Lcd Panel; Figure 4-20. Lcd Panel Removal - Dell Latitude LM Service Manual

LCD Panel

There are two types of LCD panels: the dual-scan color display (STN) and the
active-matrix color display (TFT). The removal process for both LCD panels is the
same.
H11
LCD panel
LCD flex cable
(screws H11–H14
are 6 mm)
6 mm
(screws H15 and
microphone
H16 are 3 mm)
3 mm
.

Figure 4-20. LCD Panel Removal

To remove an LCD panel, follow these steps:
1. Remove the front bezel.
See the previous subsection, "Front Bezel."
2. Remove LCD panel screws H11, H12, H13, and H14.
3. Remove the LCD Panel.
NOTE: Be careful when removing any part of the LCD flex cable.
Lift up the LCD panel, and disconnect the LCD flex-cable connector. Dis-
connect the LCD panel cable from the upper inverter-board connector.
Disconnect the LCD flex cable from the lower inverter-board connector.
H13
H12
H15
inverter board
H14
power/
suspend
indicator
H16
upper
connector
lower
connector
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-25