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Pre-repair checklist
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Precautions
Before you perform any service and or repair on the notebook, please follow the steps below first.
1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Disconnect the AC plug from the notebook.
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
5. Please refer to “ANSI ESD S20.20” about ESD protection measure.
6. Put disassemble the parts in the functional PE BAG for avoid any damages of the A/B/C/D part.
7. Environment temperature is 20-30 ℃ and humidity is 40% - 70%.
8. Avoid scratching the surface of the machine, please use anti-static and soft materials to put on desk in
repair environment as below photo.
9. Screw Appearance Criteria.
If the screws have the following damaged appearance, please do not use.
a. Shape deformed
b. Paint scratched off
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c. Rusty
d. Damaged head – unable to drive in
e. Damaged unable to securely tighten
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Appropriate Tools
The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the notebook’s service and repair.
Cross Screwdriver
Please according to different screw specification and choose different screwdriver and head.
Below photos are for reference only.
Use a cross screwdriver to fasten/remove screws.
Plastic Blade
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Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables.
Thickness gauge
Thickness compass specification 0.05mm-1.5mm
Use it to measure the gap.
Magnetism Board
Suggest local buy magnetism board to place screw, avoid mix different type screw to cause
assembly damage.
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The example is X421FL
Bottom Case Module
The illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the Bottom Case Module.
Remove Bottom Case Module
1. Follow below numbers to remove 9 screws on the Bottom case module.
Assembly Notice: Follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm) 2.0KG±0.2kgf.
2.0KG±0.2kgf.
SCREW M2*6.5L+0.5(3.1,0.3) SCREW M2*2.5L (4.6,0.8) (K) B-ZN
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2. Use disassembly tool to pry up the sides of the top case.
X421IA (X421FA has not SSD ABSORBER)
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Parts
⚫ X421FA-8R BOTTOM CASE ASSY *1
⚫ Total screw *9
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Battery Module
The illustration below shows how to remove the battery module.
Remove Battery Module
Disconnect the battery cable and remove 6 screws on the Battery module then take away the Battery
module .
Assembly Notice: Follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2KG±0.2kgf.
Notice: Before disassembly, please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery more than ten seconds in
order to avoid IC damage.
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Parts
⚫ X421 BATT/COS POLY/C31N1905 *1
⚫ Total screw *6
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SSD Module
The illustration shows how to remove the SSD Module.
Remove SSD Module
Remove 1 screw on SSD and take it away.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.
SCREW M2*3L (K) B-ZN,NY
X421IA SSD ABSORBER
Parts
⚫ SSD P3X2 512GB M2 2280 NVME *1
⚫ X409MA SSD ABSORBER*1(X421IA)
⚫ Total screw *1
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Thermal & Fan Module
The illustration below shows how to remove the Thermal& fan module.
Assemble Notice: After replace new MB, please clean remaining CPU and GPU thermal pad on thermal
module and then paste new one.
Remove Thermal & Fan Module
1.Disconnect the Fan & wifi connector.Remove the Mylar on the Thremal and the 9screws on the Thremal
&Fan, take THERMAL Module away.
Assembly Notice: follow the reverse numbers to lock screws.
Screw tightening torque :(Kg F-cm): 2.0± 0.2 kgf.
Please well arrange the wifi Cable when you assemble it.
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2.Remove the two Mylar
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Notice：Please use the correct technique of taking fans in order to avoid being out of shape.
Correct demonstration Wrong demonstration
Parts
⚫ X421FL TH MOD ASM * 1
⚫ X421FL TH MOD FAN PART* 1
⚫ Screw*9
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WLAN Module
The illustrations below show how to remove the WLAN Module.
Remove WLAN Module
Remove 1 screw from the WLAN card and then take the WLAN card away.
Screw tightening torque (Kg F-cm): 2.0KG±0.2kgf.
