Packard Bell EasyNote V / MV Disassembly Manual
Table of Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................3 Disassembly Instructions..........................................................................................3 Reassembly Instructions ..........................................................................................3 Required Tools .........................................................................................................
Overview This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote V / MV chassis. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part that is being removed or disassembled. Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the chassis without notice. Disassembly Instructions When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules: Turn off the power. Disconnect the AC adapter. Remove the battery.
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).
Base Assembly Battery 1. Slide aside the two latches and slide out the battery. Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. 2. Remove the 2 screws and lift the HDD cover.
3. Pull the hard disk bracket leftwards. 4. Lift out the hard disk. 5. The hard disk is mounted inside the bracket. 6. To remove the bracket, remove the 4 screws (2 on each side). Optical Disc Drive 1. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. 2. Remove the two screws indicated below. 3. Pull out the optical disk drive.
Memory Modules 1. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. 2. Remove the 4 screws of the CPU cover. - Note: The CPU cover on the EasyNote MV35, MV51 and MV61 is secured with 7 screws. 3. The memory modules can be found under a flap of EMI protection material. - Note: The EasyNote MV35, MV51 and MV61 do not have the EMI shielding material. The location of the SO-DIMM modules is identical, however. 4. Lift the flap to access the SO-DIMM slots.
5. Push the metal clips aside to eject the memory modules. - Note: The EasyNote V / MV series use DDR2 SO-DIMMs. These cannot be mixed or interchanged with DDR SO-DIMMs. - Note: On the EasyNote V5/MV45, V7/MV85, MV46, MV51 and MV61 series, memory modules are often placed in pairs to improve performance (Dual Channel memory). Bluetooth Module (Optional) 1. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. 2. Remove the HDD cover (2 screws).
3. Remove the screw holding the Bluetooth module. 4. Lift the Bluetooth module and disconnect the flat cable. CPU 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. Remove the CPU cover (see chapter CPU). Remove the wireless antenna taped on top of the heatsink. Remove the heatsink assembly screws.
- Note: Heatsink design and screw location differs on EasyNote MV51 / MV61 and the EasyNote MV35. However, the way to disassemble the heatsink is the same. 5. Lift out the heatsink assembly. 6. Disconnect the power cable of the heatsink assembly. 7. To release the CPU from the CPU socket, rotate the screw half a twist. 8. Now take out the CPU from the socket. - Note: Please make sure to release and tighten the screws for the heatsink in the order designated in the image.
3. Remove the 2 screws that secure the Wireless LAN card (mini-PCI Express). 4. Disconnect the WLAN antenna. 5. Lift out the card. - Note: Some models have been equipped with a double antenna. Sometimes there can also be a second wire which is NOT a secondary WLAN antenna, but the connection cable (usually black) for the optional TV card. Note down how the cables are connected to make the reassembly easier. - Note: Please make sure to connect the WLAN antenna to the ‘main’ connector.
3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect the flat cable. Push the brown holder to release the cable from the connector. It can be that there is too little clearance for step 1. In that case, you can use the following method: 1. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. 2. There are 6 clips on the top of the keyboard holding it in place. Leverage them using a flat blade screwdriver to release the keyboard. 3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect the flat cable.
4. Disconnect the left speaker cable. 5. Disconnect the right speaker cable. 6. Lift out the speaker. - Note: Left and right speakers can be removed individually. Each speaker is a separate service part and they are not interchangeable. Mainboard 1. Follow the above steps for all, except speakers and Bluetooth. 2. Disconnect the speaker cables. 3.
a. The WLAN antenna is taped on the top cover. Free the antenna cable from the tape. b. The WLAN antenna is guided via the opening for the CPU fan. Pull the antenna through the hole. Now the antenna should be entirely cleared. c. Remove the LCD hinge covers. Fold the screen backwards completely and push the hinge covers backwards. d. Disconnect the LCD connectors. e. Remove the 4 screws securing the LCD hinges (2 at each side).
f. You can now lift off the LCD assembly. 4. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom and one of the back side above the Kensington lock. - Note: On the EasyNote MV46, MV51, MV61 and MV35 you have to remove 17 screws. 5. Remove 4 screws indicated below. 6. Disconnect the flat cable of the touchpad. 7. You can now remove the bottom base.
8. Disconnect all connectors from mainboard (Bluetooth, subwoofer and USB/TV-Out/DC-board. 9. Remove the three screws securing the mainboard. 10. Lift out the mainboard. You can now disconnect the second connector from the USB/TV-Out/DCboard. 11. The modem cable is connected to the modem on the top side of the mainboard, adjacent to the SO-DIMM slots. Disconnect the modem cable and remove the screws of the modem.
12. Now lift out the modem. Modem To remove the modem, follow all steps outlined above for the mainboard. The modem in the EasyNote MV51, MV61 and MV35 can be removed much easier: 1. Remove the CPU cover (see chapter CPU). 2. The modem is located next to the WLAN card; remove the screw that secures the modem. 3. Disconnect the modem cable and take out the modem. Subwoofer 1. Follow all steps for the mainboard up to step 8. 2. Disconnect the cable for the subwoofer 3.
USB/TV-Out/DC-Board 1. Follow all steps for the mainboard up to step 8. 2. Remove the screw holding the USB/TV-Out/DC-Board. 3. Lift the board and disconnect both cables. TV Aerial Connector (Optional) 1. Follow all steps outlined above for the USB/TV-Out/DC-Board. 2. Remove the 2 screws holding the aerial connector. Touchpad 1. Follow all steps for the mainboard up to step 8. 2. Push the touchpad from the top cover; it is glued.
LCD Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the battery as described in chapter Battery. Remove the keyboard as described in chapter Keyboard. Open the CPU cover and disconnect the WLAN antenna (see Wireless LAN Card) The WLAN antenna is taped on the top cover. Free the antenna cable from the tape. 5. The WLAN antenna is guided via the opening for the CPU fan; pull the antenna through the hole. Now, the antenna should be entirely cleared. 6.
8. Remove the 4 screws securing the LCD hinges (2 at each side). 9. You can now lift off the LCD assembly - Note: During re-assembly, mind the small grounding flap that is held in place in between the LCD hinge. LCD Panel 1. Follow the steps described in LCD Assembly. 2. Remove the two mylars in the lower corners of the LCD bezel, and remove the screws that are hidden under them. 3. Remove the bezel (it is clicked in place and it can require quite some power to remove it). 4.
3. The inverter board is secured with one screw now. Remove this screw and lift out the inverter board. WLAN Antenna 1. Follow the steps described in LCD Assembly. 2. Follow the steps to remove the LCD panel up till step 6. 3. The WLAN antenna is connected to a metal clip in the top of the LCD lid. Disconnect it, and pull the tape which ties the antenna to the metal shielding in the LCD cover loose. 4. You can now remove the WLAN antenna. LCD Latch 1. Follow the steps described in LCD Assembly. 2.
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