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VERSA M350/P550
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 M350/P550 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 M350/P550 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Personal Products LTD. should attempt to
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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 M350/P550 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 M350/P550 Disassembly Manual Page 6
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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. M2x4 Sliver Fig. 2 Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover 2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 3 Fig. 3 Removing the memory modu
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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. 4 M3x7 Copper Fig. 4 Removing the Hard disk drive cover 2. Release the screws that secure HDD module as shown in Fig. 5 and carefully pull the HDD module out from the base unit. M3x7 Copper Fig. 5 Screw
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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. 6 M2.5x9 Copper Fig. 6 Releasing the optical drive 2. Eject the optical drive using pin as shown in Fig. 7 Fig. 7 Ejecting the optical drive NEC VERSA
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3. Flip over the unit, and pull the ODD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 8 Fig. 8 Pulling the optical drive out from the base unit Removing the Keyboard To remove the Keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Release the keyboard cover from the rear of the system as shown in Fig. 9
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2. Lift up the keyboard cover carefully as shown in Fig. 10 Fig. 10 Lifting up the Keyboard Cover 3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 11 Fig. 11 Disconnecting the keyboard flat cable NEC VERSA M350/P550 Disassembly Manual Page 11
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Removing the Wireless LAN Module To remove the Wireless LAN Module first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig. 12 and lift it up carefully M2.5 x 7 Sliver Fig. 12 Removing the screws retaining the Heat Plate 2. Disconnect wireless antenna connection and then releas
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Removing the CPU (For K2S) To remove the CPU first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 3. Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig. 14 M2.5 x 7 Sliver Fig. 14 Removing the screws retaining Heat Plate 4. Disconnect Fan connection and remove the CPU Heat sink screws around CPU socket in descending order (
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Note: Beware of screws use on the CPU heat sink! Make sure to use the screw size M2.5x7, otherwise it might cause damage to the CPU die. Secure the screw around the CPU socket first before other screws. 5. Use Flat screwdriver to unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully. Fig. 16 Unlocking the CPU Removing the CPU (For K2ST) To remove the CPU first remove the battery (see Removing th
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2. Remove the CPU Fan screws and disconnect CPU Fan as shown in Fig. 18 M2.5 x 6 Sliver Fig. 18 CPU Fan 3. Unscrew the GPU heat sink. M2x4 Sliver Fig. 19 GPU Heat Sink NEC VERSA M350/P550 Disassembly Manual Page 15
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4. Disconnect Fan connection and remove the CPU Heat sink screws around CPU socket in descending order (3 2 1), then lift up the CPU heat sink. M2.5 x 7 Sliver Fig. 20 CPU Heat Sink Note: Beware of screws use on the CPU heat sink! Make sure to use the screw size M2.5x7, otherwise it might cause damage to the CPU die. Secure the screw around the CPU socket first before other screws. 5. Use Flat screwdriver to un
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Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD Module first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the Heat Plate as shown in Fig. 22 M2.5 x 7 Sliver Fig. 22 Removing the screws retaining the Heat Plate 2. Release the LCD cable connector.
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3. Disconnect Wireless module antenna connector. Fig. 24 Disconnection Wireless Module antenna connector 4. Flip over the base unit and release the screws retaining the LCD Module. M2.5x9 Copper Fig. 25 Removing the screws retaining the LCD Module 5. Release the screws on the system rear side as shown in Fig. 26 M2.5x9 Copper Fig. 26 Removing the screws retaining the LCD Modu
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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 a pin to remove the rubber cover on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 27 2. Remove all screws as shown in Fig. 27 and carefully remove the LCD cover. M2.5X7 Copper Fig. 27 Removing the rubber covers & screws on the LCD Module 3. Removing LCD Bezel as sh
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4. Release the inverter board by remove the screw and disconnect all connectors as shown in Fig. 29 M2x3 Copper Fig. 29 Removing the Inverter Board 5. Carefully lift up the LCD panel. 6. Remove the screws at both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 30 M2x3 Copper Fig. 30 Removing the LCD Panel hinges Note: Beware when assembly LCD Bezel. You need to follow below instruction to ensure it
