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Discussion in 'Mobile Computing' started by FLTraumaRN911, May 1, 2007.

  1. FLTraumaRN911 Newcomer, in training

    I have taken the screws out and have seperated the case. Problem is the is a flat cable that attaches the screen to the video port and the MOBO how do these seperate to take unit fully a part. Pics or illustrations would be great. Visual learner LOL thanks Bill
    FLTraumaRN911, May 1, 2007
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  2. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Each laptop is differently constructed. What is the brand and model of what you are attempting to disassemble?
    raybay, May 1, 2007
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  3. FLTraumaRN911 Newcomer, in training

    Laptop

    It is a Dell Inspiron 8100
    FLTraumaRN911, May 1, 2007
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  4. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    Have you searched for a service manual on the Dell website? I found a manual for my thinkpad which basically told a service engineer how to completely disassemble it.
    Phantasm66, May 1, 2007
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  5. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,984   +73

    Bill,
    there is a small plastic ring or retainer that needs to be carefully lifted just enough to release the flat cables. To reassemble, insert the flat cable and push down the plastic retainer
    Tmagic650, May 1, 2007
    #5
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