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Packard Bell
EasyNote M5 / M7
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-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote M5/M7 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 EasyNote M5/M7 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt t
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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
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Removing the Battery Perform the following steps to remove the battery: 1. Make sure to power off the unit. 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 followi
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2. Disconnect the HDD as shown in Fig. 3 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 silver Fig. 4 Unscrewing the hard disk drive shield screws 6 Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual
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Removing the Optical Disk Drive To remove the ODD, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then the HDD Cover (see Removing the Hard Disk Drive), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws retaining the optical drive connector as shown in Fig. 5 M2.5x5 black Fig. 5 Releasing the optical drive 2. Push the metal plate in the HDD compartment in order to disconnect the optical drive ou
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3. Remove the Optical Drive Bracket from the ODD as shown in Fig. 7 M2x2.5 silver Fig. 7 Removing the Optical Drive Bracket Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Use a flat screwdriver to lift up the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig. 8 Fig. 8 Removing the Keyboard
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2. Unlock Keyboard as shown in Fig. 9 Fig. 9 Unlock the Keyboard 3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 10 Fig. 10 Removing the keyboard flat cable 9 Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual
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Removing the Memory Module To remove the Memory Module, first remove the Battery (see Removing the Battery), remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Release the screws retaining the memory module slot cover. M2x2.5 silver Fig. 11 Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover 2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 12
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Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD Module, first remove the Battery (see Removing the Battery), remove the Keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect the LCD connectors as shown in Fig. 13 Fig. 13 Disconnecting LCD Connector 2. Carefully pull the LCD cable upward to release both Hinge Covers as shown in Fig. 14
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3. Release the screws on the LCD Hinges as shown in Fig. 15 M3x6 silver Fig. 15 Releasing the LCD Hinges 4. Carefully lift up the LCD module and place it in a safe place. Removing the 15" 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 covers on the LCD module as
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2. Unscrew all screws shown in Fig. 17 A=M2x4 black B=M2.5x7 black Fig. 17 Screws on the LCD Module 3. Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 18 Fig. 18 Removing the LCD Bezel Note: For the 15” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module.
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4. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 19 A=M2.5x7 black B=M2x4 black Fig. 19 Removing the LCD panel screws 5. Remove the Side Rubber Covers at the side of the LCD. Release all four screws. M2x4 black Fig. 20 Remove Side Rubber Covers 6. Carefully lift up LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Invert
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7. Remove the screws on both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 21 M2x3.5 black Fig. 21 Removing the LCD Panel hinges Removing the 14" 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 the remove rubber covers on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 22
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2. Unscrew all screws as shown in Fig. 23 B=M2x4 black A=M2.5x7 black Fig. 23 Screws on the LCD Module 3. Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 24 Fig. 24 Removing the LCD Bezel Note: For the 14” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD mo
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4. Unscrew all screws encircled in Fig. 25 A=M2x4.5 silver B=M2x4 black C=M2.5x7 black Fig. 25 Removing the LCD panel screws 5. Remove the side rubber covers at the side of the LCD. Release all two screws. M2x4 black Fig. 26 Removing the side rubber covers 6. Carefully lift up the LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Inver
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7. Remove the screws on both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as shown in Fig. 27 M2x3.5 black Fig. 27 Removing the LCD Panel hinges 8. Release the speakers at both sides of the LCD back cover as shown in Fig. 28 M2x3.5 black Fig. 28 Removing the Speakers Removing the CPU To remove the CPU, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the fol
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2. Release all screws on the heat sink, disconnect the Fan connector and carefully remove the heat sink as shown in Fig. 30 M3x21 Fig. 30 Removing the heat sink 3. Unlock the CPU and carefully remove it from the CPU socket as shown in Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Unlocking the CPU 19 Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual
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Removing the Bottom Cover To remove the Bottom Cover, first remove the keyboard (see Removing the keyboard), remove the CPU (see Removing the CPU), remove the LCD module (see Removing the LCD Module) then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws maintaining the Quick Key Board, lift it up and place it in safe location. M2.5x5 black Fig. 32 Removing the Quick Key Board 2. Release all screws as shown in F
