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NP950QDB
English. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 REPAIR GUIDE NP950QDB English. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Usage Notices Precautions for Repair ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions Instructional Icons Software Update Samsung Update Samsung Recovery Windows recovery function Q&A Exploded View and Parts List Exploded View Parts List Disassembly and Assembly Tools for Disassembly and Assembly...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 33 Fingerprint Power Button Assembly 35 Touchpad Assembly 36 Screen Assembly Main Board Assembly 38 Fans and Speakers Assembly 40 Sub Board Assembly Cable Assembly 42 SSD Assembly 43 Antenna Cable Assembly 44 Battery Assembly 45 Case Rear Assembly...
  • Page 4: Usage Notices

    Precautions for Repair Samsung is not liable for any damage or defect determined to be caused by repair by a non-authorized carrier, self repair or non-professional repair of the device. Samsung...
  • Page 5: Esd (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions

    During assembly, check if there are any abnormalities before reattaching the back • cover, and be careful not to damage the battery by hitting or denting it. If the battery is damaged, visit a Samsung Service Center. Before repairing your device, make sure its battery is fully discharged. •...
  • Page 6: Software Update

    Software Update Samsung Update Install and update Samsung apps and drivers on the computer easily and conveniently. This app enables the user to search for or download the BIOS, drivers, and apps over the internet. Keep the computer performing better and more stably with Samsung Update.
  • Page 7: Samsung Recovery

    Back up important data regularly before a problem occurs with the computer. The Samsung Recovery app may not be provided in models with less than 64 GB •...
  • Page 8 You can back up the factory default system or current system to an alternate internal drive or an external storage device. Select the Start button ( ) → All apps → Samsung Recovery → Back up computer. Select a drive to save the backed up data and select Start backup.
  • Page 9 Software Update Backing up user data You can back up data files and folders. Turn on the computer and press the F4 key several times before the Samsung logo appears. Select Back up user data. Select the files or folders to back up and choose a storage device to save the data to and then select Next →...
  • Page 10 Connect the new drive to the computer with an external hard drive connector. Select the Start button ( ) → All apps → Samsung Recovery. Select Create a factory state disk or Create a disk copy.
  • Page 11: Windows Recovery Function

    Select the Start button ( ) → Settings → System → Recovery. Select Reset PC. Select Keep my files or Remove everything. After the system is recovered, select the Start button ( ) → All apps → Samsung Update to install the required Samsung apps. Q&A When experiencing problems with the computer, try these solutions.
  • Page 12 When recording protect mode is activated, the camera and microphone will not work. Select the Start button ( ) → All apps → Samsung Settings → Security and privacy and select the Block camera and mic switch to set it Off.
  • Page 13: Exploded View And Parts List

