User ManualTable of ContentsPackard Bell1EasyNote ST1Disassembly Manual1Disassembly Manual1Table of Contents2About this Guide3For More Information3Technician Notes3Disassembly3 Turn OFF the power to the system and all peripherals using the power button.3 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.3 Remove any SD/MMC card, ExpressCard or dummy card from the computer.3 Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the instructions.3 Label all removed connectors; note where the connector goes and in what position it was installed.3 The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.3 The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.3Reassembly3Required Tools3 Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge.3 Small Phillips screwdriver.3 Small flat screwdriver.3 Small flat screwdriver.3Hazardous Voltage4Avoid Electrostatic Discharge4Power Supply Unit4Battery5Note: Use an anti-static mat or something soft like a piece of cloth underneath the notebook to prevent damage to the exterior of the notebook.5Fig. 1 Removing the battery.5Fig. 1 Removing the battery.5Hard Disk Drives5Fig. 2 Removing hard disk drive compartment cover.5Fig. 3 Disconnecting and removing hard disk drive.6Note: The drive bays in the compartment are not labelled, so you cannot see which hard disk drive the BIOS considers the first disk.6Note: The drive bays in the compartment are not labelled, so you cannot see which hard disk drive the BIOS considers the first disk.6Memory6Fig. 4 Removing memory compartment cover.6Fig. 5 Removing memory module.7Note: In case two memory modules have been installed, you have to remove the top module first before you can remove the one underneath.7Note: In case two memory modules have been installed, you have to remove the top module first before you can remove the one underneath.7Wireless LAN Adapter7Fig. 6 Location of WiFi antenna cable connectors and screws.7Note: There are two WiFi antenna cables connected to the wireless LAN adapter. The black WiFi antenna cable is connected to MAIN (1) connector and the white WiFi antenna cable is connected to AUX (2) connector.8Note: There are two WiFi antenna cables connected to the wireless LAN adapter. The black WiFi antenna cable is connected to MAIN (1) connector and the white WiFi antenna cable is connected to AUX (2) connector.8TV Tuner (Optional)8Fig. 7 Location of antenna cable connector and screw.8Note: The EasyNote ST has either a TV tuner card installed or the Intel Turbo memory, not both.8Note: The EasyNote ST has either a TV tuner card installed or the Intel Turbo memory, not both.8Intel Turbo Memory (Optional)9Note: The EasyNote ST has either a TV tuner card installed or the Intel Turbo memory, not both.9Note: The EasyNote ST has either a TV tuner card installed or the Intel Turbo memory, not both.9Optical Disk Drive9Fig. 8 Location screw securing optical disk drive.9Fig. 9 Removing metal bracket.9Fig. 10 Location tray bezel lock underside.10Fig. 11 Location tray bezel side lock.10Note: The tray bezel is a delicate part, use care when handling it.10Note: The tray bezel is a delicate part, use care when handling it.10Keyboard10Fig. 12 Removing keyboard.11Fig. 13 Releasing keyboard flat cable.11Fig. 13 Releasing keyboard flat cable.11Keyboard Cover11Fig. 14 Location keyboard cover screws.12Fig. 14 Location keyboard cover screws.12Top Cover12Fig. 15 Location of touchpad connector.12Fig. 16 Location bottom base screws.12Fig. 17 Location of cover screws in keyboard compartment.13Note: The screw nearest to the optical drive is shorter than the other four.13Fig. 18 Location screws underneath keyboard cover.13Fig. 19 Disconnecting touchpad flat cable.13Fig. 20 Disconnecting button board flat cable.14Fig. 20 Disconnecting button board flat cable.14LCD Assembly14Fig. 21 Location LCD cables.14Fig. 22 Location LCD hinge screws.15Fig. 22 Location LCD hinge screws.15Speakers15Fig. 23 Location speaker screws.15Fig. 24 Location of speaker cable header on the main board.16Note: The left and right speaker assembly share the same header on the main board.16Note: The left and right speaker assembly share the same header on the main board.16Main Board16Fig. 25 Location of left speaker bracket screw.16Fig. 26 Location of cooler cable and screws.17Fig. 27 Location of main board screws and DC jack header.17Fig. 28 Disconnecting optional Bluetooth cable.18Fig. 29 Disconnecting USB board and audio board cables.18Note: On Fig. 29, one of the headers is partly covered by the flat cable.18Fig. 30 Location of Ethernet/USB flat cable.19Note: Optionally, you can disconnect the other end of the flat cable from the switch board.19Note: Optionally, you can disconnect the other end of the flat cable from the switch board.19CPU and Heat Sink19Fig. 31 Location of CPU heat sink screws.19Fig. 32 Location of screw securing CPU.20Fig. 32 Location of screw securing CPU.20CMOS Battery20Fig. 33 Removing CMOS battery.20Fig. 33 Removing CMOS battery.20Bluetooth (Optional)21USB/Audio Board21Fig. 34 Releasing the USB/audio board.21Fig. 34 Releasing the USB/audio board.21Ethernet/USB Board21Fig. 35 Location of right speaker bracket screw.22Fig. 36 Location of screws securing Ethernet/USB board.22Fig. 37 Releasing Ethernet/USB board flat cable.23Note: During re-assembly, ensure that you guide the cables properly in the casing, particularly near the optical drive bay. Otherwise, you may not be able to insert the optical disk drive entirely.23Note: During re-assembly, ensure that you guide the cables properly in the casing, particularly near the optical drive bay. Otherwise, you may not be able to insert the optical disk drive entirely.23Subwoofer23Fig. 38 Location subwoofer screws.24Note: On Fig. 38, one of the screws is partly covered by the DC jack cable.24Note: On Fig. 38, one of the screws is partly covered by the DC jack cable.24DC Jack24Fig. 39 Disconnecting DC jack.25Fig. 39 Disconnecting DC jack.25TV Antenna (Optional)25Fig. 40 Location of TV antenna connector.26Fig. 40 Location of TV antenna connector.26Touchpad26Fig. 41 Location touchpad cable and screws.26Note: The described procedure applies only to the touchpad buttons; the touchpad surface is part of the top cover.26Note: The described procedure applies only to the touchpad buttons; the touchpad surface is part of the top cover.26Button Board27Fig. 42 Location of button board screws.27Fig. 42 Location of button board screws.27LCD Bezel27Inverter Board27Fig. 43 Location of inverter board.27Fig. 43 Location of inverter board.27LCD Panel28Fig. 44 Location of grounding screw.28Fig. 45 Location of bracket screws.28Fig. 46 Location of LCD cable connector.29Fig. 46 Location of LCD cable connector.29Webcam/Microphone29Fig. 47 Location of webcam connector.29Fig. 47 Location of webcam connector.29Fig. 47 Location of webcam connector.29EasyNote ST Disassembly Manual30Size: 7.09 MBPages: 30Language: EnglishOpen manual