Dell Precision M4700 (P21F001) Display Cable Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Display Cable on your Precision M4700 (P21F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision M4700 (P21F001) Display Cable.

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 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision M4700 Screen Cable

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision M4700 (P21F001) Display Cable

Unlock and remove Battery.

Step 1

Unlock and remove Battery.Unlock and remove Battery.
Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x
Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.

Step 3

Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.
Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove Keyboard.Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x
Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).

Step 6

Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).Remove locking screw then remove Hard Drive (1 x Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).
Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x

Step 7

Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x
Disconnect and remove Palmrest.

Step 8

Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.
Remove display assembly screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x

Step 9

Remove display assembly screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove display assembly screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove display assembly screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x
Disconnect and remove Display Assembly.

Step 10

  • Disconnect and remove Display Assembly.
Disconnect and remove Display Assembly.Disconnect and remove Display Assembly.
Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.

Step 11

Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove Display Bezel.
Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2.5 x 5mm)(4 x

Step 12

Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2.5 x 5mm)(4 x Disconnect and remove Screen.Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2.5 x 5mm)(4 x Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2.5 x 5mm)(4 x
Disconnect and remove display cable.

Step 13

  • Disconnect and remove display cable.
Precision M4700 Screen Cable

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Precision M4700 Display Cable

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