eMachines D732 User manual

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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown.
2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main
unit (2).
NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image.
Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
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Removing the SD Dummy Card
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53.
2. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.
3. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Keyboard
NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one in your package.
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53.
2. Turn the computer over and fully open the lid. There are five (5) securing clips that must be released in order to
remove the keyboard.
3. Release each clip, working from one side to the other.
4. Using both hands, gently pry up the keyboard as shown and turn it over onto the palm rest.

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5. Unlock the keyboard FPC and disconnect the cable as shown. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.
6. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FPC from the mainboard:

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Removing the ODD Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53.
2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place.
3. Grasp the ODD by the bezel and slide it out of the chassis.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
ODD Module
Disassembly M2.5*6.5 1

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4. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward.
5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket.
6. Remove the bracket from the ODD.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
ODD Bracket
Disassembly M2.0*3.0 2

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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
NOTE: Use the process highlighted in red to access the Bluetooth module
Screw List
Step Screw Quantity Part No.
Lower Cover M2.5*6.5 17 86.ARE07.001
Battery Bay M2.0*3.0 6 86.ARE07.002
WLAN Module Disassembly M2.0*3.0 1 86.ARE07.002
USB Module Disassembly M2.5*4.0 1 86.ARE07.002
HDD Module M2-0.4*2 1 86.W4107.002

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Removing the Lower Cover
1. See “External Modules Disassembly Process” on page 52.
2. Remove the twenty three (23) securing screws from the lower cover.
HDD Carrier Disassembly M3.0*3.5 4 86.N1407.007
LCD Module Disassembly M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001
Thermal Module Disassembly M2.5*4.0 1 86.R6Z07.001
Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*4.0 1 86.R6Z07.001
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Lower Cover
(red callout) M2.5*6.5 17
Battery Bay
(green callout) M2.0*3.0 6
Step Screw Quantity Part No.

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3. Grasp the ODD bay with one hand while holding the lower cover with the other. Lift the lower cover from the
device.

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Disassembly Overview
1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 60.
2. This section is an overview of the major components of the main unit.
Item Description Item Description
1 RTC battery 6 CPU
2 LVDS cable 7 Bluetooth cable
3 Thermal module 8 HDD
4 WLAN module 9 USB module
5 DIMM module(s)
7 6 5 4 89
1 2 3

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Removing the DIMM Modules
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.
3. Remove the DIMM module.
4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Disconnect the two (2) cables from the WLAN board.
3. Remove the one (1) screw.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
WLAN Module Disassembly M2.0*3.0 1

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4. Detach and remove the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
Removing the USB Board
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Unlock and disconnect the USB FFC from the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard connector.

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3. Remove the one (1) screw from the USB board.
4. Lift the USB board upward and away from the chassis.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
USB Module
Disassembly M2.5*4.0 1

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Removing the RTC Battery
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard.
3. Lift the RTC battery away from the mainboard.
NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown in the previous image. Please
detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the HDD Module
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the HDD module to the mainboard.
3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
HDD Module M2-0.4*2 1

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4. Remove HDD from the bay.
5. Remove the four (4) screws from the carrier.
6. Remove the carrier from the HDD.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
HDD Carrier
Disassembly M3.0*3.5 4

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Removing the LCD Module
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Remove the adhesive ground wire from the fan housing.
3. Remove the WLAN antennas from the cable guides.
4. Unlock and disconnect the LVDS cable.

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5. Remove the four (4) screws from the left and right hinges.
6. Tilt the upper cover upwards slightly (1) and separate it from the LCD module (2).
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Module
Disassembly M2.5*6.5 4
1
2

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Removing the Thermal Module
1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 62.
2. Disconnect the fan cable as shown.
3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 4) and remove the one (1) screw from the fan
module.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Thermal Module
Disassembly M2.5*4.0 (green callout) 1
2
3
1
4