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
Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-13
Removing the Keyboard Cover
Required Equipment
• 1 Phillips screwdriver
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.
2. Remove the two M2.5×4.0mm hinge cover screws that secure the keyboard cover to the rear
of the notebook.
3. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver blade under the keyboard cover near the right end, then near
the center, then near the left end, and then gently lift up the center of the cover. Gently pry up the hinge
covers if needed, being careful not to damage the plastics or wireless antenna underneath.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the antenna PCA that is connected to the left and right
display assembly hinges. Damaging either antenna PCA can degrade notebook performance.