Dell Inspiron 14 5402/5409 How-To Install & Replace Display Assembly


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Display Assembly on your Inspiron 14 5402/5409 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14 5402/5409 Display Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5402 Screen Assembly

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14 5402/5409 Display Assembly

Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x captive screws).

Step 1

Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x captive screws).Use a Plastic Scribe to separate and remove Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x captive screws).Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x captive screws).
Disconnect the Battery cable.

Step 2

Remove the Wireless/WiFi Card screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

Remove the Wireless/WiFi Card screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cable and remove the Wireless WiFi Card.Remove the Wireless/WiFi Card screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Peel back the adhesive covering the display cable.

Step 4

  • Peel back the adhesive covering the display cable.
  • Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the display cable.
Peel back the adhesive covering the display cable.Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the display cable.Peel back the adhesive covering the display cable.
Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the Display Assembly.

Step 7

Follow these steps in reverse order to replace part and reassemble laptop.

Step 8

  • Follow these steps in reverse order to replace part and reassemble laptop.
Inspiron 5402 Screen Assembly

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