How to Replace a Broken Dell Latitude e5510 Laptop Screen

If you've cracked or broken the screen to your Dell Latitude e5510, you're probably looking to replace it. Order yourself a new screen, and then the installation is pretty simple.

Steps

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    Remove the battery.
    • Don’t forget this step, other components can get damaged due to power leakage.
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    Remove the front panel.
    • Remove the two rubber pieces and screws underneath them.
    • Using the plastic opener tool or your hand, slowly pull out the front panel.
    • Make sure you don’t break any clips.
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    Remove four screws and drop the back panel.
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    Remove four screws on the sides and drop the screen to the front.
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    Unplug the cable.
    • Be careful in this step. Slowly peel out the tape and pull out the cable.
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    Place your new screen on and slowly plug it back in. Make sure it’s in properly.
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    Put everything back together in the order you undid it.
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    Test it out. If you did everything right, the screen should be working perfectly.
    • If not, go back and tighten up the cable, and try it again; this should fix if you were having any issues.

Warnings

  • Make sure you take off the battery before you begin
  • Be careful when you unplugging the cable,

Things You'll Need

  • A screen for a Dell Latitude E5510
  • Philips screw driver
  • Flat plastic opener (optional)
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Categories: Maintenance and Repair