Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.
Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer: 1.1 Remove the screw fixed in the 1.2 Remove the screw fixed in the cover_top. 1.3 Drag the cover_top cover_stand rearward removal.
2. Removing the CPU Release the four screws fixed in the thermal_module Remove the 3. Removing the Memory Release the two latches shown bellow then remove the Memory.
4. Removing the HDD Remove the two screws fixed in the Remove the 5. Removing the WLAN mini pci-e card Remove the screw fixed in the chassis cover_bottom...
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Drag the rearward removal. cover_bottom Remove the two screws fixed in the WLAN mini PCI-E card. Disconnect the main & aux antenna cable from the WLAN mini PCI-E card...
6. Removing the Serial port cable Disconnect the serial port cable. Remove the six screws fixed in the 7. Removing the ODD Remove the one screw fixed in the chassis chassis...
Remove the M/B and RTC Battery. NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the red rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the red circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.