In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Cable on your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) LCD Cable.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) LCD Cable


Step 1
- Slide the battery latch to the right.
- Slide the battery up and lift it away from the laptop.


Step 2
- Loosen the retaining screws (cannot be removed).
- Slide the access door up an off of the laptop.


Step 3
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
- Loosen the antenna cables from the routing on the bottom of the laptop.
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Step 4
- Remove the screw under the battery (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).


Step 5
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Starting at the back, carefully lift up to unsnap media cover.


Step 6
- Lay the media cover on to the keyboard and unplug the media cable.


Step 7
- Starting at the top edges of the keyboard bezel, carefully lift it up and unsnap it working your way around the keyboard.


Step 8
- Remove the keyboard screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).


Step 9
- Lift the keyboard away from the base and flip it over.
- If your keyboard is back-lit, you will need to unplug the back light cable. If not skip this step.**Note- If you would like to upgrade to a back-lit keyboard, all of the motherboards for this model already have the back light cable connection.


Step 10
- Unplug the keyboard cable.


Step 11
- On the top of the laptop, pull the antenna cables through the motherboard and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.
- Unplug the 3 display cables and loosen them from the routing channels on the palm rest.
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Step 12
- Remove the screws on the right hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
- Remove the screws on the left hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
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Step 13
- Lift the display assembly away from the laptop base.


Step 14
- Open the laptop.
- Carefully lift the edge of the bezel and unsnap it around the edge of the screen.
- As you are removing the bezel, be careful around the hinge area so it doesn't break.


Step 15
- Unplug the camera cable.
- Unplug the inverter cables.
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Step 17
- Remove the LCD screen from the back assembly.
- Unplug the LCD cable from the LCD screen.
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