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Vostro 15 3530 Owner's Manual

Installing the display assembly

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
CAUTION:The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

NOTE:Ensure that the display hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly over the display assembly

Image of replacing the screws on the display hinges

Steps

  1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface.
  2. Slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at an angle and place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly.
    NOTE:The power-adapter port is secured in place by the right display hinge. There is no screw, tape, or adhesives securing the power-adapter port to the palm-rest. As a result, technicians should take note of whether the power-adapter port has fallen out of the computer during subsequent removal procedures.
  3. Gently press down on the display hinges to align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Replace the four screws (M2.5x5) to secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Route the wireless-antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE:This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis.

    Image of routing the wireless-antenna cables

  6. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE:This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis.
  7. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
    NOTE:This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis.
  8. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the wireless card.
    NOTE:This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a plastic chassis.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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