Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from its connector.
2. Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Note the display cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides.
4. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

   

   1. latch
   2. display cable
   3. M2.5x5 screws (4)
   4. routing guide
   5. palm rest and keyboard assembly
   6. tape

5. Lift the display hinges from the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Slide and lift the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

   

   1. palm rest and keyboard assembly
   2. display hinges (2)