NEC reserves the right to make changes to the EasyNote M5/M7 chassis without notice. Technician Notes Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
Inside the power supply are hazardous avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo a voltages that can cause serious personal injury. Always posto il coperchio return a defective power supply to your dealer. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual - 4 -...
To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 2 A=M2.5x7 black B=M2.5x5 black Fig. 2 Removing the Hard disk drive cover Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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Fig. 3 Disconnecting the hard disk drive 3. Unscrew the four screws on both sides of the hard disk drive as shown in Fig. 4 M3x4 silver Fig. 4 Unscrewing the hard disk drive shield screws Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
Fig. 5 Releasing the optical drive 2. Push the metal plate in the HDD compartment in order to disconnect the optical drive out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 6 Fig. 6 Removing the optical drive Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
To remove the keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Use a flat screwdriver to lift up the Keyboard Cover as shown in Fig. 8 Fig. 8 Removing the Keyboard Cover Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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2. Unlock Keyboard as shown in Fig. 9 Fig. 9 Unlock the Keyboard 3. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 10 Fig. 10 Removing the keyboard flat cable Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
Fig. 11 Removing the screw retaining the memory module slot cover 2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 12 Fig. 12 Removing the memory module 3. Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
1. Disconnect the LCD connectors as shown in Fig. 13 Fig. 13 Disconnecting LCD Connector 2. Carefully pull the LCD cable upward to release both Hinge Covers as shown in Fig. 14 Fig. 14 Removing the Hinge Covers Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
1. Use a pin to remove the rubber covers on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 16 & Fig. 17 Fig. 16 Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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3. Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 18 Fig. 18 Removing the LCD Bezel Note: For the 15” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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6. Carefully lift up LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Inverter board. Disconnect the inverter connector remaining on the left side of the inverter board. Put a side the inverter board. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
Module), then perform the following steps: 1. Use a pin to the remove rubber covers on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 22 Fig. 22 Removing the rubber covers on the LCD Module Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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3. Release the LCD Bezel from the side carefully and put it aside as shown in Fig. 24 Fig. 24 Removing the LCD Bezel Note: For the 14” LCD Models, you need to open up the LCD Bezel from either left or right side of LCD module. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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6. Carefully lift up the LCD panel together with the Inverter board and disconnect the power cable from the Inverter board. Disconnect the inverter connector remaining on the left side of the inverter board. Put a side the inverter board. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
To remove the CPU, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform the following steps: 1. Remove the screw retaining the CPU Cover as shown in Fig. 29 M2.5x5 black Fig. 29 CPU Cover Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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Fig. 30 M3x21 Fig. 30 Removing the heat sink 3. Unlock the CPU and carefully remove it from the CPU socket as shown in Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Unlocking the CPU Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
1. Remove the screws maintaining the Quick Key Board, lift it up and place it in safe location. M2.5x5 black Fig. 32 Removing the Quick Key Board 2. Release all screws as shown in Fig. 33 M2.5x5 black Fig. 33 Removing the top cover screws Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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A=M2.5x5 black Fig. 34 Removing screws on bottom of the system A=M2.5x3.5 black 4. Remove the screws on the rear side of the system. B=M2.5x5 black Fig. 35 Rear side of the system C=Hex2.5x10 Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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Fig. 36 Removing the Bottom Cover Note: When assembling bottom cover, please make sure that the bottom cover is properly inserted into the top cover especially the corner near to the rear of the system. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
1. Disconnect the LED Board as shown in Fig. 37 Fig. 37 Disconnecting main board and LED board 2. Carefully separate the Main Board assembly from the top cover as shown in Fig. 38 Fig. 38 Lifting up the Main Board assembly Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
Note: The location of the MDC modem in the EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7. On the M7 the MDC modem is located under the touch pad. On the M5 the MDC modem is next to the PCMCIA slot. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
Note: The location of the WLAN module in the EasyNote M5 is different than the one in the EasyNote M7. On the M7 the WLAN module is located under the keyboard. On the M5 the WLAN module is next to the PCMCIA slot. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
1. Remove the screws holding Audio Board holder as shown in Fig. 43 M2x3.5 black Fig. 43 Screw at Audio Board Holder 2. Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from bottom base and place it aside. Packard Bell EasyNote M5/M7 Disassembly Manual...
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