Dell Inspiron 1318 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 22)

1. Remove the display assembly (see Display ).
2. Remove the display bezel (see Display ).
3. Remove the display panel (see Display ).
4. Turn over the display panel, and place it on a clean surface.
5. Gently pull the tab on the flex cable to disconnect the flex cable from the connector on the inverter board.
6. Lift the tape to disconnect the flex cable from the connector on the back of the display panel.
Replacing the Display Panel Cable
1. Connect the flex cable to the connector on the inverter board.
2. Connect the other end of the flex cable to the connector on the back of the display panel and adhere the tape back into position.
3. Replace the display panel (see Display ).
4. Replace the display bezel (see Display ).
5. Replace the display assembly (see Display ).
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1 top flex cable connector 2 flex cable
3 back of display panel 4 pull tab
5 bottom flex cable connector 6 inverter board
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the inverter board when replacing the flex cable, gently support the bottom of the inverter board with one finger as you
reseat the flex cable. Do not bend the inverter board.