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... Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Antenna 65 Removing the LCD Module 67 Removing the Upper Cover 69 Removing the Finger Print Reader 74 Removing the Upper Right Saddle 75 Removing the Left Speaker Module 76 Removing... the Upper Left Saddle 77 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 79 Removing the Launch ...
... Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Antenna 65 Removing the LCD Module 67 Removing the Upper Cover 69 Removing the Finger Print Reader 74 Removing the Upper Right Saddle 75 Removing the Left Speaker Module 76 Removing... the Upper Left Saddle 77 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 79 Removing the Launch ...
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Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the LCD Module. Remove the nine screws on the top panel. Remove the five screws on the bottom panel. Turn the computer over . See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 2. Screw Type Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 5 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*10 (NL) Quantity 9 3. Turn the computer over .
Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the LCD Module. Remove the nine screws on the top panel. Remove the five screws on the bottom panel. Turn the computer over . See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 2. Screw Type Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 5 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*10 (NL) Quantity 9 3. Turn the computer over .
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Release the securing latches and disconnect E as Release the securing latches and disconnect F as shown. 5. shown. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first. 72 Chapter 3 Release the securing latches and disconnect G as shown.
Release the securing latches and disconnect E as Release the securing latches and disconnect F as shown. 5. shown. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first. 72 Chapter 3 Release the securing latches and disconnect G as shown.
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6. Turn the upper cover over. Chapter 3 73 The upper cover appears as follows.
6. Turn the upper cover over. Chapter 3 73 The upper cover appears as follows.
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Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Step Finger Print Reader Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. Screw Type 4. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover. 74 Chapter 3 Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board, and ensure the FFC is free of the upper cover.
Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Step Finger Print Reader Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. Screw Type 4. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover. 74 Chapter 3 Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board, and ensure the FFC is free of the upper cover.
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Remove the two securing screws from the upper saddle. Step Upper Right Saddle Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 3. Grasp the upper saddle and lift up to remove. Removing the Upper Right Saddle 1. Screw Type Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2.
Remove the two securing screws from the upper saddle. Step Upper Right Saddle Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 3. Grasp the upper saddle and lift up to remove. Removing the Upper Right Saddle 1. Screw Type Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2.
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Remove the two securing screws from the housing well. 76 Chapter 3 While holding the cover with one hand, pull back the speaker cable to expose the speaker cable. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. Step Left Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Grasp both ends of the mylar cover and carefully pull back to remove it from the left speaker.
Remove the two securing screws from the housing well. 76 Chapter 3 While holding the cover with one hand, pull back the speaker cable to expose the speaker cable. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. Step Left Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Grasp both ends of the mylar cover and carefully pull back to remove it from the left speaker.
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Pull back the mylar cover to expose the top securing screw. 3. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. While holding the cover back, remove the top securing screw. Remove the bottom securing screw. 4. 5. Remove the left speaker module as shown. Removing the Upper Left Saddle 1.
Pull back the mylar cover to expose the top securing screw. 3. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. While holding the cover back, remove the top securing screw. Remove the bottom securing screw. 4. 5. Remove the left speaker module as shown. Removing the Upper Left Saddle 1.
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See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the bracket. 78 Chapter 3 Step Left Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 5. Firmly lift and rotate the saddle counter-clockwise to remove, paying attention to prevent damage, and pull back the securing foil on page 70. 2. Move the Finger Print Reader FFC cable out of the way to the securing clip. Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 1. Disconnect the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board. 3.
See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the bracket. 78 Chapter 3 Step Left Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 5. Firmly lift and rotate the saddle counter-clockwise to remove, paying attention to prevent damage, and pull back the securing foil on page 70. 2. Move the Finger Print Reader FFC cable out of the way to the securing clip. Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 1. Disconnect the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board. 3.
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Quantity 2 Screw Type IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. Step Touch Pad Bracket Size M2*3 (NL) 5. Remove the Touch Pad bracket. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover. Chapter 3 79 4. Remove the two securing screws from the Touch Pad bracket.
