Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 99)

Bezel and LCD Latch Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the bezel and LCD latch, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly or 14.1-inch display assembly and perform the following steps:
1. Remove the display assembly .
2. Use the dental pick to remove the four screw covers from the bottom of the bezel.
Take care not to cause cosmetic damage and not to put pressure on the LCD panel.
3. Remove the two rubber bumpers from the top of the bezel.
Take care not to cause cosmetic damage and not to put pressure on the LCD panel.
4. Remove the six 5-mm screws securing the bezel to the display assembly.
5. Remove the bezel.
Unfasten the snaps at the bottom of the bezel by applying light pressure on the inside bottom edge of the bezel and pulling the bezel slightly up and toward you. Hold the LCD latch
out of the way when removing the top of the bezel.
6. Insert a small, flat blade at the top of the latch and pry the latch up from the retainer in the back cover.
You may be able to rotate the LCD latch inward to release it from the retainer in the back cover.
Type of Screw Torque
FPH 2.5 x 5 (6) 3.5–4.0 kgf-cm