Latitude 3340/Latitude 3340 2-in-1 Service Manual

Removing the display assembly

NOTE:The display assembly removal procedure is the same for both clamshell and 2-in-1 convertible chassis.

The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image of removing the display assembly - part 1

Image of removing the display assembly - part 2

Remove the two screws (M2.5x4) that secure the display-cable bracket in place to the system board.
Remove the display-cable bracket from the system board.
Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
Place the computer on a flat surface such that the palm-rest and keyboard assembly lay flat on the surface.
Remove the four screws (M2.5x4) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Lift the left and right hinges in upward direction, away from the system.
Lift the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at an angle to free it from the hinges and remove it from the display assembly.
NOTE:The display assembly is a Hinge-Up Design (HUD) assembly and cannot be further disassembled once it is removed from the bottom chassis. If any components in the display assembly are malfunctioning and is required to be replaced, replace the entire display assembly.