FRU Removals and Replacements (TP 240 - 2609)

FRU Removals and Replacements

•  Battery Asm
•  Hard Disk Drive
•  Keyboard
•  Modem Card
•  DIMM Card
•  LCD Unit Asm
•  Upper Cover Asm
•  Speaker Asm
•  Select Button Asm
•  Cable Asm and Cable Asm LED-R
•  Fan Asm
•  Modem Cable Asm
•  Water Channel Asm
•  System Board
•  PCMCIA Slots
•  LCD Bezel Asm
•  LCD Inverter Asm
•  LCD Panel Asm
•  LCD FPC Asm
•  Hinge Asm

•  Do not damage any parts. Only certified and trained personnel should service the computer.
•  The arrows in this section show the direction of movement to remove a FRU, or to turn a screw to release  the FRU.
•  The arrows are marked in numeric order, in square callouts, to show the correct sequence of removal.
•  When other FRUs must be removed before the failing FRU is removed, they are listed at the top of the page.
•  To replace a FRU, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to replacement.
•  When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw size, as shown in the procedures.

  Safety Notice 1: Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws,
springs, or other small parts, are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short circuits.

  Safety Notice 3: The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel.
Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it.
Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations.

  Safety Notice 8: Before removing any FRU, power-off the computer, unplug all power cords
from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.

An electrostatic discharge   (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) must be used to establish personal grounding.

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Feel free - send a   for any BUG on this page found - Thank you.