Disassembly Procedure 2 Chapter Disassembly Procedure Please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete disassembly procedure of the notebook. Be sure to use proper tools described before. A SUS G73 Series Notebook consists of various modules. This chapter describes the procedures for the complete notebook disassembly. In addition, in between procedures, the detailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your service needs.
Disassembly Procedure B A T T E R Y Battery Module The illustration below shows how to remove the battery module. Remove Battery Module Open latch 1 and hold the latch 2 when take the battery away. BACK M E M O R Y Memory Module The illustration shows how to remove the Memory Module form the notebook. Remove Memory Module 1. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5) on the bottom door and take away the bottom door. 2-2 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 2. Pull two latches here to pop the memories module up at 45 angles, and then pull out the module at that angle. BACK H D D HDD Module The illustrations below show how to remove the HDD Module from the notebook. Remove HDD Module 1. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*5) on HDD module. Lift up the HDD module and take it away. M2*4 2-3 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 2. Remove 4 screws (M3*4) to separate HDD from HDD housing M3*3 M3*3 BACK 2-4 V1.
Disassembly Procedure W L A N Wireless LAN Module The illustration below shows how to remove the Wireless LAN Module from the notebook. Remove Wireless LAN Module Disconnect the antennas and remove 2 screws (M2*4) on Wireless LAN card and pull out the card from its slot. M2*4 BACK O D D ODD Module The illustrations below show how to remove the ODD Module. Remove ODD Module 1. Remove 1 screw (M2.5*5) on the bottom case and pull out the ODD module from the compartment. M2.5*5 BACK 2-5 V1.
Disassembly Procedure Keyboard Module K E Y B O A R The illustrations below show how to remove the Keyboard and disassemble the Keyboard Cover. Remove the Keyboard 1. Open 5 latches (ESC, F5, F9, PrtSc and End) on keyboard module by a pair of tweezers. 2. Turn over the keyboard plate and disconnect the keyboard FPC, LED FPC and remove the keyboard plate. 2-6 V1.
Disassembly Procedure Remove Keyboard Cable 1. Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable connector on both ends (no. 1). 2. Carefully pull out the keyboard cable (no. 2) with a pair of tweezers. 3. Lock the connector (no. 3) again to avoid possible breakage. 2. Cable out 1. Unlock 3. Lock 1. Unlock 3. Lock BACK 2-7 V1.
Disassembly Procedure T O P C A S E Top Case Module The illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the Top Case Module of the notebook. Remove the Top Case Module 1. Remove 2 screws (M2*4) on the bottom case. Then pry the hinge cover by a plastic blade and remove the hinge cover. M2*4 2. Remove 17 screws (M2.5*5, M2*4) on the bottom case. Then remove 6 screws (M2.5*7) on the LCD hinges and lay down the LCD module. 2-8 V1.
Disassembly Procedure M2.5*5 M2*4 M2.5*7 M2.5*7 2-9 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 3. Remove 6 screws (M2.5*5) on the top case. Then disconnect the switch board FPC, speaker cable and the touchpad FPC. M2.5*5 Switch Board Speaker cable FPC Touchpad FPC 4. Pry the edges of the top case and remove the top case to take it away. 2 - 10 V1.
Disassembly Procedure Disassemble the Top Case Module 5. Tear off the mylars on the touchpad. Remove 2 screws (M2*5) on the touchpad bracket. Disconnect the touchpad FPC and remove the touchpad module. M2*3 6. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5) on the touchpad bracket and separate the touchpad board and the touchpad bracket. 2 - 11 V1.
Disassembly Procedure M2.5*5 7. Remove 3 screws (M2*3) on the power switch board. Remove the power switch board from the top case. M2*3 8. Remove 1 screw (M2.5*5) on the speaker and take away the speaker. M2.5*5 BACK 2 - 12 V1.
Disassembly Procedure L C D LCD Module The illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the LCD Module. Remove the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the following the cable from the motherboard: LCD light bar cable, LVDS cable, CMOS MIC cable. Pull out the WLAN antennas from the hole in the motherboard. Pry the latch fixing the cables and release the cables. Separate the LCD module from the whole system. CMOS MIC cable LVDS cable Pull out the WLAN antennas from the hole here.
Disassembly Procedure Disassemble the LCD Module 2. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*6) on the LCD bezel. Pry the edges of LCD bezel and remove the front bezel. M2.5*6 2 - 14 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 3. Remove the LED board. 4. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*6) on the lower bracket. Then remove the lower bracket. M2.5*6 5. Remove 3 screws (M2.5*4, M2.5*5) on the each LCD hinges. Then remove the both hinges. M2.5*4 M2.5*4 M2.5*5 M2.5*5 2 - 15 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 5. Remove 6 screws (M2.5*4, M2.5*5) fixing the LCD panel and take away the LCD panel. M2.5*5 M2.5*4 2 - 16 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 6. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*4) on the LCD up bracket and remove the up bracket. M2.5*4 7. Disconnect the camera and its cable. Then remove the CMOS MIC cable from its cover. 2 - 17 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 8. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel. Remove 8 screws (M2*3) on the LCD brackets and separate the LCD brackets. M2*3 M2*3 BACK 2 - 18 V1.
Disassembly Procedure M O T H E R B O A R D Motherboard Module The illustrations below show how to disassemble and remove the Motherboard Module. Remove the Motherboard Module 1. Remove 3 screws (M2*6) on each fan. Disconnect the fan cables. Remove 2 fans. M2*6 M2*6 2. Remove 3 screws (M2.5*5) on the motherboard. Then disconnect the following cables: LAN board cable, Bluetooth cable, audio board cable and the SATA FFC. Remove the motherboard from the bottom case. 2 - 19 V1.
Disassembly Procedure M2.5*5 LAN board cable Bluetooth cable Audio board cable SATA FFC 2 - 20 V1.
Disassembly Procedure Disassemble the Motherboard Module 3. Remove 4 screws (M2*4) on the heat sink. Then remove the heat sink. M2*4 4. Using the single slot screw driver to turn the non-removable screw to loosen the CPU. Then suck up the CPU by the vacuum handling tool. 5. Loosen 4 screws on the VGA thermal. Then remove the thermal. Remove 2 screws (M2*3) on the VGA card and remove the VGA card. 2 - 21 V1.
Disassembly Procedure M2*3 B O T T O M C A S E BACK Bottom Case Module The illustrations below show how to disassemble the Bottom Case Assy. Disassemble the Bottom Case 1. Remove the Bluetooth module. 2 - 22 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 2. Remove 2 screws (M2*4) fixing the HDD board and remove it. Remove 2 screws to separate the HDD board and its bracket. M2*4 M2*4 3. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5) on the audio board. Turn over the audio board and disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the audio board and the speaker. M2.5*5 2 - 23 V1.
Disassembly Procedure 4. Remove 1 screw (M2.5*5) on the LAN board and remove the LAN board. M2.5*5 BACK 2 - 24 V1.
