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    GX660 how to remove screen bezel?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Holic, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. Holic

    Holic Notebook Guru

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    title says it all. my screen bezel makes annoying clicking sounds and i want to reattach the bezel so that it doesnt make the sound anymore. does anyone know the location of the screws or a general procedure on how to properly remove it? thanks
     
  2. ryzeki

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    This is relevant to my interests, so if anyone know please guide us!
     
  3. xault

    xault Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not familiar with that model notebook, but you can try using a razor blade to gently lift the rubber screw covers on the screen. From there, it would just be a matter of unscrewing everything.
     
  4. Holic

    Holic Notebook Guru

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    Thats actually the first thing I did. I did not find any screws under the rubber feet. I am reluctant to pry it open since I may break something. So if anyone has any knowledge please share. :p
     
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yeah, as Holic said, there are no screws under the rubbers :confused:

    That's why we are asking haha. :D Maybe everything is just clamped together.
     
  6. Keith

    Keith Notebook Deity

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    I've got a 683DXR, and if I am not mistaken, the bezel is the same as the GX660. I did a screen swap on mine, and it was very easy to remove the bezel. The bezel is held on by plastic tabs that lock together, or "click", nothing more.

    What I did to remove mine was I put my fingernail between the bezel and the lid, at the lower left corner, the side that the "Esc" key is on. If you pull very gently, it will give way - or more to the point pop loose. At that point, you can start working your way up and around, popping it off.

    To put it back on is just a matter of squeezing it back into place so to speak, so the plastic locks again. Be careful though. Make sure that the bezel is lined up when you go to put it back into place. When you start pressing it back together, if the bezel isn't lined up correctly, you could potentially break the tabs.

    If you need a more detailed explanation, please let me know. :)
     
  7. Holic

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    wow keith thank you for clarifying and sharing your knowledge.
     
  8. ryzeki

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    Thanks! It does work exactly as describe to remove the bezel. Now I just need to find my damm screwdriver lol :D
     
  9. Keith

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    Happy to help. :D