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Versa E680
Disassembly Manual
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Table of contents Overview.................................................................................................................................................................3 Technician Notes....................................................................................................................................................3 Disassembly Instructions....................................................................................................................
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Overview This document contains step-by-steps disassembly instructions for the Versa E680 chassis. The instructions are illustrated 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. NEC reserves the right to make changes to the Versa E680 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repai
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WARNING Hazardous Voltage Ensure that the computer is disconnected from its power source and from all There is hazardous voltage present inside the computer telecommunications links, networks, or modem when it is connect to an AC supply, even when the lines whenever the chassis cover is removed. computer’s power switch is off. Exposure to hazardous Do not operate the computer with the cover voltage could cause personal injury. To avoid risk of injury, removed. contact an Authorized Se
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Removing the Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: 1. Make sure to power off the Versa E680. 2. Turn the unit upside down. 3. Unlock the battery and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Removing the battery NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 5
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 2 M3.5x2 Black Fig. 2 Removing the Hard disk drive cover 2. Release screw that secure HDD module as shown in Fig. 3 M6x2.5 Black Fig. 3 Screw on HDD module NEC Vers
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3. Disconnect and lift up the hard disk module as shown in Fig. 4 Fig. 4 Disconnecting the hard disk drive 4. Unscrew the four screws on both sides of the hard disk drive as shown in Fig. 5 M4x3 Silver Fig. 5 Unscrewing the hard disk drive bracket screws NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 7
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Removing the Memory Module To remove the Memory Module, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Release the one screw retaining the memory module cover. M3.5x2 Black Fig. 6 Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover 2. Unclip memory module as shown in Fig. 7 Fig. 7 Removing the memory module
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Removing the Wireless LAN To remove the Wireless Module, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw retaining the mini PCI slot cover as shown in Fig. 8 M3.5x2 Black Fig. 8 Removing the screws screw retaining the mini PCI slot cover 2. Disconnect the wireless antenna wires from the wireless module Unclip and remove the wireless LAN module.
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Removing the CPU To remove the CPU, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 3. Remove the screw retaining the CPU cover as shown in Fig. 10 M3.5x2 Black Fig. 10 Removing the screws retaining CPU cover 4. Remove heat sink screws, disconnect fan connector and lift up the heat sink. M10.5x2 Sliver Fig. 11 Removing th
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5. Unlock CPU from CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully. Fig. 12 Unlock CPU NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 11
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Removing the optical disk drive To remove the ODD, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the optical drive as shown in Fig. 13 A = M4.5x3.5 Black B = M6x2.5 Black Fig. 13 Releasing the optical drive 2. Carefully open up small gap between top cover and bottom cover. Hock on the ODD bezel and carefully remove ODD
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Removing the Keyboard To remove the Keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Push the keyboard cover from battery compartment as shown in Fig. 14 Fig. 14 Releasing the keyboard cover 2. Lift up the keyboard cover carefully as shown in Fig. 15 Fig. 15 Lifting up Keyboard Cover NEC
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3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 16 Fig. 16 Disconnect keyboard flat cable Removing the Main Board To remove the Main Board , first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), remove Keyboard (see Removing Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Use small flat screwdriver to remove hinge cover and release screws near to battery compartme
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2. Disconnect all cable connection located near to left speaker as shown in Fig. 18 Fig. 18 LCD Cable and Left speaker connection 3. Disconnect Touch Pad Connection as shown in Fig. 19 Fig. 19 Touch Pad connection NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 15
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4. Flip over unit and release all screws as shown in Fig. 20 A = M6x2.5 Black B = M3x2 Sliver Fig. 20 Removing the top cover screws 5. Carefully lift up, release the top cover, and put it aside. 6. Unscrew screws on MDC Modem module and disconnect it before lift up MDC Modem. M4.5x3.5 Black Fig. 21 Removing the top cover NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manu
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7. Unscrew screws all screws shown in Fig. 22 and disconnect right speaker connection on Main board. A = M5x2.5 Sliver B = M6x2 Black C = M2.5x10 silver Fig. 22 Screws on Main Board 8. Lift up Main Board as shown in Fig. 23 Fig. 23 Lifting up Main Board NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 17
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Note 1: When lifting up Main Board bewares the coil, attach on the Wireless Antenna. Note 2: Make sure Wireless Antenna are properly place in correct location when assemble. NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 18
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Removing the LCD Module To remove LCD Module first remove Main Board (see Removing Main Board), then perform the following steps: 1. Release screws show in Fig. 24 M6x2.5 Black Fig. 24 Removing screws retaining LCD Module 2. Carefully lift up the LCD Module. NEC Versa E680/PB EasyNote E5 Disassembly Manual Page 19
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Removing the LCD Panel To remove the LCD panel, first remove the LCD module (see Removing the LCD Module), then perform the following steps: 1. Use pin to remove rubber cover on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 25 M6x2.5 Black Fig. 25 Removing the rubber covers & screws on the LCD Module 2. Release the LCD Bezel carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 26 Fi
