4-64 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual
4. Separate the front bezel from the back cover.
With the bottom of the LCD assembly facing you (cables end), insert your
fingertips between the LCD panel and the front bezel. Start in the center of
the bezel and work out to the corners. With a peel-back-and-push motion,
separate the front bezel from the hidden tabs on the back cover. Do not put
pressure on the LCD panel with your knuckles; microscopic fractures in the
panel could result. Separate the bottom first and then proceed to each side,
leaving the top of the assembly until last. When the bottom and sides have
been released from the hidden tabs, proceed to the left corner. Lift the corner
of the front bezel out to the side, until the hidden corner tab is freed. Repeat
the procedure for the other corner, and lift up on the front bezel to release it
from the back cover. Lift the back cover over the latch.
When replacing the front bezel, orient the bezel in its original position on the
assembly and press firmly near each tab until the bezel snaps into place. Ensure
that the LCD wiring harness and the inverter cable are routed correctly and are
not pinched.