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Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement

Introduction

These are the steps to remove the screen from the Precision Dell 5510, see the prerequisites for the back removal.

What you need

  1. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement, Base Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Open the system badge flap over to reveal the screws underneath (marked 1 on the image).

    • Remove the 12 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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  2. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the edges base cover and lift it to remove it from computer.

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  3. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the connection that links the battery to the computer.

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  4. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 4.0 mm JIS #0 screws surrounding the battery.

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  6. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the battery from the computer.

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  7. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 4.0 mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  8. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the one 4.0 mm Phillips #1 screw from the WiFi chip, then remove it.

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  9. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
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    • Disconnect the black wire. Use tweezers to help.

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  10. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the multi wire. Use tweezers to help.

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  11. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 1.0 mm Phillips #1 screw.

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  12. Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over, so it is sitting in the normal upright position. Hold onto the screen, and pull the keyboard up and away from the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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Can I just change the LCD? Or is changing the entire display assembly the only option?

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