Toshiba manual Tecra 780CDM / 780DVD Disassembly Overview

Turn off the power to the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external cables connected to the computer.

Remove the battery pack, optional PC card, HDD pack, optional memory module, modem board, backup and RTC batteries, keyboard, membrane switch, top cover with display assembly. Remove one M2x4 silver screw and two M2.5x6 screws securing the shield plate and remove it.

Remove one M2.5x4 screw near the PC card slot.

Remove one M2.5x4 screw securing the connection board and lift it out. Remove one M2.5x6 screw under the connection board.

Remove one M2x4 silver screw securing the USB slot to the USB connector.

Tecra 780CDM / 780DVD Disassembly Overview, (cont.)

To remove the speakers, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the power to the computer.

Disconnect the AC adapter and all external cables connected to the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack, optional PC card, HDD pack, optional memory module, modem board, backup and RTC batteries, keyboard, membrane switch and top cover with display assembly.

3. Lay the display down. Partially lift the insulator covering the speaker cables.

4. Remove four M2x4 screws securing the speaker holders.

5. Observe how the cables are threaded, then lift out the speakers, cables and holders.

6. Pull the speakers out of the holders.

To remove the system board, follow the steps below.

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CAUTION: Do not remove the heat-sink on the CPU. The grease can dry out and cause damage to the CPU.

8. Lift up the system board to disconnect three connectors.

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