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EasyNote T5 series Disassembly Manual
NEC Computers International B.V.
EasyNote T5 series
Disassembly Manual
Revision: 2.1
Date: March 2005
For Packard Bell
A division of NEC Computers International B.V.
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Table of contents Overview........................................................................................................................................................................3 Technician Notes..........................................................................................................................................................3 Disassembly Instructions............................................................................................................
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Overview This document contains stepbystep disassembly instructions for the EasyNote T5 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. Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote T5 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International B.V. 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 connected 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 Service Pr
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Removing the Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: 1. Make sure to power off the EasyNote T5first. 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 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 M2.5x11 Black Fig. 2 Removing the Hard disk drive
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Fig. 3 Disconnecting the hard disk drive 3. Unscrew the four screws on both sides of the hard disk drive as shown in Fig. 4 M3x4 Black Fig. 4 Unscrewing the hard disk drive bracket screws Removing the MDC Modem Module To remove the MDCmodem module, first remove the hard disk drive (see Removing the Hard Disk Drive), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw shown in Fig. 5 M2.5x3.5 Sliver Fig. 5 Removing the screws on the MCD modem 2. Carefully lift up MDC modem module. 3. Disc
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Removing the Keyboard Cover To remove the Keyboard Cover , first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw as shown in Fig. 6 M2x15 Black Fig. 6 Removing Keyboard Cover screws 2. Remove the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig. 7 Fig. 7 Removing the Keyboard Cover Removing the Keyboard To remove the Keyboard module, first remove the keyboard cover (see Removing keyboard cover), then perform the following steps: Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disas
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1. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 8 A M2.5x11 Black Fig. 8 Removing the screws holding the keyboard Note: The screw “A” located on the hard disk slot cover holds the hard disk drive and the keyboard. 2. Carefully lift up the keyboard. 3. Release the keyboard FPC cable as shown in Fig. 9 and put the keyboard aside Fig. 9 Removing the keyboard FPC cable Removing the Optical drive & Heat plate To remove the optical drive & heat plate, first remove the keyboard cover (see Removing the keybo
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A M2.3 x 6 Sliver Fig. 10 Removing the screws on Heat Plate Note: If you want to disassemble the Optical Drive, you are required to release Screw “A” only. 2. Push the Optical Drive module out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 11 Fig. 11 Pushing Optical Drive module out from base unit 3. Carefully remove the heat plate from the base unit. Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 9
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Fig. 12 Removing Heat plate from base unit Note:When assembling the heat plate, make sure that these three hocks on the heat plate are properly inserted into the openings located on the top cover. Removing the Memory Module To remove the memory module, first remove the Keyboard cover (see Removing the keyboard cover), remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard), remove heat plate (see Removing heat plate) then perform the following steps: 1. Unclipmemory module as shown in Fig. 13 Fig. 13
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Removing heat plate), then perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the wireless antenna connectors as shown in Fig. 14 Fig. 14 Disconnecting the wireless antenna Note: You might consider disconnecting the touch pad flat cable before removing the wireless module. 2. Unclip the wireless module to release it from slot and put it aside. Removing Heat Sink & CPU To remove the Heat Sink & CPU, first remove the Keyboard Cover (seeRemoving the keyboard cover), remove the keyboard (see Removing t
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Fig. 16 Removing the heat sink 3. Use flat screws driver to release the CPU from the CPU socket; carefully lift up the CPU and put it in a safe place. Fig. 17 Releasing the CPU Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD Module, first remove the Keyboard Cover (see Removing the keyboard cover) then remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard) and disconnect the wireless antenna cables (see Removing the Wireless Module ). Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 12
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1. Unscrew the two LCD connector screws and also, disconnect the speaker connector as shown in Fig. 18 M2.5x11 Black Fig. 18 Disconnecting the LCD & speaker connectors 2. Remove the LCD cable cover with a small flat screws driver as shown in Fig. 19 . Fig. 19 Removing the LCD cable Cover 3. Release the screws at rear side of the unit as shown in Fig. 20 M2x6 Black Fig. 20 LCD hinge screws at the rear Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 13
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4. Unscrew the two screws located on the bottom of the unit as shown in Fig. 21 M2x6 Black Fig. 21 LCD hinge screws at the bottom 5. Carefully lift the LCD module out of the system and put it aside. Removing the LCD Panel To remove the LCD Panel, first remove the LCD Module (seeRemoving the LCD Module), then perform the following steps: 1. Unscrew all screws shown in Fig. 22 Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 14
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A A A A A = M2x3.5 Silver B= M2x5 Silver B B Fig. 22 Screws on the LCD Module 2. Relase the LCD Bezel carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 23 Fig. 23 Removing the LCD Bezel 3. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 24 disconnect the inverter board and put it aside. Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 15
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M2x5 Silver Fig. 24 Removing the inverter board screws M2x3.5 Silver 4. Carefully lift up LCD panel and disconnect the LCD cable from the penal. 5. Remove the screws at both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 25 . Fig. 25 Removing the LCD Panel hinges Removing the Top Cover Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 16
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To remove the Top Cover, first remove the Keyboard Cover (see Removing the keyboard cover), remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard), remove the LCD module (see Removing the A = M2x6 LCD Module) then perform the following steps: Black 1. Disconnect the MIC connector on the DC/DC board. 2. Release all screws shown in Fig. 26 A A B = M2.5x12.5 Silver B Fig. 26 Removing the Top cover screws A = M2x15 Black 3. Flip over the unit and remove the screws as shown in Fig. 27 A B = M2.5x11 Black
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Fig. 28 Battery Compartment 5. Carefully lift up and release the top cover and put it aside. Fig. 29 Removing the top cover Note: Remember to disconnect the touch pad cable before lifting up the top cover. On the VGA connector area use extra care to release the top cover. Removing the Touch Pad To remove the Touch Pad, first remove the Top Cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 18
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1. On the other side of the top cover unscrew the two screws on the Touch Pad assembly as shown in Fig. 30 and remove the Touch Pad assy from the palm rest. M2x3.5 Silver Fig. 30 Touch Pad Assembly Removing the DC/DC Board To remove the DC/DC board, first remove the Top Cover (seeRemoving the Top Cover), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw on the DC/DC board as shown in Fig. 31 Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 19
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M2.5x11 Black Fig. 31 DC/DC Board 2. Carefully remove the DC/DC board as shown in Fig. 32 and put it aside. Fig. 32 Removing the DC/DC Board Removing the Main Board To remove the Main board, first open the Top Cover (see Removing the Top Cover), remove DC/DC board (seeRemoving DC/DC board) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws holding the main board in place as shown in Fig. 33 Packard Bell EasyNote T5 Disassembly Manual Page 20
