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What you need
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Open the tray by pressing the eject button
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Remove the DVD tray faceplate by pushing the faceplate up off of the tray.
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Locate the white clip that attaches the cord to the motherboard
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Grasp clip and squeeze to release
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Lift up and remove power cord
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Slide cord mount from outer case
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The LCD screen has pins attaching it to the motherboard. Flip the motherboard over.
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De-solder LCD screen pins from the motherboard.
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Pinch black tabs to remove LCD screen from motherboard.
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Solder the new LCD screen pins into motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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