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3. Unplug the keyboard connectors (CN3 and CN5) from the keyboard/touchpad board.  Set aside
the keyboard.
Figure 3-10 Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors 

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3.6  Disassembling the Inside Frame Assembly
This section discusses how to disassemble the housing, and during its course, includes removing
and replacing of certain major components like the internal drive (CD-ROM or floppy), CPU and the
main board.  Follow these steps:
3.6.1  Removing the Heat Sink Assembly
Follow these steps to remove the heat sink assembly:
1. Pull up and remove the LED cover.
Figure 3-11 Removing the LED Cover
2. Remove the five screws that secure the heat sink...

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3.6.2  Removing the Display
Follow these steps to remove the display:
1. Remove two screws on the bottom and two screws on the rear of the unit.
Figure 3-13 Unplugging the Display Cable
2.   Open the display then pull up the display cable (CN6) and unplug the inverter cable (CN12).
For DSTN type LCD display: For TFT type LCD display:
Figure 3-14 Removing the Display Hinge Screws
Unscrew the display cable
first before pulling out. 

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3. Detach the display from the main unit and set aside.
Figure 3-15 Removing the Display Hinge Screws
3.6.3  Removing the Internal Drive
Follow these steps to remove the internal drive:
1. Pull up the FDD/CD module latches.
2. Unplug the two internal drive cables (CN16 for FDD; CN13 and CN16 for CD-ROM).
3. Pull out the internal drive and set it aside.
Ensure the drive cables do not become hooked on the inside frame assembly
when removing and reinstalling the drive. 

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Figure 3-16 Removing the Internal Drive
3.6.4  Replacing the CPU
Gently pull out the CPU heat sink and the CPU board (CN17) from the mainboard.
Figure 3-17 Replacing the CPU
Reverse the steps above to insert a replacement CPU. 

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3.6.5  Detaching the Top Cover
Follow these steps to detach the top cover from the bottom cover:
1. Unplug the touchpad cable (CN6) from the keyboard/touchpad board and speaker cables (CN9
and CN10).
Figure 3-18 Removing Cables
2. Remove the screws found on the lower case (ten total screws, two screws shorter than the rest
found on the front corners of the computer).
Figure 3-19 Removing Cables 

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3. Detach the top cover from the bottom cover.
Figure 3-20 Detaching the Top Cover
3.6.6  Removing the Mainboard
Follow these steps to remove the mainboard:
1. Remove the keyboard/touchpad board (CN14).  Remove two screws and remove the plate that
covers the DC-DC converter board.
Figure 3-21 Removing the Keyboard/Touchpad Board and DC-DC Converter Board Cover 

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2. Gently remove the DC-DC converter board (CN7).
Figure 3-22 Removing the DC-DC Converter Board
3.   Remove six (6) screws that secure the motherboard to the base assembly.  Then pull up to
remove the mainboard.
Figure 3-23 Removing the Mainboard 

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3.6.7  Disassembling the Mainboard
Follow these steps to disassemble the mainboard:
REMOVING THE CHARGER BOARD
Unplug the charger board (containing the power switch, DC-in jack and PS/2 port).
Figure 3-24 Removing the Charger Board
REMOVING THE PCMCIA SOCKETS
The PC Card Connector Module is normally part of the motherboard spare part.  The following
removal procedure is for reference only. Remove the four (4) screws and then detached the cable
connected to the...

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3.6.8  Disassembling the Top Cover
The touchpad, speakers, audio board are connected to the top cover.  The sections below describe
the removal process of these components.
REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVE HEAT SINK
Pull up to remove the hard disk drive heat sink from the top cover.
Figure 3-26 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Heat Sink
REMOVING THE TOUCHPAD
1. Remove four screws and lift up the metal plate and touchpad buttons.
2. Unplug the touchpad cable (JP1) and remove the touchpad main...