Introduction
If your screen is damaged or doesn't work like it used to, use this guide to remove and replace your display assembly.
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Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the cover in place.
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Slide cover forward then carefully lift up.
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Carefully use the Plastic Opening Tool to unplug the battery.
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Lift the battery up and out to remove.
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Flip the laptop back over so that the Alienware logo faces the ceiling then open the lid to view the screen.
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Use a spudger as a lever to pry the black plastic siding off of the frame starting on either of the top corners.
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Use the spudger to remove the siding from the bottom of the frame near the hinges.
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Carefully lift the black plastic siding up and out of the hinged area making sure not to break the fragile sides.
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Tilt the screen forward to expose the connecting wires.
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Disconnect said wires to then lift the display assembly out of the frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
