PackardBell easynote s Service Manual
Packard Bell
EasyNote S
Disassembly Manual
Table of Contents
Overview 2
Technician Not es 2
Disassembly Instructions 2
Reassembly Instructions 2
Required Tool s 2
Hazardous Voltage 3
Avoid Electrostat ic Discharge 3
Power Supply Unit 3
Removing the Battery 4
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 4
Removing the Memory Module 5
Removing the Optical Disk Drive 6
Removing the Button Panel 6
Removing the Keyboard 7
Removing the Heat Shield 7
Removing the WLAN Mini-PCI Card 8
Removing the CPU 9
Removing the VGA Heat Sink 10
Removing the Main Board 10
Removing the Modem 12
Removing the LCD Switch 13
Removing the Subwoofer 13
Removing the Speakers 14
Removing the Glide Pad 15
Removing the Microphone 15
Removing the LCD Assembly 16
Removing the LCD Panel 16
Removing the Inverter Board 18
Removing the WiFi Antenna 19
Reassembly Not es 19
Notice 20
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Packard Bell EasyNote S Disassem bly Manual
Overview
This document contains step-by-step service instructions for the EasyNote S. The instructions are
illustrat ed 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 EasyNote S without notice.
Technician Notes
Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers Int ernational 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 indication of component replacement or printed wiring
board modifications may void any warranty or ex change allowances.
Disassembly Instructions
When disassembling the system unit, foll ow these general rules:
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n Turn off the power and disconnect all cables and peripherals.
n Label all remov ed connect ors. Note where the connector goes and in what positi on it was
install ed.
n Do not disassemble the system into parts that are sm aller t han those specified in the
instructions.
Reassembly Instructions
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process. Use care to ensure that all cabl es and screws are
returned to their proper positions. Check that no tools or any loose parts have been left inside the casing.
Check that ev erything is properly installed and tightened.
Required Tools
All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tool s:
n PH 0 x 40 Philips screwdriver
n 2.0 x 30 Flat-bladed screwdriver
n SW 5.0 Spacer screwdriver
n Small tweezers
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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 devi ces.
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 ex tremely sensitive to ESD and
always require careful handling. After remov ing 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 t he 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 comput er’s power switch is OFF. Then,
unplug the comput er’s AC power cord. Before picki ng
up the device you (un)install, you should wear an antistatic wrist wrap (available at electronic supply stores).
Be sure to connect the wrist wrap to an unpai nted
metal portion of the computer casing. As an
alternativ e, you can di ssipat e electrostatic build-up by
touching an unpainted metal portion of the computer
casing with one hand. T hen 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.
WARNING
Ensure that the computer is disconnected
from its power source and from all
telecommunications links, networks, or
modem lines whenever the casing cover is
removed. Do not operate the computer with
the cover removed.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous que le système est
débranché de son alimentation ainsi que de
toutes les liai sons de tél écommunication,
des réseaux, et des lignes de modem avant
d’enlever le capot. Ne pas utiliser le
système quand le capot est enlevé.
WARNUNG
Das System darf weder an eine
Stromquelle angeschlossen sein noch eine
Verbindung mit einer
Telekommunikationseinrichtung, einem
Netzwerk oder einer Modem -Leitung haben,
wenn die Gehäuseabdeckung entfernt wird.
Nehmen Sie das System nicht ohne die
Abdeckung in Betrieb.
ADVERTENCIA
Asegúrese de que cada vez que se quite la
cubierta del chasi s, el sistema haya sido
desconectado de la red de alimentación y
de todos lo enlaces de telecom unicaciones,
de red y de líneas de módem. No ponga en
funcionamiento el sistema mientras la
cubierta esté quit ada.
WAARSCHUWING
Zorg er voor dat alle verbindingen van en
naar de computer (stroom, modem,
netwerk, etc) verbroken worden voordat de
behuizing geopend wordt. Zet de computer
nooit aan als de behuizing geopend is.
Power Supply Unit
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
disassemble t he power supply. The power supply
contains no user-serviceable part s. Insi de the power
supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious
personal injury. Always return a defectiv e power
supply to your deal er.
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AVVERTENZA
Prima di rimuovere il coperchio del telaio,
assicurarsi che il sistema sia scollegato
dall’alimentazione, da tutti i collegamenti di
comunicazione, reti o linee di modem. Non
avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo
a posto il coperchi o.
Removing the Battery
Perform the following steps to remove the battery:
1. Make sure to power off the EasyNote S.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter (and all other peripherals) from the unit.
3. Turn the unit upside down.
4. Unlock the battery compartment and slide it out of its place.
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Fig. 1 Releasing the battery.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
To remove the hard disk drive, then perform t he following steps:
1. Rem ove the 2 screws securing the hard disk drive cover on the front side.
2. Remove the 2 silver coloured screws underneath.
Fig. 2 Removing the 2 silver coloured screws.
3. Pull out t he Mylar folded inside the drive bay.
4. Carefully slide the hard disk drive out.
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Fig. 3 Sliding out the hard disk dr ive.
Removing the Memory Module
There are two SO-DIMM slots, of which one is easily accessible (for end-users) and the ot her one
requires more disassembly.
SO-DIMM Slot 1
1. Remov e the screw securing the cover on the bottom of the casi ng.
Fig. 4 Removing the cover screw.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Push plastic clips aside.
4. Take out the SO-DIMM memory module.
Fig. 5 Taking out the memory module.
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SO-DIMM Slot 2
To remove the memory module in SO-DIMM slot 2, first remove the WLAN adapter (see Removing the
WLAN Mini-PCI Card), and then perform the following steps:
1. Remov ing the 3 screws securing the m etal plate located beneath the mi ni-PCI.
2. Lif t out the metal plate; The second SO-DIMM slot will now be visi ble.
3. Push the 2 cli ps aside and take out the SO-DIMM memory module.
Note There is only one end-user accessible SO-DIMM slot! If the unit shipped with two SO-DIMM
slots, they will usually be identical (if total memory size is 512, 1024 or 2048 MB). This will enable Dual
Channel memory architecture, allowing far greater memory speeds. Under these circumstances, it is not
recommended to upgrade just one of the memory module s.
Removing the Optical Disk Drive
To remove the optical disk drive, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the indicat ed 2 screws on the bottom of the unit.
Fig. 6 Removing optical disk drive cover screws.
2. Pull out the optical disk drive (this is easier when you open the tray using the emergency eject
hole).
Removing the Button Panel
To remove the button panel (hinge and keyboard cover), perform the following steps:
1. Use a smal l flat-bladed screwdriver to lift the hinge/keyboard cover gently; There are 2
indicated gaps.
Fig. 7 Lifting the hinge/keyboard covers.
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