How to Replace a Broken Dell Latitude E5520 Laptop Screen

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Manually shut down the laptop.

   Unplug the charger cable and then hold down the power button for a few seconds.
   
   This will completely kill the power of the inside hardware.
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   Step 2: Remove the battery.

   The battery is located at the backside of the laptop. , The Dell E5520 does not have screws on the front Use a flat screw head to separate the LCD bezel from the side When using a screw head, be sure to use it carefully.
   
   The front cover can break if it is not carefully done.
   
   You do not want to break the front cover Slowly remove all four sides.
   
   If any side is not removing, be sure to not pull hard as it can cause damage ,,, In order to do this, peel off the tape that attaches the cable of the screen then detach the cable by gently pulling it out.
   
   Be careful when doing this step.(Only one cable is attached) , Place the broken screen aside.
   
   Remove mounting brackets from the broken screen In order to remove the bracket be sure to remove the screws from the side of the mounted screen , (Check again with model number.), To place the new screen on the laptop, transfer all mounting brackets to the new screen., Connect the cable and inverter back through and latch them into place., Attach the power brick or reinstall the battery, and power on the laptop.
   
   If the screen does not work properly, power down the laptop, then double-check the inverter and video-cable connections., Make sure all the screws are tighten properly. , Make sure to test it with your nails to see if there is any gap or not., You should have a perfectly working new screen now!
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   Step 3: Remove the front bezel.

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   Step 4: Remove all the screws from the front mounting bracket.

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   Step 5: Carefully separate the LCD from the cover and place it face down on the keyboard.

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   Step 6: Remove the cable.

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   Step 7: Take the broken screen out.

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   Step 8: Once your new screen is ready

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   Step 9: unpack it and make sure it matches the old one.

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    Step 10: Get the new screen ready to transfer.

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    Step 11: Grab your new mounted monitor.

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    Step 12: Before replacing the bezel and its screws

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    Step 13: test the new screen.

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    Step 14: Once the screen is working then screw the laptop hinges Back to the laptop.

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    Step 15: Grab the laptop bezel

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    Step 16: snap that unit back into place

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    Step 17: and close the laptop.

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    Step 18: Insert battery and power on your laptop.

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