EasyNote DT85

SERVICE GUIDE
 CHAPTER3
Replacing notebook components

• Preventing static electricity • Replacing the touchpad board

discharge • Replacing the touchpad button
• Preparing the work space board
• Required tools • Replacing the USB board
• Preparing the notebook • Replacing the Bluetooth
• Removing the battery module
• Removing the bay cover • Replacing the modem board
• Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the coin-cell battery
modules • Replacing the dc-in cable
• Replacing the wireless card • Replacing the system board
• Replacing the hard drive 1 • Replacing the left and right
• Replacing the hard drive 2 speakers
• Replacing the optical drive • Replacing the subwoofer
• Replacing the thermal module • Replacing the LCD front panel
• Replacing the CPU • Replacing the inverter board
• Replacing the VGA board (for • Replacing the LCD
discrete models) • Replacing the LCD panel
• Replacing the keyboard hinge brackets
• Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the microphone
• Replacing the power button • Replacing the webcam
board • Replacing the antennas
• Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD assembly
assembly lid
• Replacing the palm rest

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Preventing static electricity discharge

Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the
power cord and network cable before opening the case.

Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the
vent holes of the notebook.

Important
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you should read
and understand the information in this section.

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity,
also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing
foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to
use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because
only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge
connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach
it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.

Tape
Some of the procedures in this guide involve removing tape that secures cables
or components. Two types of tape are used in this notebook:
• Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or brown tint.
• Conductive tape is typically grey or silver in color.
If the existing tape cannot be reused, replace it with the same type. Make sure
the replacement tape is of the non-ESD generating kind. Do not use cellophane
tape.

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Preparing the work space

Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space
and the notebook are correctly prepared.
• Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work
mat.
• Use a sturdy table. Make sure that the table top is wide enough to hold each
component as you remove it.
• Ensure that clear lighting condition is available to make part identification
easier.
• Keep your work surface free from clutter and debris that may damage
components.
• Use a magnetized screwdriver for removing screws.
• When removing components that are attached to the notebook by a cable,
unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid
damaging the cable.
• As you remove components and screws, lay them toward the rear of your
work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that your arms
will not accidentally brush them onto the floor.
• To help keep track of screws, try the following:
– Place each component’s screws in their own section of a parts sorter.
– Place each component’s screws next to the component on your work
surface.
– Print the first page of each task, then place the page toward the rear of
your work surface. As you remove screws, place the screws in their
respective section on the page.
– After loosening screws that are deeply recessed in a hole (for example,
on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in the
holes if you place small pieces of masking tape over the hole openings.
When reassembling the component, just remove the tape and tighten
the screws.
– When you place flat-headed screws on the work surface, stand them
on their heads to prevent the screws from rolling off the table.

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Required tools
To disassemble the notebook, you need the following tools:
• Wrist grounding strap (for ESD prevention)

• Conductive mat (for ESD prevention)

v

• Flat screwdriver
v

• Phillips screwdriver
v

• Non-marring plastic scribe

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Preparing the notebook

To prepare the notebook for maintenance:
1 Make sure that the optical disc drive is empty.
2 Turn off the notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter.

5 Disconnect the network cable and all peripheral devices connected to the
notebook.
6 Make sure there is no express card on the express card slot. To remove an
express card:
a Push against the express card, as if you were pushing it further into the
slot letting the card spring out

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b Pull the express card out of its slot.

7 Make sure there is no memory card on the card reader slot. To remove a
memory card:
a Push against the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot,
letting the card spring out

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b Pull the memory card out of its slot.

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Removing the battery

To remove the battery:
1 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position (1); slide the battery latch (2),
then remove the battery out of the notebook (3).

Note
The battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle in the above
image. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing
it.

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Removing the bay cover

To remove or replace components located on the lower bay, you need to remove
the bay cover first.

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

To remove the bay cover:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
3 Loosen the bay cover captive screws (these screws cannot be removed).

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4 Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on the cover’s notch to release the cover
from the computer, and then remove the cover.

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Adding or replacing memory modules

Important
Use only memory modules designed for this Packard Bell notebook.

