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Disassembly and Unit Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hexagonal screwdriver
Tweezers
Plastic stick
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding
components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
4.1
General Information
4.1.1
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.
Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.
Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.
Remove the battery pack from the notebook by (1) press the battery compartment cover latch
and slide it toward the front of the computer, and (2) pull out the battery pack.
Disassembly and Unit Replacement
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