Dell Inspiron1420/Vostro 1400 (PP26L) LCD Screen Removal and Installation

Created by on February 13, 2012
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Screen on your Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 (PP26L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 7 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) LCD Screen.

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

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 LCD Screen

Slide the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.
  • Slide the battery out.
Remove the screw hole covers.

Step 2

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up as wide as possible.
  • Remove the screw hole covers.
Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the screen.

Step 3

  • Remove the 6 bezel screws.
  • Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the screen.
Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the screen. Remove the 6 bezel screws.
Unplug the camera cable.

Step 4

  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
  • Unplug the camera cable.
Unplug the camera cable. Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Lay the screen onto the keyboard and unplug the display cable.

Step 5

  • Carefully lift the screen out of the back assembly.
  • Lay the screen onto the keyboard and unplug the display cable.
  • Unplug the inverter cable.
Lay the screen onto the keyboard and unplug the display cable. Unplug the inverter cable.
Lift the screen away from the laptop.

Step 6

  • Lift the screen away from the laptop.
Remove the (3) 2mm x 3mm screws and LCD rails from the left and right side of the screen.

Step 7

  • Remove the (3) 2mm x 3mm screws and LCD rails from the left and right side of the screen.

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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