Latitude 5440 Owner's Manual

Removing the display assembly

About this task

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

1. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the heat sink.
2. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the display cable bracket to the system board.
3. Lift the display cable bracket away from the computer.
4. Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
5. Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
6. Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the system board (optional).
7. Disconnect the G-Sensor board cable from the system board (optional).
8. Disconnect the IR camera cable from the system board and remove the cable from the routing guide on the palm-rest assembly (optional).
9. Turn the computer over and open the display at an angle of 90 degrees.
10. Rotate the computer and place it in a position that allows access to the screws on the display.
11. Remove the four screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left and right display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.
12. Carefully lift the display assembly from the palm-rest assembly.
13. Carefully place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface.