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Packard Bell
iPower GX
Disassembly Manual
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1 Table of Contents About This Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 2 For More Information ................................................................................................................................ 2 Technician Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Disassembly ........
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2 About This Guide This guide contains systematic disassembly instructions for the Packard Bell iPower GX. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part that is being disassembled. Packard Bell B.V. reserves the right to make changes to the iPower GX without notice. For More Information For more information about the Packard Bell iPower GX, visit Packard Bell‘s support web site at www.packardbell.com. The support web site also has links to additional Packard Bell docum
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3 WARNING Hazardous Voltage Ensure that the notebook is disconnected There is hazardous voltage present inside the from its power source and from all notebook when it is connected to an AC supply, telecommunications links, networks, or even when the notebook’s power switch is off. modem lines whenever the casing cover Exposure to hazardous voltage could cause is removed. Do not operate the notebook personal injury. To avoid risk of injury, contact an with the cover removed. Authorized Service Pr
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4 Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: 1. Make sure the power to the system is off. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn the notebook upside down. Note: Use an anti-static mat or something soft like a piece of cloth underneath the notebook to prevent damage to the exterior of the notebook. 4. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch into the unlock position. Fig. 1 Releasing the battery. 5. Slide the battery release latch into the rel
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5 2. Use the thumb notch to lift the CPU bay cover and remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Fig. 4 Opening the CPU bay cover. 3. Gently press outward the clip on each side of the memory module; the module will eject upward. Fig. 5 Releasing the installed memory module. 4. Carefully remove the memory module out of the slot. Fig. 6 Removing the memory module. CPU Heat Sink To remove the CPU heat sink, first remove the battery (se
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6 2. Use the thumb notch to lift the bay cover and remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch (see Fig. 4). 3. Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order (start with 5, then 4, then 3, then 2, and finally 1). Fig. 7 Location of the CPU heat sink screws. Note: Screws 1 to 4 are captive and you cannot remove the
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7 1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the CPU lock screw 1/4-turn counter-clockwise. Fig. 9 Releasing the CPU screw. 2. Take out the CPU from the socket. Fig. 10 Removing the CPU. Wireless LAN Adapter To remove the wireless LAN adapter, first remove the battery (see Battery on page 4) and then perform the following steps: 1. Loosen the screws securing the CPU bay cover; the screws cannot be removed (see Fig. 3). 2. Use the thumb notch to lift the bay cover and remove it. Be careful not to br
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8 3. Carefully disconnect the two WiFi antenna cables. Fig. 11 Disconnecting the wireless LAN antenna cables. Note: There are two WiFi antenna cables connected to the wireless LAN adapter. Take note of which coloured wire is connected to which connector on the adapter. 4. Remove the screws securing the wireless LAN adapter; it will eject upwards. Fig. 12 Location of the wireless LAN adapter screw. Packard Bell iPower GX Disassembly Manual
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9 5. Take out the wireless LAN adapter from the socket. Fig. 13 Removing the wireless LAN adapter. RTC Battery The RTC battery is encased within a special black sleeve and has a wire connector that connects to the main board. To remove the RTC battery, first remove the wireless LAN adapter (see Wireless LAN Adapter on page 7) and then perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the header on the main board. Fig. 14 Disconnecting the RTC battery. 2. Detach the RTC batter
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10 Hard Disk Drive To remove the hard disk drive(s), first remove the battery (see Battery on page 4) and then perform the following steps: 1. Loosen the screws securing the hard disk drive bay cover (the screws cannot be removed). Fig. 15 Location of the hard disk drive bay cover screws. 2. Use the thumb notch to lift the bay cover and remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite the thumb notch. Fig. 16 Removing the hard disk drive bay cover. Packard
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11 3. Pull the plastic tab on the hard disk drives towards you to disconnect the drives. Fig. 17 Disconnecting the hard disk drives. 4. Take the drives out of the bay. 5. Remove the four screws (Phillips-head) on the metal bracket holding the hard disk drive. Fig. 18 Location of the hard disk drive bracket screws. 6. Separate the metal bracket and the hard disk drive. Fig. 19 Separating the hard disk drive from the bracket. Packard Bell iPower GX Disassembly Manual
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12 DVD Drive To remove the DVD drive, first remove the battery (see Battery on page 4) and then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the rubber insert from the bottom of the notebook. Fig. 20 Removing the DVD drive screw cover. 2. Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook. Fig. 21 Location of the DVD drive screw. 3. Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. Fig. 22 Removing the DVD drive. Packard Bell iPower GX Disassembly Manual
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13 Note: Use a small screwdriver or a scribe to push on the DVD bracket and slide the drive out of the bay. Keyboard Cover The keyboard cover also houses the power button board, the volume control button, and the multimedia board. To remove the keyboard cover (complete), first remove the battery (see Battery on page 4) and then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the two keyboard cover screws from the inside of the battery compartment. Fig. 23 Location of the keyboard cover screws. 2. Turn th
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14 5. Carefully release the black clip securing the flat cable and disconnect the cable from the header on the main board. Fig. 26 Releasing the keyboard cover flat cable. 6. Remove the keyboard cover. Power Button Board The power button board is located on the inside of the keyboard cover. To remove the power button board, first remove the keyboard cover (see Keyboard Cover on page 13) and then perform the following steps: 1. Release the white clip securing the flat cable and disconnect the cab
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15 1. Carefully release the black clip securing the flat cable and disconnect the cable from the header on the volume control board. Fig. 28 Location of the volume control board. 2. Gently push the volume control board from the inside out of the keyboard cover. Multimedia Board The multimedia board is located on the inside of the keyboard cover. To remove the multimedia board, first remove the keyboard cover (see Keyboard Cover on page 13) and then perform the following steps: 1. Carefully relea
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16 3. Release the multimedia board and lift the board from the right; the multimedia board is still connected to the volume control board by means of a flat cable. Fig. 31 Releasing the multimedia board. 4. Lift the black clip securing the volume control board flat cable and disconnect the cable from the header on the multimedia board. Note: If needed, release the black clip securing the flat cable (with the blue end) and disconnect the cable from the header on the multimedia board. Keyboard To
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17 3. Before removing the keyboard entirely, carefully release the black clip securing the flat cable and disconnect the cable from the header on the main board. Fig. 34 Releasing the keyboard flat cable. 4. Remove the keyboard. LCD Bezel You can complete this procedure with the LCD assembly connected to the notebook. The LCD assembly shown in the following pictures has been removed from the notebook for clarity. To remove the LCD bezel, first remove the keyboard cover (see Keyboard Cover on pag
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18 Inverter You can complete this procedure with the LCD assembly connected to the notebook. To remove the inverter, first remove the LCD bezel (see LCD Bezel on page 17), and then do the following: 1. Remove the screws securing the inverter board. Fig. 37 Location of the inverter screws. 2. Lift the inverter from the LCD panel and turn it over. Fig. 38 Removing the inverter. 3. Disconnect the cables from the headers on the inverter board. Fig. 39 Disconnecting the inverter cables. Webcam You ca
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19 3. Extract the webcam module. Fig. 42 Removing the webcam module. LCD Assembly To remove the LCD assembly, first disconnect the two antenna cables from the wireless LAN adapter (see Wireless LAN Adapter on page 7), remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 16) and then perform the following steps: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Remove the two screws securing the LCD assembly hinges on the bottom of the chassis. Fig. 43 Location of the LCD assembly hinge screws (bottom). 3. Turn the note
