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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
•Hex 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.
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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 
3.Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 
4.Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
•External module disassembly
•Main unit disassembly
•LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. 
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you 
want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly 
frame in that order. 
Main Screw List
ItemScrewColorPart No.
A M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736
B M2 x L3 Black 86.00F80.723
C M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0
D M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00F00.734
E M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0
F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724
G M2 x L2.5 Silver 86.00F22.722
H M2 x L4 Black 86.00G58.725
I M2 x L4 Silver 86.00G92.524
J M2 x L3 Silver 86.00C07.220 
						

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External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you 
on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main 
board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Screw List
ItemScrewColorPart No.
C M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0
F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY
WLAN
BOARDTURN OFF POWER
AND PERIPHERALS
UNPLUG POWER
CABLES
Fx2
LOWER
COVER Captive Screwx3
DIMM
MODULESCx4
HDD
MODULE
HARD DISK
BRACKETHARD DISK
DRIVE
REMOVE BATTERY
PA C K
SD DUMMY CARDExpressCard
DUMMY CARD
Fx1 
						

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Turn base unit over. 
2.Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 
3.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the 
main unit (2). 
Removing the SD dummy card
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2.Pull it out from the slot. 
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
1.Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 
2.Pull it out from the slot.
Removing the Lower Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 
						

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2.Remove the three captive screws on the lower cover.   
3.Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 
4.Remove the lower cover from the lower case. 
Removing the DIMM 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.
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3.Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. 
4.Remove the DIMM module. 
Removing the WLAN Board Modules
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.
2.See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
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4.Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (F) on the WLAN board to 
release the WLAN board.   
5.Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. 
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.
2.See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
3.Remove the one screw (F) securing the hard disk drive module. 
StepSize (Quantity)ColorTo r q u e
1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm
StepSize (Quantity)ColorTo r q u e
1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm 
						

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4.Slide out the hard disk drive module from the bay.  
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
5.Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to the bracket.  
StepSize (Quantity)ColorTo r q u e
1~4 M3 x L4 (4) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm 
						

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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
ItemScrewColorPart No.
A M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736
B M2 x L3 Black 86.00F80.723
D M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00F00.734
E M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0
F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724
G M2 x L2.5 Silver 86.00F22.722
MAIN UNIT
KEYBOARD
MAIN
BOARD Fx2
MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY
LCD MODULE
Ax2
Ax4, Fx2
UPPER CASE
Bx2,Ax10
LEFT AND RIGHT
SPEAKER MODULE
MODEM
BOARD Ex1
CPU/VGA
THERMAL MODULE
CPU
BUTTON BOARD
BRACKET
Bx2
Ex4
TOUCH PAD
BOARD
Fx2OPTICAL DISK
DRIVE MODULE
Fx2
OPTICAL DISK
DRIVEOPTICAL
LOCKER
BRACKET
MIDDLE COVER
Fx1
BUTTON BOARDBx1
FINGERPRINT
MODULE Bx2
CARD READER
BOARD Ex1