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... relating to provide further technical details. In such cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the basic configuration for eMachines global product offering. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in angle brackets (< >). When ...constant width bold. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. The list provided by a computer user, such as menus, prompts, responses to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory...
... relating to provide further technical details. In such cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the basic configuration for eMachines global product offering. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in angle brackets (< >). When ...constant width bold. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. The list provided by a computer user, such as menus, prompts, responses to -date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory...
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CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-...
CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-...
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...Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.007 86.R4F02.003 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.005 86.R4F02.008 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 All prerequisites must be completed prior to starting maintenance. Recommended Equipment 0 The following equipment are installed in the ...following procedures may also differ from the computer. General Information 0 The product previews seen in the same position. Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the computer, a list of components, make sure all available cable channels...
...Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.007 86.R4F02.003 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.005 86.R4F02.008 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 All prerequisites must be completed prior to starting maintenance. Recommended Equipment 0 The following equipment are installed in the ...following procedures may also differ from the computer. General Information 0 The product previews seen in the same position. Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the computer, a list of components, make sure all available cable channels...
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... Board Bluetooth Board Mainboard LCD Module LCD Bezel DC-IN Cable Fan Heatsink LCD Panel Camera LVDS Cable Antennas Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Microphone LCD Brackets 3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 shows a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It shows information on what components may...
... Board Bluetooth Board Mainboard LCD Module LCD Bezel DC-IN Cable Fan Heatsink LCD Panel Camera LVDS Cable Antennas Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Microphone LCD Brackets 3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 shows a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It shows information on what components may...
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Put system on a stable work surface. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to starting any of the hardware components. Do the following prior to any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from system. A Figure 3-2. AC Adapter Outlet 3. Remove all cables from the system and peripherals. 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Getting Started 0 Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence.
Put system on a stable work surface. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to starting any of the hardware components. Do the following prior to any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from system. A Figure 3-2. AC Adapter Outlet 3. Remove all cables from the system and peripherals. 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Getting Started 0 Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence.
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Hold latch (B) in release position and install battery (C). (Figure 3-3) 2. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to unlock position. (Figure 3-3) 3. Lock battery lock/unlock latch (A). (Figure 3-3) 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay. (Figure 3-3) C B A Figure 3-3. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to release position. (Figure 3-3) 4. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (C) disposal. (Figure 3-3) Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
Hold latch (B) in release position and install battery (C). (Figure 3-3) 2. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to unlock position. (Figure 3-3) 3. Lock battery lock/unlock latch (A). (Figure 3-3) 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay. (Figure 3-3) C B A Figure 3-3. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to release position. (Figure 3-3) 4. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (C) disposal. (Figure 3-3) Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
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Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Remove dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) A Figure 3-4. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks.
Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Remove dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) A Figure 3-4. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks.
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Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the keyboard. (Figure 3-5) Figure 3-5. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 3. Release seven (7) latches from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) B C A 3-10 Figure 3-6. Keyboard Latches 2.
Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the keyboard. (Figure 3-5) Figure 3-5. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 3. Release seven (7) latches from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) B C A 3-10 Figure 3-6. Keyboard Latches 2.
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Connect keyboard FPC (A) to secure the latches on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 2. Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Press down on the upper cover. (Figure 3-5) 5. Install battery. Put the keyboard face down to mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 ! CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked.
Connect keyboard FPC (A) to secure the latches on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 2. Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Press down on the upper cover. (Figure 3-5) 5. Install battery. Put the keyboard face down to mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 ! CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked.
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ODD Module in Lower Cover 2. ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. C E D C 3-12 Figure 3-8. Remove two (2) screws (C) from lower cover. (Figure 3-7) B A Figure 3-7. ODD Module Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove one (1) screw (A) from ODD module. (Figure 3-8) 4. Remove ODD bezel (E) from ODD bay. (Figure 3-7) 3. Remove ODD module (B) from ODD module. Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module. 5.
ODD Module in Lower Cover 2. ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. C E D C 3-12 Figure 3-8. Remove two (2) screws (C) from lower cover. (Figure 3-7) B A Figure 3-7. ODD Module Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove one (1) screw (A) from ODD module. (Figure 3-8) 4. Remove ODD bezel (E) from ODD bay. (Figure 3-7) 3. Remove ODD module (B) from ODD module. Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module. 5.
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Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module.(Figure 3-8) 2. ID Size A M2.5*6.0 C M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 Install battery. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-7) 5. Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module and secure two (2) screws (C). (Figure 3-8) 3. ODD Module Installation 0 1. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. (Figure 3-7) 4.
Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module.(Figure 3-8) 2. ID Size A M2.5*6.0 C M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 Install battery. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-7) 5. Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module and secure two (2) screws (C). (Figure 3-8) 3. ODD Module Installation 0 1. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. (Figure 3-7) 4.
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Remove door from lower cover. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. BC A Figure 3-9. Insert door flanges into slots (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Remove two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Base Door Base Door Installation 0 1. Locate base door (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Install battery pack. 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.
Remove door from lower cover. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. BC A Figure 3-9. Insert door flanges into slots (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Remove two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Base Door Base Door Installation 0 1. Locate base door (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Install battery pack. 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.
