Removing The Display Bezel; Removing The Display Panel - Dell Latitude C540 Service Manual

Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
1 rubber screw covers
(6)
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws
(6)
3 display bezel
4 top cover

Removing the Display Bezel

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets,
and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read
following procedure.
1. Remove the
2. Remove the
3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw holes located
on the front of the bezel.
4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.
NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the
bezel.
5. Starting at the bottom of the display panel (by the Dell™ logo), use your fingers to
separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting the inside of the bezel while pushing
in on the outside.

Removing the Display Panel

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets,
and remove any installed batteries.
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5 M2 x 4-mm screws (5)
6 display-feed flex cable
7 flex-cable retention bracket
8 display panel
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