Service Manual

Replacing the display hinge and
bracket assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the hinge and bracket assembly under the latches on the display back-
cover and snap it into place.
2 Align the screw holes on the display hinge and bracket assembly with the screw
holes on the display back-cover.
3 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the display hinges to the display
back-cover.
4 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the bracket assembly to the display
back-cover.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display panel.
2 Replace the display bezel.
3 Replace the display assembly.
4 Replace the fans.
5 Replace the palm-rest assembly.
6 Replace the keyboard.
7 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
8 Replace the battery.
9 Replace the base cover.
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