Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Display-Converter Board

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Display-Converter Board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,

see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your

computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a

connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery

(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Display-Converter Board

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2

Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).

3

Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).

4

Disconnect the display-converter-board cable from the system-board

connector.

5

Remove the two screws that secure the display-converter board to the

palm-rest assembly.

6

Without pulling hard on the display-converter board, carefully lift the

display-converter board and turn it over.

7

Disconnect the display-converter-board cable and the display cable from

the connectors on the display-converter board.

8

Lift the display-converter board out of the computer.

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1 system-board connector 2 screws (2)

3 display cable connector 4 display-converter board

Replacing the Display-Converter Board

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2

Connect the display-converter-board cable, and the display cable to the

connectors on the display-converter board.

3

Align the screw holes on the display-converter board with the screw holes

on the palm-rest assembly.

4

Replace the two screws that secure the display-converter board to the

palm-rest assembly.

5

Connect the display-converter-board cable to the system-board connector.

6

Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).

7

Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 12).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no

stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to

the computer.

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