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

To add or replace memory modules:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 If you are replacing a memory module, go to step 4.
If you installing an additional memory module, go to step 5.
4 Use a non-marring plastic scribe to push out the latches on both sides of
the memory slot until the module tilts upward. Then remove from the memory
slot.

5 Insert the new memory module at a 30° angle into an empty memory slot,
and then press it down until it clicks into place.
The module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module
does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in
the memory slot.
6 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the wireless card

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (wireless card)

To replace the wireless card:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Detach the bar code sticker covering the antenna cables.

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4 Unplug the antenna cables. Note which color cable corresponds to each of
the connectors.

Important
The number of antenna cables varies depending on the type
of wireless card installed on the notebook. IEEE 802.11n
cards typically have two antenna cables. Other types of
wireless cards usually have only three antenna cables.

5 Move the antenna cables away from the wireless card screw.
6 Remove the screw securing the wireless card.

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7 Pull the card out of the slot.

8 Insert the new wireless card at a 30° angle into the empty Mini Card slot.
The card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does
not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card
slot.
9 Secure the new wireless card with the screw removed in step 6.
10 Reconnect the antenna cables to the connectors.
11 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the hard drive 1

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 1)

• 4 chrome M3×3 (hard drive bracket)

To replace the hard drive:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the hard drive screw.

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4 Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to disengage the hard drive from its connector,
and then remove the drive from its bay.

5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 9.
If you need to use the bracket from the old hard drive, go to step 6.
6 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.

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7 Remove the hard drive from the bracket.

8 Place the bracket on the new drive and secure it with the screws removed
in step 6.
9 Slide the new hard drive into the hard drive bay and make sure it’s properly
engaged to the connector.
10 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3.
11 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the hard drive 2

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 2)

• 4 chrome M3×3 (hard drive bracket)

To replace the hard drive 2:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Remove the hard drive cover screws.

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3 Remove the hard drive screw.

4 Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to disengage the hard drive from its connector,
and then remove the drive from its bay.

5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 9.
If you need to use the bracket from the old hard drive, go to step 6.

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6 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket.

7 Remove the hard drive from the bracket.

8 Place the bracket on the new drive and secure it with the screws removed
in step 6.
9 Slide the new hard drive into the hard drive bay and make sure it’s properly
engaged to the connector.
10 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3.
11 Replace the hard drive cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the optical drive

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive bracket)

To replace the optical drive:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the optical drive screw.

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4 Use the non-marring plastic scribe to carefully push the optical drive out of
the drive bay, and then slide the drive out.

5 If your new optical drive already has it’s own bracket and bezel, go to step 10.
If you need to use the bracket and bezel from the old optical drive, perform
steps 6–9 as necessary.

6 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket.

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7 Detach the bracket from the drive.

8 Attach the bezel to the new optical drive.

9 Attach the bracket to the new optical drive and secure it with the screw
removed in step 6.
10 Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and make sure it’s properly
engaged to the ODD1 connector.
11 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3.
12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the thermal module

Note:
The thermal module in this sample is for the discrete model. For the UMA model, the thermal module have
four captive screws.

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

To replace the thermal module:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Disconnect the cooling fan cable from its system board connector.

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4 Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing thermal module.

Follow the screw sequence indicated on the below images.

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7 4
2

5 3 1

5 Remove the thermal module from the system board.

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6 Lay the thermal module down in an upright position to avoid tainting your
work space with thermal grease.

7 Remove the barcode sticker on top of the processor.

8 Moisten a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the processor die to
remove any thermal grease residue. Wipe the die surface several times to
make sure that no particles or dust contaminants are evident. Allow the
alcohol to evaporate before continuing.
Caution
Do not touch the contact surface of the new thermal module nor
the processor die as this may leave dead skin cells or oils from your
finger that can result in poor thermal grease performance.

9 Apply just enough thermal grease to evenly coat the surface of the processor
die.
10 Place the new thermal module on the system board and tighten its captive
screws to secure it in place. Follow the sequence of the number beside each
screw when securing the thermal module.
11 Reconnect the cooling fan cable to its system board connector.
12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the CPU

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

To replace the CPU:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the thermal module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.
4 Remove the barcode sticker on top of the processor.

5 Use a flat-blade screw driver to turn the processor lock screw 1/4-turn
counter-clockwise.

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6 Remove the old processor from the system board.