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Find DIMM (D) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10) A BC D Figure 3-10. Push DIMM clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-11) B A Figure 3-11. DIMM Modules Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Component Location 2. DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1.
Find DIMM (D) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10) A BC D Figure 3-10. Push DIMM clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-11) B A Figure 3-11. DIMM Modules Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Component Location 2. DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. DIMM Module Installation 0 1. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. (Figure 3-11) 3. 3. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 2. Install base door. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. 4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. DIMM Module Installation 0 1. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. (Figure 3-11) 3. 3. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 2. Install base door. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. 4.
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... Board 3. Install and secure one (1) screw (C). (Figure 3-12) 4. Install main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables on WLAN board. (Figure 3-12) 4. ID Size D M2.5*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 Remove one (1) screw (D). (Figure 3-12) 3. Put WLAN board into mainboard connector (D). (Figure 3-12) 2. Install base door. Disconnect main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables...
... Board 3. Install and secure one (1) screw (C). (Figure 3-12) 4. Install main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables on WLAN board. (Figure 3-12) 4. ID Size D M2.5*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 Remove one (1) screw (D). (Figure 3-12) 3. Put WLAN board into mainboard connector (D). (Figure 3-12) 2. Install base door. Disconnect main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables...
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... and press down to release the battery. (Figure 3-13) A Figure 3-13. Find RTC (Real Time Clock) battery (C) on mainboard. (Figure 3-10) 2. Install base door. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Using plastic tweezers, push the RTC battery in using the gap in the mainboard connector (A) to...
... and press down to release the battery. (Figure 3-13) A Figure 3-13. Find RTC (Real Time Clock) battery (C) on mainboard. (Figure 3-10) 2. Install base door. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Using plastic tweezers, push the RTC battery in using the gap in the mainboard connector (A) to...
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Find HDD module (A) in component bay. (Figure 3-14) 2. Slide HDD module away from component bay. 5. Machine Maintenance Procedures C 3-19 HDD Module 3. Lift HDD module from the mainboard connector (B) to disconnect it. (Figure 3-14) 4. Remove four (4) screws (C) from HDD module. HDD Module 6. Remove HDD bracket (D) from HDD bracket (D). (Figure 3-15) C C DB C DB Figure 3-15. Remove one (1) screw (A). (Figure 3-14) B A Figure 3-14. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1.
Find HDD module (A) in component bay. (Figure 3-14) 2. Slide HDD module away from component bay. 5. Machine Maintenance Procedures C 3-19 HDD Module 3. Lift HDD module from the mainboard connector (B) to disconnect it. (Figure 3-14) 4. Remove four (4) screws (C) from HDD module. HDD Module 6. Remove HDD bracket (D) from HDD bracket (D). (Figure 3-15) C C DB C DB Figure 3-15. Remove one (1) screw (A). (Figure 3-14) B A Figure 3-14. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1.
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Slide the HDD module towards the mainboard connector (B) to HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 3. Put HDD module into component bay. (Figure 3-14) 4. Install base door. ID Size A M2.5*8.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type C M3.0*3.0 4 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put HDD brackets onto HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 2. HDD Module Installation 0 1. Install four (4) screws (C) to secure HDD brackets (D) to secure it. (Figure 3-14) 5. Install one (1) screw (A) to secure HDD module. (Figure 3-14) 6.
Slide the HDD module towards the mainboard connector (B) to HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 3. Put HDD module into component bay. (Figure 3-14) 4. Install base door. ID Size A M2.5*8.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type C M3.0*3.0 4 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put HDD brackets onto HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 2. HDD Module Installation 0 1. Install four (4) screws (C) to secure HDD brackets (D) to secure it. (Figure 3-14) 5. Install one (1) screw (A) to secure HDD module. (Figure 3-14) 6.
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Upper Cover Screw Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove eight (8) securing screws (A) from the lower cover. (Figure 3-16) Figure 3-16. Remove fourteen (14) securing screws from the upper cover. (Figure 3-17) A Figure 3-17. Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Lower Cover Screw Location 2.
Upper Cover Screw Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove eight (8) securing screws (A) from the lower cover. (Figure 3-16) Figure 3-16. Remove fourteen (14) securing screws from the upper cover. (Figure 3-17) A Figure 3-17. Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Lower Cover Screw Location 2.
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Grasp the lower cover by the ODD bay (B) and lift the upper cover up to release the latches securing it to release the latches. (Figure 3-19) Figure 3-19. Lower Cover Removal 5. Continue lifting along the edges of the upper cover to the lower cover. (Figure 3-18) A Figure 3-18. Remove the upper cover from the lower cover. 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Cover Removal 4. 3.
Grasp the lower cover by the ODD bay (B) and lift the upper cover up to release the latches securing it to release the latches. (Figure 3-19) Figure 3-19. Lower Cover Removal 5. Continue lifting along the edges of the upper cover to the lower cover. (Figure 3-18) A Figure 3-18. Remove the upper cover from the lower cover. 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Cover Removal 4. 3.