Dell Inspiron E1405 LCD Screen Replacement

Flip the laptop over.

Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

Use your fingers or a spudger to remove the six small rubber covers off the display assembly.

Remove the six 5.7 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use your fingers to gently pry the front bezel off the display assembly. Start at a corner and work your way around.

Remove the front display bezel when it comes free.

Remove the three 3.6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver on both sides of the display.

Remove the LCD screen from the display assembly.

Unplug the VGA cable by pushing the two metal sides towards the middle of the strip.

Gently pull the VGA cable away to release the strip.

Remove the next connection by pressing the two metal sides towards the middle. Then gently pull up the ribbon.