Quantity 2 Screw Type IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. Step Touch Pad Bracket Size M2*3 (NL) 5. Remove the Touch Pad bracket. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover. Chapter 3 79 4. Remove the two securing screws from the Touch Pad bracket.
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Use a pry to lift the Media board out of the chassis. 3. Removing the Launch Board 1. Removing the Media Board 1. Pull the FFC out of the Upper Cover. 80 Chapter 3 Grasp the Launch Board and lift up to secure. 4. See "Removing the Upper Left Saddle" on page 77. 2. Insert the FFC flush with the connector and press the locking lever down to remove from the Upper Cover. See "Removing the Upper Left Saddle" on page 77. 2.
Use a pry to lift the Media board out of the chassis. 3. Removing the Launch Board 1. Removing the Media Board 1. Pull the FFC out of the Upper Cover. 80 Chapter 3 Grasp the Launch Board and lift up to secure. 4. See "Removing the Upper Left Saddle" on page 77. 2. Insert the FFC flush with the connector and press the locking lever down to remove from the Upper Cover. See "Removing the Upper Left Saddle" on page 77. 2.
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IMPORTANT:Do not press on page 75. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the FFC. 3. See "Removing the Upper Right Saddle" on components to prevent damage. Remove the single screw Step eKey Board Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 81 Removing the eKey Board 1.
IMPORTANT:Do not press on page 75. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the FFC. 3. See "Removing the Upper Right Saddle" on components to prevent damage. Remove the single screw Step eKey Board Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 81 Removing the eKey Board 1.
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4. Grasp the board and gently pull the FFC through the Upper Cover. 82 Chapter 3 Pry the eKey board off the Upper Cover. 5.
4. Grasp the board and gently pull the FFC through the Upper Cover. 82 Chapter 3 Pry the eKey board off the Upper Cover. 5.
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Lift the switch board and FFC up and away from the upper cover. Remove the single securing screw. Screw Type Chapter 3 83 Step Switch Board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 1 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Switch Board 1.
Lift the switch board and FFC up and away from the upper cover. Remove the single securing screw. Screw Type Chapter 3 83 Step Switch Board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 1 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Switch Board 1.
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Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. Screw Type 4. Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker module. Remove the Upper Cover. Pull the cable completely through the housing, and remove the speaker module. 84 Chapter 3 Step Speaker Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 3.
Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. Screw Type 4. Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker module. Remove the Upper Cover. Pull the cable completely through the housing, and remove the speaker module. 84 Chapter 3 Step Speaker Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 3.
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Disconnect the antenna and cable from the TV board. Removing the TV Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 85 Remove the two securing screws from the board. 3. Remove the TV board from the lower base. Step TV Board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 4.
Disconnect the antenna and cable from the TV board. Removing the TV Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 85 Remove the two securing screws from the board. 3. Remove the TV board from the lower base. Step TV Board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 4.
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See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Grasp the Bluetooth module and lift to remove. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the base and disconnect the bluetooth cable. 86 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Grasp the Bluetooth module and lift to remove. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the base and disconnect the bluetooth cable. 86 Chapter 3
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Step USB board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 87 See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 70. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the USB board. 4. Removing the USB Board 1. Remove cable from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 86. 3.
Step USB board Size M2.5*4 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 87 See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 70. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the USB board. 4. Removing the USB Board 1. Remove cable from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 86. 3.
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Remove securing screw from the modem module. Lift the module and disconnect the modem cable as shown in the following images. 88 Chapter 3 Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Modem Module 1.
Remove securing screw from the modem module. Lift the module and disconnect the modem cable as shown in the following images. 88 Chapter 3 Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Removing the Modem Module 1.
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See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Disconnect the subwoofer cable as shown. 3. Step Subwoofer Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 89 Remove the two securing screws from the subwoofer module and lift the subwoofer clear of the chassis. Removing the Subwoofer Module 1.
See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 70. 2. Disconnect the subwoofer cable as shown. 3. Step Subwoofer Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 89 Remove the two securing screws from the subwoofer module and lift the subwoofer clear of the chassis. Removing the Subwoofer Module 1.