Display assembly
NOTE:
The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level. For display assembly spare part information,
see the individual removal subsections.
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, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices 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 bottom cover (see
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
Remove the display assembly:
1.
Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
NOTE:
WLAN antenna cable connects to the WLAN module #2/Aux terminal.
2.
Release the retention tape (2) that secures the webcam/microphone module cable, and then disconnect
the webcam/microphone module cable (3) from the system board.
3.
Release the wireless antenna cables and the webcam/microphone module cable from the retention clips
(4) and routing channel built into the keyboard/top cover and speakers.
4.
Release the adhesive support strip (5) that secures the display panel cable to the system board.
5.
Disconnect the display panel cable (6) from the system board.
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Bottom cover on page
The #1/white WLAN antenna cable connects to the WLAN module #1/Main terminal. The #2/ black
22).
Battery on page
24).