Replacing The Display Panel; Procedure - Dell XPS 2720 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Display Panel

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it.
It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while
the components are attached to it.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the display brackets with the screw holes on the
display panel.
2 Replace the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel.
3 Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screws holes on the
display bezel and gently place the display assembly over the display bezel.
NOTE: Ensure that no cables are placed under the display assembly.
4 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the display bezel.
5 Insert the ribbon cables into their connectors and press the tab to secure
the cables.
6 Adhere the tapes that secure the ribbon cables to the display assembly.
7 Slide the ports on the side-I/O board into the slot on the display bezel and align the
screw holes on the side-I/O board with the screw holes on the display bezel.
WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it.
It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while
the components are attached to it.
8 Using the hard-drive cage, align the bottom of the middle-cover assembly with the
display bezel and lower the middle-cover assembly into the display bezel.
9 Route the LVDS and touchscreen cables through the slots in the middle cover.
10 Place the middle-cover assembly into the display bezel.
NOTE: Ensure that all cables are routed through their routing guides and
no cables are placed under the middle cover.
11 Align the screw holes on the middle cover with the screw holes on the
display bezel.
12 Replace the screws that secure the middle-cover assembly to the display bezel.
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