Dell Latitude E5470 LC-Display Panel Replacement

Loosen the 8 screws on the bottom cover. The screws will remain in the casing, they do not come out all the way.

Insert the pick or spudger between the upper and lower casing to release the plastic clips.

Attention needed: The clips are easily broken.

To disconnect the battery, pull gently upwards on the tab connector.

Using a pick or spudger, gently insert between the LCD back-cover and bezel to release the clips.

The bezel is also glued to the LCD panel.

Remove slowly to avoid tearing or damaging any components underneath.

Remove the 4 Philips screws securing the panel.

Remove the LCD paneland lay it flat on the keyboard.

You will be able to see the connector on the back of the LCD panel secured with some adhesive tape and a metal connector.

Udsing the tweezers, slowly lift the tape away to reveal the blue sticky protector. Removing the blue pad to see the metal connector underneath.

Using a spudger, lift the front of the connector up (highlighted by the white arrow).

Pull the cable back to release the cable from the connector.

To reassemble, follow the steps in reverse.