Reverse this procedure to install the base enclosure.
Display assembly
NOTE: The TouchSmart touchscreen display assembly is spared only at the component level. The
non-touchscreen display assembly is spared at both the component and the subcomponent level. For
more display assembly spare part information, see the individual removal subsections.
Description Spare part number
15.6 inch (39.80 cm), BrightView, FHD, LED, TouchSmart touchscreen display assembly 720550-001
15.6 inch (39.80 cm), BrightView, HD, LED, TouchSmart touchscreen display assembly 720549-001
15.6 inch (39.80 cm), BrightView, FHD, LED, non-touchscreen display assembly 720552-001
15.6 inch (39.80 cm), BrightView, HD, LED, non-touchscreen display assembly 720551-001
To remove the display assembly and access the display assembly subcomponents, follow these
steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 41), and then remove the following components:
a. Service door (see
Service door on page 42)
b. mSATA SSD (see
mSATA SSD on page 43)
c. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 46)
d. Base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 53)
Remove the display assembly:
1. Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips built into the left rear speaker (1), connector
board (2), and top cover (3).
2. Release the wireless antenna cables from the routing channel (4) between the subwoofer and
left front speaker.
3. Disconnect the display panel cable (5) and the webcam/microphone module cable (6) from the
system board.
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