Dell Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Screen Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Screen on your Vostro 2421 (P37G001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Screen.

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 plastic scribe
Vostro 2421 LCD Screen

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 2421 (P37G001) LCD Screen

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 Keyboard.

Step 10

  • Carefully unsnap and remove the Keyboard.
Carefully unsnap and remove the Keyboard.Carefully unsnap and remove the Keyboard.
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.
  • Lift the screen and turn it over.
Remove the screws.Lift the screen and turn it over.
Unplug the LCD cable.

Step 20

Unplug the LCD cable.Remove the LCD Screen.
Vostro 2421 LCD Screen

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Vostro 2421 LCD Screen

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