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Framework Laptop 12 Install the Display (separated)

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

Introduction

A set of removal steps that install the display while the entire top cover's disconnected.

The installation version of Loosen the Display (separated).

What you need

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    • Lay the display in place in the Top Cover, such that the top edge of the display is slightly below the top edge of the Top Cover.

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    • Use your fingers to slide the display upwards to latch the tabs on the top edge of the display.

    • The top edge shouldn't have any gaps when the display's in place.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the four 3.3 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the display to the Top Cover.

    • Make sure you don't accidentally install the 4.5 mm‑long hinge screws here. They look identical, but the hinge screws are longer.

    • Tighten the screws until they're snug. Don't over-tighten them, or you may damage the screw tabs.

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    • Use your fingers to twist both hinge plates so they're flipped over the display.

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    • Place the cable clip around the right hinge cables, where they were bent from being inserted into the hinge.

    • Use your fingers to press the clip into the hinge to secure the cables.

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    • Repeat the procedure on the left hinge to secure the left cables.

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    • Make sure both cable clips are fully inserted into the hinges, so that they won't be snagged when the hinges pivot.

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    • Use your fingers to twist both hinge plates so that they lay flat on your work surface.

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    • Lay the Display Cover in place below the display.

    • Use your finger to press along the length of the Display Cover to snap it onto the laptop.

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