Dell Inspiron Cp Service Guide

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-25
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For removal purposes, the display assembly consists of the following 
components:
‡Display assembly bezel
‡LCD panel
‡LCD inverter board
‡LCD inverter board shield (13.3-inch display only)
‡Display-assembly interface cable 
‡Display assembly latch
‡Display assembly top-cover assembly
‡Display assembly hinges
‡Display assembly right bracket (12.1-inch display only)
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Grasp the grounding tabs and pull the connector straight up from the sys-
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NOTE: When reinstalling the display assembly, install the four screws securing 
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Removing and Replacing Parts 4-29
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On 12.1-inch displays, all six screws are 5-mm screws. On 13.3-inch dis-
plays, the four upper screws are 3-mm screws, while the lower two 
screws are 5-mm in length.
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If replacing the latch in a 12.1-inch display, lift the display assembly latch 
straight up from the display-assembly top cover.
b.
If replacing the latch in a 13.3-inch display, unsnap the latch and captive 
spring from the inside of the display assembly top-cover assembly. 

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-31
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The following subsections describe how to remove an LCD panel.
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NOTE: When replacing the LCD panel, ensure that the tabs on the 
display-assembly EMI shield fit over the four LCD panel mounting bosses. 
(This is necessary for adequate grounding of the LCD panel.)
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To disconnect the cable, carefully work the cable connector free from the 
ZIF connector on the LCD panel. Do 
not pull on the LCD interface cable 
itself. 
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A magnet switch causes the computer to go into suspend mode when the 
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Samsung LCD Panel
Place a single, small magnet and a foam spacer in the magnet holder, as 
shown in Figure 4-20. Place the magnet to the left of the foam spacer, 
assuming you are facing the display as shown in Figure 4-19. 
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NOTE: When replacing the LCD panel, ensure that the tabs on the 
display-assembly EMI shield fit over the four LCD-panel mounting bosses. 
(This is necessary for adequate grounding of the LCD panel.)
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