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General Information
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance
and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
q Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
q Small Philips screw driver
q Philips screwdriver
q Plastic flat head screw driver
q 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. When you
remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
Before You Begin
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.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement