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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tweezers T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver T Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 2100/2600). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Chapter 3 46

Section	Page
Features	6
System Block Diagram	8
Board Layout	9
Top View	9
Bottom View	10
Panel	11
Front Panel	11
Left Panel	12
Right Panel	13
Rear Panel	14
Bottom Panel	15
Indicators	16
Using the Keyboard	17
Lock keys	17
Embedded numeric keypad	18
Windows keys	19
Hot Keys	20
The Euro symbol	22
Launch Keys	23
Hardware Specifications and Configurations	24
BIOS Setup Utility	37
Navigating the BIOS Utility	38
Information	39
Main	40
Advanced	42
Security	44
Boot	48
Exit	49
BIOS Flash Utility	50
General Information	52
Before You Begin	52
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart	53
Removing the Battery	55
Removing the Memory Module	56
Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board	57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module	58
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module	58
Removing the LCD Module	59
Removing the Middle Cover	59
Removing the Launch Board	59
Removing the LCD Module	60
Disassembling the LCD Module	62
Removing the LCD Bezel	62
Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)	62
Removing the 15” TFT LCD	63
Removing the LCD Brackets	63
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable	64
Removing the LCD Hinges	64
Disassembling the Main Unit	66
Removing the Keyboard	66
Removing the RTC Battery	66
Removing the Fan	66
Removing the Thermal Module	67
Removing the Processor	67
Installing the Processor	68
Removing the Upper Case Assemly	68
Removing the Touchpad Board	69
Removing the Touchpad Cable	69
Removing the VGA Thermal Plate	70
Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate	70
Removing the Second Fan Bracket	71
Removing the ODD Module(1)	71
Removing the ODD Module(2)	71
Removing the HDD Bracket	72
Removing the Main Board	72
Removing the DC Board	73
Removing the I/O Port Bracket	73
Removing the PCMCIA Slot	74
Removing the Speaker Set	75
System Upgrade Procedure	76
Base Unit to Wireless Unit	76
System Check Procedures	78
External Diskette Drive Check	78
External CD-ROM Drive Check	78
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check	78
Memory check	79
Power System Check	79
Touchpad Check	81
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message	82
Index of Error Messages	83
POST Code	86
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message	90
Intermittent Problems	93
Undetermined Problems	94
How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive	95
CD to Disk Recovery	95
Disk to Disk Recovery	98
Top View	103
Bottom View	104
TravelMate 2100/2600 Exploded Diagram	106
Model Name Definition	117
Model Definition and Configuration	117
Microsoft® Windows® XP Environment Test	120

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