User guide
Table Of Contents
- System Specifications
- System Utilities
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- Disassembly Requirements
- General Information
- External Module Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Power Board
- Removing the Launch Board
- Removing the Antenna
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Removing the Left Speaker Module
- Removing the Right Speaker Module
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the Mainboard
- Removing the USB Board
- Removing the RJ-11 Port
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the CPU
- Removing the VGA Module
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the VGA Module
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal Module
- Replacing the RJ-11 Port
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Right Speaker Module
- Replacing the Launch Board
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Replacing the Left Speaker Module
- Replacing the Upper Cover
- Replacing the LCD Module
- Replacing the Antenna Cables
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the WLAN Module
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Replacing the DIMM Modules
- Replacing the ODD Module
- Replacing the Lower Covers
- Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Power On Issue
- No Display Issue
- Random Loss of BIOS Settings
- LCD Failure
- Built-In Keyboard Failure
- Touchpad Failure
- Internal Speaker Failure
- Internal Microphone Failure
- HDD Not Operating Correctly
- ODD Failure
- USB Failure (Rightside)
- Modem Function Failure
- Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure
- Bluetooth Function Failure
- Robson Module Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- Fingerprint Reader Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- HDMI Switch Failure
- External Mouse Failure
- Other Failures
- Intermittent Problems
- Undetermined Problems
- POST Codes Tables
- Common Problems
- Jumper and Connector Locations
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- Model Definition and Configuration
- Test Compatible Components
- Online Support Information
- Index

Chapter 3 61
6. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
Removing the Power Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.
3. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard.
4. Remove the two securing screws from the Power Board.
NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board.










