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10 Disassembly/Reassembly
Note:
Power off the computer. Do not shut down to the Suspend or hibernation mode.
Do not add peripherals while the computer is in the Suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.
10.1. Disassembly Instructions
10.1.1.
Preparation
Before disassembling, be sure to make the following prepara-
tions.
• Shut down Windows and turn off the power.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Remove the optional DIMM memory card and PCMCIA card
if they are connected.
• Remove other devices if they are connected.
Attention:
• Please execute writing BIOS ID when you exchange the
Main Board.
• You cannot reuse the Conductive Clothes and the heat dissi-
pating parts such as Sheet and Rubber. Use new parts.
10.1.2.
Removing the Battery Pack, the
HDD Unit and the DVD-ROM Drive
Unit
Battery Pack
1. Slide the Latch 1 to unlock. (1)
2. Slide the Latch 2 (2), and then without releasing it, slide
and remove the Battery Pack. (3)
HDD Unit
1. Slide the HDD Latch Knob (4), and then without releasing
it, slide and remove the HDD Unit. (5)
DVD-ROM Drive Unit
1. Push the MP Latch (6), and then without releasing it, slide
the DVD-ROM Drive Unit. (7)
10.1.3.
Removing the HDD
1. Remove the six Hooks, and remove the HDD Case
Upper.
2. Remove the HDD Damper.
3. Disconnect the HDD from the HDD FPC.
HDD Latch Knob
HDD Unit
MP Latch
DVD-ROM Drive Unit
Latch 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Latch 1
Battery Pack
Hook
Hook
Hook
Hook
HDD Case Upper
HDD
HDD FPC
HDD Damper
HDD Case
