Replacing The Display Latch - Dell Vostro 1500 Service Manual

6. Using your fingers, carefully pull or flex the left side of display latch toward the bottom of the display cover (toward the hinges), and then lift to separate
the latch from the cover.
NOTICE: The display latch spring may be covered by a plastic sleeve. Neither the spring nor the plastic sleeve are secured to the latch assembly and
can be easily misplaced. When removing the display latch, place the spring and plastic sleeve in a secure location.
7. Remove the display latch spring and set it aside.
1 display latch 2 display latch spring

Replacing the Display Latch

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Slide the latch spring into the plastic sleeve, if present, then connect the spring to the display latch and display cover.
3. Align the notches on the display latch with the tabs on the display cover, then gently press the display latch into place.
NOTE: If necessary, carefully pull or flex each end of the display latch toward the bottom of the display cover, and then press the latch into place.
4. Replace the display bezel (see
5. Replace the display assembly (see
6. Replace the keyboard (see
7. Replace the hinge cover (see
Camera and Microphone Assembly
Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
Begin.
Replacing the Display Bezel).
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Begin.
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).