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FRU Replacement
Removing the Touch Pad
To remove the Touch Pad:
1. Remove the LCD Assembly and the Keyboard Deck.
2. Remove the screw that holds the Touch Pad in place.
3. Remove the Touch Pad by disengaging the two catches that hold it in place. You will
have to work at carefully releasing these catches.
Removing the DC-to-DC Converter Board
To remove the DC-to-DC Converter board:
1. Remove the LCD Assembly and the Keyboard Deck.
2. Locate the DC-to-DC Converter board. It is by the PCMCIA card slots at the back of the
system unit.
3. Remove the board by pulling it straight up off its connectors.
Removing the System BIOS Chip
The system BIOS chip is located under the DC-to-DC Converter board. To remove the
system BIOS chip:
1. Remove the LCD Assembly and the Keyboard Deck.
2. Locate the DC-to-DC Converter board. It is by the PCMCIA card slots at the back of the
system unit.
3. Remove the board by pulling it straight up off its connectors.
4. Using a chip puller, remove the BIOS chip.
___________________________ CAUTION __________________________
When installing the BIOS chip, make sure pin 1 is properly aligned. Failure to do
this will damage the chip, make the system not run, and possibly damage the
system.
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4–14 Digital HiNote VP 500 Service Guide
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