Packard Bell EasyNote NJ Series, Disassembly Manual

Page 1: ...EasyNote NJ Series Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw Disassembly Guide ...

Page 2: ...ect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any...

Page 3: ... bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures ...

Page 4: ...ng the Speaker Modules 31 Removing the TouchPad FFC 34 Removing the Modem Board 35 Removing the Bluetooth Module 37 Removing the USB Board 39 Removing the Mainboard 41 Removing the RTC Battery 43 Removing the Thermal Module 44 Removing the CPU 45 LCD Module Disassembly Process 46 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 46 Removing the LCD Bezel 47 Removing the Camera Board 49 Removing the LCD Panel 50 Re...

Page 5: ...3 Replacing the Modem Board 74 Replacing the TouchPad FFC 75 Replacing the Speaker Modules 76 Replacing the Upper Cover 79 Replacing the LCD Module 82 Replacing the Keyboard 86 Replacing the Switch Cover 87 External Module Reassembly 89 Replacing the HDD Module 89 Replacing the WLAN Module 91 Replacing the DIMM Module 93 Replacing the ODD module 93 Replacing the Lower Covers 96 Replacing the Batte...

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Page 7: ...rap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips 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 Related Information The product previews seen in the disassembly pro...

Page 8: ...g sections External components 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 Mainboard you must first remove the Keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly fr...

Page 9: ...t No ODD Module M2 5 6 0 1 86 W0907 002 M2 3 2 86 A08V7 005 WLAN Module M2 3 1 86 A08V7 005 HDD Module M2 5 6 0 2 86 W0907 002 M3 3 2 86 N2802 005 Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Turn off system and peripherals power Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove ODD Remove Lower Covers ...

Page 10: ...tery Pack 1 Turn the computer 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 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...oving the Lower Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 10 2 Loosen the six captive screws in the Memory and Wireless Covers 3 Lift the Wireless Cover up to remove 4 Lift the Memory Cover up to remove ...

Page 12: ...DD Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 11 2 Remove the single screw securing the ODD Module in place 3 Slide the ODD Module out of the Lower Cover as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2 5 6 0 1 ...

Page 13: ...two screws securing the ODD Bracket to the ODD Module 5 Remove the bracket from the ODD Module 6 Remove the ODD Bezel by rotating the bezel downward away from the module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2 3 2 ...

Page 14: ... the DIMM Modules 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 11 2 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module 3 Remove the DIMM module 4 Repeat for the second DIMM Module ...

Page 15: ...isconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module IMPORTANT The black cable attaches to the Main terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal 3 Move the antennas away and remove the single screw on the WLAN Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2 3 1 ...

Page 16: ...16 4 Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket NOTE When reattaching the antennas ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage ...

Page 17: ...ee Removing the Lower Covers on page 11 2 Remove the two screws securing the HDD to the Lower Cover 3 Slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2 5 6 0 2 ...

Page 18: ...as shown NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 5 Remove the two screws securing the HDD to the Carrier 6 Remove the HDD from the Carrier as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M3 3 2 ...

Page 19: ...2 Speaker Modules M2 3 4 86 A08V7 005 Modem Board M2 3 2 86 A08V7 005 USB Board M2 3 1 86 A08V7 005 Mainboard M2 5 6 0 1 86 W0907 002 Remove Mainboard Remove USB Board Remove Switch Cover Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Remove LCD Module Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove TouchPad FFC Upper Cover Lower Cover Remove Speaker Module Remove Modem Module Remove CPU Remove RTC Battery R...

Page 20: ...e Switch Cover assembly 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 10 2 Remove the three screws securing the Switch Cover to the Upper Cover 3 Open the LCD Panel to approximately 45 and stand the computer on edge 4 Insert a suitable plastic tool in to the right side screw hole and push the Switch Cover to release the securing clips Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2 5 6 0 3 ...

Page 21: ...NT Do not remove the Switch Cover from the Upper Cover the Media Board FFC is still attached to the Switch Cover 6 Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the Media Board FFC as shown 7 Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing it in place 8 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Upper Cover ...

Page 22: ...ing the Switch Cover on page 20 2 Grasp the Keyboard and lift upward as shown 3 Turn the Keyboard over and place it on the TouchPad area as shown 4 Lift the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown 5 Disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard ...

Page 23: ...23 6 Lift the Switch Cover FFC securing latch as shown 7 Remove the Switch Cover FFC from the Upper Cover ...

Page 24: ...Turn the computer over Remove the two screws securing the LCD Module to Lower Cover 3 Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel as shown Ensure that the cables are free from all clips 4 Carefully pull the Antenna cables through from the underside of the computer ...

