Overview2
Technician Notes2
Disassembly Instructions2
Reassembly Instructions2
Required Tools2
Hazardous Voltage3
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge3
Power Supply Unit3
Opening the Casing5
Removing the Battery5
Removing the Hard Disk6
Removing the Mainboard/LCD assembly7
Notice10
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Packard Bell Vibe 100 Disassembly Manual
Overview
This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the Vibe 100 MP3
player. 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 Vibe 100 MP3 player without
notice.
Technician Notes
Only technicians authorized by Packard Bell should attempt to repair this equipment. All
troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module
level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no
one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to
any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indication of
component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty or
exchange allowances.
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Disassembly Instructions
When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules:
nTurn off the power and disconnect all cables and peripherals.
nLabel all removed connectors. Note where the connector goes and in what
position it was installed.
nDo not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified
in the instructions.
Reassembly Instructions
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process. Use care to ensure that all
cables and screws are returned to their proper positions. Check that no tools or any
loose parts have been left inside the player. Check that everything is properly installed
and tightened.
Required Tools
All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tools:
nPhilips (#1 bit) screwdriver.
nSmall flat-bladed screwdriver or a small coin.
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Hazardous Voltage
There is hazardous voltage present inside the
MP3 player when it is connected to an AC
supply, even when the MP3 player’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)insta llation of optional
hardware devices.
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic electricity can easily damage
circuit cards and integrat ed circuits (ICs). To
reduce risk of damage, store them in
protective packaging whenever they are not
installed in your system.
Add-in cards can be extremely sensitive to
ESD and always require careful handling.
After removing the card from the MP3 player,
place the card flat on a grounded, static-free
surface, component-side up. Use a
conductive foam pad if available, but not the
card wrapper. Do not slide the card over any
surface.
Before you install or remove memory
modules, video memory, disk drives, circuit
cards or other devices, protect them from
static electricity. To do so, make sure your
MP3 player’s power switch is OFF. Then,
unplug the MP3 player’s AC power cord.
Before picking up the dev ice you (un)install,
you should wear an anti-static wrist wrap
(available at electronic supply stores). Be
sure to connect the wrist wrap to an
unpainted metal portion of the MP3 player
chassis. As an alternative, you can dissipate
electrostatic build-up by touching an
unpainted metal portion of the MP3 player
chassis with one hand. Then touch t he device
you are (un)installing with the other hand, and
maintain continuous contact with it until it is
(un)installed in the MP3 player.
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 MP3 player is
disconnected from its power source
and from all telecommunications
links, networks, or modem lines
whenever the cover is removed. Do
not operate the MP3 player with the
cover removed.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous que le lecteur MP3 est
débranché de son alimentation ainsi
que de toutes les liaisons de
télécommunication, des réseaux, et
des lignes de modem avant
d’enlever le capot. Ne pas utilise r le
lecteur MP3 quand le capot est
enlevé.
WARNUNG
Der Player darf weder an eine
Stromquelle angeschlossen sein
noch eine Verbindung mit einer
Telekommunikationseinrichtung,
einem Netzwerk oder einer ModemLeitung haben, wenn die
Gehäuseabdeckung entfernt wird.
Nehmen Sie den Player nicht ohne
die Abdeckung in Betrieb.
ADVERTENCIA
Asegúrese de que cada vez que se
quite la cubierta del lector M P3, el
dispositivo haya sido desconectado
de la red de alimentación y de todos
lo enlaces de telecomunicaciones,
de red y de líneas de módem. No
ponga en funcionamiento el lector
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MP3 mientras la cubierta esté quitada.
WAARSCHUWING
Zorg er voor dat alle verbindingen van en
naar de MP3 speler (stroom, modem,
netwerk, etc) verbroken worden voordat de
behuizing geopend wordt. Zet de MP3 speler
nooit aan als de behuizing geopend is.
AVVERTENZA
Prima di rimuovere il coperchio del
Vibe 100, assicurarsi che il sistema
sia scollegato dall’alimentazione, da
tutti i collegamenti di comunicazione,
reti o linee di modem. Non avviare il
Vibe 100 senza aver prima messo a
posto il coperchio.
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Opening the Casing
epending on the parts that
Opening the
To open the player, perform these following steps:
1. Gently pry the bottom and the top cover apart. There is a flat cable
keeping the mainboard and the hard disk together.
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Fig. 1 Location of the flat cable
2. Disconnect the flat cable on either end, d
need to be exchanged
Removing the Battery
To remove the internal battery, first open the casing (see
Casing) and then perfo rm the following steps:
1. Lift up the foil with product specifications on the backside; under
the lower side corners are two screws.
2. Remove the two screws
3. Remove the cover, and lift the battery out, so that its connector is
freely accessible (see Fig. 2).
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Fig. 2 Location of the battery connector
),
4. Release the connector on the mainboard. Use a small flathead
screwdriver or tweezers.
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5. Disconnect the battery from the mainboard.
Removing the Hard Disk
To remove the top cover, open the player (see Opening the Casing
remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform these steps:
1. Lift out the hard disk.
Fig. 3 The hard disk is lifted out.
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2. Disconnect the flat cable from the hard disk. To do so, lift up the
push in the cable, and push down the clip
),
) and perform the following
dark-coloured clip and pull out the flat cable.
Fig. 4 The flat cable connector
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3. Remove the rubber placeholders, and place them on the new hard
disk.
4. Reconnect the flat cable:
to secure the cable.
Removing the Mainboard/LCD assembly
To remove the mainboard, open the player (see Opening the Casing
remove the battery (see Removing the Battery
steps:
1. Lift up the mainboard to reach the HDD flat cable connector.
2. Lift up the tape covering the HDD connector.
3. Now push down the two clips on the side of the connector.
4. Take out the flat cable.
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Fig. 5 The HDD connector.
inserting the mainboard, avoid pressure on the mainboard
5. Push the side panel of the top cover gently aside.
6. The mainboard is loose now but the LCD panel is glued to the
front. When removing the mainboard, the LCD screen itself will
hinge. Carefully tear it loose.
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7. When rearea where the LCD is mounted.
8. When putting back the LCD only press the edges of the screen to
re-glue it to the front panel.
NoteThe plastic LCD bra cket should be properly clicked in to the mainboard
before inserting it into the top cover (else ther e will be too much pressure on the LCD panel
when fixing it inside the casing. (see Fig. 6)
Fig. 6 The LCD plastic bracket
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9. Make sure the hold switch i s properly aligned (see Fig. 7)
Fig. 7 The hold switch
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Notice
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