7 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on
the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the
processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the
absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade
screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw 1/4-turn clockwise.

8 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft
cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
9 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the
CPU die.
10 Optional: For discrete models, place new thermal grease on the VGA chip
on the VGA board. Use only enough to cover the VGA die.
11 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the cooling assembly and other
components.
12 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.
13 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the VGA board (for discrete

models)
Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2×4 (VGA board)

To replace the VGA board (for discrete models):
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the thermal module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.
4 Remove the VGA board screws.

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5 Remove the VGA board.

Note
Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as
above image shows. Please detach the board and follow local regulations
for disposal.

6 Install the VGA board, then replace the screws removed in step 4.
7 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft
cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
8 Place new thermal grease on the VGA chip on the VGA board. Use only
enough to cover the VGA die.
9 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the
CPU die.
10 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the cooling assembly and other
components.
11 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.
12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the keyboard

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

To replace the keyboard:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54.
3 Turn the notebook over and open the LCD panel to its fully extended position.
4 Use the plastic scribe to release the latches securing the keyboard. The
keyboard will pop up when all the latches are properly released.

5 Carefully lift up and turn over the keyboard and place it on top of the palm
rest.

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6 Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the old keyboard.

7 Connect the cable from the new keyboard into the connector.
8 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the
palm rest. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the
front and side edges of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their
corresponding slots.
9 Gently press down on the top and side of the keyboard until it is properly
secured by the latches.
10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the keyboard cover

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

To replace the keyboard cover:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard”
on page 77.
4 Disconnect the left media board cable from the connector and carefully peel
off the cable from the system.

5 Disconnect the right media board cable from the connector and carefully peel
off the cable from the system.

Note:

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The left and right media boards are glued to the keyboard cover.
6 Use the plastic scribe to carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches
securing it. Then remove it from the system.

7 Replace the new keyboard cover and carefully push down on all the side
until the latches clicks and secure it in place.
8 Connects the left and right media board cables that was disconnected on
step 4 and step 5.
9 Reinstall the keyboard by instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 77.
10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the power button board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (power button board)

To replace the power button board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard”
on page 77.
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the screw securing the power button board.

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6 Carefully remove the power button board and turn in over to access the
cable.

7 Disconnect the cable from the power button board and remove it from the
system.

8 Reconnect the cable to the new power button board and replace it back to
the system.
9 Replace the screw that was remove in step 5.
10 Reinstall the keyboard cover by performing steps 7–8 of the “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
11 Reinstall the keyboard by performing steps 7–9 in “Replacing the keyboard”
on page 77.
12 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD panel assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

To replace the LCD panel assembly:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 6.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instruction in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
6 Remove the base screws that secure the LCD panel hinges.

7 Turn the notebook over again so the palm rest is facing up.

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8 Remove the tape securing the LCD and microphone cables.

9 Disconnect the LCD and microphone cables from their system board
connectors.

10 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, note the antenna cable routing
for later reference and then release the antenna cables from the palm rest.
If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 12.

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11 Pull the antenna cables from underneath the computer and release them
from the latches.

12 Remove the top hinge screws securing the LCD assembly.

13 Lift the LCD panel assembly up and away from the notebook.

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14 Position the new LCD panel assembly on the notebook, and then secure it
with the hinge screws removed in step 12.
15 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, proceed to step 17 to arrange
the antenna cables.
16 If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 18 .
17 Refer to the antenna cable routing note made on step 10 and secure the
antenna cables to the palm rest before pulling the ends downward to the
notebook base.
18 Arrange the LCD and microphone cables on the palm rest and reconnect
them to their system board connectors.
19 Close the LCD panel and turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
20 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, reconnect the antenna cables
and then reinstall the bay cover.
21 Return the base hinge screws removed in step 6.
22 Turn the notebook over so the palm rest is facing up.
23 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
24 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
25 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the palm rest

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the palm rest:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Turn the system over so that the base side is facing up.
7 Remove the 13 screws securing the base side to the palm rest.

8 Turn the system over so that the top side is facing up.

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9 Remove the 3 screws securing the palm rest to the base side.

