Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 94)

13.3-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the 13.3-inch display assembly and perform the following steps:
1. Remove the display assembly .
2. Remove the bezel .
3. Remove the LCD interior assembly .
4. Remove the LED cable from the right panel rail (optional).
5. Place the LCD interior assembly face down on a surface that will not damage the LCD.
6. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the left panel rail.
7. Remove the left panel rail.
It is stamped with an L (left) for easy identification.
8. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the right panel rail.
Note that these screws can be loosened so the panel rail can slide out of the slots; the screws do not have to be completely removed.
9. Remove the right panel rail.
It is stamped with an R (right) for easy identification.
During installation, the rails must fit snugly against the LCD panel so the interior assembly will fit inside the back cover.
CAUTION: The following procedure should be performed only by depot repair technicians.
Type of Screw Torque
FLH 2.5 x 5 (4) 1.5–1.8 kgf-cm
NOTE: Note the routing of the LED cable through the right panel rail for installation.