Notes

Reassembly steps are the reverse of the removal steps. Reassembly notes are included at the end of each section below.

Symbols like this throughout this chapter show approximate full-size screw outlines. You can use them to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrong-size screw can damage the unit. (The symbol at the left represents an M2.5×5mm screw.)

Table 2-2. Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized.

∙5 mm hex driver.

∙Probe or tweezers.

∙Small flat-blade screwdriver.

∙Needle-nose pliers.

∙IC insertion/removal tool.

Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques

Screw Thread Size

Torque (kgf•cm)

Torque (in•lbf)

M2

1.5 – 2.0

1.3 – 1.7

M2.5

1.5 – 2.5

1.3 – 2.2

except those below

 

 

M2.5

4.5

3.9

for display brackets and hinge mounts

 

 

M3

2.0 – 2.5

1.7 – 2.2

2-2

Removal and Replacement

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