User Guide

12.1-Inch LCD Panel: Dell™ Latitude™ CP and CPi

To remove the LCD panel, follow these steps:

1. Remove the display assembly bezel.
2. Remove the (4) silver 5-mm screws at the corners of the LCD panel.
3. Disconnect the LCD panel power cable from connector J2 on the LCD inverter board.
4. Lift the left edge of the LCD panel far enough to gain access to the the display-assembly interface cable connector on the underside of the LCD panel.
5. Using the 2 pull-tabs, disconnect the display-assembly interface cable from the LCD interface connector on the underside of the LCD panel.

CAUTION: When replacing the STN LCD panel on the Latitude CP M233SD, you must replace the screws at the four corners of the LCD panel in the following order or the panel may be damaged: first, reinstall the upper-right screw; second, reinstall the lower-left screw; third, reinstall the lower-right screw; and fourth, reinstall the upper left-screw.

NOTE: When replacing the LCD panel, ensure that the tabs on the display-assembly EMI shield fit over the 4 LCD panel mounting bosses. (This is necessary for adequate grounding of the LCD panel.)