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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Cable on your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 15 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 LCD Cable.
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron M5040 LCD Cable
Inspiron 15 M5040 LCD Cable
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron N5040 / N5050 / M5040 LCD Cable
Step 1
- Slide the locking latch over.
- Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
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Step 2
- Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Step 3
- Carefully loosen the hinge cover clips.
- Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, carefully pry up the hinge cover.
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Step 4
- Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
- Remove the 2 bottom hinge screws.
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Step 5
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the keyboard.
Step 6
- Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
- Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
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Step 7
- Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Step 8
- Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.
Step 9
- Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
Step 10
- Remove the 4 hinge screws.
- Lift the screen away from the laptop base.
Step 11
- Carefully lift the edge and unsnap the LCD display bezel.
Step 12
- Loosen the LCD cable from the routing channels on the left hinge.
- Loosen the antenna cables from the routing channels on the right hinge.
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Step 13
- Unplug the camera.
Step 14
- Remove the 6 screws that hold the screen to the back assembly.
- Carefully lift the screen out of the back assembly and turn it over.
Step 15
- Unplug the ribbon cable.
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