Latitude 5290 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

Removing the display assembly

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your tablet.
Remove the:
1. uSIM/microSD card
  NOTE: : uSIM card slot is available only on tablets shipping with WWAN module.
Open the kickstand by holding the tablet vertically and pressing it down. Place the tablet with the display facing down.
NOTE: : You can also open the kickstand from the speaker recess area.
Place the tablet on a flat surface and lift the stand to reveal the base of the tablet.
NOTE: : Ensure to open the kickstand to 145 degrees.
To release the display assembly:
1. Remove the M1.6 x 3.0 (6) screws that secure the base cover to the tablet [1].
2. Close the kickstand [2] and flip the tablet to view the display.
Use a plastic scribe [1] to pry the edges [2] of the display panel starting from the bottom side first (near the docking port).
NOTE: : Flip the tablet so the LCD is upward.
NOTE: : Ensure to pry from the docking port and gently moving clockwise to avoid damage to the plastic clips. Use a plastic scribe.
Flip the display panel on a plane surface with the LCD panel upwards.
To disconnect the cables:
1. Push and disconnect the battery cable on the system board [1].
2. Pull and disconnect the display cable on the system board [2].
Lift the display assembly from the tablet.