Introduction
To Replace the LCD Please Ensure that the Battery of the computer is disconnected. This will maintain the computers life and prevent any long-term damages.
Follow to Pre Requisite guides to disconnect the battery and proceed to the LCD guide to remove the screen.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #1 Screwdriver$5.49
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Loosen the eight PH1 screws on the back panel using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Remove back panel using a plastic opening tool or a spudger.
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"Walk" the CMOS battery connector directly out of its socket.
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Remove the CMOS battery.
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Tool used on this step:Jimmy$7.95
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Slide a Jimmy right underneath the plastic cover of the screen.
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Slide the Jimmy Across the cover in a clockwise motion.
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Press the Laptop down and pull the plastic piece upwards until it un-clicks.
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To remove the LCD connector panel, peel of the tape holding it down.
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Flip up the gate and pull the connector panel away from the display.
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Align the connector panel with the new LCD Display, pushing it into place.
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Flip down the gate on the connector panel and reattach a new set of tape to keep it securely connected to the LCD Display.
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The adhesive Strips you have removed should still be able to be placed into the 4 strip cut outs on the laptop.
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Line up the new LCD Display with the adhesive strips and press it into place maintaining pressure to ensure security.
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In the case the Strips do not stick anymore please ensure you are replacing them with the proper strips to ensure best performance and quality within your computer. ( 5T10N79887, Double Sided 3M Tape)
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After Replacing the LCD
Repeat the Steps 1-2 To place the plastic cover back into place.