Laptop User Manual
Table Of Contents
- System Specifications
- System Utilities
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- Disassembly Requirements
- General Information
- External Module Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Antenna Cables
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the LED Board
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Launch Board
- Removing the Speaker Module
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the Touch Pad Module
- Removing the Bluetooth board
- Removing the Mainboard
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the I/O Board
- Removing the Thermal/Fan Module
- Removing the CPU
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module
- Replacing the I/O Board
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Touch Pad Module
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Speaker Module
- Replacing the Launch Board
- Replacing the Upper Cover
- Replacing the LED Board
- Replacing the LCD Module
- Replacing the Antenna Cables
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the ODD Module
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Replacing the WLAN Module
- Replacing the DIMM Modules
- Replacing the Lower Cover
- Replacing the SD Dummy Card
- Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card
- Replacing the Battery
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Power On Issue
- No Display Issue
- Random Loss of BIOS Settings
- LCD Failure
- Built-In Keyboard Failure
- Touch Pad Failure
- Internal Speaker Failure
- Internal Microphone Failure
- HDD Not Operating Correctly
- ODD Failure
- USB Failure (Rightside)
- Modem Function Failure
- Wireless Function Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- MediaTouch Button Failure
- Fingerprint Reader Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- HDTV Switch Failure
- External Mouse Failure
- Other Failures
- Intermittent Problems
- Undetermined Problems
- POST Codes Tables
- Common Problems
- Jumper and Connector Locations
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- Model Definition and Configuration
- Test Compatible Components
- Online Support Information
- Index
Chapter 3 47
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
• Flat screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Plastic flat screwdriver
• Plastic tweezers
NOTE: 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.
Chapter 3