Disassembly/Reassembly - Panasonic TOUGHBOOK CF-18 Service Manual

7 Disassembly/Reassembly

Note:
Power off the computer. Do not shut down to the Suspend or hibernation mode.
Do not add peripherals while the computer is in the Suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
7.1. Disassembly Instructions
7.1.1. Preparation
Before disassembling, be sure to make the following prepara-
tions.
• Shut down Windows and turn off the power.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Remove the optional DIMM memory card and PCMCIA card
if they are connected.
• Remove other devices if they are connected.
Attention:
• Please execute writing BIOS ID when you exchange the
Main Board.
• Parts (Sheet and rubber) etc. related various the Conductive
Cloth and Heat Spreader cannot be recycled. Use new parts.
7.1.2. Removing the Battery Pack and
HDD Pack
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2
Battery Pack
1. Open the Battery Cover.
2. Remove the Battery Pack.
3. Open the HDD Cover.
4. Remove the HDD Pack.
5. Remove the two Screws <A>.
6. Remove the HDD Case A and the HDD Case B.
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7. Remove the HDD.
Screws <A>:DFHE5025XA
7.1.3.
HDD Pack
1. Remove the Palm Rest Ass'y.
Note:
2. Remove the four Screws <B>.
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HDD Case B
HDD FPC
HDD
Hooks
Heater
<A>
<A>
HDD Case A
Removing the Touch Pad and Key-
board
KBD Plate
<B>
<B>
Palm Rest Ass'y
The Palm Rest Ass'y is firmly fixed with two-sided
tape.
Carefully remove the Palm Top Cover Sheet not to
damage it.
Hooks
KBD Plate
<B>
<B>