LCD Assembly Removal: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3000 and 3200

NOTE: The LCD assembly consists of the display and its related components. This section describes how to remove either the 12.1-inch or the 13.3-inch LCD assembly. For information on removing and replacing the components of the LCD assemblies, see 12.1-Inch LCD Component Removal or 13.3-Inch LCD Component Removal.

1. Remove the hinge covers and the connector cover as described in Keyboard Removal.
2. Remove the status display panel.
3. Disconnect the inverter cable.
   The inverter cable is a cable harness on the right side of the LCD assembly.
4. For a 12.1-inch display, remove 2 cable connector screws G1 and G2. For a 13.3-inch display, remove only cable connector screw G1.
   On 12.1-inch displays, screw G1 holds the LCD cable ground in place. G1 has a square washer. On 13.3-inch displays, screw G1 holds the left side of the LVDS board in place.
5. For a 12.1-inch display, disconnect the LCD flex cable from connector JP8 on the main board. For a 13.3-inch display, disconnect the LCD cable harness from connector JP1 on the LVDS board.
6. Close the display and remove hinge screws H1, H2, H3, and H4.
7. Remove the LCD assembly from the computer.