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HDD Module

The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD module from the notebook.

Removing HDD Module

1. Release 2 screws (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.

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Summary of Contents for Z500A Series

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 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 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 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 ...