Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 LCD Cable, Hinges, and Screen Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Cable, Hinges, & LCD Screen on your Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 LCD Cable, Hinges, & LCD Screen.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron M5030 Hinge

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 LCD Cable, Hinges, & LCD Screen

Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
  • Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop. Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.

Step 2

  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Remove the 2 hinge screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 2 hinge screws.
Remove the 12 base screws.

Step 4

  • Remove the 12 base screws.
Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.

Step 5

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 6

  • Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.

Step 7

  • Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
  • Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.
Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
  • Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cable.
Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cable. Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
Remove the display assembly from the base.

Step 9

  • Remove the 2 hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly from the base.
Carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the edge of the display.

Step 10

  • Carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the edge of the display.
Unplug the Camera.

Step 11

  • Unplug the Camera.
Unscrew the left hinge screws.

Step 12

  • Unscrew the right hinge screws.
  • Unscrew the left hinge screws.
  • Remove the LCD screen from the back cover and turn it over.
Unscrew the left hinge screws. Remove the LCD screen from the back cover and turn it over.
Loosen the tape and unplug the LCD cable.

Step 13

  • Loosen the tape and unplug the LCD cable.
Remove the screws on the right LCD hinge rail.

Step 14

  • Remove the screws on the left LCD hinge rail.
  • Remove the screws on the right LCD hinge rail.
Remove the screws on the right LCD hinge rail. Remove the screws on the left LCD hinge rail.
Inspiron M5030 Hinge

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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