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Chapter 242
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

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Chapter 344
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TFlat-bladed screw driver
TPhillips screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TPlastic Flat-bladed screw driver
THexed Screw Driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws...

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 

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Chapter 346
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
HDD ModuleHinge Caps
HDD
LCD Module*6Keyboard
Lower Case
Assembly
*3
*3
*11
*4
Dimm Cover
Memory*2
*2
Launch Board...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK
B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK
C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325
D SCREW M2.5X6
E SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)
F SCREW M2X2.0
G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3
H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI
I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI
J SCREW M2.5*4L NI
K SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
Inverter
LCD*4LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
*4*1
LCD Module 

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Chapter 348
Re m o v i n g  t h e  B a t t e r y
1.To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.
2.Then slide the battery out from the machine. 

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Removing the Memory Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.
2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.
3.Remove the dimm cover.
4.Pop up the memory.
5.Then remove the memory. 

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Chapter 350
Removing the Modem Board
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.
2.To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.
3.Remove the modem cover from the machine.
4.Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the 
number on the picture indicate.
5.Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.
6.Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. 

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Removing the Hard Disk D rive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.
2.To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.
3.Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.
Disassembling the Hard Disk D rive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 51.
3.Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.
4.Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 
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