Page 25: ... channel Ensure that the cables are free from all clips all the way to the hinge well 6 Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Mainboard 7 Remove the Power Board cable from the Upper Cover cable channel Ensure that the cable is free from all clips all the way to the hinge well ...

Page 26: ...ble from the Mainboard 9 Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard 10 Remove the LVDS and Microphone cables from the Upper Cover cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from all clips all the way to the hinge well ...

Page 27: ...curing the LCD Module to the Upper Cover IMPORTANT Ensure all cables are clear of the lower cover before removing the LCD module 12 Grasp the module with both hands and lift upwards Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2 5 6 0 4 ...

Page 28: ...ee Removing the LCD Module on page 24 2 Turn the computer over Remove the eight securing screws 3 Turn the computer over and disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2 5 6 0 8 A B ...

Page 29: ...29 4 Open the FFC securing latch and disconnect A as shown 5 Disconnect B as shown 6 Remove the nine screws securing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2 5 6 0 10 ...

Page 30: ...30 7 Lift the Upper Cover clear of the computer as shown ...

Page 31: ...astic covering away from the Upper Cover to expose the Speaker cables 3 Remove the Speaker cables from the cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips 4 Continue removing the cable from the right side cable channel Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips ...

Page 32: ...ove the cable from the left side cable channel Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips 6 Remove the four securing screws from the Speaker Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Modules M2 3 4 ...

Page 33: ...33 7 Lift the Speaker Modules clear of the Upper Cover ...

Page 34: ...assembly steps to remove any additional components on the Upper Cover and replace the entire Upper Cover 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 28 2 Open the TouchPad FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC as shown 3 Carefully pull the FFC through the Upper Cover as shown IMPORTANT Take care not to tear the FFC pull tab during removal ...

Page 35: ... page 28 2 Remove the two securing screws from the Modem Board 3 Lift the Modem Board clear of the Lower Cover IMPORTANT Do not remove the Modem from the Lower Cover the Modem cable is still attached to the module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Board M2 3 2 ...

Page 36: ...36 4 Turn the Modem Board over and disconnect the Modem cable as shown 5 Remove the Modem Board from the Lower Cover ...

Page 37: ...e Removing the Upper Cover on page 28 2 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard 3 Remove the Bluetooth cable from the cable channel as shown 4 Lift the Bluetooth Module upward to disengage the adhesive holding the module in place ...

Page 38: ...38 5 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the module ...

Page 39: ...e USB Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 28 2 Remove the single screws securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover 3 Lift the USB Board clear of the Lower Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2 3 1 ...

Page 40: ...40 4 Turn the USB Board over and disconnect the USB cable from the board ...

Page 41: ... Modem Board on page 35 3 See Removing the Bluetooth Module on page 37 4 Remove the USB cable from the cable channel Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips 5 Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2 5 6 0 1 ...

Page 42: ...42 6 Lift the Mainboard right side first as shown and remove it from the Lower Cover 7 Disconnect the USB Board cable from the Mainboard as shown ...

Page 43: ...RTC Battery IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 28 2 Turn the Mainboard over and locate the RTC Battery 3 Lift the battery out of the Mainboard socket ...

Page 44: ...nd place it on a clean surface 3 Loosen the five captive screws in the Thermal Module in numerical order from 5 to 1 NOTE The Thermal Module is secured with six screws on models with VGA support 4 Disconnect the Fan power cable from the Mainboard 5 Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard 6 5 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 45: ...45 Removing the CPU 1 See Removing the Thermal Module on page 44 2 Using a flat bladed screw driver rotate the CPU screw 180 to release the CPU from the socket 3 Lift the CPU clear of the socket ...

Page 46: ...bles are replaced in the same position LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No LCD Bezel M2 5 6 0 6 86 W0907 002 M2 3 2 86 A08V7 005 LCD Panel M2 3 5 4 86 T23V7 005 LCD Brackets M2 3 4 86 A08V7 005 Remove LCD Panel Remove LCD Bezel Remove LCD FPC Cable Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LCD Brackets Remove Antennas Remove Camera Module Remove M...

Page 47: ...g the LCD Module on page 24 2 Remove the six screw caps and screws from the LCD Bezel 3 Remove the two securing screw from the hinges as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2 5 6 0 6 Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2 3 2 ...

Page 48: ...side top edge pry the Bezel away from the panel Continue moving down the sides until the Bezel is removed If necessary use a plastic pry to release the corners of the Bezel 5 Lift up the Bezel and remove it from the LCD Module ...

Page 49: ...49 Removing the Camera Board 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 47 2 Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module 3 Disconnect the cable from the Camera Board as shown ...

