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Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the two tabs to release the battery.

      • Pull the battery out.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to pry the 6 rubber bumpers from the display.

      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 4mm screws that are beneath the six rubber bumpers.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Outer Frame: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Gently pry the frame using a spudger.

      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws at the bottom of the screen.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Separating the Display from the Frame: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Separating the Display from the Frame: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Separating the Display from the Frame: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to loosen the frame from the top.

      • Lift up the black connector to detach the gold ribbon.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Power Connector Cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Removing the Power Connector Cable: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Pull directly up on the light blue tab.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, VGA cable: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, VGA cable: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, VGA cable: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Squeeze the two metal clips located on the VGA cable.

      • Pull while squeezing the clips in order to remove the cable.

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    6. Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Isolating the Display: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Isolating the Display: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Display Replacement, Isolating the Display: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three 3mm screws located on both the left and right side of the laptop.

      • Remove the metal brackets, one on each side, by gently pulling.

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Conclusion

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

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