Dell Inspiron 2500 - Manual (Page 27)

3. Remove the display assembly bezel .
4. Remove the 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover assembly.
5. Remove the six 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the right and left sides of the panel.
6. Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly.
7. Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors (a ZIF and a standard connector) on the display panel assembly.
Replacing the Display Panel
1. Connect the flex cable to the two connectors (ensure that the ZIF connector is locked into place) on the back of the display panel.
2. Place the display panel assembly in the top cover, taking care that the flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped.
3. Reinstall the 4-mm screw that secures the flex-cable mounting bracket to the top cover.
4. Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six 3-mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover.
5. Reinstall the display assembly bezel.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can
damage fragile components.
HINT: If you find a kaption tape on the standard connector, remove it.
HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the display.