Inspiron 7400 Service Manual

Removing the display assembly

1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the left-display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Pry open the left-display hinge.
3. Lift the Mylar off the system board.
4. Peel the tape that secures the display-cable latch to the system board.
5. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
6. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right-display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Pry open the right-display hinge.
8. Lift the display assembly from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
   CAUTION To avoid damaging the display, do not slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly over the display assembly.
9. After performing the above steps, you are left with the display assembly.