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Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Liquid Crystal Display Replacement

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  1. Sceptre X9 Komodo VII Liquid Crystal Display Replacement, Stand: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off and unplug the monitor before starting.

    • Place the monitor face down on a soft, flat surface (such as a towel) to protect the screen.

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four 11.5 mm screws securing the stand.

    • Gently pull the stand out to detach it from the monitor. - Caution: Do not force the stand out. If it resists, check that all screws have been fully removed before pulling.

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    • Using the same Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 11.5 mm screws securing the plastic bar.

    • Lift the bar away and set it aside.

    • Confirm the stand is stable and level before turning the monitor upright. Double-check that all screws are firmly tightened and parts are properly aligned to prevent instability or tilting after reassembly.

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    • Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six 7mm screws at the circled locations.

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    • Pry the monitor using the plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the cover on.

    • There are four clips on each side, four on the top, and one on the bottom.

    • You may hear a loud snapping noise when releasing the clips. Do not be alarmed, it is natural.

    • Once all the clips have been released, remove the cover by pulling it up.

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    • Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the one 6mm screw.

    • Unplug the indicated cable by pulling on the base.

    • Slide the cover toward the top of the monitor.

    • Remove the cover.

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    • Use caution when removing the connectors as they can easily break when removing.

    • Disconnect the two connectors at the top-left of the power board.

    • Disconnect the two connectors at the very bottom of the power board (pink wire).

    • Disconnect the multi-pin connector at the top of the motherboard.

    • A small flat-blade screwdriver or tweezers can be used to assist in removal of connectors.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips to unscrew the two 4.5mm screws on each side of the back panel.

    • Carefully side the connectors through their respective openings.

    • Lif the back panel to reveal the LCD back cover.

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    • Use a #2 Phillips to remove the four 6mm screws on the bezel for each side of the back cover.

    • Remove the bezels from the LCD back cover (the bezels should simply fall off once the screws are removed).

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    • Use a #0 Phillips to remove the three 4.5mm screws located on the LCD back cover.

    • Lift the inner panel to remove it.

    • Disconnect the muti-pin connector on the LCD back cover by firmly pulling down on it.

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    • Use a #0 Phillips to remove the two 6mm screws on each side of the LCD cover.

    • There are tabs holding down the cover. You may have to use a bit of force to pry them open.

    • A small flat-blade screwdriver can be used to pry off LCD cover.

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    • Lift the LCD back cover to reveal the LCD screen below.

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Conclusion

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

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