10 Disconnect the DC-in cable from the system and release the cable from the
latches.

11 Disconnect the left speaker cable from REAR2 connector and release it from
the latch.

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12 Disconnect the touchpad board and touchpad button board cables from
TP335 and FP2 connectors.

13 Carefully pry loose the palm rest from the system and lift the palm rest from
the system.

14 Place the new palm rest assembly on top of the base enclosure and press
it down on all sides until it snaps into place.
15 Reconnect the speaker cable, touchpad board cable, touchpad button board
cable, and DC-in cable to their respective system board connectors.
16 Secure the palm rest assembly with the screws removed in steps 7 and 9.
17 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
18 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
19 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
20 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
21 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
22 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the touchpad board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the touchpad board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up.
8 Disconnect the touchpad board cable.

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9 Remove the touchpad board cable from the palm rest.

10 Note the orientation of the touchpad board for later reference in installing
the new touchpad board.

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11 Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe between the

touchpad board and the palm rest’s underside, and carefully pry the board
loose.

12 Remove the touchpad board from the palm rest.

Note
A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow
rectangle as shown in the above image. Follow the local regulations
for disposing this type of circuit board.

13 Observing the same orientation as the old touchpad board, secure the new
board on the palm rest.
14 Insert the touchpad cable to the touchpad board cable connector, and then
close the clip to lock the cable in place.
15 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
16 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
17 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.

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18 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77.
19 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
20 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
21 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the touchpad button board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2×4 (touchpad button board)

To replace the touchpad button board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Remove the 2 screws securing the touchpad button board.

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8 Disconnect the cable from the touchpad button board connector.

9 Remove the touchpad button board from the palm rest.

10 Replace the new touchpad button board on the palm rest.

11 Connect the cable to the touchpad button board connector.
12 Replace the screws that was remove in step 7.
13 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
14 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
15 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
16 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
17 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
18 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
19 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the USB board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (USB board)

To replace the USB board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.

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7 Disconnect the USB board cable from the USBCN1 on the system board
and release the cable from the latch.

8 Remove the USB board screw.

9 Release from latch and remove the USB board from the base enclosure.

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10 Place the new USB board in the base enclosure; fix it to the latch and secure
it with the screw removed in step 8.
11 Connect the USB board cable to the new USBCN1 on the system board.
12 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
13 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
14 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
15 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
16 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
17 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
18 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the Bluetooth module

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the Bluetooth module:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.

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8 The Bluetooth module is glued to the system board. Carefully pry loose the
Bluetooth module from the system board using a flat blade screw driver or
a plastic scribe.

9 Secure the new Bluetooth module on the system board and connect the
Bluetooth cable to it.
10 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
12 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
13 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
14 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
15 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
16 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the modem board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2×4 (modem board)

To replace the modem board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Remove the 2 screws securing the modem board to the system board.

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8 Carefully lift up the modem board to remove it from the port on the system
board; then turn it over to access the cable.

9 Disconnect the cable from the modem board.

10 Connect the cable to the new modem board and connect it to the port on
the system board.
11 Secure the new modem board with the screws that was removed on step 7.
12 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
13 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
14 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
15 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
16 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
17 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
18 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the coin-cell battery

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the coin-cell battery:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Use a flat blade screw driver or plastic scribe to push and release the
coin-cell battery from the system board.

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Note
The battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle in the above
image. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing
it.

8 Gently push down the new coin-cell battery to latch it into the system board.
9 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
10 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
11 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
12 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
13 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
14 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
15 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the dc-in cable

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the dc-in cable:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Carefully lift up the dc-in cable from the base panel as shown.

8 Replace the new dc-in cable into the base panel.

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9 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
10 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
11 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
12 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
13 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
14 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
15 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the system board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (wireless card)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 1)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 2)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive)

• 2 black M2x4 (optional VGA card)

• 1 chrome M2x4 (power button board)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2x4 (modem board)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (system board)

To replace the system board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54.
3 Remove the memory from the old system board by following the instructions
in the “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57.
4 If the system has a wireless card installed, remove the card from the old
system board by following the instructions in the “Replacing the wireless
card” on page 58.
5 Remove the hard drive 1 by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard
drive 1” on page 61.
6 If the system comes with a hard drive 2, remove the hard drive 2 by following
the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive 2” on page 64.
7 Remove the optical drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the
optical drive” on page 67.
8 Remove the thermal module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.

