Removing The Display Assembly - Dell Alienware M14x Service Manual

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Display Assembly
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the battery pack (see
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s)(see
5. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer base.
1 Mini-Card antenna cables
6. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
7. Remove the center-control cover (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
10. Using the pull tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
11. Disconnect the touch-screen board cable from the connector on the system board.
12. Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
Begin.
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Battery Pack).
Removing the
Removing the Center-Control
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Battery
Mini-Card(s)).
Cover).
Assembly).
Pack) before working inside the