PackardBell easynote bu Service Manual

Packard Bell

EasyNote BU Series

Disassembly Guide

Table of Contents

Overview ..................................................................................................................3

Technician Notes......................................................................................................3

Disassembly Instructions..........................................................................................3

Reassembly Instructions..........................................................................................3

Required Tools.........................................................................................................3

Battery......................................................................................................................4

Memory ....................................................................................................................4

Hard Disk..................................................................................................................5

Optical Drive.............................................................................................................7

CPU and CPU fan....................................................................................................9

Keyboard................................................................................................................10

Wireless LAN Adapter............................................................................................11

Top Cover...............................................................................................................12

Bluetooth Module....................................................................................................15

Launch Board.........................................................................................................15

Fingerprint Scanner................................................................................................15

Touchpad ...............................................................................................................17

LCD Assembly........................................................................................................17

Main Board.............................................................................................................18

I/O Board................................................................................................................18

LCD Panel..............................................................................................................19

Inverter Board.........................................................................................................21

Speakers, Wireless LAN Antennas, Webcam and Microphone..............................21

Reassembly Notes.................................................................................................22

Notice.....................................................................................................................22

EasyNote BU Disassembly Manual

Overview

This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote BU series. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part of the device that is being rem oved or disassembled.

Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote BU series without notice.

Technician Notes

Only technicians authorized by Packard Bell B.V. 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 ind ication of component rep lacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty or exchange allowances.

Disassembly Instructions

When disassembling the unit, follow these general rules:

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

position it was installed.

n Do not disassemble the unit 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 product. Check that everything is properly installed and tightened.

Required Tools

All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tools:

n Phillips (#1 bit) screwdriver n Small flat blade screwdriver

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Battery

1. Unlock the two clips located on the battery and slide out the battery.

Fig. 1 The bottom of the notebook.

Memory

1. Remove the battery as described under ‘Battery’.

2. Remove the five screws and take away the cover.

Fig. 2 The bottom of the notebook.

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3. Fold away the protective foil covering half the memory module(s).

Fig. 3 The memory compartment.

4. Pull the clips aside to release the memory module.

Hard Disk

1. Remove the battery as described under ‘Battery’.

2. Remove the five screws and take away the cover (see Fig. 2).

3. Remove the two screws securing the hard disk.

Fig. 4 The hard disk drive.

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4. Use the latch to pull the hard disk loose.

5. Lift out the hard disk.

Fig. 5 Lifting out the hard disk drive.

6. Re move the the four to release the metal bracket from the hard disk.

Fig. 6 The hard disk drive bracket.

7. Lift the bracket from the hard disk.

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Note: The EasyNote BU seri es uses only Serial ATA hard disks. These drives have no

jumpers to select Master or Slave mode.

Optical Drive

1. Remove the battery as described under ‘Battery’.

2. Remove the five screws and take away the cover (see Fig. 2).

3. Remove the two screws securing the optical drive.

Fig. 7 The optical drive.

4. Use the ‘emergency eject’ option to open the optical drive.

5. Pull out the optical drive; close the lid when possible.

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