Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement

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Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

14

Time Required

15 - 45 minutes

Introduction

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

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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.

    • Disconnect and peel off the video-card connector cable from the connectors on the system board.

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    • Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.

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

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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

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    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.

    • Note the routing of the antenna cables, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the computer base.

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

    • Note the routing of the display cable and LED-logo board cable, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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

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    • Gently slide out the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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    • Move the display to a perpendicular position to the computer base, and then lift the display assembly off the computer.

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

    • Route the display cable and LED-logo board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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    • Connect the display cable, video-card connector cable, and LED-logo board cable to the respective connectors on the system board.

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    • Slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.

Conclusion

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

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