Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement

Written By: Atlanta Phelps
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Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

These are the steps to remove the screen from the Precision Dell 5510, see the prerequisites for the back removal.

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    • Open the system badge flap over to reveal the screws underneath (marked 1 on the image).

    • Remove the 12 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

    According to the owner’s manual at https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-..., most of the screws for the base cover are Torx #5 with a couple of Phillips #0 under the badge flap.

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    • Pry the edges base cover and lift it to remove it from computer.

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    • Unplug the connection that links the battery to the computer.

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    • Remove the four 4.0 mm JIS #0 screws surrounding the battery.

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    • Carefully remove the battery from the computer.

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    • Remove the six 4.0 mm Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Unscrew the one 4.0 mm Phillips #1 screw from the WiFi chip, then remove it.

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    • Disconnect the black wire. Use tweezers to help.

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    • Disconnect the multi wire. Use tweezers to help.

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    • Remove the 1.0 mm Phillips #1 screw.

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    • Flip the laptop over, so it is sitting in the normal upright position. Hold onto the screen, and pull the keyboard up and away from the screen.

Conclusion

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

Author

Atlanta Phelps

Member since: 28/08/18

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One comment

Can I just change the LCD? Or is changing the entire display assembly the only option?

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