Dell Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Hinge Rails Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinge Rails on your Vostro 2421 (P37G001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Hinge Rails.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Vostro 2421 Hinge Rails

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Hinge Rails

Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Remove the Battery.

Step 2

Remove the Battery.Remove the Battery.
Remove the optical drive screw.

Step 3

  • Remove the optical drive screw.
  • Slide the optical drive out.
  • Remove the DVD Optical Drive.
Remove the optical drive screw.Slide the optical drive out.Remove the DVD Optical Drive.Remove the optical drive screw.
Remove the screw.

Step 4

Remove the screw.Remove the Access Door.Remove the screw.
Remove the screw.

Step 5

  • Remove the screw.
  • Using the tab, slide the hard drive to the left.
  • Remove the Hard Drive.
Remove the screw.Using the tab, slide the hard drive to the left.Remove the Hard Drive.
Remove the bottom keyboard screws.

Step 6

  • Remove the bottom keyboard screws.
  • Remove the bottom palmrest screws.
  • Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Remove the bottom keyboard screws.Remove the bottom palmrest screws.
Press the keyboard tabs in to loosen the keyboard.

Step 7

  • Press the keyboard tabs in to loosen the keyboard.
Press the keyboard tabs in to loosen the keyboard.Press the keyboard tabs in to loosen the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the palmrest cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the palmrest screws.
Unplug the palmrest cables.Remove the palmrest screws.
Carefully unsnap and remove the Palmrest.

Step 10

  • Carefully unsnap and remove the Palmrest.
Carefully unsnap and remove the Palmrest.Carefully unsnap and remove the Palmrest.
Unplug & loosen the LCD Cable.

Step 11

Unplug & loosen the LCD Cable.Unplug & loosen the LCD Cable.
Unplug & loosen the DC Jack.

Step 12

Unplug & loosen the DC Jack.Unplug & loosen the DC Jack.
Unplug the USB cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the USB cable.
  • Unplug the speaker cable.
Unplug the USB cable.Unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the motherboard screw.

Step 14

Remove the motherboard screw.Remove the Motherboard.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 15

  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Remove the left & right hinge screws.

Step 16

Remove the left & right hinge screws.Remove the Display Assembly.Remove the left & right hinge screws.
Unsnap the Hinge Cover.

Step 17

Unsnap the Hinge Cover.Unsnap the Hinge Cover.
Carefully unsnap the bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.

Step 18

  • Carefully unsnap the bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.
  • Remove the LCD Bezel.
Carefully unsnap the bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.Remove the LCD Bezel.
Remove the screws.

Step 19

Remove the screws.Remove the LCD Hinges.Remove the screws.
Vostro 2421 Hinge Rails

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Vostro 2421 LCD Hinge Rails

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