user manual
Table Of Contents
- TravelMate 2000/2500
- Revision History
- Copyright
- Conventions
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Ch.1 System Introduction
- Ch.2 System Utilities
- Ch.3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- General Information
- Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
- Removing the Battery
- Removing the Memory Module
- Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Removing the LCD Module
- Disassembling the LCD Module
- Disassembling the Main Unit
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the RTC Battery
- Removing the Fan
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the Processor
- Installing the Processor
- Removing the Upper Case Assemly
- Removing the Touchpad Board
- Removing the Touchpad Cable
- Removing the VGA Thermal Plate
- Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate
- Removing the Second Fan Bracket
- Removing the ODD Module(1)
- Removing the ODD Module(2)
- Removing the HDD Bracket
- Removing the Main Board
- Removing the DC Board
- Removing the I/O Port Bracket
- Removing the PCMCIA Slot
- Removing the Speaker Set
- System Upgrade Procedure
- Ch.4 Troubleshooting
- Ch.5 Jumper and Connector Locations
- Ch.6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- App.A Model Definition and Configuration
- App.B Test Compatible Components
- App.C Online Support Information
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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Flat-bladed screw driver
T Phillips screw driver
T Tweezers
T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver
T Hexed Screw Driver
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.
NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the
disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in
TravelMate 240/250, but not in TravelMate 2000/2500.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement