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Main Unit Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.

NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove external modules before proceeding

Remove keyboard

Remove upper cover

Remove CRT Cable Remove USB Board

Remove Bluetooth

Module

Remove Switch Board Remove Power Board

Remove LCD module

Remove main board

Remove DC cable Remove LAN Board Remove RTC Battery

Remove thermal module

Remove PCH

Heatsink

Remove CPU

Screw List

Step

Upper Cover

Disassembly

Lower Cover

Disassembly

Switch Board

Disassembly

Power Module

Disassembly

USB board

Disassembly

TBD

Screw

TBD

M2.5*2L(NI)

M2.0*3L(BK)

M2.5*6L(BNI)

2

3

1

Quantity Part No.

50 Chapter 3

Step

Bluetooth Module

Disassembly

LAN Board

Disassembly

PCH Heatsink

Disassembly

LCD Module

Disassembly

TBD

Screw

TBD

TBD

M2.5*6L(BNI) 4

Quantity Part No.

Chapter 3 51

Removing the Keyboard

IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing to prevent damage.

1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 37.

2.

See “Removing the Base Door” on page 39.

3.

See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 42.

4.

See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 43.

5.

See “Removing the 2nd HDD Module” on page 45.

6.

See “Removing the ODD Module” on page 48.

7.

Remove the twenty two (22) screws in the lower cover.

Step

Lower Cover

Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*6.0 (red callouts) 22

Quantity Screw Type

M2.5*2L(NI) (green callouts)

2

8.

Using plastic tweezers, release the six (6) clips holding the keyboard in place.

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9.

Gently pry up the keyboard.

10. Carefully flip the keyboard over.

11. Detach the keyboard FCC and remove the keyboard.

Chapter 3 53

Removing the Upper Cover

1.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 52.

2.

Disconnect the power board FFC.

3.

Unlock and disconnect the touchpad board FFC.

4.

Unlock and disconnect the speaker cable.

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5.

Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover.

Step

Upper Cover

Disassembly

Screw

2.5*4.0 (red callouts) 6

Quantity

2.0*3.0 (green callout) 1

Screw Type

Chapter 3 55

6.

Lift the upper cover away from the lower cover as shown.

Removing the LCD Module

1.

See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 54

2.

Pull the WLAN antenna up through the upper cover and free it from the cable channel.

3.

Using the pull tab, release the LVDS cable from the connector.

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4.

Remove the four (4) screws from the hinges.

Step

Remove LCD

Module

M2.5*6.0

Screw

4

Quantity Screw Type

5.

Remove the LCD module from the chassis.

CAUTION: Make sure all cables are pulled back and away from the device to avoid damage during removal.

Chapter 3 57

Removing the Bluetooth Module

1.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

2.

Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard..

3.

Remove the one (1) screw from the Bluetooth module.

Step

Bluetooth Module

Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*3 1

Quantity

4.

LIft the Bluetooth module away from the upper cover.

Screw Type.

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5.

Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module.

Chapter 3 59

Removing the USB Board

1.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

2.

Unlock the USB board connector and disconnect the cable from the mainboard.

3.

Peel the cable off the adhesive.

IMPORTANT:Take care not to tear the FFC pull tab during removal.

4.

Unlock the USB board cable connector and disconnect the cable from the board.

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5.

Remove one (1) screw from the USB board.

Step

USB Module

Disassembly

2.5*6

Screw

6.

Lift the USB board clear of the chassis.

1

Quantity Screw Type.

Chapter 3 61

Removing the Mainboard

1.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

2.

Disconnect the following cables (a,b) from the mainboard.

a b a b

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3.

Remove three (3) screws from the mainboard.

Step

Main Board

Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*6 2

4.

Lift the mainboard out of the chassis as shown.

Quantity Screw Type.

Chapter 3 63

Removing the LAN Board

1.

See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 62.

2.

Remove two (2) screws from the LAN board.

Step

LAN Module

Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*6.0

3.

Lift the LAN board clear of the chassis.

2

Quantity Screw Type.

64 Chapter 3

Removing the RTC Battery

1.

See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 62.

2.

Pull the RTC battery off the mainboard.

NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown in the previous image. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

Chapter 3 65

Removing the Thermal Module

1.

See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 62.

2.

Disconnect the thermal module fan connector.

3.

Loosen the six (6) captive screws from the thermal module.

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4.

Lift the thermal module away from the main board.

Chapter 3 67

Removing the CPU

1.

See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 66.

2.

Unlock the CPU. Use a flathead screw driver to turn the screw 180

º

.

3.

Lift the CPU out of the socket.

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Removing the PCH Heatsink

1.

See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 62.

2.

Loosen the two (2) captive screws.

3.

Lift the thermal unit away.

Step

Removing the PCH

Heatsink

Screw

M2.5*6.0

2

Quantity Screw Type.

NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the previous image. Please detach the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal.

Chapter 3 69

Removing the DC-IN Cable Assembly

1.

See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 62.

2.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

3.

Remove the DC-IN cable from the retention guides.

4.

Lift the DC-IN cable assembly out of the chassis.

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Removing the Switch Board

1.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

2.

Remove the two (2) screws.

Step

Switch Board

Disassembly

Screw

M2.5*2Ni 2

Quantity Screw Type

3.

Lift the switch board away from the upper cover (1) and turn it over (2).

1

2

Chapter 3 71

4.

Unlock and disconnect the switch board FFC.

72 Chapter 3

Removing the Power Board

1.

See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.

2.

Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC.

Chapter 3 73

3.

Remove the three (3) screws.

Step

Power Board

Disassembly

2.0*3

4.

Lift the power board away.

Screw

3

Quantity Screw Type

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