Dell Inspiron 13 (1370, Late 2009) - Manual (Page 16)

Replacing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Slide the tabs on the display hinges into the slots in the computer base.
3. Align the display assembly with the computer base using the alignment posts on the computer base and set the display assembly in place. Ensure the
display cable and Mini-Card antenna cables route correctly through the display hinge covers.
4. Replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
5. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
6. Replace the SIM board (see Replacing the SIM Board ).
7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board .
8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).
Display Hinge Covers
Removing the Display Hinge Covers
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 15 in Removing the System Board .
3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
4. Press in on the display hinge covers to release them from the display assembly.
1 slots on computer base (2) 2 tabs on display hinges (2)
3 display hinges (2) 4 Mini-Card antenna cables
5 routing guides 6 display hinge covers (2)
7 alignment posts (3)
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
CAUTION: The display hinge covers are extremely fragile. Be careful when removing the display hinge covers to prevent damaging them.