Dell Inspiron 1545 (PP41L) Complete LCD Display Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Complete LCD Display on your Dell Inspiron 1545 (PP41L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 1545 (PP41L) Complete LCD Display.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 1545 Screen

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1545 Complete LCD Display

Remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Remove the battery.
Unscrew the 4 screws holding the Bottom Base Access Cover and remove the cover, starting from right to left.

Step 2

  • Access Door
  • Unscrew the 4 screws holding the Bottom Base Access Cover and remove the cover, starting from right to left.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws from the base of the laptop.

Step 3

  • Carefully dislodge the cables until they are completely loose from the base.
  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws from the base of the laptop.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws from the base of the laptop. Carefully dislodge the cables until they are completely loose from the base.
Remove two 2mm x 3mm screws that hold the 1545 center control power button cover to the base of the computer.

Step 4

  • Power Button Cover
  • Remove two 2mm x 3mm screws that hold the 1545 center control power button cover to the base of the computer.
Lift and unsnap the 1545 center control power button cover using a small flat head screw driver or a plastic scribe from the backside of the computer, from right to left. **Be very careful removing it because the plastic can be fragile.

Step 5

  • Turn the computer over (as if you were typing on it), and fully open the display (approximately 180 degrees, or as far as possible).
  • Lift and unsnap the 1545 center control power button cover using a small flat head screw driver or a plastic scribe from the backside of the computer, from right to left. **Be very careful removing it because the plastic can be fragile.
Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws above the keyboard and gently lift up the keyboard to reveal the ribbon cable. Be careful lifting the keyboard because it is very easy to cause damage to the ribbon cable or the motherboard connector. (If the motherboard connector breaks, it is very hard to find replacements for them without replacing the entire motherboard.)

Step 6

  • Keyboard
  • Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws above the keyboard and gently lift up the keyboard to reveal the ribbon cable. Be careful lifting the keyboard because it is very easy to cause damage to the ribbon cable or the motherboard connector. (If the motherboard connector breaks, it is very hard to find replacements for them without replacing the entire motherboard.)
Lift the keyboard cable connector latch and remove the keyboard ribbon cable and keyboard.

Step 7

  • Lift the keyboard cable connector latch and remove the keyboard ribbon cable and keyboard.
Loosen the LCD display cable from motherboard the by pulling up on the tab.

Step 8

  • Display Assembly
  • Loosen the LCD display cable from motherboard the by pulling up on the tab.
  • Loosen the camera cable from the motherboard.
Loosen the LCD display cable from motherboard the by pulling up on the tab. Loosen the camera cable from the motherboard.
Pull the WWAN and WLAN cables through the motherboard paying close attention to the routing, once again.

Step 9

  • Pull the WWAN and WLAN cables through the motherboard paying close attention to the routing, once again.
Unscrew (2) 2.5mm x 3mm wafer screws on the right hinge.

Step 10

  • Unscrew (2) 2.5mm x 3mm wafer screws on the left hinge.
  • Unscrew (2) 2.5mm x 3mm wafer screws on the right hinge.
Unscrew (2) 2.5mm x 3mm wafer screws on the right hinge. Unscrew (2) 2.5mm x 3mm wafer screws on the left hinge.
Lift the display from the base.

Step 11

  • Lift the display form the base.
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