Chapter 3: Disassembly

To make the disassembly process easier each section may have a box in the page margin. Information contained in the ≅boxes inform you what tools will be needed for a given procedure and the

amount of screws involved. A ιbox lists the components that are important for that particular

procedure. A contains information that may be helpful to you. Examples are shown on the left.

All screw and nuts used in the assembly of the Notebook Computer are assigned a letter. If you encounter any problems reassembling the machine, refer to this table to make sure you are using the proper screw or nut.

Size chart for screws and hex nuts:
Letter

Size

Letter

Size

 

 

 

 

A

1.7 x 5 mm.

J

2.5 x 6 mm.

 

 

 

 

B

2 x 2 mm.

K

2.5 x 8 mm.

 

 

 

 

C

2 x 3 mm.

L

2.5 x 14 mm.

 

 

 

 

D

2 x 4 mm.

M

2.5 x 23 mm.

 

 

 

 

E

2 x 5 mm.

N

2.6 x 3.5 mm.

 

 

 

 

F

2 x 10 mm.

O

3 x 4 mm.

 

 

 

 

G

2.5 x 3 mm.

P

Heat sink screw

 

 

 

 

H

2.5 x 4 mm.

Q

Standoff hex nut

 

 

 

 

I

2.5 x 5 mm.

R

Hex stud (11 mm.)

 

 

 

 

Disassembly

≅

This box lists the tools needed and the amount of screws used.

Note

Information in thie box will give possible useful information.

ι

This box lists the names of the relevant parts.

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