Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Close the Display

Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
Close the display and turn the computer over.

Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

Close the display and turn the computer over.

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Step 2

              Loosen the Screws

Loosen the two captive screws that secure the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

Loosen the two captive screws that secure the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

Step 3

              Remove the Screws

Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.

Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.

Step 4

              Remove the Screws

Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the back of the computer.

Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the back of the computer.

Step 5

              Disconnect the Display Cable

Loosen the captive grounding screw, then disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.

Loosen the captive grounding screw, then disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.

Step 6

              Disconnect the Connector

Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

Step 7

              Lifting the Display Cable

Lift the display cable and antenna cables from beneath the tabs on the palm rest.
NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and the antenna cables do not get caught beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Lift the display cable and antenna cables from beneath the tabs on the palm rest.

NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and the antenna cables do not get caught beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Step 8

              Lifting the Display Assembly

Lift the display assembly out of the computer.

Lift the display assembly out of the computer.

Step 9

              Align the Display Hinges

Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.

Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.

Step 10

              Sliding the Antenna Cables

Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer.
NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and antenna cables are properly routed and secured beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer.

NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and antenna cables are properly routed and secured beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Step 11

              Routing the Display Cable

Route the display cable and antenna cables beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Route the display cable and antenna cables beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

Step 12

              Connecting the Cables

Connect the camera/microphone cable to the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

Connect the camera/microphone cable to the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

Step 13

              Connect the Display Cable

Connect the display cable to the display cable connector on the system board.

Connect the display cable to the display cable connector on the system board.

Step 14

              Replace the Screw

Replace and tighten the captive grounding screw.

Replace and tighten the captive grounding screw.

Step 15

              Replace the Screws

Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the back of the computer.

Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the back of the computer.

Step 16

              Close the Display

Close the display and turn the computer over.

Step 17

              Replace the Screws

Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.

Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.

Step 18

              Replace the Compartment Cover

Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws.

Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws.

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