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Display assembly
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation mode,
turn on the computer, and then shut it down using the operating system.
2. Disconnect all of the external devices that are connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 32).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Hard drive on page 33).
6. Remove the hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 33).
7. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see
WLAN module
on page 39) and WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 37).
8. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 43).
9. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 45).
Remove the display assembly:
1. Position the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
2. Open the computer as far as possible.
3. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.
4. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the clips (2) and routing channel built into the base
enclosure.
CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to
support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer
components.
5. Remove the 4 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the base enclosure.
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