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4.Remove the WLAN module label sticker.
5.Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennas from the WLAN module. 
6.Remove the screw securing the WLAN module. 
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L41Black1.6 kgf-cm86.9A552.4R0 
						

							
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7.Remove the WLAN module from its slot.
Removing the Optical Disc Drive 
1.Perform the “Removing the Lower Case Cover” procedure on page 29.
2.Remove the screw securing  the ODD to the main unit.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2.5 x L61Black3.0 kgf-cm86.00E33.736
3.Use a plastic flat screwdriver to push the ODD ou t of the main unit, then pull it out of its bay. 
						

							
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4.Remove the screw secu ring the ODD bracket. 
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L31Black1.6 kgf-cm86.00E25.723
5.Detach the ODD bracket from the module.
6.Detach the ODD bezel from the module. 
						

							
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Main Unit Disassembly
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 
CodePart NumberTy p eColor
A86.00E33.736M2.5 x L6Black
F86.00E34.738M2.5 x L8Black
G86.00E13.524M2 x L4Black
CAUTION:  To avoid scratching or damaging the LCD panel , cover it with a protective film before 
disassembling the main unit. 
						

							
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Removing the Middle Cover 
1.Perform the “Removing the Lower Case Cover” procedure on page 29.  
2.Perform the “Removing the WLAN Module” procedure on page 32.  
3.Use a plastic flat screwdriver to pry loose the middle cover. Start on the right side, continue to the center 
side, move towards the left side, then finally on the hinge sides until the middle cover is released from the 
upper case. 
4.Open the LCD panel completely to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover. 
5.Remove the middle cover from the upper case. 
Removing the Keyboard    
1.Perform the “Removing the Middle Cover” procedure on page 37.  
2.Use a plastic flat screwdriver to push  the latches on the top side of the keyboard. 
						

							
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3.Slide the keyboard towards the LCD m odule, then once it’s detached from the upper case, turn it over the 
palmrest to gain access  to the keyboard cable. 
4.Disconnect the keyboard cable from its mainboard connector.
Removing the LCD Module    
1.Perform the “Removing the Keyboard” procedure on page 37.
2.Disconnect the LCD cable from its mainboard connector.  
						

							
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3.Detach the LCD cable from its upper case latch.
4.Detach the WLAN antennas from their upper case latches.
5.Pull out the WLAN antennas fr om underneath the computer.  
						

							
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6.Turn the unit over to the base side.
7.Remove the bottom hinge screws securing the LCD module.   
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2.5 x L62Black3.0 kgf-cm86.00E33.736
8.Turn the unit over again to remove the top LCD hinge screws. 
9.Remove the top hinge screws securing the LCD module.
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2.5 x L82Black3.0 kgf-cm86.00E34.738
10.Detach the LCD module from the main unit. 
Proceed to page 50 for instructions on how to disassemble the LCD module.  
						

							
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Removing the Upper Case   
1.Perform the “Removing the LCD Module” procedure on page 38.
2.Disconnect the following system cables from their board connectors. 
• Speaker cable
• Power FFC
• Touchpad board cable (TPAD1) 
						

							
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3.Turn the unit over to the base side. 
4.Remove the bottom screws securing  the upper case to the lower case. 
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2.5 x L68Black3.0 kgf-cm86.00E33.736
5.Turn the unit over again to remove the top upper case screws. 
6.Remove the upper case rubber pads. 
7.Remove the top upper case screws. 
Ty p eQuantityColorTo r q u ePart Number
M2 x L42Black1.6 kgf-cm86.00E13.524