Dell XPS M140 MXC051 XPS M140 Service Manual - Page 46

Display Latch, Replacing the Display Panel

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1 back of display panel 2 top flex-cable connector 3 metal clamps 4 bottom flex-cable connector 5 inverter connector Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Display Panel. 3. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display locking connector on the new display panel. 4. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the display cover and/or the display panel, ensure that the guide posts at the top of the display panel are properly aligned with the corresponding notches on the display cover. 5. Gently place the display panel inside the display cover. 6. Replace the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) to secure the display panel to the display cover. 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 8. Replace display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). Display Latch Removing the Display Latch CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.

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1
back of display panel
3
metal clamps
5
inverter connector
2
top flex-cable connector
4
bottom flex-cable connector
Replacing the Display Panel
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
2. Follow the instructions in
Removing the Display Panel
.
3. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display locking connector on the new display panel.
4. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the display cover and/or the display panel, ensure that the guide posts at the top of
the display panel are properly aligned with the corresponding notches on the display cover.
5. Gently place the display panel inside the display cover.
6. Replace the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) to secure the display panel to the display cover.
7. Replace the display bezel (see
Replacing the Display Bezel
).
8. Replace display assembly (see
Replacing the Display Assembly
).
9. Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
10. Replace the hinge cover (see
Replacing the Hinge Cover
).
Display Latch
Removing the Display Latch
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
.