Packard Bell EasyNote C3, Disassembly Manual

Page 1: ...Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual 1 ...

Page 2: ...4 Power Supply Unit 4 Removing the Battery 5 Removing the Memory Module 5 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 6 Removing the Keyboard 7 Removing the Optical Disk Drive 9 Removing the LCD Module 10 Removing the LCD Panel 12 Removing the CPU 13 Removing the Top Cover 15 Removing the Touch Pad 17 Removing the Main Board 17 Removing the MDC Modem 19 Removing the Speaker Assembly 20 DIP Switch Settings 20 Scr...

Page 3: ...wiring board Improper repairs can create a safety hazard Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty or exchange allowances Disassembly Instructions When disassembling the system unit follow these general rules Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the instructions Label all removed connectors Note ...

Page 4: ...ntil it is un installed in the computer Power Supply Unit Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the power supply The power supply contains no user serviceable parts Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury Always return a defective power supply to your dealer WARNING Ensure that the computer is disconnected from its power source and f...

Page 5: ...side down 3 Unlock the battery and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig 1 Fig 1 Releasing the battery Removing the Memory Module To remove the Memory Module first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Release the one screw retaining the memory module cover Fig 2 Removing the screw retaining the memory cover M2x4 5 silver ...

Page 6: ... put it aside Removing the Hard Disk Drive To remove the hard disk drive first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the screws as shown in Fig 4 to remove the HDD cover Fig 4 Removing the hard disk drive cover 2 Release the screws that secure the HDD as shown in Fig 5 and carefully pull out the HDD assembly M3x6 silver ...

Page 7: ...move the Keyboard first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Release the keyboard cover from the rear of the system as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 Releasing the keyboard cover 2 Lift up the keyboard cover carefully as shown in Fig 7 Fig 7 Lifting up the keyboard cover M3x6 silver ...

Page 8: ...Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual 8 3 Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig 8 Fig 8 Disconnecting the keyboard flat cable ...

Page 9: ... Battery and remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws retaining the optical disk drive as shown in Fig 9 Fig 9 Releasing the optical disk drive 2 Flip over the unit and push the ODD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig 10 Fig 10 Pushing the optical drive out M2 5x9 silver ...

Page 10: ...rm the following steps 1 Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig 11 Fig 11 Removing the screws retaining the Heat Plate 2 Flip over the base unit and release the screws retaining the LCD Module Fig 12 Bottom screws retaining the LCD Module 3 Release the screws on the system rear side as shown in Fig 13 Fig 13 Rear screws retaining the LCD Module M2 5x7 silver M2 5x9 silver M2 5x...

Page 11: ... EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual 11 4 Open up the LCD lid release the screws and the LCD cable connector Fig 14 Removing the screws retaining the LCD Cable Connector 5 Carefully lift up the LCD Module M2 5x7 silver ...

Page 12: ...5 2 Unscrew all screws as shown in Fig 15 and release carefully the LCD cover Fig 15 Removing the rubber covers screws on the LCD Module 3 Remove the inverter board after unscrewing the screw and disconnecting all connectors as shown in Fig 16 Fig 16 Removing the Inverter Board 4 Carefully lift up the LCD panel 5 Remove the screws on both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges a...

Page 13: ...e the Keyboard see Removing the Keyboard then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig 18 Fig 18 Removing the screws retaining Heat Plate 2 After taking out the heat plate remove the CPU Fan screws disconnect the CPU Fan connector and remove the CPU Fan as shown in Fig 19 Fig 19 The CPU Fan M2x3 copper M2 5x7 silver M2 5x7 silver ...

Page 14: ...he CPU heat sink Fig 20 Removing the CPU heat sink screws Note Beware of screws use on the CPU heat sink Make sure to use the screw size M2 5x7 otherwise it might cause damage to the CPU die 4 Use a flat screw driver to unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully Fig 21 Unlocking the CPU M2 5x7 silver ...

Page 15: ... remove the Top Cover first remove the battery see Removing the Battery remove the HDD see Removing the Hard Disk Drive remove the optical disk drive see Removing the Optical Disk Drive remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard and remove the LCD module see Removing the LCD Module then perform the following steps 1 Remove all screws on the bottom of the base unit as shown in Fig 22 Fig 22 Bott...

Page 16: ...anual 16 2 Release all screws on the top cover as shown in Fig 23 Fig 23 Top Cover screws 3 Disconnect the Touch Pad Connector as shown in Fig 24 Fig 24 Touch Pad connection 4 Carefully lift up the Top Cover A M2 5x9 silver B M2 5x7 silver ...

Page 17: ...eps 1 Unscrew the screws on the Top Cover as shown in Fig 25 Fig 25 Touch Pad screws 2 Carefully separate the Touch Pad module from the Top Cover Removing the Main Board To remove the Main Board first remove the Top Cover see Removing Top Cover then perform the following steps 1 Remove the Hex screws from the VGA Port as shown in Fig 26 Fig 26 VGA Port M2x3 copper Hex M2 5x10 ...

Page 18: ...holder as shown in Fig 27 and separate it carefully from the Main Board Fig 27 Screws on the HDD holder 3 Disconnect Speaker and Lid switch connectors from the Main board and unscrew the screws encircled in Fig 28 Fig 28 Screws and connectors on Main Board M2x4 silver M2x4 silver ...

Page 19: ...arefully the main board Removing the MDC Modem To remove the MDC Modem first remove the Main Board see Removing the Main Board then perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the MDC cable and remove the two screws retaining the MDC modem as shown in Fig 30 Fig 30 The MDC Modem 2 Lift up the MDC modem and put it aside M2x4 silver ...

Page 20: ...t remove the Main Board see Removing the Main Board then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws holding the Speaker Assembly as shown in Fig 31 Fig 31 Speaker Assembly 2 Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from the bottom cover and place it aside DIP Switch Settings Fig 32 Dip Switches location M2x6 5 ...

Page 21: ...Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual 21 Fig 33 Dip Switches settings Screws ...

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