Dell Inspiron 17 (N7010, Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 27)

Replacing the Display Panel
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector, and secure it with the tape.
4. Use the alignment posts to correctly place the display panel on the display cover.
5. Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ).
7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).
Display Hinges
Removing the Display Hinges
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ).
4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ).
5. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover and remove the hinges.
Replacing the Display Hinges
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Use the alignment posts to place the display hinges on the display cover. Ensure that the Mini-Card antenna cables and display cable route under the
notch on the hinges.
3. Replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display cover.
4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel ).
5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
1 screws (2) 2 display hinges (2)