In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Screen & Cable on your Dell Inspiron 6400 / E1505 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 6400 / E1505 LCD Screen & 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 Inspiron 6400 / E1505 LCD Screen & Cable
![On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505Battery-300x227.jpg)
![On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505Battery-300x227.jpg)
Step 1
- On the bottom of the laptop, slide the battery latch to the right and lift the battery out.
![On the back of the laptop remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm Hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505BottomHingeScrews25x8-300x129.jpg)
![On the back of the laptop remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm Hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505BottomHingeScrews25x8-300x129.jpg)
Step 2
- On the bottom of the laptop remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm hinge screws.
- On the back of the laptop remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm Hinge screws.
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![On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505PowerButtonCover-300x168.jpg)
![On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505PowerButtonCover-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
- Open the laptop display as far as possible.
- On the right side of the power button, place a flat head screw driver into the slot and carefully pry up the power button cover.
![Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardScrews25x5-300x168.jpg)
![Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardScrews25x5-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
- Carefully lift the keyboard up and place it onto the LCD screen to reveal the keyboard cable connection.
![Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
![Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- Pivot the keyboard cable latch up and remove the cable.
![Unplug the wireless antenna cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505WLANCables-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the wireless antenna cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505WLANCables-300x168.jpg)
Step 6
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
![Unplug the LCD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDCableGroundScrew-300x162.jpg)
![Unplug the LCD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDCableGroundScrew-300x162.jpg)
Step 7
- Loosen the LCD cable ground screw.
- Unplug the LCD cable.
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![Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505LooseLCDandAntennaCables-300x168.jpg)
![Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Inspiron6400-E1505LooseLCDandAntennaCables-300x168.jpg)
Step 8
- Loosen the LCD cable and antenna wires from the routing channels.
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws.
- Lift the display assembly from the laptop base.
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![Remove the (6) 2.5mm x 4.5mm x 1.5mm screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505ScrewHoleCovers-300x204.jpg)
![Remove the (6) 2.5mm x 4.5mm x 1.5mm screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505ScrewHoleCovers-300x204.jpg)
Step 9
- Remove the 6 rubber screw covers.
- Remove the (6) 2.5mm x 4.5mm x 1.5mm screws.
- Starting at the bottom, unsnap the bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.
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![Remove the (4) 2mm x 3mm display screws on the left edge of the screen.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDScrews2x3-300x168.jpg)
![Remove the (4) 2mm x 3mm display screws on the left edge of the screen.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDScrews2x3-300x168.jpg)
Step 10
- Remove the (4) 2mm x 3mm display screws on the right edge of the screen.
- Remove the (4) 2mm x 3mm display screws on the left edge of the screen.
- Lift the screen out of the back assembly.
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![Unplug the inverter cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDInverterConnector-300x205.jpg)
![Unplug the inverter cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Inspiron6400-E1505LCDInverterConnector-300x205.jpg)
Step 11
- Turn the screen over.
- Unplug the inverter cable.
- Unplug the LCD cable.
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