Einleitung
in this guide we will replace a broken lcd cable.
we will also see how to open the laptop , so you can replace other parts..
if you want to replace a broken screen , start at step 17 -18
Werkzeuge
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remove the HDD bay and screws. ( 2 in my case..)
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after removing the 2 black screws slide the HDD out.
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other screws from the case..
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there are also 3 small screws hidden under the dvd bay. if you remove the dvd bay ( like in step before) you will see the 3 small screws. i don't have a picture of it.
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now turn the laptop again and use a spudger te remove the upper case with the keyboard attached to it.
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remove the ribbon cables from the connector on the main board.
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use a flat head screwdriver or a small plastic spudger to lift the small plastic lever from the connector upwards.
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slide the cables away from the connector when te lever is "open" , and close the small lever again.
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after removing the upper case ( holding the keyboard) you will see the main board ...
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if you want to replace the keyboard : the keyboard is attached to the upper case , remove the screws from the metal frame and remove the old keyboard. always be carefull with the ribbon cable..
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now we will loosen the cable's from the main board.
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remove the DC jack cable connected to the connector on the main board.
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in the picture you see me using a IC axtractor, but i don't recommend it when you are not used to repair laptops...
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when you are dealing with an broken DC jack , remove the whole cable ( black and red) running trough the plastic frame of the laptop...
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remvinf the LCD cable from the connector , use a IC extractor , be very gently doing this.. when you break or tear it , you will have screen problems...
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remove the small connector next to the big lcd connector, it is the web cam connector.
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remove the white big flat ribbon cable attached to the USB ( on the right) PCB.
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again be careful and use a flat head screwdriver or a spudger to lift up the lever..
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remove the audio cable from the connector , be careful if you tear the cables , you will have audio problems and there is a possibility that you will have BSOD ( blue screen of death) ...
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remove the FAN cable from the connector , be very carefull because it are very tiny and breakeble cables...
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remove the 3 screws seen in picture 1
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remove 1 screw on the left side from the LCD connector.
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after that, you can slide the main board out. ( lift it up on the right side, then slide to the right and take it out. )
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when you want to remove the fan as well ( or replace it) you have to remove 3 screws, see picture 3
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after removing the main board you have a view of the henges from the screen.
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in picture 2 you will see the main board. , you can clean and or replace the CPU now.
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to replace a cpu or clean the pads you will have to remove the screws seen in picture 3 .
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clean the pads with isopropyl alcohol and always renew the CPU thermal paste . ( one drop on each spot is enough)
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remove the 3 screws on each hinge
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on the right hinge there is a metal hook attached on the hinge. this is attached to the bottom case .. just move the screen to release it.
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remove the black square rubber to reveal the hidden screws.
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there are 2 screws one on the bottom left and one on the bottom right.
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after removing the scrws you can slide a spudger or opening tool arround the plastic frame.
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once the plastic frame is removed , you can replace the screen , the LCD cable..
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i don't have pictures anymore when i was removing the screen .. my apologies for that. but you can follow other guides to do that , cause it is all the same...
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.