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  • Disconnect both inverter cables by pulling their connectors away from the sockets on the inverter.

  • Remove the inverter from your display and set it aside.

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  • Remove the five Phillips screws securing the LCD retaining bracket to the front display bezel.

  • Lift the LCD retaining bracket off the front display bezel.

  • Some machines do not have this bracket. If your machine is missing the bracket, remove the five screws and proceed to the next step.

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  • The clutch cover is constructed from aluminum and is held on to the clutch hinges with metal clips that require a good deal of force to remove. Proceed with caution.

  • Use your thumbs to push the clutch cover away from the clutch hinges.

  • While pressing with your thumbs, rotate the clutch cover toward yourself about its long edge to pop it off the clutch hinge.

  • It may be necessary to wiggle the clutch cover while pressing it away from the clutch hinges to release the retaining clips.

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  • Repeat this process for the other side of the clutch cover. Once the clutch cover is completely free from the clutch hinges, lift it off the front display bezel.

  • When replacing the clutch cover, be sure to route the display data cable so that it is inside the clutch cover and extending out the end between the hinge and the display frame.

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  • If necessary, remove the piece of tape covering the display data cable connector.

  • Pull the display data cable connector away from its socket to disconnect it from the LCD.

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  • Remove the piece of foil tape securing the display data cable to the LCD frame.

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  • De-route the display data cable from the right clutch hinge and lift it out of the display.

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