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HP 15-ac121dx Screen Replacement

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  1. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all external devices from the computer.

    • Remove the charging cord from the computer.

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  2. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Turn off the computer by holding the power button.

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  3. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the battery, slide the left slider on the back to the unlocked position.

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  4. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Push the right slider inwards.

    • Remove the battery out by pulling straight out and to the right.

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  5. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Open the laptop so that the screen is facing you.

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  6. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • With the screen facing you, use the plastic opening tool to remove the liner around the screen

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  7. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove all four 2mm screws in each corner of the screen.

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  8. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the screen and place it face down on the keyboard.

    • Do not pull the screen away from the front panel assembly, as this would damage the cord connecting the screen to the front panel assembly.

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  9. HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP 15-ac121dx Screen  Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • With the screen faced down on the keyboard, remove the grounding tape adhered to the back of the screen.

    • You should see a 36-pin plug underneath the grounding tape.

    • Carefully remove the 36-pin plug, not to damage the grounding tape or the plug.

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Conclusion

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

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