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9 Remove the CPU by following the instructions in “Replacing the CPU” on

page 73.
10 If the system comes with a VGA board, remove the VGA board by following
the instructions in “Replacing the VGA board (for discrete models)” on
page 75.
11 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
12 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
13 Disconnect the power button board cable by following the instructions in
“Replacing the power button board” on page 81.
14 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
15 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
16 Disconnect the USB board cable by following the instructions in “Replacing
the USB board” on page 96.
17 Remove the Bluetooth module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
Bluetooth module” on page 99.
18 Remove the modem board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
modem board” on page 101.
19 Remove the coin-cell battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the
coin-cell battery” on page 103.
20 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from FRONT1 connector on the system
board.

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21 Remove the one screw securing the system board to the base panel.

22 Carefully lift the right side of the system board and slide it out of the base
panel.

Note
A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow
rectangle as shown in the above image. Follow the local regulations
for disposing this type of circuit board.

23 Replace the new system board into the base panel.

24 Secure the new system board with the screws that was remove in step 21.
25 Reconnect the subwoofer cable to the FRONT1 connector on the system
board.
26 Replace the coin-cell battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the
coin-cell battery” on page 103.
27 Replace the modem board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
modem board” on page 101.
28 Replace the Bluetooth module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
Bluetooth module” on page 99.

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29 Reconnect the USB board cable by following the instructions in “Replacing

the USB board” on page 96.
30 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
31 Replace the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
32 Reconnect the power button board by following the instructions in “Replacing
the power button board” on page 81.
33 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
34 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
35 Close the LCD panel and turn the notebook over so the base is facing up.
36 If the system comes with a VGA board, replace the VGA board by following
the instructions in “Replacing the VGA board (for discrete models)” on
page 75.
37 Replace the CPU by following the instructions in “Replacing the CPU” on
page 73.
38 Replace the thermal module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
thermal module” on page 70.
39 Reinstall the optical drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the
optical drive” on page 67.
40 If the system comes with a hard drive 2, reinstall the hard drive 2 by following
the instruction in “Replacing the hard drive 2” on page 64.
41 Reinstall the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard
drive 1” on page 61.
42 Reinstall the wireless card by following the instructions in “Replacing the
wireless card” on page 58.
43 Reconnect the wireless antenna cables to the wireless card.
44 Reinstall the memory module by following the instructions in “Adding or
replacing memory modules” on page 57.
45 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
46 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the left and right speakers

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (wireless card)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 1)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 2)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive)

• 2 black M2x4 (optional VGA card)

• 1 chrome M2x4 (power button board)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2x4 (modem board)

• 3 chrome M2x4 (left and right speakers)

To replace the left and right speakers:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the system board by following steps 3 to 22 in “Replacing the system
board” on page 107.

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4 Remove the any adhesive tapes securing the speaker cables.

5 Remove the 3 screws securing the left and right speaker to the base panel.

6 Replace the new left and right speakers to the base panel.

7 Secure the left and right speaker with the 3 screws that was remove in step 5.

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8 Replace the system board by following steps 23 to 44 in “Replacing the

system board” on page 107.
9 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the subwoofer

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (wireless card)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 1)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 2)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive)

• 2 black M2x4 (optional VGA card)

• 1 chrome M2x4 (power button board)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2x4 (modem board)

• 2 chrome M2x4 (subwoofer)

To replace the subwoofer:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.
3 Remove the system board by following steps 3 to 22 in “Replacing the
system board” on page 107.

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4 Remove the 2 screws securing the subwoofer to the base panel.

5 Lift to remove the subwoofer from the base panel.

6 Replace the new subwoofer on the base panel.

7 Secure the new subwoofer with the 2 screws that was remove on step 4.
8 Replace the system board by following steps 23 to 44 in “Replacing the
system board” on page 107.
9 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD front panel

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the LCD front panel:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Carefully pry loose the front panel from the LCD assembly lid.

