Removal and Replacement Procedures. HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC, Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC, Compaq nw8440 Mobile Workstation, Compaq nw8440 Base Model Mobile Workstation, nw8440, Compaq nw8440

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5

Removal and Replacement

Procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 72 screws and screw locks, in 14 different sizes and types, that may have to be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

Refer to

Appendix A, “Screw Listing,”

for detailed information on screw and screw lock sizes, locations, and usage.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–1

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.1 Serial Number

Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.

Serial Number Location

5–2 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart

Use the chart below to determine the section number to be referenced when removing computer components.

5.9

5.10

5.11

5.12

Section

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

Disassembly Sequence Chart

Description

Preparing the Computer for

Disassembly

Battery

Hard Drive

# of Screws Removed

0

Computer Feet

Optical Drive

External Memory Module

Bluetooth Module

Keyboard

Fan Assembly

Heat Sink

Processor

0

2 loosened to remove the hard drive cover

1 loosened to remove the hard drive

4 to disassemble hard drive

0

1 to remove the optical drive

2 to remove the optical drive bracket

1 loosened to remove the memory module compartment cover

1 loosened to remove the

Bluetooth module cover

2 removed to remove

Bluetooth module

2

4 loosened on fan assembly

4 removed on thermal plate

4 loosened

1 loosened

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–3

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Section

5.13

5.14

5.15

5.16

5.17

5.18

5.19

5.20

5.21

5.22

5.23

5.26

Disassembly Sequence Chart (Continued)

Description

Internal Memory Module

RTC Battery

TouchPad

Mini Card Module

Switch Cover

# of Screws Removed

0

0

1

2

3

Display Assembly

8

Å

To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini Card device authorized for use in your computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Then contact Customer Care.

Top Cover

16 screws

Modem Module

System Board

System Board Frame

Serial Connector Module

USB/Audio Board

0

2

2

4 screws

2 screw locks

2 screw locks

3 screws

5–4 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.3 Preparing the Computer for

Disassembly

Before you begin any removal or installation procedures:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

Battery Spare Part Number Information

8-cell, 4.8-AHr 372771-001

4. Remove the battery by following these steps: a. Turn the computer upside down with the rear panel toward you.

b. Slide the battery release latch on the right 1 and then the battery release latch on the left 2 to release the battery.

c. Slide the battery pack 3 straight back and remove it.

Removing the Battery Pack

Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–5

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.4 Hard Drive

7200 rpm

100 GB

80 GB

Hard Drive Spare Part Number Information

416415-001

417507-001

5400 rpm

120 GB

100 GB

80 GB

60 GB

416414-001

413853-001

413852-001

413851-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

5–6 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.

3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2 and swing it to the right.

4. Remove the hard drive cover.

The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 417527-001.

Removing the Hard Drive Cover

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–7

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×13.0 spring-loaded hard drive retention screw 1.

6. Grasp the mylar tab 2 on the left side of the hard drive and slide the hard drive to the right 3 to disconnect it from the system board.

7. Remove the hard drive 4 from the hard drive bay.

Removing the Hard Drive

5–8 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

8. Remove the four Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive frame to the hard drive.

9. Lift the frame 2 straight up to remove if from the hard drive.

Removing the Hard Drive Frame

Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–9

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.5 Computer Feet

The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 417527-001.

Replacing the Computer Feet

5–10 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.6 Optical Drive

Optical Drive Spare Part Number Information

8X Max DVD±RW and CD-RW Double-Layer Combo Drive

4X Max DVD±RW and CD-RW Double-Layer Combo Drive

24X Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

8X Max DVD-ROM drive

413702-001

413700-001

413701-001

413699-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Position the computer with the left side toward you.

3. Remove the Torx8 T8M2.5×4.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.

4. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot 2 on the bottom of the computer and push the tab.

5. Remove the optical drive 3 from the computer.

Removing the Optical Drive

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–11

Removal and Replacement Procedures

6. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the bracket to the optical drive.

7. Remove the optical drive bracket 2.

Removing the Optical Drive Bracket

Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive.

5–12 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.7 External Memory Module

Memory Module Spare Part Number Information

PC2-5300

2048 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

417506-001

414046-001

414045-001

414044-001

PC2-4200

2048 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

417505-001

414042-001

414041-001

414040-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to

Section 5.3

).

2. Position the computer with the front toward you.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–13

Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Loosen the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the memory module compartment cover to the computer.

4. Lift the right side of the cover 2 and swing it up and to the left.

5. Remove the memory module compartment cover.

The memory module compartment cover is included in the

Plastics Kit, spare part number 417527-001.

