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Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

    • Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the two captive screws that secure the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the back of the computer.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the Display Cable: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the captive grounding screw, then disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the Connector: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Display Cable: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Display Cable: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the display cable and antenna cables from beneath the tabs on the palm rest.

    • NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and the antenna cables do not get caught beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Display Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the display assembly out of the computer.

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    • Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Antenna Cables: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer.

    • NOTICE: Ensure that the display cable and antenna cables are properly routed and secured beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Routing the Display Cable: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Route the display cable and antenna cables beneath the plastic tabs on the palm rest.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Connecting the Cables: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the camera/microphone cable to the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Connect the Display Cable: step 13, image 1 of 1

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

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  15. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screw: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Replace and tighten the captive grounding screw.

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  16. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the back of the computer.

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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  18. Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1520 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.

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    • Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws.

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