working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
CAUTION:
Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.
1. Place the display assembly on the palm-rest assembly. Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the I/O
board and system board.
2. Replace the five screws (M2.5x3.5) that secure the display hinges to the I/O board and system board.
3. Close the display.
4. Route the display cable through the routing guide on the palm-rest assembly.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
6. Connect the display cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
7. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
8. Route the touchscreen-board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly, and adhere the tape that secures the
touchscreen-board cable to the palm-rest assembly.
9. Slide the touchscreen-board cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
10. Adhere the tape that secures the touchscreen-board cable to the system board.
Removing and installing components
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