5x5-mm screws from the left hinge.
8. Unthread the cables from each hinge and remove the hinge.
Replacing the Display Hinges (E6400 and M2400)
1. Thread the cables into each hinge, then slide the hinge onto the display cover. Use the alignment pins on the display cover to place each hinge.
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mmscrewsontherighthingeandthetwoM2.5x5-mm screws on the left hinge.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The display hinge panels are labeled "L" (left) and "R" (right).
1
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
2
left hinge
3
cables in left hinge
4
cables in right hinge
5
right hinge
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The display hinge panels are labeled "L" (left) and "R" (right).