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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinge on your Dell Inspiron 1525n 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 1525n LCD Hinge.
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 screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 1525n HingeInspiron 1525n LCD Hinge
Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions Dell Inspiron 1525n LCD Hinge
Step 1
Remove the battery.
Step 2
Access Door
Unscrew the 8 screws holding the Access Door Cover.
Remove the cover, starting from right to left.
Step 3
WLAN Wireless Card
Unhook the antenna wires.
Remove the bottom display screws.
Step 4
Power Button Cover
Remove two 2mm x 3mm screws that hold the 1525/1526 center control power button cover to the base of the computer.
Step 5
Turn the computer over (as if you were typing on it), and fully open the display (approximately 180 degrees, or as far as possible).
Lift and unsnap the 1525/1526 center control power button cover using a small flat head screw driver or a plastic scribe from the backside of the computer, from right to left. (Be very careful removing it because the plastic can be fragile. (Use caution lifting the power button cover off of the laptop, a cable is attached beneath it that can break easily.)
Step 6
Disconnect the media control cable under the power button cover and lift off the power button cover.
Step 7
Keyboard Removal
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mmscrews above the keyboard and gently lift up the keyboard to reveal the ribbon cable. Be careful lifting the keyboard because it is very easy to cause damage to the ribbon cable or the motherboard connector. (If the motherboard connector breaks, it is very hard to find replacements for them without replacing the entire motherboard.)
Step 8
Lift the keyboard cable connector latch and remove the keyboard ribbon cable and keyboard.
Step 9
LCD Display Assembly
Unplug the display cable from the motherboard.
Unplug the camera cable from the motherboard.
Step 10
Slide antenna wires out of the motherboard and loosen them from the top of the laptop.
Step 11
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 3mm – 10 mm wafer hinge screws from the left display hinge.
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 3mm – 10 mm wafer hinge screws from the right display hinge.
Step 12
Lift the 1525/1526 LCD display assembly up away from the base.
Step 13
Remove the 6 rubber screw hole covers.
Loosen the retaining screw in the corner of the display and remove the (5) 2.5mm x 4.5mm x 1.5mm display bezel screws.
Step 14
Unsnap the display bezel running you fingers under the edge of the bezel while lifting up. Do this carefully so the bezel doesn’t break and your fingers don’t get cut by sharp metal under the bezel.
Step 15
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws that attach the LCD mounting rails to the hinges.