Dell Latitude E6400 LCD Ribbon Cable Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on September 8, 2011

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Ribbon Cable on your Dell Latitude E6400 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Latitude E6400 LCD Ribbon Cable.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe

Latitude E6400 LCD Cable

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Latitude E6400 LCD Cable

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Latitude E6400 LCD Ribbon Cable

Step 1

Slide the battery latches over and slide the battery up.

Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws

Step 2

Loosen the access panel door cover screw.
Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws
Slide the door down and lift it off of the laptop.

Slide the hinge covers up and lift them off of the laptop base.

Step 3

Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the left and right hinge covers.
Slide the hinge covers up and lift them off of the laptop base.

Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x x5mm hinge screws.

Step 4

Loosen the antenna cables and disconnect the LCD cable.
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x x5mm hinge screws.
Turn the laptop over, open the LCD, and lift it off of the base.

**Tech note: The E6400 has multiple screen types and configurations(CCFL, LED, with and without camera, Electronic Privacy View [EPV], and different resolutions for the screens). Before purchasing LCD back assemblies, LCD bezels, LCD Cables, and LCD screens you should confirm the part numbers.

Step 5

Carefully remove the bezel by unsnapping it around the edge of the screen. Go slowly, they can be difficult to remove.
**Tech note: The E6400 has multiple screen types and configurations(CCFL, LED, with and without camera, Electronic Privacy View [EPV], and different resolutions for the screens). Before purchasing LCD back assemblies, LCD bezels, LCD Cables, and LCD screens you should confirm the part numbers.