Replacing The Display - Dell Inspiron 300m Service Manual

1 M2 x 6-mm screws (2)
5. Remove the two M2 x 6-mm screws near the display hinges on the top of the computer.
6. Disconnect both the antenna connectors.
NOTICE: Do not pull on the signal cable. Pull the signal connector to disconnect the cables.
7. Disconnect the signal cable from the system board.
8. If a tape secures the signal connector, remove it and disconnect the signal cable from the system board.
1 antenna connector
2 signal cable
3 signal connector
9. Remove the display assembly out of the bottom case.

Replacing the Display

1. Replace the display assembly into the bottom case and open the display 180 degrees.
2. Replace the two M2 x 6-mm screws by the display hinges on the top of the computer.
3. Connect both the antenna connectors, matching the color codes.
4. Connect the signal cable to the system board.
5. If a tape secured the signal connector, replace it and connect the signal cable to the system board.
6. Close the display and turn the computer over.
7. Replace the two M3 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
8. Replace the keyboard.
9. Replace the battery.
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