5–14

Removing the Memory Module Compartment Cover

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

6. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module socket to release the memory module. (The side of the module opposite the socket rises away from the computer.)

7. Slide the module 2 away from the socket at an angle.

8. Remove the memory module.

Memory modules are designed with a notch 3 to prevent incorrect installation into the memory module socket.

Removing the External Memory Module

Reverse the above procedure to install an external memory module.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–15

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.8 Bluetooth Module

Bluetooth Module Spare Part Number Information

Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable) 398393-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to

Section 5.3

).

2. Position the computer with the right side toward you.

3. Loosen the Phillips PM1.5×3.0 screw 1 that secures the Bluetooth module cover to the computer.

4. Remove the Bluetooth module cover 2 from the computer.

The Bluetooth module cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 417527-001.

5. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable 3 from the system board.

5–16

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

6. Remove the two Phillips PM1.5×3.0 screws 1 that secure the

Bluetooth module to the Bluetooth module cover.

7. Remove the Bluetooth module 2 from the cover.

8. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable 3 from the module.

Removing the Bluetooth Module Cover

Reverse the above procedure to install a Bluetooth module.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–17

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.9 Keyboard

Keyboard Spare Part Number Information

Keyboards with pointing stick for use in:

Belgium

Brazil

The Czech Republic

Denmark

France

French Canada

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Internationally

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea

416416-A41

416416-201

416416-221

416416-081

416416-051

416416-121

416416-041

416416-151

416416-211

416416-DD1

416416-B31

416416-BB1

416416-061

416416-291

416416-AD1

Latin America

Norway

Portugal

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

The United Kingdom

The United States

416416-161

416416-091

416416-131

416416-251

416416-171

416416-231

416416-BA1

416416-071

416416-101

416416-111

416416-AB1

416416-281

416416-141

416416-031

416416-001

5–18 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Keyboard Spare Part Number Information (Continued)

Keyboards without pointing stick for use in:

Brazil

Japan

Korea

Latin America

416417-201

416417-291

416417-AD1

416417-161

Taiwan

Thailand

The United States

416417-AB1

416417-281

416417-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Position the computer with the front toward you.

3. Remove the two Torx8 T8M2.5×10.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

Removing the Keyboard Screws

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–19

Removal and Replacement Procedures

4. Turn the computer display side up with the front toward you.

5. Open the computer as far as possible.

6. Slide the four keyboard retention tabs 1 toward you. The tabs are located between the esc and f1 keys, between the f4 and f5 keys, between the f8 and f9 keys, and between the f12 and delete keys.

7. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 2 and swing it toward you until it rests on the palm rest.

5–20

Releasing the Keyboard

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

8. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is connected and disconnect the keyboard cable 2 from the system board.

Step 9 applies to models with keyboards with pointing sticks.

9. Release the ZIF connector 3 to which the pointing stick cable is connected and disconnect the pointing stick cable 4 from the system board.

Disconnecting the Keyboard and Pointing Stick Cables

10. Remove the keyboard.

Reverse the above procedure to install the keyboard.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–21

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.10 Fan Assembly

Fan Assembly

Spare Part Number Information

Fan assembly 416409-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Release the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

5–22 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.

The following screws should be removed, then installed, in the

1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped on the fan assembly.

4. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 2 and the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 3 that secure the fan assembly to the computer.

5. Remove the fan assembly 4.

Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the video heat sink and video board, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to detach the heat sink from the video board.

Removing the Fan Assembly

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–23

Removal and Replacement Procedures

The thermal paste should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the video board 1 and video heat sink 2 each time the fan assembly is removed. Thermal paste is included with all fan assembly and system board spare part kits.

Replacing the Thermal Paste

5–24 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

The following screws should be removed, then installed, in the

1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped on the thermal plate.

6. Remove the four Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screws 1 that secure the thermal plate to the computer.

7. Remove the thermal plate 2.

Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the thermal plate and video board, it may be necessary to move the thermal plate from side to side to detach the thermal plate from the video board.

Removing the Thermal Plate

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–25

Removal and Replacement Procedures

The thermal paste should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the thermal plate 1 and video board 2 each time the thermal plate is removed.

5–26

Replacing the Thermal Paste

Reverse the above procedure to install the fan assembly and thermal plate.

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.11 Heat Sink

Heat Sink Spare Part Number Information

Heat sink (includes thermal paste) 416408-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Release the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

3. Remove the fan assembly (

Section 5.10

).

