Alienware M14xR2 Display Assembly Replacement

Written By: Terrence15
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Alienware M14xR2 Display Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

13

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Display Assembly.

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    • Turn the computer off.

    • Disconnect the charging cable from the computer.

    • Failure to unplug the charging cable could result in electric shock and serious injury.

    • Flip the computer upside down.

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    • Loosen the two 6.35 mm size 1 Phillips screws on the back cover.

    • The two screws are spring loaded and will not separate from the cover.

    • Slide the back cover towards you and then lift upwards to remove.

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    • Loosen the two 6.35 mm size 1 Philips screws attaching the battery to the laptop.

    • The two screws are clipped into the battery and will not detach.

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    • Pull up on the black tab on the battery to reveal the connection between the battery and laptop.

    • Pull up on the white connector to disconnect it from the laptop.

    • The battery is now free to remove from the laptop and can be set aside.

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    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

    • Note the routing of the WirelessHD card (optional) and mini-card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer base.

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    • NOTE: The WirelessHD card is optional and may not be present in your computer.

    • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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    • Make sure the Center-Control Cover, the Keyboard and the Palm-Rest Assembly are removed.

    • Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.

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    • Disconnect the logo-board cable from the connector on the system board.

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    • Gently peel the display cable and the logo-board cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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    • Gently slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables out through the slot on the computer base.

    • Lift the display assembly off the computer.

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    • Slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

    • Place the NEW display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

    • NOTE: Ensure that no cables lie between the display assembly and the computer base.

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    • Connect the display cable and the logo-board cable to the connectors on the system board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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