Replacing The Display Panel - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

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1 back of display panel
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top flex-cable connector

Replacing the Display Panel

CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7
2 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Display Panel" on page 59.
3 Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display locking connector on the new display panel.
4 Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the display cover and/or the display panel, ensure that the guide posts at the top of
the display panel are properly aligned with the corresponding notches on the display cover.
5 Gently place the display panel inside the display cover.
6 Replace the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) to secure the display panel to the display cover.
7 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 58).
8 Replace display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 56).
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3 metal clamps
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bottom flex-cable connector
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Display Assembly and Display Latch
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inverter connector
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