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–27

Removal and Replacement Procedures

The following screws should be loosened and installed in the

1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped on the heat sink.

4. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.5×8.0 shoulder screws 1 that secure the heat sink to the computer.

Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to detach the heat sink from the processor.

5. Lift the right side of the heat sink 2 until it disengages from the processor.

6. Slide the heat sink 3 to the right and remove it.

5–28

Removing the Heat Sink

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

The thermal paste should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink 1 and processor 2 each time the heat sink is removed. Thermal paste is included with all heat sink and processor spare part kits.

Replacing the Thermal Paste

Reverse the above procedure to install the heat sink.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–29

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.12 Processor

Processor Spare Part Number Information

Intel Core Duo T2600 (2.16-GHz) processor

Intel Core Duo T2500 (2.00-GHz) processor

Intel Core Duo T2400 (1.83-GHz) processor

Intel Core Duo T2300 (1.67-GHz) processor

413686-001

413685-001

413684-001

413683-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

) and

remove the following components:

a. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

b. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

c. Heat sink (

Section 5.11

).

5–30 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw 1 one-quarter turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.

3. Lift the processor 2 straight up and remove it .

The gold triangle 3 on the processor should be aligned with the triangle icon 4 embossed on the processor socket when you install the processor.

Removing the Processor

Reverse the above procedure to install the processor.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–31

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.13 Internal Memory Module

Memory Module Spare Part Number Information

PC2-5300

2048 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

417506-001

414046-001

414045-001

414044-001

PC2-4200

2048 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

417505-001

414042-001

414041-001

414040-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Release the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module socket to release the memory module board. (The side of the module opposite the socket rises away from the computer.)

4. Slide the module away from the socket at an angle 2.

5. Remove the memory module.

Memory modules are designed with a notch 3 to prevent incorrect installation into the memory module socket.

Removing the Internal Memory Module

Reverse the above procedure to install an internal memory module.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–33

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.14 RTC Battery

The RTC battery is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 417527-001.

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Release the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

3. Remove the RTC battery from the clip in the top cover.

5–34

Removing the RTC Battery

Reverse the above procedure to install an RTC battery.

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.15 TouchPad

TouchPad Spare Part Number Information

TouchPad with 3 TouchPad buttons

TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons

382675-001

382676-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Remove the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

3. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.

4. Remove the Torx8 T8M2.5×10.0 screw that secures the

TouchPad to the computer.

Removing the TouchPad Screw

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–35

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you.

6. Open the computer as far as possible.

7. Lift up on the rear edge of the TouchPad 1 until it disengages from the computer.

8. Slide the TouchPad back 2 until it rests on the computer.

Releasing the TouchPad

5–36 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

9. Disconnect the TouchPad cable 1 from the system board.

10. Remove the TouchPad 2.

Removing the TouchPad

Reverse the above procedure to install the TouchPad.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–37

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.16 Mini Card Module

Mini Card Module

Spare Part Number Information

802.11 b/g HS WLAN module for use in North America

802.11 b/g HS WLAN module for use in the ROW countries listed below.

China

Ecuador

Haiti

Honduras

Pakistan

Peru

Qatar

South Korea

802.11 b/g HS WLAN module for use in Japan

802.11 b/g LJ WLAN module for use in North America

802.11 b/g LJ WLAN module for use in the ROW countries listed below.

China

Ecuador

Haiti

Honduras

Pakistan

Peru

Qatar

South Korea

802.11 b/g LJ WLAN module for use in Japan

802.11a/b/g GL WLAN module for use in the MOW1 countries listed below.

Antigua & Barbuda

Argentina

Australia

Bahamas

Barbados

Brunei

Canada

Chile

Dominican

Republic

Guam

Guatemala

Hong Kong

Panama

India

Indonesia

Malaysia

Mexico

New Zealand

407253-001

407253-002

Uruguay

Venezuela

407253-291

407254-001

407254-002

Uruguay

Venezuela

407254-291

407575-001

Paraguay

Saudi Arabia

Taiwan

The United

States

Vietnam

5–38 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Mini Card Module

Spare Part Number Information (Continued)

802.11 a/b/g GL WLAN module for use in the MOW2 countries listed below:

Aruba

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Belgium

Bermuda

Bulgaria

Cayman Islands

Columbia

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Egypt

El Salvador

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lebanon

The

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Serbia and Montenegro

Singapore

Slovakia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Monaco

The Netherlands

802.11 a/b/g GL WLAN module for use in the ROW countries listed below.

