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    7805-U: How hard to replace the front bezel?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Mgarcia85, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. Mgarcia85

    Mgarcia85 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For anyone who changed out their lcd screens I am curious how hard is it to just replace the front bezel? Maybe you can give me a quick run through.

    The complete tear down guide seems to go to far for what I am wanting to do.

    Thanks,
     
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  2. TheGOAT

    TheGOAT Notebook Geek

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    once you've followed the manual to take off the screen, take off rubber pads on the front. unscrew screws. pry apart bezel. (this is not easy, use a plastic tool or credit card, and start at the center of the top part). unplug everything and you are done. do it in reverse for replacement of screen
     
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    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    there's a very strong magnet located in the top right corner of the front bezel, once you get that apart, just run a plastic card along the edges and the latches simply pop off.

    bottom edge of bezel also held down with double-sided tape; use caution and take it slow when doing this section lest you bend or (worst case scenario) crack the bezel.
     
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