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Parts:
⚫ 802.11AC+BT5.0(1*1)M.2 2230 * 1
⚫ Total screw * 1
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IO BD & Motherboard Module
The illustrations below show how to separate the IO BD & Motherboard module
Remove IO BD Module
1.Remove 6 screws on the hingles
Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf
Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf
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SCREW M2.5*4L (4.5,0.8) (K) B-ZN SCREW M2.5*5L (4.6,0.5) (K) B-ZN
X421DA_DAP
SCREW M2.5*5L (4.6,0.5) (K) B-ZN SCREW M2.5*4L (4.5,0.8) (K) B-ZN
2.Remove 2 screws on the IO BD ,disconnect the IO BD cable(MB side),and take it away.
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2. Disconnect the IO BD cable
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Remove MB Module
1.Disconnect the Touch Pad FPC, Keyboard FPC,KB back light FPC.
EDP cable , speaker cable and Camera cable .
Assembly notice: Insert FFC to the bottom until just accord with the line when lock the latch.
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Assembly notice: Please change new one, If FPC or FFC is damage during disassembly.
Here are some samples of FPC or FFC damage:
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Normal
Missing plastic sheet
2.Remove 5 screws on the main board.
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG± 0.2kgf.
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Notice: These below picture for your reference for mylar/gasket/sponge etc. of MB.
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Parts
⚫ X421FL MB._8G/I5-10210U/AS *1
⚫ X421FL IO BD./AS *1
⚫ X421FA BTM FFC 30P 0.5,L101.5 *1
⚫ Screw *6
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Speaker Module & Touch pad Moudle
The illustrations below show how to remove the Speaker & Touch Pad Module
Speaker Module
Please well arrange Speaker Cable when you assemble them.
Touch pad Moudle
1. Remove 3 screws and take out the Touch pad.
Screw tightening torque: 2.0KG± 0.2kgf.
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2. Remove the touchpad cable
Notice：add one TP GASKET after assemble.If the GASKETS removed，please use new gaskets
（3 pieces）
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Parts
⚫ X421FA SPEAKER *1
⚫ X421FL-8G TOUCHPAD MODULE *1
⚫ X421FA TP FFC 8P 0.5MM,L85.5*1
⚫ X420FA NUM TP GASKET*3
⚫ Total screw *3
(Actual part name depends on different SKU.)
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LCD Module
The illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the LCD Module of the notebook.
1. Use a plastic blade to pry the cap
2. Use a plastic blade to pry the BEZEL
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Notice:
Use the thinner plastic blade to pry up the edge .
Tips :
Usually, it is hard to pry up the inside edge follow below position directly.
outside inside
First, Use the thinner plastic blade to pry up the red frame area of outside edge.
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Second, insert the thinner plastic blade into the gap and don’t push too hard, disconnect the hooks
follow the direction of the red arrow slowly.
Notice：If the Bezel is hard to disassemble ，try to use an electric hair drier（power>1000w)
to heat the Bezel for about 20 to 30 seconds before disassemble. If the bezel is damaged after heat,change a new
one.
2. Remove 6 screws from the hinge.
Screw tightening torque: 2.5KG±0.2kgf.
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3. Remove the LCD ADHESIVE.
ADHESIVE
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Notice :How to remove LCD Panel adhesive
Notice : Please slowly pull the adhesive up about 30 degree.
30゜
4. Disconnect the EDP Cable
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5. Remove the camera and disconnect the camera cable
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Notice:The WIFI MAIN ANTENNA no need to remove from the LCD cover, you can order the
LCD cover (include the WIFI MAIN ANTENNA) .
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Parts
⚫ X421FA EDP CABLE *1
⚫ X421FA CMOS CABLE *1
⚫ LCD 14.0' FHD VWV EDP *1
⚫ I421FA-9E HINGE COVER ASSY *1
⚫ X421FA-8G LCD COVER ASSY VB *1
⚫ X421FA-8R LCD BEZEL ASSY VB *1
⚫ CAMERA HD FIX 3.3V ARRAYMIC CL *1
⚫ X421FA HINGE L *1
⚫ X421FA HINGE R *1
⚫ Total screw *6
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