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Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Before attempting to remove the battery ensure that the laptop is disconnected from all power sources and turned off.

      • Turn the laptop over to its back.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling backwards on the battery.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the battery out of the battery bay.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement, Center Control Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • After removing the battery, remove the two screws (3mm Phillips #1) beneath it. These screws hold the Center Control Cover in place.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over to the front and open the display as far as possible.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • The Center Control Cover is VERY fragile, be careful when using prying tools.

      • Pry the Center Control Cover from the laptop. On the right there is a small divot, it is advised that you start removing the panel from here.

      • Carefully lift the Center Control Cover away from the laptop.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement, Keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two screws (5mm Phillips #1) at the top of the keyboard.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the keyboard out and away from the laptop and lift it up to access the keyboard connector.

      • Do not pull hard on the keyboard while removing it, you may damage the keyboard or the keyboard connector.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the motherboard and remove the cable.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the keyboard up and away from the laptop.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement, Display: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two screws (5.5mm, Phillips #1) from the laptop base.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Remove black and white wires from the WLAN that lead to the display by pulling straight up.

      • Unwind the wires so they can be freely pulled through in the next step.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the laptop over to its standard position.

      • Disconnect the Wed cable and Camera1 cable from the respective Motherboard connectors as marked. Unsecure the wires so they are loose.

      • Pull the black and white wires previously connected to the WLAN through the hole.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the Camera1 cable, the Wed cable, and the black and white wires from the routing guides.

      • Remove the four screws (5mm Phillips #1) (two on either side) that secure the display assembly.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 1545 Display Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the display assembly off the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Guide Comments

wow that is really good

Mck - Isolutions - Reply Share

AWESOME, but how to know if display is faulty or some issue in the other device causing blank screen

Kumar Bhrigu - Reply Share

put it back toghther, then plug in a external monitor

Feyrowan - Reply Share

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