Removing The Display Latch - Dell Latitude C540 Service Manual

Display Assembly, Display Latch, and Hinge Covers: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
1. Reconnect the top flex cable connector to the display panel connector.
2. Reconnect the bottom flex cable connector to the inverter connector.
3. Replace the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape that secures
the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display panel.
4. Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the top cover and lift
the top of the panel with your hand.
5. Lay the display panel in the top cover.
6. Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to the top cover.
Display Latch
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.

Removing the Display Latch

1. Remove the
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws that
secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover.
5. Lift the display latch and bracket out of the top cover.
XGA Panel Shown
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