PackardBell 100 User Manual

Packard Bell

Vibe 100

Disassembly Manual

Table of Contents

Overview 2
Technician Notes 2
Disassembly Instructions 2
Reassembly Instructions 2
Required Tools 2
Hazardous Voltage 3
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge 3
Power Supply Unit 3
Opening the Casing 5
Removing the Battery 5
Removing the Hard Disk 6
Removing the Mainboard/LCD assembly 7
Notice 10

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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:

n Turn off the power and disconnect all cables and peripherals.
n Label all removed connectors. Note where the connector goes and in what

position it was installed.

n Do 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:

n Philips (#1 bit) screwdriver.
n Small 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

Packard Bell Vibe 100 Disassembly Manual