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Packard Bell 

EasyNote M5 / M7 

Disassembly Manual 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Packard Bell EasyNote M5

Page 1: ...Packard Bell EasyNote M5 M7 Disassembly Manual ...

Page 2: ... Battery 5 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 5 Removing the Optical Disk Drive 7 Removing the Keyboard 8 Removing the Memory Module 10 Removing the LCD Module 11 Removing the 15 LCD Panel 12 Removing the 14 LCD Panel 15 Removing the CPU 18 Removing the Bottom Cover 20 Removing the Main Board 23 Removing the MDC Modem Module 24 Removing the WLAN Module 25 Removing the Touch Pad 26 Removing the Speaker A...

Page 3: ...rd Improper repairs can create a safety hazard Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty or exchange allowances Disassembly Instructions When disassembling the system unit follow these general rules Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the instructions Label all removed connectors Note where the ...

Page 4: ... until it is un installed in the computer Power Supply Unit Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble the power supply The power supply contains no user serviceable parts Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury Always return a defective power supply to your dealer WARNING Ensure that the computer is disconnected from its power source and...

Page 5: ...t 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 Fig 2 Removing the Hard disk drive cover A M2 5x7 black B M2 5x5 black ...

Page 6: ...mbly Manual 6 2 Disconnect the HDD as shown in Fig 3 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 Fig 4 Unscrewing the hard disk drive shield screws M3x4 silver ...

Page 7: ...HDD Cover see Removing the Hard Disk Drive then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws retaining the optical drive connector as shown in Fig 5 Fig 5 Releasing the optical drive 2 Push the metal plate in the HDD compartment in order to disconnect the optical drive out from the base unit as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 Removing the optical drive M2 5x5 black ...

Page 8: ...hown in Fig 7 Fig 7 Removing the Optical Drive Bracket Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Use a flat screwdriver to lift up the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig 8 Fig 8 Removing the Keyboard Cover M2x2 5 silver ...

Page 9: ... EasyNote M5 M7 Disassembly Manual 9 2 Unlock Keyboard as shown in Fig 9 Fig 9 Unlock the Keyboard 3 Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig 10 Fig 10 Removing the keyboard flat cable ...

Page 10: ... remove the Keyboard see Removing the Keyboard then perform the following steps 1 Release the screws retaining the memory module slot cover Fig 11 Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover 2 Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig 12 Fig 12 Removing the memory module 3 Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside M2x2 5 silver ...

Page 11: ... Battery see Removing the Battery remove the Keyboard see Removing the Keyboard then perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the LCD connectors as shown in Fig 13 Fig 13 Disconnecting LCD Connector 2 Carefully pull the LCD cable upward to release both Hinge Covers as shown in Fig 14 Fig 14 Removing the Hinge Covers ...

Page 12: ...refully lift up the LCD module and place it in a safe place Removing the 15 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 as shown in Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 16 Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module M3x6 silver ...

Page 13: ...g 17 Fig 17 Screws on the LCD Module 3 Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig 18 Fig 18 Removing the LCD Bezel Note For the 15 LCD Models you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module A M2x4 black B M2 5x7 black ...

Page 14: ...overs at the side of the LCD Release all four screws Fig 20 Remove Side Rubber Covers 6 Carefully lift up LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Inverter board Disconnect the inverter connector remaining on the left side of the inverter board Put a side the inverter board A M2 5x7 black B M2x4 black M2x4 black ...

Page 15: ... as shown in Fig 21 Fig 21 Removing the LCD Panel hinges Removing the 14 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 the remove rubber covers on the LCD module as shown in Fig 22 Fig 22 Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module M2x3 5 black ...

Page 16: ...ig 23 Fig 23 Screws on the LCD Module 3 Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig 24 Fig 24 Removing the LCD Bezel Note For the 14 LCD Models you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module B M2x4 black A M2 5x7 black ...

Page 17: ... side of the LCD Release all two screws Fig 26 Removing the side rubber covers 6 Carefully lift up the LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Inverter board Disconnect the inverter connector remaining on the left side of the inverter board Put a side the inverter board A M2x4 5 silver B M2x4 black C M2 5x7 black M2x4 black ...

Page 18: ...ving the LCD Panel hinges 8 Release the speakers at both sides of the LCD back cover as shown in Fig 28 Fig 28 Removing the Speakers Removing the CPU To remove the CPU first remove the battery see Removing the Battery then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screw retaining the CPU Cover as shown in Fig 29 Fig 29 CPU Cover M2x3 5 black M2x3 5 black M2 5x5 black ...

Page 19: ...e all screws on the heat sink disconnect the Fan connector and carefully remove the heat sink as shown in Fig 30 Fig 30 Removing the heat sink 3 Unlock the CPU and carefully remove it from the CPU socket as shown in Fig 31 Fig 31 Fig 31 Unlocking the CPU M3x21 ...

Page 20: ...rd remove the CPU see Removing the CPU remove the LCD module see Removing the LCD Module then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws maintaining the Quick Key Board lift it up and place it in safe location Fig 32 Removing the Quick Key Board 2 Release all screws as shown in Fig 33 Fig 33 Removing the top cover screws M2 5x5 black M2 5x5 black ...

Page 21: ... over the unit and remove the screws as shown in Fig 34 Fig 34 Removing screws on bottom of the system 4 Remove the screws on the rear side of the system Fig 35 Rear side of the system B M2 5x7 black A M2 5x5 black A M2 5x3 5 black B M2 5x5 black C Hex2 5x10 ...

Page 22: ...fully lift up the bottom cover release it and put it aside Fig 36 Removing the Bottom Cover Note When assembling bottom cover please make sure that the bottom cover is properly inserted into the top cover especially the corner near to the rear of the system ...

Page 23: ...t remove the Bottom Cover See Removing the Bottom Cover then perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the LED Board as shown in Fig 37 Fig 37 Disconnecting main board and LED board 2 Carefully separate the Main Board assembly from the top cover as shown in Fig 38 Fig 38 Lifting up the Main Board assembly ...

Page 24: ...n Board then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws retaining the MDC Modem as shown in Fig 40 Fig 40 Removing the screws retaining the MDC Modem 2 Carefully lift up the MDC modem module 3 Disconnect the cable attached to the MDC modem and put the modem aside Note The location of the MDC modem in the EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7 On the M7 the MDC modem is locat...

Page 25: ...emove the Keyboard see Removing the Keyboard then perform the following steps 1 Disconnect the WLAN antenna connection on the WLAN Module then unclip it as shown in Fig 41 Fig 41 Removing the WLAN Module 2 Carefully lift up the WLAN module and put it aside Note The location of the WLAN module in the EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7 On the M7 the WLAN module is located under...

Page 26: ... shown in Fig 42 and remove the touch pad assembly from the Top cover Fig 42 Touch Pad Removing the Speaker Assembly To remove the Speaker assembly first remove the Main Board see Removing the Main Board then perform the following steps 1 Remove the screws holding Audio Board holder as shown in Fig 43 Fig 43 Screw at Audio Board Holder 2 Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from bottom base and p...

Page 27: ...Packard Bell EasyNote M5 M7 Disassembly Manual 27 Dipswitch Settings Not available Screws ...

Page 28: ... NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL Copyright 2003 NEC Computers International BV All rights reserved NEC is a trademark of NEC Computers International BV The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners EasyNote M5 M7 Disassembly Manual Au...

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