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XPS 13 9315 / XPS 9315 Service Manual

Installing the display assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the display assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the display assembly 1

Image: Installing the display assembly 2

Steps

  1. Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at the edge of a flat table.
  2. Open the hinges of the display assembly to a 90-degree angle.
  3. Align the screw holes of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly to the screws holes on the hinges of the display assembly.
  4. Replace the six screws (M2.5x4.3) that secure the hinges of the display assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the screw (M1.6x3) and the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secure the left hinge of display assembly to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Replace the screw (M1.6x3) and the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secure the right hinge of display assembly to the I/O daughter-board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Replace the four screws (M1.6x2.3) that secure the two display-assembly cable brackets to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  8. Replace the display-assembly interposer board on the system board.
    NOTE Ensure the cutouts of display-assembly interposer board are aligned with the stubs on the system board.
    CAUTION The pins on the interposer board are fragile. Hold and lift the interposer board from the edges or the sides.
    Image: Handling of the interposer board
  9. Replace the two screws (M1.6x3.5) that secure the camera and display-assembly cable to the display-assembly interposer board on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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