In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Complete LCD Display Assembly on your Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 (PP26L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 (PP26L) Complete LCD Display Assembly.
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 Complete LCD Display Assembly

Step 1
- Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.
- Slide the battery out.

Step 2
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm hinge screws on the bottom of the laptop.
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 8mm hinge screws on the back of the laptop.
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Step 3
- Turn the laptop over an open it up.
- Using a flat head screw driver pry up the power button cover starting on the right side and work your way to the left.
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Step 4
- Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws.
- Carefully lift the keyboard up and position it above the power button.

Step 5
- Carefully pivot up the blue latch on the keyboard cable connector and slide the cable out.

Step 6
- Remove the left and right hinge covers.

Step 7
- Unplug the WLAN antenna cables.
- Unplug the WWAN antenna cables.
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Step 8
- Remove the 2mm x 3mm screw on the media button circuit board.
- Loosen the media button circuit board and remove the antenna cables from under it.
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Step 9
- Unplug the LCD cable.
- Lift the LCD display assembly away from the laptop.
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