Maintenance and Service Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Product Information
- Removal and Replacement
- Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Battery
- Removing an SDRAM Module
- Removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive
- Recovering the Factory Software
- Replacing Small Parts
- Removing the Keyboard Cover
- Removing the Speaker Assembly
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Switchboard PCA
- Removing the CD/DVD Drive
- Removing the Display Assembly
- Removing the Top Case
- Removing the Floppy Drive
- Removing the Infrared (I/R) PCA
- Removing the Audio PCA
- Removing the Heat Sink (with Fan)
- Removing the CPU Module
- Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module
- Removing the Motherboard
- Replacing Components on a Bottom Case
- Repairing the BIOS IC
- Removing Other Components
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Replaceable Parts
- Reference Information

2-2 Removal and Replacement Service Manual
Table 2-2. Required Equipment
• 0 and 1 Phillips screwdrivers, preferably magnetized
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• 5mm nut driver
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torque Values
Screw Thread Size Torque (cm-kgf) Torque (in-lbf)
M2 2,0–2,5 1.7–2.2
M2.5 (hinges) 3,5–4,0 3.0–3.4
M2.5 (other) 2,5–3,0 2.2–2.6
M3 2,5–3,0 2.2–2.6
Standoff, hex 2,5–3,0 2.2–2.6