    Exploded View and Parts List Exploded View and Parts List Exploded View...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Exploded View and Parts List Parts List Number Name A1014 Data Link Cable B0001 Rear Case B0009 Rubber B0010 Rubber B2001 Antenna B2002 Antenna B2009 Bracket I0005 I0007 Adapter I0009 Battery K9000 Display M2000 Sub Board M3000 M3004 M3005 Heat Sink M4004 Main to Sub Cable T0001...
  • Page 15 Exploded View and Parts List Number Name W4028 Screw W4033 Screw W4034 Screw X0001...
  • Page 16: Disassembly And Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly and Assembly Tools for Disassembly and Assembly When repairing computers, you absolutely must wear protective equipment for your safety. Tool & Part Code Image Description Prevents accidents during repair Safety Goggles (protective equipment) Safety Gloves (ESD Prevents accidents during repair safe, cut-resistant) (protective equipment)
  • Page 17 Disassembly and Assembly Tool & Part Code Image Description Tool for disassembling the case rear and other parts For separable handle suction Suction Cup cups, be careful not to injure yourself as the handle can be parted during use. Tool for handling connectors, cables, and other parts ESD Safe Tweezers Because it is possible to...
  • Page 18: Case Rear Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Case Rear Remove Be sure to remove the case rear while the computer is fixed on a flat surface. • It is possible to damage parts or components when using sharp metal tools. • Using the opening tool, remove the 4 rubber feet on the case rear. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the case rear.
  • Page 19 Disassembly and Assembly After attaching the suction cup on the middle of the case rear, lift the suction cup up while separating the case rear with the opening tool. It may be easier to place the suction cup in the center of the left edge of the case rear, lift it up while separating the case rear with the opening tool and repeat this for the center of the right edge.
  • Page 20: Battery Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Battery Remove Using tweezers, remove the Kapton tape on the battery connector and separate it. Keep the Kapton tape to reuse it for assembly. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the battery and separate it. Be careful not to damage the near components.
  • Page 21: Antenna Cable Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Antenna Cable Remove Using the opening tool, lift up on the sub board Wi-Fi module’s Wi-Fi antenna (white and black) and separate it. Using the tweezers, separate the antenna cables from the 5 antenna cable guide clips on the main board and sub board.
  • Page 22: Ssd Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly SSD Remove Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the screw located on the SSD, then pull the SSD horizontally out of the SSD socket to separate it. Be careful not to damage the near components. If two SSDs are installed, separate the other SSD using the same method. •...
  • Page 23: Cable Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Cable Remove Using the opening tool, separate the 4 main to sub cables.
  • Page 24 Disassembly and Assembly Open the lever of each connector and disconnect the cables. Using the opening tool, lift up and separate the fingerprint power button cable. • Using the opening tool, lift up and separate the top of the speaker connector. •...
  • Page 25: Fans And Speakers Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Fans and Speakers Remove Using a cross-head screwdriver, separate the 3 screws on the left fan and remove the fan module. Be careful not to damage the near components. Check the number of screws that have been removed, and store them carefully to make sure that no unassembled screws are left inside the computer during assembly.
  • Page 26 Disassembly and Assembly Lift up the speakers to separate them. Be careful not to damage the near components. After you finish disassembling, refer to Fans and Speakers Assembly for how to reassemble.
  • Page 27: Main Board And Sub Board Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Main Board and Sub Board Remove Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 5 screws on the sub board and lift the sub board up to separate it. Be careful not to damage the near components. Check the number of screws that have been removed, and store them carefully to make sure that no unassembled screws are left inside the computer during assembly.
  • Page 28: Screen Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Screen Remove After fully flipping the screen panel, unfold it with the screen facing the floor. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 6 screws on the screen panel. Be careful not to damage the near components. Check the number of screws that have been removed, and store them carefully to make sure that no unassembled screws are left inside the computer during assembly.
  • Page 29 Disassembly and Assembly Lift up the screen on the case front to separate it. After you finish disassembling, refer to Screen Assembly for how to reassemble.
  • Page 30: Fingerprint Power Button Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Fingerprint Power Button Remove Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 3 screws on the fingerprint power button bracket. Be careful not to damage the near components. Check the number of screws that have been removed, and store them carefully to make sure that no unassembled screws are left inside the computer during assembly.
  • Page 31 Disassembly and Assembly Using the tweezers, separate the fingerprint power button on the case front. After you finish disassembling, refer to Fingerprint Power Button Assembly how to reassemble.
  • Page 32: Touchpad Remove

    Disassembly and Assembly Touchpad Remove Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the 5 screws on the touchpad. Be careful not to damage the near components. Check the number of screws that have been removed, and store them carefully to make sure that no unassembled screws are left inside the computer during assembly.
  • Page 33: Fingerprint Power Button Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Fingerprint Power Button Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Using the tweezers, align the fingerprint power button on the case front. Using the tweezers, align the fingerprint power button bracket to the marked area.
  • Page 34 Disassembly and Assembly Using a cross-head screwdriver, fasten the 3 screws to the fingerprint power button bracket.
  • Page 35: Touchpad Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Touchpad Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Using the tweezers, assemble the touchpad cable connector. After closing the lever, attach the Kapton tape.
  • Page 36: Screen Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Screen Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. After aligning the screen on the case front, arrange the screen cable using the tweezers.
  • Page 37: Main Board Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Main Board Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Align the main board with the marked area on the case front.
  • Page 38: Fans And Speakers Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Using a cross-head screwdriver, fasten the 11 screws on the main board. Fans and Speakers Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer.
  • Page 39 Disassembly and Assembly After aligning the right fan to the case front, fasten the 3 screws using a cross-head screwdriver. Assemble the speaker after aligning it with the marked area on the case front.
  • Page 40: Sub Board Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Sub Board Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Place the sub board on the marked area of the case front. Using a cross-head screwdriver, fasten the 5 screws on the sub board.
  • Page 41: Cable Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Cable Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. After opening the lever of each connector, connect the cable. Align the fingerprint power button, and press it into place.
  • Page 42: Ssd Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Align the main to sub cables to the marked area and press evenly to assemble it. Sub board Main board SSD Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer.
  • Page 43: Antenna Cable Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Antenna Cable Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Assemble the antenna cable after aligning the positions of the 5 antenna cable clips. After aligning the position of the antenna cable connector, press to secure it.
  • Page 44: Battery Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Battery Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Place the battery module on the marked area on the case front. Using a cross-head screwdriver, fasten the 4 screws on the battery module.
  • Page 45: Case Rear Assembly

    Disassembly and Assembly Case Rear Assembly Leaving screws inside the computer may damage internal components, such as the battery. When assembling, be extra careful not to leave any unassembled screws inside the computer. Align the case rear with the case front and press along the edges to assemble it. Using a cross-head screwdriver, fasten the 4 screws on the case rear.
  • Page 46 Disassembly and Assembly Align the 4 rubber feet with the case rear holes and press them to assemble them. Be sure to distinguish the types of rubber feet while assembling. Rubber M4 Rubber M1...
  • Page 47 This guide is a property of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Any unauthorized use of guide can be punished under applicable international and/or domestic law. © Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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