FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
SatelliteTM
A10 Series
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tools Required for Proper
Disassembly and Reassembly:
1.Phillips Screwdriver (Size0&1)
2.4mm Flat head Screwdriver
3.Case Separator
4. ESD Wrist Strap
5.ESD mats
6.Tweezers
Before attempting any of the following procedures, make sure that the main battery and AC adaptor is not connected to the unit and the environment in which you are working on is protected from Electro-Static Discharge(ESD).
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FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
TM
Satellite
A10 Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.BATTERY PACK REMOVAL
2.OPTIONAL PC CARD REMOVAL
3.HDD REMOVAL
4.MEMORY MODULE REMOVAL
5.WIRELESS LAN CARD REMOVAL
6.MODEM BOARD REMOVAL
7.COOLING MODULE REMOVAL
8.CPU REMOVAL
9.KEYBOARD REMOVAL
10.CD-R/W/DVD-ROM REMOVAL
11.TOP COVER REMOVAL
12.TOUCH PAD ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
13.BAT CON HOLDER REMOVAL
14.SYSTEM BOARD REMOVAL
15.DC-IN JACK/RTC BATTERY REMOVAL
16.14’’ DISPLAY MASK REMOVAL
17.FL INVERTER AND 14’’ LCD REMOVAL
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FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
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Satellite
A10 Series
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL
Battery release lever |
Battery pack assy |
1.Turn the computer upside down as shown.
2.Slide the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow.
3.Lift out the battery pack assy.
Battery cover |
Battery pack |
4. Separate the battery pack from the battery cover.
OPTIONAL PC CARD REMOVAL |
HDD REMOVAL |
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PC Card
Eject button
1.Press the eject button of the PC Card you want to remove.
2.Press the extended eject button to pop the PC card out slightly.
3.Grasp the PC Card and pull it out
NOTE: Before removing any PCMCIA device, make sure it is “STOPPED” in the PC Card Manager.
HDD cover
M2.5x4 black flat head screw
1.Turn the computer upside down.
2.Remove two M2.5x16 black flat head screws securing HDD slot cover and pull out the cover.
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FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT DOCUMENTATION
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Satellite
A10 Series
HDD REMOVAL
HDD assy
M2.5x5 black flat head screw
HDD bracket handle
3.Remove one M2.5x5 black flat head screw securing the HDD assembly.
4.Grasp the HDD bracket handle and pull to disconnect the HDD assembly.
5.Lift the HDD assembly out of the HDD bay.
M3x4 brass flat head screws
6.Remove four M3x4 brass flat head screws securing the HDD bracket to the drive.
MEMORY MODULE REMOVAL
Memory module
Memory cover
M2.5x4 black flat head screw
1.Turn the computer upside down.
2.Remove one M2.5x4 black flat head screw securing the memory cover.
3.Lift out the cover.
Memory clips
4.Slowly spread out the memory clips and pull the memory module out of the connector on a 45 degree angle.
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