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Turn the computer over onto the palm rest. Using both hands, gently pry up the keyboard as shown and turn it over and fully open the lid. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 2. There are five (5) securing clips that must be released in order to the other. 4. Release each clip, working from one in your package. 1. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one side to remove the keyboard. 3. Chapter 3 55
Turn the computer over onto the palm rest. Using both hands, gently pry up the keyboard as shown and turn it over and fully open the lid. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 2. There are five (5) securing clips that must be released in order to the other. 4. Release each clip, working from one in your package. 1. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one side to remove the keyboard. 3. Chapter 3 55
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 2. Step ODD Module Disassembly Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 1 3. Grasp the ODD by the bezel and slide it out of the chassis. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place. Removing the ODD Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 2. Step ODD Module Disassembly Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 1 3. Grasp the ODD by the bezel and slide it out of the chassis. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place. Removing the ODD Module 1.
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart NOTE: Use the process highlighted in red to access the Bluetooth module Screw List Step Lower Cover Battery Bay WLAN Module Disassembly USB Module Disassembly HDD Module Screw M2.5*6.5 M2.0*3.0 M2.0*3.0 M2.5*4.0 M2-0.4*2 Quantity 17 6 1 1 1 Part No. 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002 86.W4107.002 Chapter 3 59
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart NOTE: Use the process highlighted in red to access the Bluetooth module Screw List Step Lower Cover Battery Bay WLAN Module Disassembly USB Module Disassembly HDD Module Screw M2.5*6.5 M2.0*3.0 M2.0*3.0 M2.5*4.0 M2-0.4*2 Quantity 17 6 1 1 1 Part No. 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002 86.W4107.002 Chapter 3 59
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Part No. 86.N1407.007 86.ARE07.001 86.R6Z07.001 86.R6Z07.001 Step Lower Cover (red callout) Battery Bay (green callout) Size M2.5*6.5 M2.0*3.0 Quantity 17 6 Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "External Modules Disassembly Process" on page 52. 2. Step HDD Carrier Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Screw M3.0*3.5 M2.5*6.5 M2.5*4.0 M2.5*4.0 Quantity 4 4 1 1 Removing the Lower Cover 1. Remove the twenty three (23) securing screws from the lower cover.
Part No. 86.N1407.007 86.ARE07.001 86.R6Z07.001 86.R6Z07.001 Step Lower Cover (red callout) Battery Bay (green callout) Size M2.5*6.5 M2.0*3.0 Quantity 17 6 Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "External Modules Disassembly Process" on page 52. 2. Step HDD Carrier Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Screw M3.0*3.5 M2.5*6.5 M2.5*4.0 M2.5*4.0 Quantity 4 4 1 1 Removing the Lower Cover 1. Remove the twenty three (23) securing screws from the lower cover.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 60. 2. This section is an overview of the major components of the main unit. 1 23 9 8 Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description RTC battery LVDS cable Thermal module WLAN module DIMM module(s) 76 5 4 Item 6 7 8 9 Description CPU Bluetooth cable HDD USB module 62 Chapter 3 Disassembly Overview 1.
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 60. 2. This section is an overview of the major components of the main unit. 1 23 9 8 Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description RTC battery LVDS cable Thermal module WLAN module DIMM module(s) 76 5 4 Item 6 7 8 9 Description CPU Bluetooth cable HDD USB module 62 Chapter 3 Disassembly Overview 1.
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Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Push out the release latches on page 62. 2. Chapter 3 63 Remove the DIMM module. 4. See "Disassembly Overview" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Push out the release latches on page 62. 2. Chapter 3 63 Remove the DIMM module. 4. See "Disassembly Overview" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
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Step WLAN Module Disassembly Size M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Disconnect the two (2) cables from the WLAN board. 3. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the one (1) screw. See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2.
Step WLAN Module Disassembly Size M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Disconnect the two (2) cables from the WLAN board. 3. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the one (1) screw. See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2.
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Screw Type 66 Chapter 3 3. Lift the USB board upward and away from the USB board. Step USB Module Disassembly Size M2.5*4.0 Quantity 1 4. Remove the one (1) screw from the chassis.
Screw Type 66 Chapter 3 3. Lift the USB board upward and away from the USB board. Step USB Module Disassembly Size M2.5*4.0 Quantity 1 4. Remove the one (1) screw from the chassis.
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Step HDD Module Size M2-0.4*2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to the mainboard. Remove the one (1) screw securing the HDD module to disconnect the interface. 68 Chapter 3 See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2. Removing the HDD Module 1.
Step HDD Module Size M2-0.4*2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to the mainboard. Remove the one (1) screw securing the HDD module to disconnect the interface. 68 Chapter 3 See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2. Removing the HDD Module 1.
