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The System76 Oryx Pro is a Linux workstation, most recently refreshed in late 2025 as the first laptop to ship with the COSMIC desktop environment pre-installed. The current generation (oryp13) features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics, and a 16-inch 2K display with a 240Hz refresh rate.

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How do you replace the display?

The question is in the title. System76 provides only limited repairs, like replacing the memory or replacing the thermal compound on the CPU and GPU. However, they don't provide detailed instructions for a display replacement or the display data (eDP) cable. For such repairs, their customer service claim the repairs are too difficult for the average repair person, and refer to sending the laptop back for display replacement.

I disagree with their claim. I already disassembled the laptop down to the lower bezel. The steps I took are (in order):

  1. removed the bottom (case);
  2. removed the battery;
  3. disconnected the fan connectors;
  4. removed the heatsink and fans assembly. This exposes the eDP and backlight connectors, and the access to the screen hinges;
  5. release the hinges friction, then disconnect the top part of the hinges;
  6. separate the hinge cover. (The hinge cover is kept in place by internal plastic clips. Using a plastic separation tool, like a plastic Jimmy or a blue opening tool), you can separate the two halves of the hinge cover, which also covers the eDP connector, the WI-Fi antennas, and the LCD backlight LEDs connector.

The issue now is the top bezel: it doesn't provide a clue about how it's mounted. The hinge cover is connected to the top bezel through a flexible material (tape? Plastic hinge? I don't know yet.)

Thus, my question: any ideas about how could the top bezel be attached?

If I manage to get to the display, I will make and post a complete guide.

Thank you for your consideration.

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I'll answer my own question: both the top bezel and display are attached with double-side tape, similar to those little computers people call "smartphones". (I'm still mulling over the question: what is "smart" in a device, as it doesn't have the human capability to think? But I digress...) Prying and opening tools (Prying and Opening Tool Assortment) are a must if you want to successfully remove the screen and bezel without causing damage.

The bezel is held in place by four strips of thin double-side tape, 1/4" (6.32mm) wide. The best way to remove it is to start at one of the lower corners (i.e. corners adjacent to the hinges). These two corners have tabs of stretchy double-side tape that extends over the hinges. I used tweezers to lift off the tab from the hinge, the use the opening tool to slightly separate the corner from the display. Introduced a pick, and worked my way around the bezel, pushing from outside towards the center of the screen.

There is a reason for this direction: the LCD panel is surrounded by a thin layer of black, metallic tape, and the bezel's double-side tape is glued to it. Working the pick from inside out will separate and damage the metallic tape.

The display is attached to the top case with four strips of double-side stretchy tape. Again, there are tabs sticking out each side at the top and bottom of the display, indicating the location of the strips. I pushed the tab down, then poured two-three drops of concentrated isopropyl alcohol (IPA, 90%) on the right tab. Added two more drops after letting it wok the glue (about 5 min). Using the opening tool, I lifted the right corner for the case without much effort. Repeated the operation on the left side, then the display came out without a problem.

In the coming days I'll try to make a guide that includes pictures. Hopefully, it will help other System76 owners change the eDP cable or the screen altogether.

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