Dell Inspiron 17 N7010 Inspiron 17 N7010 Service Manual - Page 27

Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector, and secure it with the tape. 4. Use the alignment posts to correctly place the display panel on the display cover. 5. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover and remove the hinges. 1 screws (2) 2 display hinges (2) Replacing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to place the display hinges on the display cover. Ensure that the Mini-Card antenna cables and display cable route under the notch on the hinges. 3. Replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).