Dell Latitude 11-3160 (P21T002) 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 Latitude 11-3160 (P21T002) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 11-3160 (P21T002) 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
Latitude 3160 Hinge Rails

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 11-3160 (P21T002) LCD Hinge Rails

Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 1

  • Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
  • Loosen the bottom cover.
Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Loosen the bottom cover.Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Remove the Bottom Cover Access Door.

Step 2

Remove the Bottom Cover Access Door.Remove the Bottom Cover Access Door.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.
  • Remove the cable tape.
  • Unplug & remove the Battery.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Remove the cable tape.Unplug & remove the Battery.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Remove the tape.

Step 4

  • Remove the tape.
  • Loosen the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
Remove the tape.Loosen the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the bracket.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 5

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Remove the WLAN Card.
  • ***Removing the WLAN card isn't necessary but it will be loose and could fall out.
Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the WLAN Card.***Removing the WLAN card isn't necessary but it will be loose and could fall out.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm LCD cable bracket screws.

Step 6

  • Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm LCD cable bracket screws.
  • Remove the LCD cable bracket.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm LCD cable bracket screws.Remove the LCD cable bracket.
Unplug the LCD cable.

Step 7

  • Unplug the LCD cable.
  • Unplug the LCD camera cable.
Unplug the LCD cable.Unplug the LCD camera cable.
Fully open the screen and lay the laptop face down.

Step 8

Fully open the screen and lay the laptop face down.Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm hinge screws.
Using a razor blade, carefully pry up the screw hole covers.

Step 9

  • Using a razor blade, carefully pry up the screw hole covers.
  • Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.
  • Carefully pry up the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.
Using a razor blade, carefully pry up the screw hole covers.Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws.Carefully pry up the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edge of the screen.Using a razor blade, carefully pry up the screw hole covers.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 10

  • Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.
  • Lift the screen and turn it over.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.Lift the screen and turn it over.
Loosen the cable tape.

Step 11

  • Loosen the cable tape.
  • Lift the cable latch & unplug the cable.
  • Remove the LCD Screen.
Loosen the cable tape.Lift the cable latch & unplug the cable.Remove the LCD Screen.
Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 3mm Wafer screws.

Step 12

Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 3mm Wafer screws.Remove the LCD Hinge Rails.
Latitude 3160 Hinge Rails

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Latitude 11 3160 LCD Hinge Rails

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