Panasonic CF-29 - TOUGHBOOK RUGGED LAPTOP 1.4Ghz PM 512MB 40GB CD... Parts list manual

Replacing Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Sound Card
Tools used in this guide
Phillips #0 Screwdriver
Phillips #1 Screwdriver
Plastic Opening Tools
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Step 1 - disassembly Battery
Locate the door for the battery on the right side of the
laptop.
Step 2
Push and slide the latch up to open the battery door.
Pull out the battery.
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Step 3 - disassembly Back Cover
Begin by turning the laptop upside down with the
handle towards you.
Use a Phillips size 0 screwdriver to remove the 4
screws holding down the ram cover.
Step 4
Remove the panel and set it aside.
Use a Phillips size 0 screwdriver to remove these 8
small screws.
Step 5
Use a Phillips size 1 screwdriver to remove the
remaining 8 screws.
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Step 6
Use a blue pry tool to release, but NOT remove, the
back cover because it is sealed with adhesive.
Step 7
Be careful when lifting the cover as you may
damage some connections.
Slowly lift the cover so that you can disconnect the red
and white wires connecting the speaker to the sound
card.
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Step 8
Now the back cover should be off and you can access
the inside of the casing.
Step 9 - Sound Card
Remove the black and white wires attached to the
sound card by simply pulling up.
Step 10
Peel back the black cover to expose the clips holding in
the sound card.
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Step 11
Using a pair of blue pry tools, push the two metal tabs
away from the card.
Step 12
The sound card should now easily disengage from the
motherboard.
Pull the card horizontally away from you to remove it
from its housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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