DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100
2.  Remove the center control cover. 
4.  Close the display. 
5.  From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle D." 
6.  Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so 
that it does not open past this position. 
7.  Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the EMI shield bracket, which is attached to the display-
feed flex cable. 
8.  Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display-feed flex cable to the system board. 
NOTICE: 
When reconnecting the display-feed flex cable connector to the system board, push 
down on the top left and right ends of the connector. Pressing on the center of the connector 
may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in the computer. 
 
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