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... 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 38 Miscellaneous Utilities 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 42 Disassembly Requirements 42 Related Information 42 General Information 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the ... Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Removing the Keyboard 60 Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 VII
... 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 38 Miscellaneous Utilities 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 42 Disassembly Requirements 42 Related Information 42 General Information 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the ... Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Removing the Keyboard 60 Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 VII
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... the Mainboard 82 Removing the LCD Module 85 Removing the Fan 87 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 90 LCD Module Disassembly Process 91 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 92 Removing the Camera Board 94 Removing the LCD Panel 95 Removing the FPC Cable 96 Removing...
... the Mainboard 82 Removing the LCD Module 85 Removing the Fan 87 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 90 LCD Module Disassembly Process 91 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 92 Removing the Camera Board 94 Removing the LCD Panel 95 Removing the FPC Cable 96 Removing...
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... components. Related Information The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in the...in size. IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. Chapter 3 42 Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ...
... components. Related Information The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in the...in size. IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. Chapter 3 42 Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ...
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... surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Main Screw...
... surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Main Screw...
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... may not represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove DIMMs Remove ...
... may not represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove DIMMs Remove ...
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NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Upper Cover Remove Function Board Lower Cover Remove Right Speaker Module Remove Left Speaker ... 18 6 4 1 1 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.006 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.002 86.PEA02.002 86.PEA02.001 86.PEA02.001 Chapter 3 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available...
NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Upper Cover Remove Function Board Lower Cover Remove Right Speaker Module Remove Left Speaker ... 18 6 4 1 1 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.006 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.002 86.PEA02.002 86.PEA02.001 86.PEA02.001 Chapter 3 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available...
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Remove all external modules. See "External Modules Disassembly Flowchart" on page 44. 2. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard: Chapter 3 62 Remove the screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. Removing the Upper Cover 1.
Remove all external modules. See "External Modules Disassembly Flowchart" on page 44. 2. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard: Chapter 3 62 Remove the screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. Removing the Upper Cover 1.
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...Microphone Screw List Step LCD Bezel LCD Panel Screw M2.5*4 M2*3 Quantity 4 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.003 86.PEA02.002 91 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available... cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position.
...Microphone Screw List Step LCD Bezel LCD Panel Screw M2.5*4 M2*3 Quantity 4 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.003 86.PEA02.002 91 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available... cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position.
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... switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that the internal display is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 156. 5. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is no power, see "LCD Failure" on page 52). 8. If the...
... switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that the internal display is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 156. 5. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is no power, see "LCD Failure" on page 52). 8. If the...
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...should be replaced. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 3. c. Click Apply and check the display. There are ...the CMOS battery. 2. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. d. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 4. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen),...
...should be replaced. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 3. c. Click Apply and check the display. There are ...the CMOS battery. 2. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. d. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 4. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen),...
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.... If the issue is set correctly. 7. Replace the HDD. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. b. e. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at...
.... If the issue is set correctly. 7. Replace the HDD. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. b. e. Click Next. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at...
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...Replace the ODD. Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Try an alternate cable, if available. Try ... Device Manager. Check that the Enable DMA box is identical to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the entry is checked and click OK. See "Disassembly Process" on page 18. 3. Check for the other discs. c. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean...
...Replace the ODD. Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Try an alternate cable, if available. Try ... Device Manager. Check that the Enable DMA box is identical to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the entry is checked and click OK. See "Disassembly Process" on page 18. 3. Check for the other discs. c. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean...
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... CPU Fan Replacing 117 Index D DC-In Cable Removing 81 DIMM Module Removing 52 Replacing 141 Display 4 display hotkeys 13 E Euro Key 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 44 F Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117 Features 1 FLASH Utility 34 Flash Utility 34 FPC Cable Removing 96 Replacing 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
... CPU Fan Replacing 117 Index D DC-In Cable Removing 81 DIMM Module Removing 52 Replacing 141 Display 4 display hotkeys 13 E Euro Key 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 44 F Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117 Features 1 FLASH Utility 34 Flash Utility 34 FPC Cable Removing 96 Replacing 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
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... Removing 98 Replacing 106 LCD Cable Removing 96, 107 LCD Failure 156 LCD Module Disassembly 91 Reassembly 103 Removing 85 Replacing 113 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 LCD Panel Removing 95 Replacing 108 Lower Covers Replacing 147 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Mainboard Removing 82 Replacing 119 media access on indicator 9 Media Board...
... Removing 98 Replacing 106 LCD Cable Removing 96, 107 LCD Failure 156 LCD Module Disassembly 91 Reassembly 103 Removing 85 Replacing 113 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 LCD Panel Removing 95 Replacing 108 Lower Covers Replacing 147 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Mainboard Removing 82 Replacing 119 media access on indicator 9 Media Board...