EasyNote T5 series Disassembly Manual NEC Computers International B.V. EasyNote T5 series Disassembly Manual Revision: 2.1 Date: March 2005 For Packard Bell A division of NEC Computers International B.V.
Table of contents Overview........................................................................................................................................................................3 Technician Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................3 Disassembly Instructions.......................................................................................................................
Overview This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote T5 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. Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote T5 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International B.V.
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 T5 first. 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 Removing the battery 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. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 2 M2.5x11 Black Fig. 2 Removing the Hard disk drive cover 2.
Fig. 3 Disconnecting the hard disk drive 3. Unscrew the four screws on both sides of the hard disk drive as shown in Fig. 4 M3x4 Black Fig. 4 Unscrewing the hard disk drive bracket screws Removing the MDC Modem Module To remove the MDCmodem module, first remove the hard disk drive (see Removing the Hard Disk Drive), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw shown in Fig. 5 M2.5x3.5 Sliver Fig. 5 Removing the screws on the MCD modem 2. Carefully lift up MDC modem module. 3.
Removing the Keyboard Cover To remove the Keyboard Cover , first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw as shown in Fig. 6 M2x15 Black Fig. 6 Removing Keyboard Cover screws 2. Remove the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig. 7 Fig.
1. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 8 A M2.5x11 Black Fig. 8 Removing the screws holding the keyboard Note: The screw “A”located on the hard disk slot cover holds the hard disk drive and the keyboard. 2. Carefully lift up the keyboard. 3. Release the keyboard FPC cable as shown in Fig. 9 and put the keyboard aside Fig.
A M2.3 x 6 Sliver Fig. 10 Removing the screws on Heat Plate Note: If you want to disassemble the Optical Drive, you are required to release Screw “A”only. 2. Push the Optical Drive module out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 11 Fig. 11 Pushing Optical Drive module out from base unit 3. Carefully remove the heat plate from the base unit.
Fig. 12 Removing Heat plate from base unit Note: When assembling the heat plate, make sure that these three hocks on the heat plate are properly inserted into the openings located on the top cover. Removing the Memory Module To remove the memory module, first remove the Keyboard cover (see Removing the keyboard cover), remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard), remove heat plate (see Removing heat plate) then perform the following steps: 1. Unclip memory module as shown in Fig. 13 Fig.
Removing heat plate), then perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the wireless antenna connectors as shown in Fig. 14 Fig. 14 Disconnecting the wireless antenna Note: You might consider disconnecting the touch pad flat cable before removing the wireless module. 2. Unclip the wireless module to release it from slot and put it aside.
Fig. 16 Removing the heat sink 3. Use flat screws driver to release the CPU from the CPU socket; carefully lift up the CPU and put it in a safe place. Fig. 17 Releasing the CPU Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD Module, first remove the Keyboard Cover (see Removing the keyboard cover) then remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard) and disconnect the wireless antenna cables (see Removing the Wireless Module).
1. Unscrew the two LCD connector screws and also, disconnect the speaker connector as shown in Fig. 18 M2.5x11 Black Fig. 18 Disconnecting the LCD & speaker connectors 2. Remove the LCD cable cover with a small flat screws driver as shown in Fig. 19 . Fig. 19 Removing the LCD cable Cover 3. Release the screws at rear side of the unit as shown in Fig. 20 Fig.
4. Unscrew the two screws located on the bottom of the unit as shown in Fig. 21 M2x6 Black Fig. 21 LCD hinge screws at the bottom 5. Carefully lift the LCD module out of the system and put it aside. 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. Unscrew all screws shown in Fig.
A A A A A = M2x3.5 Silver B= M2x5 Silver B B Fig. 22 Screws on the LCD Module 2. Relase the LCD Bezel carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 23 Fig. 23 Removing the LCD Bezel 3. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 24 disconnect the inverter board and put it aside.
M2x5 Silver Fig. 24 Removing the inverter board screws M2x3.5 Silver 4. Carefully lift up LCD panel and disconnect the LCD cable from the penal. 5. Remove the screws at both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 25 . Fig.
To remove the Top Cover, first remove the Keyboard Cover (see Removing the keyboard cover), remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard), remove the LCD module (see Removing the LCD Module) then perform the following steps: A = M2x6 Black 1. Disconnect the MIC connector on the DC/DC board. 2. Release all screws shown in Fig. 26 A A B = M2.5x12.5 Silver B Fig. 26 Removing the Top cover screws A = M2x15 Black 3. Flip over the unit and remove the screws as shown in Fig. 27 A B = M2.
Fig. 28 Battery Compartment 5. Carefully lift up and release the top cover and put it aside. Fig. 29 Removing the top cover Note: Remember to disconnect the touch pad cable before lifting up the top cover. On the VGA connector area use extra care to release the top cover.
1. On the other side of the top cover unscrew the two screws on the Touch Pad assembly as shown in Fig. 30 and remove the Touch Pad assy from the palm rest. M2x3.5 Silver Fig. 30 Touch Pad Assembly Removing the DC/DC Board To remove the DC/DC board, first remove the Top Cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw on the DC/DC board as shown in Fig.
M2.5x11 Black Fig. 31 DC/DC Board 2. Carefully remove the DC/DC board as shown in Fig. 32 and put it aside. Fig. 32 Removing the DC/DC Board Removing the Main Board To remove the Main board, first open the Top Cover (see Removing the Top Cover), remove DC/DC board (see Removing DC/DC board) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws holding the main board in place as shown in Fig.
A = M2x5 Silver B = M2.5x8 Silver A B A Fig. 33 Removing the main board screws 2. Disconnect the VGA connector from the base as shown in Fig. 34 M2.5x10 silver Fig. 34 Disconnecting the VGA connector 3. Lift the main board out of the system and put it aside (Fig. 35 ).
Fig. 35 Removing Main Board DIP Switch Settings Dip Switch Description Bit1 Keyboard Select1 Bit2 Keyboard Select2 Bit3 Reserved Seeting Refer to the below table Bit4 BIOS Crisis Bit5 DVDSEL Bit6 Password ON : Enable OFF: Normal (Default) ON : connect to GND OFF : NC Password override.
Screws M2.5x5.6 Silver M2.5x3.5 Silver M2.5x8 Sliver M2.5x10 Silver M2.5x11 Black M2.5x12.5 Silver M2.5x15 Black M2x3 Sliver M2x6 Black M3x4 Black M2.
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