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Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement

Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement

Jared Johnson

Jared Johnson and 2 other contributors

Last updated on December 23, 2016

10 - 15 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

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This guide will tell you how to replace your LCD screen. When working with screens, be careful about electrical discharges, and take steps to assure that the battery is disconnected for awhile before you follow this guide.

What you need

Tools

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  1. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Use tweezers to pry and remove the center screw cover on the back cover.

  2. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the nine 6.8 mm screws securing the back cover.

  3. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to pry around the base edges of the back cover to loosen it from the laptop.

    • Do not fully remove the cover, as it is still attached to the laptop with cables.

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    • If you are only replacing the battery, you can skip this step. Be careful not to strain the still-connected cable as you work.

    • Unlock the wide ZIF connector securing the flex cable.

    • To unlock a ZIF connector, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap.

    • Pull the ribbon cable outwards to disconnect the back cover from the motherboard.

  5. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the three 4 mm screws securing the battery.

  6. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use your fingers (or a set of tweezers) to disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard by gently pulling it towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

    • Lift and remove the battery from its recess.

  7. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Wireless WLAN Card: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, Wireless WLAN Card: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the phillips screwdriver with the PH000 head to unscrew the 3.8mm screw.

  8. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Using the tweezers, pull the white and black wires off of the WiFi Chip.

  9. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the WiFi Chip.

  10. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two screws that hold down the LCD hinges.

  11. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the hinges back and remove the screen.

  12. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the hinge covers with your spudger tool.

  13. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the LCD Bezel with your regular black nylon spudger tool by bringing it all the way around the outer edges of your screen.

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    • Remove the four screws with a PH00 sized bit.

    • Flip the screen over.

  15. Dell Inspiron 11-3162 LCD Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Loosen the tape, and remove the LCD Cable.

    • Remove the screen.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

Between steps 9 and 10, the motherboard is removed and no description photos are provided for this. I undid the cable on the right hinge and then removed the hinges and screen with the motherboard in place, but the pictures definitely show it removed. Otherwise a very easy to follow process.

Philip Blakemore - Reply

I agree with Philip’s comment re: the missing step between 9 and 10. I successfully followed these very clear instructions to repair my daughter’s Chromebook. Thank you!

Katrina Dalrymple - Reply

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