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Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Pull the Display Cable: 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).

    • CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

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

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  2. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the Video-Card Connector Cable: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect and peel off the video-card connector cable from the connector on the system board.

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  3. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the LED-Logo Board Cable: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the LED-Logo Board Cable: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the LED-logo board cable from the connector on the system board.

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  4. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Close the Display: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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  5. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Removing the Cables: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.

    • Note the routing of the antenna cables, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the computer base.

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  7. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Note the Routing: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

    • Note the routing of the display cable and LED -logo board cable, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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  9. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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

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  11. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Moving the Display: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Move the display to a perpendicular position to the computer base, and then lift the display assembly off the computer.

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  12. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Placing the Display Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Place the NEW display assembly in position and replace the two screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base

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  13. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Routing the Display Cable: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Route the display cable and LED -logo board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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  14. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Connecting the Display Cable: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the display cable, video-card connector cable, and LED-logo board cable to the respective connectors on the system board.

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  15. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Cables: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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  16. Dell Alienware M18x Display Assembly Replacement, Close the Display: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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Conclusion

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

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