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Disassembly Procedure
Please follow the information provided in this section to perform the complete
disassembly procedure of the notebook. Be sure to use proper tools describedbefore.
SUS K52 Series Notebook consists of various modules. This chapter describes theprocedures for the complete notebook disassembly. In addition, in between procedures, thedetailed disassembly procedure of individual modules will be provided for your serviceneeds.
The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:
Battery Module
CPU Module Memory Module
HDD Module
Wireless LAN Module
ODD Module
Keyboard Module
Top Case Module
LCD Module
Motherboard Module
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Battery ModuleThe illustration below shows how to remove the battery module.
Remove Battery Module
Open latch 1 and hold the latch 2 when take the battery away.
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CPU ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove the CPU module from the notebook.
Remove CPU Module
1. Remove 5 screws (M2*4) on bottom case and remove the CPU cover.
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M2*4
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2. Disconnect the fan cable. Remove 6 screws (M2*4) on fan and the heat sink. Then take awaythe thermal module.
M2*4
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3. Turn the non-removable screw here 180 degrees counter-clockwise to loosen the CPU.Squeeze the vacuum handling pump on the CPU and use it to lift the CPU away.
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Memory ModuleThe illustration shows how to remove the Memory Module form the notebook.
Remove Memory Module
Pull two latches here to pop the memories module up at 45 angles, and then pull out themodule at that angle.
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M E M O R Y
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HDD ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove the HDD Module from the notebook.
Remove HDD Module
1. Remove 4 screws (M2*4) on HDD module. Lift up the HDD module and take it away.
2. Remove 4 screws (M3*4) to separate HDD from HDD housing
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H D D
M2*4
M3*3
M3*3
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Wireless LAN ModuleThe illustration below shows how to remove the Wireless LAN Module from the notebook.
Remove Wireless LAN Module
Disconnect the antennas and remove 2 screws (M2*4) on Wireless LAN card and pull out thecard from its slot.
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ODD ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove the ODD Module.
Remove ODD Module
1. Remove 2 screws (M2*4) on the bottom case and pull out the ODD module from the
compartment.
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O D D
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M2*3
M2*4
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Keyboard ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove the Keyboard and disassemble the Keyboard Cover.
Remove the Keyboard
1. Open 5 latches (ESC, F5, F9, PrtSc and End) on keyboard module by a pair of tweezers.
2. Turn over the keyboard plate and disconnect the keyboard FPC and remove the keyboardplate.
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Remove Keyboard Cable
1. Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable connector on both ends (no. 1).2. Carefully pull out the keyboard cable (no. 2) with a pair of tweezers.3. Lock the connector (no. 3) again to avoid possible breakage.
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1. Unlock
2. Cable out
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1. Unlock
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Top Case ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the Top Case Module of the notebook.
Remove the Top Case Module
1. Remove 10 screws (M2*6) on the top case and disconnect the touchpad FPC. Turn over the deviceand remove 15 screws (M2*3, M2*4, M2*6, M2.5*8) on the bottom case. Then separate the bottomcase from the top case and take the top case away.
M2*3
M2.5*8
M2*4
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M2*6
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Disassemble the Top Case Module
2. Disconnect the touchpad FPC and remove the FPC.
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LCD ModuleThe illustrations below show how to remove and disassemble the LCD Module.
Remove the LCD Module
1. Remove 5 screws (M2.5*8) securing the LCD module. Disconnect the LVDS cable and release theWLAN antennas. Then lift up the LCD module and take it away.
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M2.5*8
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Disassemble the LCD Module
2. Remove 6 screws (M2.5*6) on the LCD bezel. Pry the edges of LCD bezel and remove the frontbezel.
M2.5*6
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3. Disconnect the camera cable and release the microphone. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*5, M2*4)securing the LCD panel. Remove the top bracket. Then remove the LCD panel.
M2*4
M2.5*5
MIC
Camera
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4. Disconnect the LVDS cable and remove the cable.
5. Remove 8 screws (M2*3) on LCD brackets and separate the 2 brackets.
M2*3M2*3
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6. Remove the camera in LCD cover.
7. Remove 2 screws (M2*4, M2.5*5) on LCD hinges and take the hinges away.
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M2*4
M2.5*5
M2.5*5
M2*4
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Motherboard ModuleThe illustrations below show how to disassemble and remove the Motherboard Module.
Remove the Motherboard Module
1. Remove 4 screws (M2*4, M2*6) on the motherboard. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable and thespeaker cable. Remove the motherboard
2. Remove the motherboard and the IO board from the bottom case.
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M2*6 M2*4
Bluetooth
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Disassemble the Motherboard Module
3. Disassemble the motherboard and the IO board.
4. Remove the LID board from the IO board.
5. Remove 1 screw (M2*6) on the DC board. Then remove the DC board from the bottom case.
M2*6
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6. Disassemble the speaker from the bottom case.
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