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Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement

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In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Display Assembly.

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  1. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the Video-Card Connector Cable: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

    • Disconnect and peel off the video-card connector cable from the connectors on the system board.

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  2. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Pull the Pull-Tab: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.

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  3. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the LED Logo Board Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the LED-logo board cable from the connector on the system board.

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  4. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Remove the screws that secure the display assembly on the computer base.

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  5. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Note the Routing: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.

    • Note the routing of the antenna cables, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the computer base.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

    • Note the routing of the display cable and LED-logo board cable, and then remove the cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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  8. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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  9. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Antenna Cables: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently slide out the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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  10. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Moving the Display: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Move the display to a perpendicular position to the computer base, and then lift the display assembly off the computer.

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  11. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the NEW display assembly in position and replace the screws, on the display hinges, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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    • Route the display cable and LED-logo board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.

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  13. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Connecting the Display Cable: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the display cable, video-card connector cable, and LED-logo board cable to the respective connectors on the system board.

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  14. Dell Alienware M18x R2 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Cables: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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