Page 50: ...ing the LCD Panel 1 See Removing the Camera Board on page 49 2 Remove the four securing screws from the LCD Panel 3 Disconnect the Microphone connector as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2 3 5 4 ...

Page 51: ...51 4 Remove the LCD Panel rear edge first Place it on a clean surface ...

Page 52: ...kets and FPC Cable 1 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 50 2 Remove the four securing screws two each side from the LCD Panel brackets 3 Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2 3 4 ...

Page 53: ...53 4 Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector 5 Carefully lift the adhesive tape securing the cable to the panel 6 Disconnect the cable from the LCD panel as shown ...

Page 54: ...54 Removing the Power Board 1 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 50 2 Lift the Power Board from the right LCD Hinge as shown 3 Disconnect the cable from the Power Board connector ...

Page 55: ...le 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 47 2 Lift the Microphone cable to detach the adhesive securing it in place 3 Lift the adhesive strip securing the Microphone Module to the LCD Module 4 Remove the Microphone from the LCD Module ...

Page 56: ...he left and right Antenna cables in place 3 Lift the adhesive pad securing the left Antenna pad to the module Carefully pry up the Antenna pad as shown and remove the pad from the LCD Module IMPORTANT A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place Take care not to bend the pad during removal ...

Page 57: ...ng the right Antenna pad to the module Carefully pry up the Antenna pad as shown and remove the pad from the LCD Module IMPORTANT A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place Take care not to bend the pad during removal ...

Page 58: ...nas 1 Replace the WLAN Antenna cable as shown using all available cable clips 2 Replace the adhesive tape to secure the WLAN cable in place 3 Replace the adhesive tape securing the WLAN Antenna pad 4 Repeat the procedure for the other antenna cable and pad ...

Page 59: ... 5 The LCD Module appears as follows when the WLAN Antennas are correctly installed 1 Place the Microphone in the LCD Module and press down to secure it in place 2 Adhere the microphone cable to the back of the LCD panel as shown below ...

Page 60: ...60 Replacing the Power Board 3 Connect the cable to the Power Board connector 4 Insert the Power Board into the right LCD Hinge as shown ...

Page 61: ... M2 3 4 1 Insert the LCD Cable into the panel connector as shown 2 Secure the connector by replacing the adhesive strip as shown 3 Replace the adhesive protection strip as shown IMPORTANT Ensure that the LCD Cable runs in front of the brackets to avoid trapping when the Bezel is replaced ...

Page 62: ...62 4 Align the screw holes and replace the left and right LCD brackets as shown 5 Secure the brackets to the panel using four bracket screws two each side ...

Page 63: ...Panel 1 Insert the LCD Panel rear edge first 2 Ensure that the WLAN and FPC cables pass through the guide wells as shown and that screw holes are aligned properly 3 Connect the Microphone connector to the FPC cable as shown ...

Page 64: ...Panel Replacing the Camera Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2 5 3 4 1 Connect the Camera cable as shown 2 Ensure that the locating pins are correctly positioned and place the Camera Board in the LCD Module Press down to secure it in place ...

Page 65: ...l onto the LCD Module starting with the bottom edge Take care to ensure that the cables are exiting the hinge and are not being pinched by the bezel 2 Starting from the bottom edge and working up to the top corners press the Bezel into the panel ...

Page 66: ...place the two securing screws for the hinges as shown 4 Replace the six screws and screw caps for the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2 3 2 Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2 5 6 0 6 ...

Page 67: ...in Unit Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1 Insert the CPU into the socket Be sure to align the pins correctly 2 Using a flat bladed screw driver rotate the CPU screw 180 to lock the CPU into the socket ...

Page 68: ...pus XR PE 1 Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone or other approved cleaning agent 2 Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU there is no need to spread the grease manually the force used during the installation of the Thermal Module is sufficient 3 Place the Thermal Module on the Mainboard as sh...

Page 69: ...om 1 to 5 NOTE The Thermal Module is secured with six screws on models with VGA support Replacing the RTC Battery 1 Locate the defective RTC battery The Mainboard must be removed from the Lower Cover to access the battery 2 Insert the replacement battery into the Mainboard socket 6 5 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 70: ...he Mainboard right side first as shown and insert it into the Lower Cover making sure to properly align the screw holes 2 Insert the single screw to secure the Mainboard to the Lower Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2 5 6 0 1 ...

Page 71: ...71 Replacing the USB Board 1 Connect the USB Board cable to the Mainboard as shown 2 Insert the USB cable into the cable channel 3 Connect the USB cable to the board ...

Page 72: ...72 4 Turn the USB board over and place into the Lower Cover 5 Insert the single screw to secure the USB Board to the Lower Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2 3 1 ...

