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Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Display Replacement

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  1. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Display Replacement, Service Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • The service panel can be located on the bottom of the device. It is shown here as the panel located in the middle of the device, going from the upper vents to the bottom of the device.

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    • Loosen the two Phillips #0 screws.

    • Pull up slightly on the top of the panel to help fully separate the screws from the rest of the device.

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    • Continue pulling up on the panel to separate it from the laptop and remove it.

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    • Remove the nine 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the panel.

    • Remove four 14 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove six 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Slide the "unlock" slider up located to the right of the service panel and pull the disc tray out.

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    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located underneath the removed optical drive.

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    • Pry up on the edges of the bottom cover and lift the bottom case off of the device.

  8. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Display Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the battery and remove it from the device.

  11. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Display Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Display Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the five 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located on the perimeter of the fans.

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    • Unscrew the six Phillips #0 screws enough to loosen the assembly from the motherboard.

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    • Detach the left fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Detach the right fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the fan assembly up and out.

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    • Push down on the back of the device to unclip this panel, removing it by pulling it out the back of the device.

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    • Remove two black 7 mm Phillips #0 screws from the left display bracket.

    • Remove the two silver 5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the left display bracket.

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    • Remove three silver 5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the right display bracket.

    • Remove one black 7 mm Phillips #0 screw from the right display bracket.

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    • Remove one 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screw from the WLAN card.

    • Pull the WLAN card out.

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    • Turn the device around.

    • Pull the black tab to disconnect one wire from the bottom of the motherboard.

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    • Turn the device around.

    • Opening the cover slightly, pull the bottom half of the device towards you.

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    • Separate the wire that was unplugged two steps ago from the bottom of the device.

    • This wire runs in a track and pulling on it slightly will separate it from the bottom half of the device.

    • When reinstalling, ensure this wire in placed back in its track before attempting to put the new display on the device.

Conclusion

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

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