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CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the LCD panel assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
• 3 black M2.5×6 (bay cover)
• 1 black M2×3 (hard drive)
• 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
• 5 black M2×3 (keyboard frame - top base side) - Indicated
by A in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 13 black M2.5×6 (keyboard
frame/palm rest module - base side) - indicated by B in step 8 of the
“Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
• 1 black M2×3 (system board)
• 4 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges)
To replace the LCD panel assembly:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 37.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, complete the steps in
“Removing the bay cover” on page 39, and then unplug the antenna cables.
If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 3.
3 Remove the hard drive by performing steps 3 and 4 of the “Replacing the
hard drive” procedure on page 41.
4 Remove the optical drive by performing steps 3 and 4 of the “Replacing the
optical drive” procedure on page 46.
5 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 8 – 13 of the “Replacing the palm
rest module” procedure on page 48.
6 Remove the keyboard by performing steps 10 – 14 of the “Replacing the
keyboard” procedure on page 53.
7 Remove the system board by performing steps 1 – 15 of the “Replacing the
system board” procedure on page 67.
Caution
The keyboard is connected to the notebook through a keyboard
cable. Disconnect this cable first before pulling the keyboard away
from the palm rest assembly.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe