Clevo D900F manual Disassembly, Maintenance Tools, Connections, 2 - 2 Overview

Disassembly

2.Disassembly

NOTE: All disassembly procedures assume that the system is turned OFF, and disconnected from any power supply (the battery is removed too).

Maintenance Tools

The following tools are recommended when working on the notebook PC:

•M3 Philips-head screwdriver

•M2.5 Philips-head screwdriver (magnetized)

•M2 Philips-head screwdriver

•Small flat-head screwdriver

•Pair of needle-nose pliers

•Anti-static wrist-strap

Connections

Connections within the computer are one of four types:

Locking collar sockets for ribbon connectors	To release these connectors, use a small flat-head screwdriver to
	gently pry the locking collar away from its base. When replac-
	ing the connection, make sure the connector is oriented in the
	same way. The pin1 side is usually not indicated.
Pressure sockets for multi-wire connectors	To release this connector type, grasp it at its head and gently
	rock it from side to side as you pull it out. Do not pull on the
	wires themselves. When replacing the connection, do not try to
	force it. The socket only fits one way.
Pressure sockets for ribbon connectors	To release these connectors, use a small pair of needle-nose pli-
	ers to gently lift the connector away from its socket. When re-
	placing the connection, make sure the connector is oriented in
	the same way. The pin1 side is usually not indicated.
Board-to-board or multi-pin sockets	To separate the boards, gently rock them from side to side as
	you pull them apart. If the connection is very tight, use a small
	flat-head screwdriver - use just enough force to start.

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