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Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
• 1 black M2×5 (hard drive)
• 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
• 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)
• 2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)
• 2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinges - top)
• 4 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD front panel)
• 2 chrome M2×4 (LCD hinge covers)
• 4 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD front panel)
• 4 black M2.5×5 (LCD panel hinges)
• 4 chrome M2×3 (LCD panel brackets)
To replace the LCD:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2 Remove the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 2–15 of the
“Replacing the LCD panel assembly” procedure on page 64.
3 Remove the LCD front panel by performing steps 3–7 of the “Replacing the
LCD front panel” procedure on page 95.
4 Remove the LCD by performing steps 4–7 of the “Replacing the LCD”
procedure on page 100.
5 Remove the screws securing the LCD panel brackets.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe