Dell Inspiron 13-5378 Display Assembly Replacement

Step 1 Peeling the Tape

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Peel off the pieces of tape that secure the display cable and touch-screen board-cable to the system board.

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Step 2 Open the Latches

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Open the latches to disconnect the display cable and the touch-screen board-cable from the system board.

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Step 3 Open the Display

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Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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Step 4 Placing the Computer

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CAUTION: Place the computer on a soft and clean surface to avoid scratching the display.
Place the computer face down on a flat surface.

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Step 5 Remove the Screws

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Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.

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Step 6 Lifting the Display Assembly

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Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest assembly.

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Step 7 Placing the Display Assembly

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Place the NEW display assembly face down on the palm-rest assembly.

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Step 8 Align the Screw Holes

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Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

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Step 9 Close the Display

Close the display and turn the computer over.

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Step 10 Sliding the Display Cable

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Slide the display cable and the touch-screen board-cable into their respective connectors on the system board and close the latches to secure the cables.

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Step 11 Adhering the Pieces

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Adhere the pieces of tape that secure the display cable and the touch-screen board-cable to their respective connectors on the system board.

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