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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly

Introduction

This guide is inspired by the Dell 1150 Service Manual and all steps are in accordance with it.

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  1. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Place the laptop upside down on a clean, flat surface.

    • Locate the battery release button with the padlock symbol above it.

    • Slide the battery release button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note that the button is spring loaded and will return if released.

    • The battery is now released from the battery compartment.

    • Gently remove the battery from the side of the laptop.

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  2. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Hard Drive: step 2, image 1 of 2 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Hard Drive: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Place laptop upside down on a clean flat surface.

    • Remove 2ea M2.5 x 5 mm screws.

    • Pull the HDD from main body of the laptop.

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  3. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Optical Drive (Based on Dell Service Manual): step 3, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Optical Drive (Based on Dell Service Manual): step 3, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Optical Drive (Based on Dell Service Manual): step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Place laptop upsid down on a clean flat work surface.

    • Remove the Philips M2.5 x 8 mm screw

    • Loosen the screw that holds the memory compartment closed

    • remove the memory module compartment cover

    • Press the Optical Drive release lever to the right and the optical drive should slide out of the case

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  5. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry it loose

    • You need to lay the LCD screen down flat to allow the hinge cover to be lifted off

    • Lift the hinge cover off and set aside

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  6. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 5, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 5, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 4ea M2 x 3mm keyboard screws

    • Lift up keyboard from the rear to expose the connector below

    • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the mother board

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  7. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Display Assembly: step 6, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Display Assembly: step 6, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly, Display Assembly: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove 1ea M2.5 x 8mm screw holding the EMI shield in place

    • Remove the EMI shield to expose the LCD ribbon cable

    • Gently pull up on the tab to disconnect the ribbon cable from the main board

    • Close the lid carefully and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the rear of the case

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  8. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 7, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 7, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Display Assembly: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Open the lid and support the Display Assembly while performing the next step to avoid it falling down when the hinge screws are removed

    • Remove 2e M2.5 x 5mm screws from each hinge bracket

    • The Display Assembly can now be lifted free of the laptop body

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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