China

Ecuador

Haiti

Honduras

Pakistan

Peru

Qatar

South Korea

802.11 a/b/g GL WLAN module for use in Japan

407575-002

Norway

Oman

Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

The United

Kingdom

Uzbekistan

407575-003

Uruguay

Venezuela

407575-291

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Remove the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

3. Remove the TouchPad (

Section 5.15

).

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–39

Removal and Replacement Procedures

4. Make note of which antenna cable is attached to which antenna clip on the Mini Card module before disconnecting the cables, then disconnect the auxiliary and main antenna cables 1 from the Mini Card module.

5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 2 that secure the

Mini Card module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the socket rises away from the computer.)

6. Remove the Mini Card module by pulling the module 3 away from the socket at an angle.

Mini Card modules are designed with a notch 4 to prevent incorrect installation.

5–40

Removing a Mini Card Module

Reverse the above procedure to install a Mini Card module.

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.17 Switch Cover

Switch Cover Spare Part Number Information

For use with nw8440 and nc8430 models

For use with nx8420 models

416405-001

416406-001

Both switch cover spare part kits include the LED board and

LED board cable.

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

).

2. Remove the keyboard ( Section 5.9

).

3. Turn the computer upside down with the rear panel toward you.

4. Remove the 3 Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer.

Removing the Switch Cover Screws

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–41

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you.

6. Open the computer as far as possible.

7. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to lift up the left and right hinge cover sections of the switch cover 1 to detach it from the computer.

8. Swing the rear edge of the switch cover 2 up and toward you.

Releasing the Switch Cover

5–42 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

9. Disconnect the LED board cable 1 from the system board.

10. Remove the switch cover 2.

Removing the Switch Cover

Reverse the above procedure to install the switch cover.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–43

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.18 Display Assembly

Display Assembly Spare Part Number Information

15.4-inch, WUXGA

15.4-inch, WSXGA

15.4-inch, WXGA+

416413-001

416412-001

416411-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

)

and remove the following components:

a. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

b. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

c. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

5–44 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

2. Make note of which antenna cable is attached to which antenna clip on the Mini Card module before disconnecting the cables, then disconnect the wireless antenna cables 1 from the Mini Card module.

3. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the top cover clips

(2 and 3) through which they are routed.

4. Disconnect the display cable 4 from the system board.

Disconnecting the Wireless Antenna and Display Cables

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–45

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Remove the two Torx8 T8M2.5×10.0 screws 1 and the two Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screws 2 that secure the display assembly to the computer.

Removing the Display Assembly Screws

5–46 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

6. Position the computer with the rear panel toward you.

7. Remove the four Torx8 T8M2.5×10.0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer.

8. Lift the display assembly 2 straight up to remove it.

Removing the Display Assembly

Reverse the above procedure to install the display assembly.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–47

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.19 Top Cover

Top Cover Spare Part Number Information

For use with nw8440 models without fingerprint reader

For use with nw8440 models with fingerprint reader

For use with nc8430 and nx8420 models with fingerprint reader

For use with nc8430 and nx8420 models without fingerprint reader

Fingerprint reader board with cable

418807-001

416401-001

416403-001

416402-001

416400-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

)

and remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

)

c. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

d. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

e. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

f. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

g. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

)

2. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Remove the two rubber screw covers 1 and the eleven Torx8

T8M2.5×10.0 screws 2 that secure the top cover to the computer.

The rubber screw covers are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 416419-001.

Removing the Top Cover Screws, Part 1

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–49

Removal and Replacement Procedures

4. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

5. Disconnect the speaker cable 1 from the system board.

Step 6 applies only to computer models with a fingerprint reader.

6. Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable 2 from the system board.

7. Remove the four Torx8 T8M2.5×4.0 screws 3 that secure the top cover to the computer.

5–50

Removing the Top Cover Screws, Part 2

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

8. Lift the front edge of the top cover 1 until it disengages from the base enclosure.

9. Lift the top cover 2 straight up and remove it.

Removing the Top Cover

Reverse the above procedure to install the top cover.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–51

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.20 Modem Module

Modem Module Spare Part Number Information

Modem module 413691-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

)

and remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

)

c. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

d. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

e. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

f. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

) g. Top cover (

Section 5.19

)

5–52 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws 1 that secure the modem board to the system board.

