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

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NOTE: Be careful not to apply pressure to the ICs along the edge of the LCD module.

The ICs are easily damaged.

To remove the LCD module, 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, display mask and FL inverter board as described in Sections 4.2, 4.19 and 4.20.

3.Remove four M2.5x8 screws securing the LCD module to the display assem- bly.

4.Carefully rotate out the top of the LCD module enough to access the display cable.

5.Peel off the tape securing the cable and disconnect the cable.

To remove the microphone, 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, top cover with display assembly, and speakers.

3.Lay the top cover with display assembly down so that the bottom of the top cover lies flat and faces up.

4.Remove one M2x4 screw securing the hinge cover and one M2.5x6 screw securing a plastic cable guide.

5.Remove one M2.5x4 screw holding the microphone ground cable.

6.Release the cable guide from the top cover at the top right corner of the left speaker cable groove.

7.Lift the small end of the cable guide about 2.5 cm, then use tweezers to push down the LCD cable core to free the cable guide.

8.Lift the cable guide straight up and pull the microphone cable out of the cable guide.

9.Rotate the top cover up about 90 degrees.

NOTE: Grasp the top cover by the sides when you rotate it up. Do not pull at the center.

10.Lift out the microphone holder and cable and remove the microphone from the holder.

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Toshiba 780DVD manual ICs are easily damaged