This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote XS series. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part of the device that is being removed or disassembled. Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote XS series without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by Packard Bell B.V.
Battery Push aside the 2 latches securing the battery. Fig. 1 Removing the battery. Pull out the battery Keyboard Remove the battery as described above. Push back the 3 clips that secure the keyboard backwards with a flathead screwdriver. Fig. 2 The keyboard clips. Lift up the keyboard.
Fig. 3 The keyboard flatcable. Lift out the keyboard. Hard Disk Remove the battery and keyboard as described above. Remove the screw securing the hard disk cover. Fig. 4 The HDD cover. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
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Remove the HDD cover. Very gently lift the black clip that secures the HDD flat cable. Push the brown clip sideways to release the flat cable and disconnect it from the mainboard. Fig. 5 The HDD flat cable. Lift out the hard disk drive. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
Fig. 6 Close up of the HDD flat cable. Pull the right hard disk to the right and lift it out. Pull out the flat cable. Top Cover Remove the battery, hard disk and keyboard as described above. Disconnect the two flat cables of the touchpad. Push the brown connector upwards.
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Fig. 7 The touchpad flat cables. Remove the 2 rubber stoppers on the bottom side near the LCD hinges. Fig. 8 The rubber stoppers for the LCD hinge screws. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
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Remove the 13 screws from the bottom base. Fig. 9 The bottom of the notebook. Lift the top cover a bit towards the front to get access to the speaker connector. Disconnect the cable. Fig. 10 The speaker cable. Now you can take away the top cover. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
Mainboard Remove the battery, keyboard, hard drive and top cover as described above. Disconnect all cables from the mainboard. Fig. 11 The mainboard assembly. Lift out the mainboard. Note: The CPU is soldered on the mainboard and does not require further disassembly. Memory Modules Remove the mainboard as described above.
Fig. 12 The memory modules. RTC Battery Remove the mainboard as described above. Disconnect the RTC battery and remove it from the mainboard. Note that the battery is lightly glued in its place. Fig. 13 The RTC battery. CPU Cooler Remove the mainboard as described above.
Fig. 14 The CPU cooler. Wireless LAN Remove the mainboard as described above. The Wireless LAN card is clicked in its place. Gently push one clip aside to release the card. Fig. 15 The WLAN card. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
Unplug the card from the USB board. Bluetooth Remove the mainboard as described above. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth module. Fig. 16 The Bluetooth module. The Bluetooth module is clicked in its place. Lift the protective foil and very gently push one clip aside to release the card module. LCD Assembly Remove the top cover as described above.
Fig. 17 The hinge screws, web cam and LCD cable. The LCD panel can now be lifted out. Webcam Remove the LCD assembly as described above. Remove the 4 rubber stoppers and the screws underneath them. Fig. 18 The top cover stoppers and screws. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
Remove the LCD bezel, which is clicked in its place. The bottom side is easiest to pry loose, so start there. Note: Mind the silver hinge covers, they may come loose when removing the front cover. Disconnect the webcam cable. Fig.
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Fig. 20 The hinge screws. Remove the 4 screws holding the LCD panel. Fig. 21 The LCD panel screws. Lift out the LCD panel. Disconnect the LCD cable from the rear of the panel. Make sure to first remove the tape. EasyNote XS Disassembly Manual...
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