Dell Inspiron 3500 User Manual
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14.1-Inch LCD Panel Rails Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3500 Portable Computer
To remove the panel rails, see the exploded view of the
14.1-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. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the left panel rail to the side of the LCD panel.
6. Remove the left panel rail.
It is stamped with an L (left) for easy identification.
7. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the right panel rail to the side of the LCD panel.
8. 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 fits inside the back cover.
CAUTION: The following procedure should be performed only by depot repair technicians.
Type of Screw Torque
FLH 2 x 4 (4)
1.5–1.8 kgf-cm
NOTE: Note the routing of the LED cable through the right panel rail for installation.