Warning
Be careful while lifting up the front panel as the microphone cable
is attached to the front panel

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Note:
The LCD front panel is glued to the LCD panel by a double-sided adhesive tape. When replacing back the
LCD front panel, don’t forget to replace the double-sided adhesive tape that might be destroyed while
removing the it.
7 Turn over the LCD front panel as shown.

8 Remove the microphone from the LCD front panel.

9 Replace the microphone and place the new front panel on top of the LCD
assembly lid.
10 Press the front panel on all sides until it snaps into place.
Make sure that there is no gap the between the front panel and the LCD
assembly lid.
11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
12 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
13 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
14 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
15 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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16 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the inverter board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)

To replace the inverter board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the 1 screw securing the inverter board.

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8 Turn over the inverter board to access the cables.

9 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board.

10 Connect the cables that was remove in step 9 to the new inverter board.
11 Turn over the inverter board and secure it to the LCD panel lid with the screw
that was remove in step 7.
12 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
13 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
14 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
15 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
16 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
17 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
18 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)

To replace the LCD:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.

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8 Disconnect the cable from the webcam.

9 Remove the 8 screws from the left and right hinges on the LCD.

10 Remove the adhesive tape near the webcam area.

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11 Remove the LCD from the LCD assembly lid.

12 Remove the 6 screws from the left and right LCD panel hinge brackets to
remove it.

13 Lay the LCD on its front to access the LCD cable.

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14 Detach the portion of the LCD cable that is glued to the LCD panel.

15 Detach the adhesive tape near the LCD cable connector.

16 Disconnect the LCD cable from the connector.

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17 Connect the LCD cable to the connector on the new LCD panel and replace
the tapes that might be destroyed when removing the LCD cable.
18 Turn the LCD on its back and secure the left and right LCD bracket with
that screws that were removed in step 12.
19 Place the new LCD on the LCD assembly lid and replace the tape remove
in step 10.
20 Secure the LCD on the LCD assembly lid by replacing the screws that were
remove in step 9.
21 Reconnect the webcam cable.
22 Replace the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.
23 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
24 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
25 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
26 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
27 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
28 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
29 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)

To replace the LCD panel hinge brackets:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.
8 Remove the LCD panel hinge brackets by following step 8 to step 12 in
“Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
9 Attach the new LCD panel hinge brackets to the LCD and secure it with the
screws that were remove in step 9 in “Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
10 Replace the LCD by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD” on
page 121.

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11 Replace the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the

inverter board” on page 119.
12 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
13 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
14 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
15 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
16 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
17 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
18 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the microphone

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the microphone:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following step 6 to step 8 in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Disconnect the old microphone from the connector.

8 Connect the new microphone to the connector.

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9 Replace the new microphone into the LCD front panel.

10 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
12 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
13 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
14 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
15 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
16 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the webcam

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the webcam:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following step 6 to step 8 in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Carefully pry loose the webcam from the LCD panel assembly lid.

8 Tape the new webcam to the LCD panel assembly lid by using a double-sided
adhesive tape.

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9 Reconnect the cable to the webcam.

10 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
12 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
13 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
14 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
15 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
16 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the antennas

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)

To replace the antennas:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.
8 Remove the LCD by following the instructions in step 8 to step 12 in
“Replacing the LCD” on page 121.

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9 Release the antenna cables from the aluminium adhesive tapes securing
them and then carefully pry loose the left and right antennas.

10 Secure the new antenna on the LCD assembly lid and route their cables
underneath the adhesive tabs.
11 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
12 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
13 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
14 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
15 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
16 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
17 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD assembly lid

Tools you need to complete this task:

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe

Tools you need to complete this task:

Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 M2.5×8 black (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 1 chrome M2×3 (inverter board)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (left hinge)

• 4 black M2.5x6 (right hinge)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (left LCD bracket)

• 3 chrome M2x3 (right LCD bracket)

To replace the LCD assembly lid:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
7 Remove the inverter board by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter board” on page 119.

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8 Remove the LCD by following the instructions in step 8 to step 12 in

“Replacing the LCD” on page 121.
9 Place the LCD on the new LCD assembly lid and follow the instruction in
“Replacing the LCD” on page 121 to secure the LCD.
10 Replace the LCD front panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD front panel” on page 116.
11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
12 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.
13 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77.
14 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now.
15 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
16 Reinstall the battery.

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