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Chapter

Disassembly Procedure

Please follow the information provided in this section to perform

the complete disassembly procedure of the notebook. Be sure

to use proper tools described before.

500A Series Notebook consists of various modules. This chapter describes
the procedures for the complete notebook disassembly. In addition, in

between procedures, the detailed disassembly procedure of individual
modules will be provided for your service needs.

The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:

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Battery module

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ODD module

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HDD module

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Memory Module

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Keyboard Module

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CPU Module

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LCD Module

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Top cover Module

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Base cover & Motherboard Module

Summary of Contents for Z500A Series

Page 1: ...00A Series Notebook consists of various modules This chapter describes the procedures for the complete notebook disassembly In addition in between procedures the detailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your service needs The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps Battery module ODD module HDD module Memory Module Keyboard Module CPU Module LCD Modul...

Page 2: ...ation below shows how to remove the battery module 1 Turn the notebook over Unlock one latch no 1 and remove the battery pack from bottom side no 2 Removing ROM driver 1 Unlock ODD button and separate optical device from base unit B A T T E R Y 2 1 2 R O M D R I V E R R E M O V A L 1 ...

Page 3: ...ws no 1 M2 5x4 0 from bottom of notebook 2 Pull out the HDD module from front side of notebook no 2 Disassembling HDD Module 1 Remove 2 screws no 1 M3 0 5 3 5I K B NI on both side of the HDD module Please do not touch inside of the HDD module The below illustration is HDD tray ASSY H D D M O D U L E R E M O V A L H D D M O D U L E H D D M O D U L E D I S A S S E M B L Y 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 4: ...re are two expansion SODIMM sockets for you to upgrade the total memory up to 2GB with two 1024 MB modules Removing Memory module 1 Remove two screws no1 M2 5x4 B to take off RAM door from bottom side 2 If there is an existing memory remove it by opening the latches no 2 which will pop the module up to a 45 angle and then pulling out the module in that angle no 3 M E M O R Y R E M O V A L 1 M E M ...

Page 5: ...cover and keyboard plate Removing K B cover 1 Release two screws no1 2 M2x4 from K B cover on left and right side 2 Press the Numlk key to pry the keyboard cover no 1 open then slide right it to separate top cover module 3 Remove 2 screws no 1 M2 5x8 on the back of Notebook K B C O V E R R E M O V A L K B M O D U L E 1 2 1 ...

Page 6: ... 1 Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable connector on both ends no 1 2 Carefully pull out the keyboard cable no 2 with a pair or tweezers 3 Lock the connector no 3 again to avoid possible breakage 4 Finally the keyboard plate can be removed from the notebook C A B L E R E M O V A L 1 2 1 Unlock 2 Cable out 3 Lock 1 Unlock 3 Lock ...

Page 7: ... module contains CPU CPU thermal pad and CPU thermal module Removing CPU 1 Remove 3 screws no 1 4 M2x9 0 spring screw to unlock CPU FAN And disconnect the CPU FAN cable no 4 2 Using one slot screwdriver to turn right direction to loosen the CPU socket 3 Use the CPU vacuum to suck up the CPU and lift the CPU away C P U R E M O V A L C P U 4 1 3 2 ...

Page 8: ...e module contains LCD panel inverter board LCD hinge bracket hinge cover LCD bezel and LCD cover Removing LCD Module 1 Remove totally 4 screws M2 5x8 then take away 2 wireless antennas on both sides 2 Disconnect the LCD cable no 2 from the motherboard 3 Lift straight up the LCD module to separate from the system L C D L C D R E M O V A L 1 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...edges with your fingers Then lift the LCD bezel away from the LCD module 3 Remove 8 screws no 1 M2x3 0 to separate the LCD both side Hinge from LCD panel and 6 screws no2 M2 5x4 0 on both side hinges then take hinges away from LCD module 4 Disconnect the inverter cable no 3 and lift the inverter BD away from the LCD module Finally remove the panel from the LCD cover L C D D I S A S S E M B L Y 1 1...

Page 10: ...ng Top cover Module 1 Remove 7 screws no 1 M2 5x6 0 on front bottom side of notebook 2 Remove 2 screws no 2 M2 5x6 0 on right side of notebook 3 Remove 6 screws no 3 M2 5x6 0 on rear bottom side of notebook 4 Remove 2 screws no 4 M2 5x6 0 on middle of back notebook 5 Remove 1 screw no 5 M2 5x4 0 on battery bay 6 Remove 2 screws no 1 M2 5x4 from rear side of notebook T O P C O V E R A S S Y T O P C...

Page 11: ... 2 11 11 11 11 7 Remove 2 screws no1 M2 5x4 on Quick button board and disconnect cable as well Then separate Q button board from Top case 8 Disconnect Touch Pad cable no1 9 Finally lift the top cover up to release the top cover and bottom case 1 1 ...

Page 12: ... contains the bottom case itself Top shielding and optical device Removing top shielding 1 Remove 1 screw no1 M2 5x4 0 and 4 NUT screws from IO port to unlock top shielding Also disconnect MIC cable from M B no3 Removing speaker set 1 Disconnect left side speaker cable from M B B A S E C O V E R M O D U L E T O P S H I E L D I N G R E M O V A L 1 2 S P E A K E R S E T R E M O V A L 1 3 ...

Page 13: ...A S S E M B L Y P R O C E D U R E 2 2 2 2 13 13 13 13 Removing Motherboard module 1 Remove 2 screws no1 M2 5x4 0 from motherboard 2 Remove PCMCIA socket from PCMCIA Connector M B M O D U L E R E M O V A L 1 1 ...

Page 14: ... 5x4 0 and remove MiniPCI door 2 Remove antenna no2 from Wireless card Removing M B Module 1 Carefully to pry out left side to remove 1394 jacks first no 1 then remove IO port no 2 from front side to separate the M B from base unit W I R E L E S S M O D U L E R E M O V A L 1 2 M B M O D U L E R E M O V A L 1 2 ...

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