Dell Inspiron 1420 (PP26L) Hinge Rails Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Rails on your Dell Inspiron 1420 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 Hinge Rails.

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 screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 1420 Hinge Rails

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1420 Hinge Rails

Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.
  • Slide the battery out.
Turn the laptop over and open it up as wide as possible.

Step 2

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up as wide as possible.
  • Remove the screw hole covers.
Remove the 6 bezel screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 6 bezel screws.
  • Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the screen.
Remove the 6 bezel screws. Starting at the bottom, carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the screen.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.

Step 4

  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
  • Unplug the camera cable.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws. Unplug the camera cable.
Carefully lift the screen out of the back assembly.

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.
Carefully lift the screen out of the back assembly.Lay the screen onto the keyboard and unplug the display 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.
Inspiron 1420 Hinge Rails

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Inspiron 1420 Hinge Rails

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