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Unlock and disconnect the LVDS cable. 70 Chapter 3 See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2. Remove the WLAN antennas from the fan housing. 3. Remove the adhesive ground wire from the cable guides. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Unlock and disconnect the LVDS cable. 70 Chapter 3 See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2. Remove the WLAN antennas from the fan housing. 3. Remove the adhesive ground wire from the cable guides. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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5. Step LCD Module Disassembly Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 6. Tilt the upper cover upwards slightly (1) and separate it from the left and right hinges. Remove the four (4) screws from the LCD module (2). 2 1 Chapter 3 71
5. Step LCD Module Disassembly Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 6. Tilt the upper cover upwards slightly (1) and separate it from the left and right hinges. Remove the four (4) screws from the LCD module (2). 2 1 Chapter 3 71
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Disconnect the fan cable as shown. 3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 4) and remove the one (1) screw from the fan module. 4 1 3 Step Thermal Module Disassembly Size M2.5*4.0 (green callout) 2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2.
Disconnect the fan cable as shown. 3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 4) and remove the one (1) screw from the fan module. 4 1 3 Step Thermal Module Disassembly Size M2.5*4.0 (green callout) 2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See "Disassembly Overview" on page 62. 2.
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Using a slotted screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Chapter 3 73 Carefully lift up the thermal module assembly and remove it is not installed. Removing the CPU 1. 4. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on a clean, dry surface when it from the mainboard. IMPORTANT:Place the thermal module on page 72. 2.
Using a slotted screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Chapter 3 73 Carefully lift up the thermal module assembly and remove it is not installed. Removing the CPU 1. 4. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on a clean, dry surface when it from the mainboard. IMPORTANT:Place the thermal module on page 72. 2.
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Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 76 Chapter 3 Turn the mainboard over and locate the Bluetooth module. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 74. 2.
Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 76 Chapter 3 Turn the mainboard over and locate the Bluetooth module. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 74. 2.
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Pry the bezel upwards at the top of the LCD module releasing it from the LCD module. Remove the two (2) bezel screws from the latches. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 2. Step LCD Bezel Disassembly Size M2.5*5.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
Pry the bezel upwards at the top of the LCD module releasing it from the LCD module. Remove the two (2) bezel screws from the latches. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 2. Step LCD Bezel Disassembly Size M2.5*5.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
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Remove the six (6) screws, three on page 83. 2. Separate the hinges from the LCD panel. Step LCD Hinge Disassembly Size M2.0*3.0 Quantity 6 Screw Type 84 Chapter 3 Lift the LCD panel clear of the LCD cover as shown. Remove the LCD Hinges 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side. 4.
Remove the six (6) screws, three on page 83. 2. Separate the hinges from the LCD panel. Step LCD Hinge Disassembly Size M2.0*3.0 Quantity 6 Screw Type 84 Chapter 3 Lift the LCD panel clear of the LCD cover as shown. Remove the LCD Hinges 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side. 4.
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NOTE: Take care not to fix the adhesive. 92 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera (CCD) Module 1. Apply gentle pressure to damage the cable. 2. Place the CCD module onto the LCD cover. Connect the CCD cable as shown.
NOTE: Take care not to fix the adhesive. 92 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera (CCD) Module 1. Apply gentle pressure to damage the cable. 2. Place the CCD module onto the LCD cover. Connect the CCD cable as shown.
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... replacing. 4. Remove all heat pads are in numerical order from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. Apply a new thermal pad or grease to the center of thermal material from 1 to 4) and replace the one (1) screw to the screw posts on the thermal module to secure the CPU thermal module...
... replacing. 4. Remove all heat pads are in numerical order from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. Apply a new thermal pad or grease to the center of thermal material from 1 to 4) and replace the one (1) screw to the screw posts on the thermal module to secure the CPU thermal module...
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Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to the upper cover. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the HDD module to connect the interface. 5. 4. Step HDD Module Assembly Size M2-0.4*2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 106 Chapter 3
Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to the upper cover. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the HDD module to connect the interface. 5. 4. Step HDD Module Assembly Size M2-0.4*2 Quantity 1 Screw Type 106 Chapter 3
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Replacing the USB Board 1. Connect and lock the USB FFC to secure the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard connector. 108 Chapter 3 Replace one (1) screw to the USB board. Place the USB board onto the chassis. 2. Step USB Board Assembly Size M2.5*4.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.
Replacing the USB Board 1. Connect and lock the USB FFC to secure the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard connector. 108 Chapter 3 Replace one (1) screw to the USB board. Place the USB board onto the chassis. 2. Step USB Board Assembly Size M2.5*4.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.