User Guide

Maintenance & Disassembly
5-6 FIC A985 Service Manual
The Motherboard assembly is the most important part of the notebook. It contains the
entire major chipsets including the core logic, PCMCIA, memory, and BIOS to operate
the whole computer. It also includes the sockets, connectors and ports completing the
functionality.
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System Base Unit Case
The System Base Unit Case is where the Motherboard is placed. It includes openings for
the battery, CD-ROM and PCMCIA equipment.
5.5 Parts Removal and Replacement Procedures
This section contains the field service-level removal/ replacement procedures for the
notebook. The notebook is designed for optimum modularity in order to make field
replacement and maintenance easy and efficient.
5.5.1 Removing the Battery Pack
The procedure for removing and replacing the battery pack is as follows:
1. The battery pack is located on the left side of the system unit.
2. To release the battery pack, locate the battery latch found underneath the unit.
3. Push the latch to release the lock and at the same time pull the battery pack out.
Battery Latch
Figure 5-2 Remove Battery Pack
5.5.2 Removing the Keyboard K/B FPC and Keyboard cover
The internal keyboard is located above the system top unit and is fitted in without screws on
the top unit case. Follow the steps below on how to remove the keyboard and heat sink plate:
1. Remove keyboard cover by gently bending it and sliding it towards in front of you.
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