3. Lift the right side of the modem module 2 to disconnect it from the system board.

4. Disconnect the modem cable 3 from the modem module.

5. Remove the modem module.

Removing the Modem Module

Reverse the above procedure to install the modem module.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–53

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.21 System Board

System Board Spare Part Number Information

System board (includes RTC battery and 256-MB of video memory)

416397-001

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:

Memory modules ( Section 5.7

and

Section 5.13

)

Processor (

Section 5.12

)

RTC battery (

Section 5.14

)

Mini Card module ( Section 5.16

)

Modem module ( Section 5.20

)

5–54 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

) and

remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

) c. Bluetooth module (

Section 5.8

)

d. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

e. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

f. Heat sink (

Section 5.11

)

g. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

h. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

i. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

) j. Top cover (

Section 5.19

)

2. Position the computer with the rear panel toward you.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–55

Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:

1 Serial connector module cable

2 Modem cable

3 USB board cable

4 Audio board cable

5 Modem cable

Disconnecting the System Board Cables

5–56 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

4. Remove the following:

1 Two Torx T8M2.5×6.0 screws

2 Two Torx T8M2.5×4.0 screws

3 Two HM5.0×10.0 screw locks on each side of the external monitor connector

Removing the System Board Screws and Screw Locks

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–57

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Remove the modem cable 1 from the clip in the base enclosure.

6. Remove the modem cable 2 from the clips in the system board.

7. Remove the modem connector 3 from the clip in the base enclosure.

Releasing the System Board, Part 1

5–58 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

8. Flex the right side of the base enclosure 1 until the USB 2,

1394 3, and RJ-45 connectors 4 are clear of the base enclosure.

9. Lift the left side of the system board 5 until it rests at an angle.

Releasing the System Board, Part 2

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–59

Removal and Replacement Procedures

10. Lift the front edge of the system board 1 until it rests at an angle.

11. Slide the system board 2 forward until the rear-right section of the system board 3 is clear of the screw boss 4 on the system board frame.

12. Remove the system board 5 from the base enclosure.

5–60

Removing the System Board

Reverse the above procedure to install the system board.

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.22 System Board Frame

System Board Frame Spare Part Number Information

System board frame (includes modem cable) 416407-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

) and

remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

) c. Bluetooth module (

Section 5.8

)

d. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

e. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

f. Heat sink (

Section 5.11

)

g. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

h. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

i. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

) j. Top cover (

Section 5.19

)

k. System board ( Section 5.21

)

2. Position the computer with the rear panel toward you.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–61

Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Remove the two Hex HM5.0×12.0 screw locks 1 on each side of the serial connector.

4. Remove the three Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screws 2 that secure the system board frame to the base enclosure.

5. Remove the audio board and USB board cables 3 from the base enclosure.

6. Lift the rear edge of the system board frame 4 until it disengages from the base enclosure.

7. Remove the system board frame.

5–62

Remove the System Board Frame

Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

8. If it is necessary to replace the modem cable, remove the modem connector and cable 1 from the clips 2 in the system board frame.

Removing the Modem Cable

Reverse the above procedures to install the system board frame.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–63

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.23 Serial Connector Module

Serial Connector Module Spare Part Number Information

Serial connector module and cable 416399-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

) and

remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

) c. Bluetooth module (

Section 5.8

)

d. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

e. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

f. Heat sink (

Section 5.11

)

g. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

h. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

i. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

) j. Top cover (

Section 5.19

)

k. System board ( Section 5.21

)

l. System board frame (

Section 5.22

)

2. Position the system board frame with the rear panel toward you.

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Remove the serial connector module cable 1 from the clips in the system board frame.

4. Remove the serial connector module 2 from the system board frame.

Removing the Serial Connector Module and Cable

Reverse the above procedure to install the serial connector module.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–65

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.24 USB/Audio Board

USB/Audio Board Spare Part Number Information

USB/audio board (includes USB board cable and audio board cable)

416398-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 5.3

) and

remove the following components:

a. Hard drive ( Section 5.4

)

b. Optical drive ( Section 5.6

) c. Bluetooth module (

Section 5.8

)

d. Keyboard ( Section 5.9

)

e. Fan assembly ( Section 5.10

)

f. Heat sink (

Section 5.11

)

g. TouchPad ( Section 5.15

)

h. Switch cover ( Section 5.17

)

i. Display assembly (

Section 5.18

) j. Top cover (

Section 5.19

)

k. System board ( Section 5.21

)

l. System board frame (

Section 5.22

)

2. Position the base enclosure with the front toward you.

5–66 Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures

3. Remove the two Torx8 T8M2.5×4.0 screws 1 that secure the

USB/audio board to the base enclosure.

4. Lift the left side of the USB/audio board 2 to disengage it from the base enclosure.

Removing the USB/Audio Board

Reverse the above procedure to install the USB/audio board.

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–67

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  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
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