Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual page 99

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the
connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage
fragile components.
3. Remove the
4. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable mounting
bracket to the top cover assembly.
5. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the right and left
sides of the panel.
6. Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly.
7. Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors (a ZIF and a standard
connector) on the display panel assembly.
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display assembly bezel.