CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the LCD assembly lid
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)
• 2 black M2.5×5 (inverter)
• 2 black M2×3 (Webcam)
• 2 black M2.5×5 (Lid latches)
• 4 black M2.5x5 (LCD panel to LCD panel lid)
To replace the LCD assembly lid:
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.
6 Remove the inverter by following the steps in “Replacing the inverter” on page 81.
7 Remove the web cam by following the steps in “Replacing the webcam” on page 84.
8 Remove the lid latches by following the steps in “Replacing the lid latches” on
page 87.
9 Remove the LCD panel from the old LCD panel lid by following the steps in
“Replacing the LCD panel” on page 94.
10 Remove the LCD panel brackets from the old LCD panel lid by following the steps
in “Replacing the LCD panel hinges and bracket” on page 98.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver