Display Latch; Replacing The Display Panel; Removing The Display Latch - Dell Vostro 1700 Service Manual

10. Use the pull tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector.
11. Press inward on the metal clamps on both sides of the top flex-cable connector and gently pull to disconnect the top flex-cable connector from the
display locking connector.
1 back of display planel 2 pull tab on bottom flex-cable connector
3 top flex-cable connector 4 metal clamps (2)

Replacing the Display Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display connector.
3. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.
4. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the top cover.
5. With the top of the display panel raised slightly, slide the camera/microphone cable into the camera/microphone connector, then rotate the
camera/microphone connector latch downward to secure the cable.
6. Gently lower the display panel into place.
7. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the bottom of the display panel.
8. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws (four on each side of the display panel) to secure the display panel to the display cover.
9. Replace the display bezel (see
10. Replace the display assembly (see
11. Replace the keyboard (see
12. Replace the hinge cover (see
Display Latch

Removing the Display Latch

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
Begin.
Replacing the Display Bezel).
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Begin.