Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual Packard Bell EasyNote C3 Disassembly Manual 1
Table of contents Overview.................................................................................................................................................................3 Technician Notes....................................................................................................................................................3 Disassembly Instructions.....................................................................................................................................
Overview This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote C3 chassis. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part that is being removed or disassembled. Furthermore, the screws that are removed are shown next to the image of the parts themselves. NEC reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote C3 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repair this equipment.
Hazardous Voltage There is hazardous voltage present inside the computer when it is connected to an AC supply, even when the computer’s power switch is off. Exposure to hazardous voltage could cause personal injury. To avoid risk of injury, contact an Authorized Service Provider for proper (un)installation of optional hardware devices. Avoid Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic electricity can easily damage circuit cards and integrated circuits (ICs).
Removing the Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: 1. Make sure to power off the EasyNote C3. 2. Turn the unit upside down. 3. Unlock the battery and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Releasing the battery Removing the Memory Module To remove the Memory Module, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Release the one screw retaining the memory module cover. M2x4.5 silver Fig.
2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 3 Fig. 3 Removing the memory module 3. Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside. Removing the Hard Disk Drive To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Unscrew the screws as shown in Fig. 4 to remove the HDD cover. M3x6 silver Fig. 4 Removing the hard disk drive cover 2. Release the screws that secure the HDD as shown in Fig.
M3x6 silver Fig. 5 Screws retaining the HDD assembly Removing the Keyboard To remove the Keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Release the keyboard cover from the rear of the system as shown in Fig. 6 Fig. 6 Releasing the keyboard cover 2. Lift up the keyboard cover carefully as shown in Fig. 7 Fig.
3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 8 Fig.
Removing the Optical Disk Drive To remove the ODD, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the optical disk drive as shown in Fig. 9 M2.5x9 silver Fig. 9 Releasing the optical disk drive 2. Flip over the unit, and push the ODD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 10 Fig.
Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD Module first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig. 11 M2.5x7 silver Fig. 11 Removing the screws retaining the Heat Plate 2. Flip over the base unit and release the screws retaining the LCD Module. M2.5x9 silver Fig. 12 Bottom screws retaining the LCD Module 3.
4. Open up the LCD lid, release the screws and the LCD cable connector. M2.5x7 silver Fig. 14 Removing the screws retaining the LCD Cable Connector 5. Carefully lift up the LCD Module.
Removing the LCD Panel To remove the LCD panel, first remove the LCD module (see Removing the LCD Module), then perform the following steps: 1. Use a pin to remove the rubber covers on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 15 2. Unscrew all screws as shown in Fig. 15 and release carefully the LCD cover. A=M2.5x5 silver B=M2.5x6 black Fig. 15 Removing the rubber covers & screws on the LCD Module 3. Remove the inverter board after unscrewing the screw and disconnecting all connectors as shown in Fig. 16 .
Fig. 17 Removing the LCD Panel hinges M2x3 copper Removing the CPU To remove the CPU first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig. 18 M2.5x7 silver Fig. 18 Removing the screws retaining Heat Plate 2. After taking out the heat plate, remove the CPU Fan screws, disconnect the CPU Fan connector and remove the CPU Fan as shown in Fig. 19 M2.
3. Unscrew the screws on the CPU Heat Sink as shown in Fig. 20, and take out the CPU heat sink. M2.5x7 silver Fig. 20 Removing the CPU heat sink screws Note: Beware of screws use on the CPU heat sink! Make sure to use the screw size M2.5x7, otherwise it might cause damage to the CPU die. 4. Use a flat screw driver to unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully. Fig.
Note: Use extra care when unlocking or locking the CPU because the screw driver might cause damage on CPU’s edge each time when unlocking or locking the CPU.
2. Release all screws on the top cover as shown in Fig. 23 A=M2.5x9 silver B=M2.5x7 silver Fig. 23 Top Cover screws 3. Disconnect the Touch Pad Connector as shown in Fig. 24 Fig. 24 Touch Pad connection 4. Carefully lift up the Top Cover.
Removing the Touch Pad To remove the touch pad, first remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Unscrew the screws on the Top Cover as shown in Fig. 25 M2x3 copper Fig. 25 Touch Pad screws 2. Carefully separate the Touch Pad module from the Top Cover. Removing the Main Board To remove the Main Board, first remove the Top Cover (see Removing Top Cover) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the Hex screws from the VGA Port as shown in Fig. 26 Hex=M2.
2. Unscrew all screws on the HDD holder as shown in Fig. 27 and separate it carefully from the Main Board. M2x4 silver Fig. 27 Screws on the HDD holder 3. Disconnect Speaker and Lid switch connectors from the Main board and unscrew the screws encircled in Fig. 28 M2x4 silver Fig.
4. Lift up the Main Board as shown in Fig. 29 and put it aside. Fig. 29 Lifting up carefully the main board Removing the MDC Modem To remove the MDC Modem, first remove the Main Board (see Removing the Main Board) then perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the MDC cable and remove the two screws retaining the MDC modem as shown in Fig. 30 M2x4 silver Fig. 30 The MDC Modem 2. Lift up the MDC modem and put it aside.
Removing the Speaker Assembly To remove the Speaker Assembly, first remove the Main Board (see Removing the Main Board) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws holding the Speaker Assembly as shown in Fig. 31 M2x6.5 Fig. 31 Speaker Assembly 2. Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from the bottom cover and place it aside. DIP Switch Settings Fig.
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