Packard Bell EasyNote XS Series Installation instructions

Packard Bell
EasyNote XS Series
Disassembly Guide

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Table of Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................3
Technician Notes......................................................................................................3
Disassembly Instructions..........................................................................................3
Reassembly Instructions ..........................................................................................3
Required Tools.........................................................................................................3
Battery......................................................................................................................4
Keyboard..................................................................................................................4
Hard Disk..................................................................................................................5
Top Cover.................................................................................................................7
Mainboard ..............................................................................................................10
Memory Modules....................................................................................................10
RTC Battery............................................................................................................11
Wireless LAN..........................................................................................................12
Bluetooth................................................................................................................13
LCD Assembly........................................................................................................13
Webcam.................................................................................................................14
LCD Panel..............................................................................................................15
Reassembly Notes .................................................................................................18
Notice.....................................................................................................................18

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Overview
This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote XS
series. The instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part of the
device that is being removed or disassembled.
Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote XS series without
notice.
Technician Notes
Only technicians authorized by Packard Bell B.V. should attempt to repair this
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards
and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to
make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications
may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
Disassembly Instructions
When disassembling the unit, follow these general rules:
nTurn off the power and disconnect all cables.
nLabel all removed connectors. Note where the connector goes and in what
position it was installed.
nDo not disassemble the unit into parts that are smaller than those specified in
the instructions.
Reassembly Instructions
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process. Use care to ensure that all
cables and screws are returned to their proper positions. Check that no tools or any
loose parts have been left inside the product. Check that everything is properly installed
and tightened.
Required Tools
All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tools:
nPhillips (#1 bit) screwdriver
nHex bolt (5 bit) screwdriver
nSmall flat blade screwdriver

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Battery
1. Push aside the 2 latches securing the battery.
Fig. 1 Removing the battery.
2. Pull out the battery
Keyboard
1. Remove the battery as described above.
2. Push back the 3 clips that secure the keyboard backwards with a
flathead screwdriver.
Fig. 2 The keyboard clips.
3. Lift up the keyboard.
4. Disconnect the flatcable by carefully pushing the brown clamp
downwards.

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Fig. 3 The keyboard flatcable.
5. Lift out the keyboard.
Hard Disk
1. Remove the battery and keyboard as described above.
2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk cover.
Fig. 4 The HDD cover.

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3. Remove the HDD cover.
4. Very gently lift the black clip that secures the HDD flat cable.
5. Push the brown clip sideways to release the flat cable and
disconnect it from the mainboard.
Fig. 5 The HDD flat cable.
6. Lift out the hard disk drive.

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Fig. 6 Close up of the HDD flat cable.
6. Pull the right hard disk to the right and lift it out.
7. Pull out the flat cable.
Top Cover
1. Remove the battery, hard disk and keyboard as described above.
2. Disconnect the two flat cables of the touchpad. Push the brown
connector upwards. The black connector can be lifted and folded
outwards.

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Fig. 7 The touchpad flat cables.
3. Remove the 2 rubber stoppers on the bottom side near the LCD
hinges.
Fig. 8 The rubber stoppers for the LCD hinge screws.

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4. Remove the 13 screws from the bottom base.
Fig. 9 The bottom of the notebook.
5. Lift the top cover a bit towards the front to get access to the speaker
connector. Disconnect the cable.
Fig. 10 The speaker cable.
6. Now you can take away the top cover.

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Mainboard
1. Remove the battery, keyboard, hard drive and top cover as
described above.
2. Disconnect all cables from the mainboard.
Fig. 11 The mainboard assembly.
3. Lift out the mainboard.
Note: The CPU is soldered on the mainboard and does not require further disassembly.
Memory Modules
1. Remove the mainboard as described above.
2. Remove the memory module from the backside of the mainboard.
To do so, push the clips aside and lift out the module.