Disassembly backlight

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This is a description of how to disassemble the display of an XO laptop to replace the backlight. This is part of the Disassembly section of the Troubleshooting Guide and Repair Manual.

Removing the backlight

Step 1

Remove tape from backlight connection cable to expose the back of the display.

Peel off tape
Remember tape on the sides, too!


Step 2

Disconnect the backlight from the display by removing the two screws shown below using a #0 Philips head screwdriver.

Take out two screws where indicated
Lift the backlight up and out.
Separated backlight