Packard Bell EasyNote F5, Disassembly Manual

Page 1: ...Disassembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...ower Supply Unit 4 Removing the Battery 5 Removing the Memory Module 6 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 7 Removing the CPU 8 Removing the Keyboard 9 Removing the Optical Disk Drive 10 Removing the LCD Module 11 Removing the LCD Panel 13 Removing the Bottom Cover 16 Removing the MDC Modem 17 Removing the Chipset Heat Sink 18 Removing the Main Board 19 Removing the Touch Pad 21 Removing the Speaker Asse...

Page 3: ...oard 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 where th...

Page 4: ...t until 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 an...

Page 5: ...remove the battery 1 Make sure to power off the EasyNote F5 F7 2 Turn the unit upside down 3 Unscrews the bottom cover door and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig 1 Fig 1 Removing Bottom cover door 4 Pull up the battery as shows in Fig 2 Fig 2 Pull up battery A M2 5x4 5 Black B M2 5x7 Black ...

Page 6: ...the Memory Module To remove the Memory Module first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig 3 Fig 3 Removing the memory module 2 Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside ...

Page 7: ...the hard disk drive first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws as shown in Fig 4 Fig 4 Screw retaining the HDD module 2 Carefully pull the HDD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig 5 Fig 5 Removing HDD module M2x3 5 Silver 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...o remove the CPU first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Unscrew screws on CPU Heat Sink as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 CPU Heat Sink 2 Unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully Fig 7 Unlocking the CPU M3x5 Silver ...

Page 9: ...attery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Release the keyboard from the base unit by push KB lock with flat screws driver as shown in Fig 8 Fig 8 Releasing the keyboard cover 2 Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig 9 Fig 9 Disconnecting the keyboard flat cable ...

Page 10: ...t remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Use pin to eject ODD tray as shown in Fig 10 Fig 10 Ejecting ODD tray 2 Flip over the unit unscrew and pull the ODD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig 11 Fig 11 Pull the optical drive out from the base unit M2 5x7 Black ...

Page 11: ... the following steps 1 To remove hinge cover apply pressure at both end of the hinge cover as shown in Fig 12 Fig 12 Removing the hinge cover 2 Flip over the unit and unscrew mini PCI slot cover as shown in Fig 13 Fig 13 Removing mini PCI slot cover 3 Flip over the unit and unscrew mini PCI slot cover as shown in Fig 14 Fig 14 Disconnecting LCD Cable M2 5x4 5 Black ...

Page 12: ...Note F5 F7 Disassembly Manual Page 12 4 Release two screws at both side of LCD hinge remain two outer screws attached Fig 15 Removing screws at LCD hinge 5 Carefully separate the LCD Module from the base unit M3x7 Black ...

Page 13: ...the LCD panel first remove the LCD module see Removing the LCD Module then perform the following steps 1 Use a pin to remove the rubber cover on the LCD module as shown in Fig 16 2 Remove all screws as shown in Fig 16 Fig 16 Removing the rubber covers screws on the LCD Module M2 5x7 Black ...

Page 14: ...al Page 14 3 Carefully release LCD Bezel form LCD module as shown in Fig 17 Fig 17 Removing the LCD Bezel 4 Release all screws in LCD module as shown in Fig 18 Fig 18 Removing the screws at LCD Module A M3x4 Silver B M2 5x7 Black C M2x3 5 Silver ...

Page 15: ...5 5 Disconnect all cable on Inverter Board Fig 19 Inverter Board 6 Carefully lift up the LCD panel 7 Remove the screws at both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig 20 Fig 20 Removing the LCD Panel hinges M2x3 5 Silver ...

Page 16: ...remove the Optical Disk Drive see Removing the Optical Disk Drive then perform the following steps 1 Remove all screws on the bottom of the base unit as shown in Fig 21 Fig 21 Bottom Cover 2 Carefully lift up Bottom Cover from base unit 3 Remove all screw Bottom Shield as shown in Fig 22 and place it aside Fig 22 Bottom Shield M2 5x7 Black M2 5x4 5 Black ...

Page 17: ...MDC Modem To remove the MDC Modem first remove the Bottom Cover see Removing the Bottom Cover then perform the following steps 1 Release screws and disconnect cable on MCD Modem as shown in Fig 23 Fig 23 MDC Modem 2 Lift up the MDC modem and put it aside M2 5x4 5 Black ...

Page 18: ...e the Chipset heat sink first remove the Bottom cover see Removing the Bottom Cover then perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the screws on the Chipset Heat sink and disconnect the fan connector as shown in Fig 24 Fig 24 Chipset Heat sink 2 Carefully lift up heat sink from Main Board M2x7 Black ...

Page 19: ...ving the Optical Disk Drive remove the LCD Module see Removing the LCD Module remove the Bottom cover see Removing the Bottom Cover remove MDC Modem see Removing the MDC Modem remove Chipset Heat Sink see Removing the Chipset Heat Sink then perform the following steps 1 Remove the right hinge cover as shown in Fig 25 Fig 25 Removing the right hinge cover 2 Remove the Hex screws from the VGA Port a...

Page 20: ... Manual Page 20 3 Pull the plastics part near to audio port outward to release Main Board 4 Be careful when lifting up the Main Board The metal plate next to VGA port tends to block Main Board as shown in Fig 27 Fig 27 Lifting up Main Board ...

Page 21: ...ch pad first remove the Main Board see Removing the Main Board then perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the Touch Pad and remove isolator stick on it as shown in Fig 28 Fig 28 Touch Pad 2 Unscrew Touch Pad Holder to release Touch Pad as shown in Fig 29 Fig 29 Touch Pad Holder M2 5x4 5 Black ...

Page 22: ...remove the Speaker Assembly first remove the Main Board see Removing the Main Board then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws holding Speaker Assembly as shown in Fig 30 Fig 30 Speaker Assembly 2 Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from Top Cover and place it aside M2x4 Silver ...

Page 23: ...Packard Bell EasyNote F5 F7 Disassembly Manual Page 23 Screws M2 5x7 Black M2 5x4 5 Black M2 5x11 5 Silver M2x7 Black M2x4 Silver M2x3 5 Silver M3x4 Silver M3x5 Silver M2 5x10 Silver M3x7 Black ...

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