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Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Display Assembly.

What you need

    1. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the Antenna Cables: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

      • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

      • Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).

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    2. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Note the Routing: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer base.

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    3. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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    4. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the Display Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.

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    6. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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    7. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Cables Out: step 6, image 1 of 1

      • Gently slide the Mini-Card antenna cables out through the slot on the computer base.

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    8. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Display Assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Lift the display assembly off the computer.

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      • Slide the antenna cables in through the slot on the computer base.

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    10. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Positioning the Display Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Place the NEW display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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    11. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Connect the Display Cable: step 10, image 1 of 1

      • Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.

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    12. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Routing the Antenna Cables: step 11, image 1 of 1

      • Turn the computer over and route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.

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    13. Dell Alienware M11x R3 Display Assembly Replacement, Connect the Antenna Cables: step 12, image 1 of 1

      • Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s).

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Conclusion

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

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