NEC reserves the right to make changes to the Versa M400 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
Inside the power supply are hazardous avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo a voltages that can cause serious personal injury. Always posto il coperchio return a defective power supply to your dealer. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 4...
1. Make sure to power off the unit. 2. Turn the unit upside down. 3. Unlock the battery and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig. 1 Removing the battery Fig. 1 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 5...
A = M2.5x7 Black B = M2.5x5 Black Removing the Hard disk drive cover Fig. 2 2. Disconnect the HDD as shown in Fig. 3 Disconnecting the hard disk drive Fig. 3 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 6...
(see Removing the Hard Disk Drive), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the optical drive connector as shown in Fig. 5 M2.5x5 Black Releasing the optical drive Fig. 5 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 7...
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Fig. 6 Removing the optical drive Fig. 6 3. Remove the Optical Drive Bracket from the ODD as shown in Fig. 7 M2x2.5 Silver Removing the Optical Drive Bracket Fig. 7 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 8...
1. Use a flat screwdriver to lift up the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig. 8 Removing the Keyboard Cover Fig. 8 2. Unlock Keyboard as shown in Fig. 9 Unlock Keyboard Fig. 9 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 9...
Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Release the screws retaining the memory module slot cover. M2x2.5 Silver Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover Fig. 11 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 10...
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2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 12 Removing the memory module Fig. 12 3. Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 11...
1. Disconnect the LCD connectors as shown in Fig. 13 Disconnecting LCD Connector Fig. 13 2. Carefully pull the LCD cable upward to release both Hinge Cover as shown in Fig. 14 Removing the Hinge Covers Fig. 14 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 12...
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3. Release the screws on the LCD Hinges as shown in Fig. 15 M3x6 Sliver Releasing the LCD Hinges Fig. 15 4. Carefully lift up the LCD module and place it in a safe place. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 13...
Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module Fig. 16 2. Unscrew all screws shown in Fig. 17 A = M2x4 Black B = M2.5x7 Black Screws on the LCD Module Fig. 17 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 14...
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Note: For the 15” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module. 4. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 19 A = M2.5x7 Black B = M2x4 Black Removing the LCD panel screws Fig. 19 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 15...
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7. Remove the screws on both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 21 M2x3.5 Black Removing the LCD Panel hinges Fig. 21 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 16...
Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module Fig. 22 2. Unscrew all screws as shown in Fig. 23 A = M2.5x7 Black B = M2x4 Black Screws on the LCD Module Fig. 23 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 17...
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Note: For the 15.4” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module. 4. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 25 A = M2x4.5 Sliver B = M2x4 Black C = M2.5x7 Black Removing the LCD panel screws Fig. 25 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 18...
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Removing the LCD Panel hinges Fig. 27 8. Release the speakers at both sides of the LCD back cover as shown in Fig. 28 M2x3.5 Black Removing the Speakers Fig. 28 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 19...
2. Release all screws on the heat sink, disconnect the Fan connector and carefully remove the heat sink as shown in Fig. 30 M3x21 Silver Removing the heat sink Fig. 30 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 20...
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3. Unlock the CPU and carefully remove it from the CPU socket as shown in Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Unlocking the CPU Fig. 31 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 21...
1. Remove the screws maintaining the Quick Key Board, lift it up and place it in safe location. M2.5x3.5 Black Removing the Quick Key Board Fig. 32 2. Release all screws as shown in Fig. 33 M2.5x3.5 Black Removing the top cover screws Fig. 33 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 22...
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Black Fig. 35 Rear side of the system C = M5x10 Sliver 5. Carefully lift up the bottom cover, release it and put it aside. Removing the Bottom Cover Fig. 36 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 23...
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Note: When assembling bottom cover, please make sure that the bottom cover is properly insert into top cover especially the corner near to rear of the system. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 24...
Disconnecting main board and LED board Fig. 37 2. Carefully separate the Main Board assembly from the top cover as shown in Fig. 38 Lifting up the Main Board assembly Fig. 38 NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 25...
Note: The location of the MDC modem in the Versa M400/EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7. On the M7 the MDC modem is located under the touch pad. On the M5 the MDC modem is next to the PCMCIA slot. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 26...
Note: The location of the WLAN module in the Versa M400/EasyNote M5 is different than the one in theEasyNoteM7. On the M7 the WLAN module is located under the keyboard. On the M5 the WLAN module is next to the PCMCIA slot. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 27...
1. Remove the screws holding Audio Board holder as shown in Fig. 43 M2x3.5 Black Screw at Audio Board Holder Fig. 43 2. Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from bottom base and place it aside. NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 28...
No DIP Switch settings are available for the Versa M400/EasyNote M5 and EasyNote M7. Screws M2x3.5 Black M2x3 Black M2x4.5 Black M2.5x7 Black M2.5x5 Black M2.5x3.5 Black M2x4 Black M3x21 Silver M2x2.5 Silver M2x4.5 Sliver M3x4 Sliver M5x10 Silver NEC Versa M400/PB EasyNoteM5 M7 Disassembly Manual Page 29...
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