30 Removing and Replacing Parts
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Removing the 14.1-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 14.1-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 two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display
panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display
panel.
NOTE: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm
screws from the center of the left side of the display panel.