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Display-Converter Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Display-Converter Board
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).
3
Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).
4
Disconnect the display-converter-board cable from the system-board
connector.
5
Remove the two screws that secure the display-converter board to the
palm-rest assembly.
6
Without pulling hard on the display-converter board, carefully lift the
display-converter board and turn it over.
7
Disconnect the display-converter-board cable and the display cable from
the connectors on the display-converter board.
8
Lift the display-converter board out of the computer.
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