1 How do you replace the display?
The question is in the title. System76 provides only limited repairs, like replacing the memory or replacing the thermal compound on the CPU and GPU. However, they don't provide detailed instructions for a display replacement or the display data (eDP) cable. For such repairs, their customer service claim the repairs are too difficult for the average repair person, and refer to sending the laptop back for display replacement.
I disagree with their claim. I already disassembled the laptop down to the lower bezel. The steps I took are (in order):
- removed the bottom (case);
- removed the battery;
- disconnected the fan connectors;
- removed the heatsink and fans assembly. This exposes the eDP and backlight connectors, and the access to the screen hinges;
- release the hinges friction, then disconnect the top part of the hinges;
- separate the hinge cover. (The hinge cover is kept in place by internal plastic clips. Using a plastic separation tool, like a plastic Jimmy or a blue opening tool), you can separate the two halves of the hinge cover, which also covers the eDP connector, the WI-Fi antennas, and the LCD backlight LEDs connector.
The issue now is the top bezel: it doesn't provide a clue about how it's mounted. The hinge cover is connected to the top bezel through a flexible material (tape? Plastic hinge? I don't know yet.)
Thus, my question: any ideas about how could the top bezel be attached?
If I manage to get to the display, I will make and post a complete guide.
Thank you for your consideration.