Page 73: ...th cable to the module 2 Replace the adhesive in the lower cover if necessary 3 Place the Bluetooth Module in the lower cover as shown and press against the adhesive to secure the module in place 4 Insert the Bluetooth cable into the cable channel as shown ...

Page 74: ...74 5 Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard Replacing the Modem Board 1 Connect the Modem cable as shown 2 Flip the Modem Board over and set into the Lower Cover ...

Page 75: ... possible to remove the TouchPad individually If the TouchPad malfunctions follow the disassembly steps to remove any additional components on the Upper Cover and replace the entire Upper Cover 1 Carefully insert the FFC through the Upper Cover as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Board M2 3 2 ...

Page 76: ...ad FFC locking latch Replacing the Speaker Modules IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in Removing the Upper Cover on page 60 to access the speaker modules 1 Place the Speakers on the underside of the Upper Cover taking care to align the mounting screws ...

Page 77: ...77 2 Replace the four securing screws for the Speaker Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Modules M2 3 4 ...

Page 78: ...78 3 Insert the left speaker cable into the left side cable channel 4 Insert the right speaker cable into the right side cable channel 5 Insert the Speaker cables into the center cable channel ...

Page 79: ...79 6 Replace the plastic covering on the Upper Cover Replacing the Upper Cover 1 Place the Upper Cover onto the Lower Cover assembly as shown ...

Page 80: ...place the nine screws to secure the Upper Cover 3 Reconnect the following cables to the Mainboard 4 Open the FFC securing latch and connect A as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2 5 6 0 10 A B ...

Page 81: ...81 5 Connect B as shown 6 Turn the computer over Replace the eight securing screws Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2 5 6 0 8 ...

Page 82: ...care to align the mounting pins with the sockets on the main unit 2 Insert the four screws to secure the LCD Module to the Upper Cover IMPORTANT Ensure all cables are clear of the lower cover before replacing the LCD module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2 5 6 0 4 ...

Page 83: ...83 3 Insert the LVDS Microphone cable into the Upper Cover cable channel 4 Connect the Microphone Camera connector to the Mainboard 5 Connect the LVDS cable to the Mainboard ...

Page 84: ...84 6 Insert the Power Board cable into the Upper Cover cable channel 7 Connect the Power Board cable to the Mainboard 8 Turn the computer over and insert the Antennas into the Upper Cover cable channel ...

Page 85: ...ush the Antenna cables through to the underside of the computer 10 Insert the Antenna cables into the cable channel as shown 11 Turn the computer over Replace the two screws to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover ...

Page 86: ...the Keyboard 1 Turn the Keyboard over and place it on the TouchPad area as shown 2 Connect the Keyboard FFC and push down on the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown 3 Insert the Switch Cover FFC into the Mainboard ...

Page 87: ...e Switch Cover IMPORTANT The Media Board attached to the underside of the Switch Cover cannot be replaced individually If the Media Board malfunctions replace the entire Switch Cover assembly 1 Lay the switch cover upside down on top of the keyboard 2 Press down on the FFC to reattach the adhesive and secure it in place ...

Page 88: ... and close the FFC locking latch as shown 4 Rotate the Switch Cover and push into place along the top edge 5 Replace the three screws to secure the Switch Cover to the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2 5 6 0 3 ...

Page 89: ...89 External Module Reassembly Replacing the HDD Module 1 Replace the HDD Carrier as shown 2 Replace the two screws to secure the HDD to the Carrier Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M3 3 2 ...

Page 90: ...90 3 Insert the HDD Module into the Lower Cover as shown 4 Slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface ...

Page 91: ...HDD to the Lower Cover NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it Replacing the WLAN Module 1 Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2 5 6 0 2 ...

Page 92: ...t the single screw on the WLAN Module 3 Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN Module IMPORTANT The black cable attaches to the Main terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2 3 1 ...

Page 93: ...ng the ODD module 1 Replace the ODD Bezel by inserting the bottom of the bezel and rotating upwards 2 Replace the bracket on the ODD Module 1 Insert the DIMM Module in to the DIMM slot 2 Press the module down to complete the installation ...

Page 94: ...94 3 Replace the two screws to secure the ODD Bracket to the ODD Module 4 Slide the ODD Module into the Lower Cover as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2 3 2 ...

Page 95: ...95 5 Replace the single screw to secure the ODD Module in place Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2 5 6 0 1 ...

Page 96: ...o place 2 Replace the Wireless Cover and press down around the perimeter to snap it in to place 3 Secure the covers in place with the captive screws 1 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then insert the battery pack in to the main unit 2 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the lock position 1 2 ...