EasyNote K5

EasyNote K5
Disassembly Manual
Version 1.1
• Required Tools
• Disassembly Instructions
• DIP Switch Setting
• Reassembly Instructions
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Required Tools
All EasyNote K5 maintenance procedures can be performed using the following
tools:

Tweezers
Small Philips screwdriver
Small Flat screwdriver
Hex bolt screwdriver Ø 5MM
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Disassembly Instructions
This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the EasyNote
K5. The instructions are clarified by images of the part that is being removed or
disassembled. Furthermore, the screws that are removed are shown next to the
image of the parts themselves.

When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules.

Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those
specified in the instructions.
Label all removed connectors. Note where the connector goes and in what
position it was installed.
Turn off the power and disconnect all power and all options. Also remove any
PC-Cards cards that are in the PCMCIA slot.
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1. Battery
Remove the battery pack of the notebook as follows:
a. Unlock the battery.
b. Pull outward and lift up the battery.

Fig. 1: Remove Battery.

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2. Hard Drive
To remove hard drive:
a. Unscrew two screw on hard disk module at the bottom of unit
b. Carefully slide the hard disk module out from base unit.

Fig. 2: Hard Disk Module

c. Unscrew six screws at the side of the hard disk module

Fig. 3: Hard Disk Module

A A

A
B
B

d. Carefully separate hard disk drive from hard disk shield and hard disk
connector.
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3. 2nd Memory Slot & MDC Modem

a. Unscrew eight screws to open SO-DIMM Slot & MDC Modem cover.
b. Release the SO-DIMM memory module.
c. Remove the memory module.

Fig. 4: SO-DIMM Slot & MDC Modem Cover.

d. Release two screws on the MDC Modem module. Disconnect cable

before lift up the module.

Fig. 5: MDC Modem Module.

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4. Optical Drive
a. Loosen three screws at bottom.
b. Push optical drive out form unit through the gaps near to third screw.

Fig. 6: Optical Drive.

5. Keyboard Cover & Keyboard

a. Push toward left to release Keyboard Cover.

Fig. 7: Keyboard Cover.

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b. Unscrew three screws that secure the keyboard.

Fig. 8: Keyboard.

c. Disconnect keyboard connector.

Fig. 8: Keyboard Connector.

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6. 1st RAM Slot

a. Open up the black plastic cover and remove RAM from 1st RAM slot.

Fig. 9: 1st RAM Slot.

7. CPU
b. Unscrew five screws on the CPU Fan module, disconnect fan connect
before remove it from base.

Fig. 10: CPU Fan Module.

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c. Unscrew three heat sink screws and disconnect the fan connection.

Fig. 11: Heat sink assembly

d. Carefully lift up heat sink assembly.

Fig. 12: Heat sink assembly

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e. Unlock the CPU from CPU socket and lift up CPU with care.

Fig. 13: CPU socket

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8. LCD Module
a. Disconnect LCD connector at both sides.

Fig. 14: LCD cable.

b. Loosen four screws from the hinges before lifting up the LCD panel.

Fig. 15: LCD module.

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9. LCD Panel Disassembly

a. Remove four screws on LCD bezel.

Fig. 16: LCD module

b. Push at edge of LCD bezel toward inside and carefully separate it

from LCD base.

Fig. 17: LCD Bezel.

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Fig. 18: LCD Panel.

A
A
A A

A A

A A
B

A A
A A

C C C
B B B B

c. Unscrew two screws (C) on inverter board.

d. Disconnect inverter board.
e. Take away the inverter board.
f. Unscrew eight screws (A&B) that hold the LCD brackets onto the
LCD base cover.
g. Lift out the LCD panel assembly.
h. Unscrew four screws (A) at the side of LCD panel to free the LCD
brackets.
i. Disconnect LCD cable from LCD panel.
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10. MainBoard

a. Loosen five screws on top cover.

Fig. 19: Top Cover

b. Unscrews seventeen screws on the bottom cover.

Fig. 20: Bottom Cover

A
A
A A
A A
A
A

B
A
A
A
B

C
C
A A A
A
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c. Loosen four hexbolts and one screw at the rear of the base unit.

Fig. 21: Rear Cover

A
B
A A A A

d. Carefully lift up the bottom cover.

Fig. 22: Bottom Cover

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e. Carefully lift up the main board assembly from top cover.

Fig. 23: Main Board assembly

f. Disconnect fan connector at the side of CPU socket

Fig. 24: CPU Socket

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g. Remove four screws and disconnect fan connection on main board.

Fig. 25: Main Board assembly

h. Carefully separate the main board from heat plate.

Fig. 26: Main Board

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11. Audio Board

a. Open eight screws on the audio board and disconnect five connectors
before separate it from top cover.

Fig. 27: Audio Board

A
A
A
A

A A
B

B B B

12. Speaker
a. Loosen four screws at both side of speaker before you can remove it from
front cover.

Fig. 28: Speaker

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13. Touch Pad

a. Unscrew one screw on the touch pad before remove it from top
cover.

Fig. 29: Touch Pad

14. LED Board

a. Remove three screws on LED Board before separate it from top
cover.

Fig. 31: LED Board

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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.

DIP Switch Settings

No DIP switches available on the EasyNote K5 (Kigem) mainboard.

     

          
   
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