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Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement

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  1. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Slide battery latch: step 1, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Slide battery latch: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Slide battery latch to left

    • Simultaneously lift battery

  2. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Lift and remove battery

  3. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Unscrew keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Unscrew keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove 3x M2.5x4mm

  4. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Lift keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Lift keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Lift keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the keyboard in the middle with a spudger

    • Remove 4 clips by bending keyboard in middle, do not force the clips at the sides

    • Do not remove the keyboard fully, it is attached via a ribbon cable

  5. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Detach ribbon cable: step 5, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Detach ribbon cable: step 5, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Detach ribbon cable: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Lift keyboard slightly

    • Push each side of ribbon cable connector

    • Fully remove keyboard

  6. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove screws: step 6, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove screws: step 6, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove screws: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove 2x Phillips M2.5x8mm screws from under the display

    • Remove 4x Phillips M2x2.8mm screws from the battery compartment

  7. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect ribbon cable: step 7, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect ribbon cable: step 7, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect ribbon cable: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Turn over the laptop

    • Use a spudger to lift the ribbon cable hinged clip

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of the connector

  8. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Lifting the bezel by the screen

    • Slide the bezel back towards the screen to release it from the clips

  9. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove bezel: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Fully remove bezel

  10. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect left hand cables: step 10, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect left hand cables: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the display cable

    • Disconnect the microphone connector

    • Pull out the microphone LED from it's clip

    • Unroute the cables from their holders

  11. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Wifi Antennas: step 11, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Wifi Antennas: step 11, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Wifi Antennas: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the wifi antennas through from the back of the laptop

    • Unroute the antenna cables from their guides

  12. Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove display assembly: step 12, image 1 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove display assembly: step 12, image 2 of 3 Compaq Presario CQ60 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove display assembly: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Remove 4x Phillips #1 M2.5x8mm screws from display hinges

    • Carefully lift display out making sure no cables are snagged

Conclusion

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

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