CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the LCD panel hinges and bracket
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
• 2 black M2.5×3 (Keyboard cover)
• 6 black M2.5×8 (LCD front panel)
• 3 black M2.5x3 (Keyboard)
• 2 long black (Keyboard)
• 2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge bottom)
• 2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge top)
• 6 black M2.5×8 (LCD front panel)
• 4 black M2.5x5 (LCD panel to LCD panel lid)
• 2 black M2.5×5 (inverter)
• 6 black M2x3 (LCD bracket to LCD panel)
To replace the LCD panel hinges:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.
2 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by
following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.
3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 75.
4 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 78.
5 Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly”
on page 90.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver