Packard Bell EasyNote L Disassembly Manual
1 Table of Contents Overview Technician Notes Disassembly Instructions Reassembly Instructions Required Tools Hazardous Voltage Avoid Electrostatic Discharge Power Supply Unit Removing the Battery Removing the Memory Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Keyboard Removing the Optical Disk Drive Removing the LCD Module Removing the LCD Panel Removing the CPU Removing the Top Cover Removing the Touchpad Removing the Chipset Heat Sink Removing the WLAN Card Removing the MDC Modem Removing the Main
2 Overview This document contains step-by-step service instructions for the EasyNote L. 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 EasyNote L without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International B.V. should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair.
3 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).
4 Removing the Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: i. ii. iii. iv. Make sure to power off the EasyNote L. Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. Turn the unit over. Unlock the battery and slide it out. 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. Remove the screw securing the memory compartment cover. Fig.
5 Fig. 3 Releasing the memory side locks. iii. Pull out the memory module from its slot. 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 2 screws securing the hard disk drive compartment cover. Fig. 4 Removing the hard disk drive cover. 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the hard disk drive. 3. Carefully pull the Mylar to slide the hard disk drive assembly out of the bay. Fig.
6 1. Release the keyboard cover from the rear of the notebook. Fig. 6 Releasing the keyboard cover. 2. Open the notebook and tilt the LCD module entirely backward. 3. Carefully remove the keyboard cover. Fig. 7 Lifting the keyboard. 4. Pull the keyboard up with your fingertips. Be careful not to break the keyboard locks. Since the keyboard is connected to the computer through a flat cable, your have to be careful to not break this cable. 5.
7 Fig. 9 Disconnecting the flat cable. Removing the Optical Disk Drive To remove the optical disk drive, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the 2 screws securing the optical disk drive. Fig. 10 Releasing the optical disk drive. 2. Flip over the unit, open the LCD and push the optical disk drive module out from the base unit. Fig. 11 Pushing the optical disk drive out.
8 Fig. 12 Removing the heat plate screws. 2. Close the LCD, flip over the notebook and remove the 2 screws securing the LCD module. Fig. 13 Removing the LCD module screws (bottom). 3. Remove the 2 screws on the back. Fig. 14 Removing the LCD module screws (rear). 4. Open up the LCD and gently disconnect the LCD power cable and the 2 WLAN antenna cables. Fig. 15 Location WLAN antenna cables and LCD power cable.
9 5. Carefully lift the LCD module away from the unit. 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. Fig. 16 Location of rubber covers and screws. 2. After removing the rubber covers, remove the screws and release the LCD cover carefully. 3. Remove the inverter board after unscrewing the screw and disconnecting all connectors. Fig.
10 1. Remove the screws securing the heat plate (see Fig. 12). 2. After taking out the heat plate, remove the 3 CPU fan screws, disconnect the CPU fan connector and remove the CPU fan. Fig. 19 Location CPU fan screws. 3. Remove the 3 remaining screws on the CPU heat sink and take it out. Fig. 20 Location remaining CPU heat sink screws. 4. Unlock the CPU socket by turning captured screw head fully counter clockwise with a flatbladed screwdriver. Fig. 21 Removing the CPU.
11 5. Take out the CPU very carefully. Note Beware of the screws you use on the CPU heat sink! Make sure to use the original screws, otherwise it might cause damage to the CPU die. Note Use extra care when unlocking or locking the CPU socket because the screwdriver might cause damage on CPU’ s edge each time when unlocking or locking the CPU socket..
12 Fig. 23 Location top cover screws. 4. Disconnect the touchpad connector and remove the flat cable (same principle as described in Fig 9). Fig. 24 Disconnecting the touchpad cable. 5. Carefully lift the top cover. Removing the Touchpad To remove the touchpad, first remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws securing the touchpad to the top cover.
13 Fig. 25 Location touchpad screws. 2. Carefully separate the touchpad module from the top cover. Removing the Chipset Heat Sink To remove the chipset heat sink, first remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the 2 screws securing the chipset heat sink to the main board. Fig. 26 Location chipset heat sink screws.
14 Fig. 27 Releasing the WLAN side locks. 2. Carefully take out the WLAN card from the slot. Removing the MDC Modem To remove the modem, first remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the 2 screws securing the modem to the main board. Fig. 28 Location modem card screws. 2. Turn over the modem and gently disconnect the MDC cable.
15 Fig. 29 Screw location on the HDD holder. 3. Disconnect the speaker and Lid switch connectors from the main board and remove the screws encircled in the following picture. Fig. 30 Screws and connectors on main board. 4. Lift the main board and remove it away from the unit. Fig. 31 Removing the main board.
16 Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from NEC Computers International B.V. NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
