Packard bell CYCLOPS Disassembly Manual

Packard Bell

Cyclops (iMedia)

Disassembly Manual

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Table of Contents

Overview 3
Technician Notes 3
Disassembly Instructions 3
Reassembly Instructions 3
Required Tools 3
Hazardous Voltage! 4
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge! 4
Power Supply Unit! 4
Opening the Chassis 5
Removing the Front Bezel 6
Removing the DVD/CD-ROM Drive 6
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive 6
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 7
Removing Add-In Cards 9
Removing the Front USB Port 9
Removing the Switch/LED Assembly 9
Removing the Motherboard 10
Removing the Power Supply 10
Notice 12

Packard Bell Cyclops (iMedia) Disassembly Manual

Overview

This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the Cyclops (iMedia) chassis. 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 Cyclops (iMedia) chassis without notice.

Technician Notes

Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV 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.

Disassembly Instructions

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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 connector goes and in what position it was

installed.

 Turn off the power and disconnect all power and all options.

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
chassis. Check that everything is properly installed and tightened.

Required Tools

All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tools:

 Philips (#2 bit) screwdriver

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Hazardous Voltage!

There is hazardous voltage present inside the computer when it is connected to an AC supply, even when
the computer’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)installation of optional hardware
devices.

Avoid Electrostatic Discharge!

Electrostatic electricity can easily damage circuit cards and integrated 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 computer, 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 computer’s power switch is OFF. Then,
unplug the computer’s AC power cord. Before picking up the device 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 computer chassis. As an alternative, you can dissipate electrostatic build­up by touching an unpainted metal portion of the computer chassis with one hand. Then touch the device
you are (un)installing with the other hand, and maintain continuous contact with it 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.

Packard Bell Cyclops (iMedia) Disassembly Manual