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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will help you replace a broken LCD.
What you need
Tools
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Remove eight M2.5 x 8mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, in the specified locations.
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Lift the bottom cover off and set it aside.
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Remove the two M2.5x4mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Slide the hard drive out of the casing.
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With the laptop's bottom facing up, pull the optical drive release lever back and pull the optical drive out.
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Unscrew the three M2x3mm Phillips head screws shown.
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At the front edge of the laptop, empty the SD card holder by pressing on the card. This will allow for further disassembly in later steps.
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Remove the two M2.5 x 6mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Disconnect the two WiFi antenna cables.
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Disconnect the sound connector.
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Open the laptop hinge. Tip the laptop onto its side, and use the back end of the screwdriver to push the keyboard out from the optical drive area.
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Turn the laptop right side up and pry the keyboard up slowly, until it is clear of the case.
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Detach the ribbon cables by opening the specified latches.
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Detach the ribbon cables by opening the specified latches.
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Turn the laptop upside down and remove the M2.5x8mm screw with Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Turn the laptop on its side and pry the bottom from the top.
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Remove the ribbon cable by opening its respective latch.
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Remove the specified cable on top of the motherboard.
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Flip the laptop over, and remove the specified cables.
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Remove the two M2.5x4mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver
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Remove the motherboard with hands.
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Detach the LCD assembly by unscrewing four M2.5x4mm Phillips Screws. (Two on each side).
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Pull the LCD assembly away from main frame.
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Using a flat head screwdriver, wedge out two plastic tabs to reveal the screws.
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One tab is in the bottom left corner and one is in the bottom right corner. Symmetrical locations.
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Using a #0 phillips screwdriver, unscrew two silver M2.5x4mm screws.
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These are located underneath the previously removed plastic tabs.
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Unclip the latches at each bottom corner. They are located below the screws that were previously removed.
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Place your fingers inside of the edge of the bezel. Separate the bezel by pulling it away from the back cover. Pull until one side has been lifted.
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Use the same technique to separate all remaining sides of the bezel.
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Starting at one corner and making your way around. Ensure the bezel is completely removed from the back cover.
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Completely remove bezel from LCD screen and back cover.
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Unscrew the four M2.5x4mm Phillips screws. One screw is located at each corner.
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Gently lift the LCD screen and flip it over.
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On back of the LCD screen, locate the protective tape in the bottom right corner. Peel off the tape to reveal a latch with a connector cable.
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Flip the latch so that the connector cable can be removed. Remove the connector cable by pulling downwards.
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The old LCD is now completely disconnected and you are ready to install a new LCD screen.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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