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[[image:backlight1c.JPG|thumb|left|Take out two screws where indicated]] [[image:backlight1d.JPG|thumb|left|Lift the backlight up and out.]] [[image:backlight1e.JPG|thumb|left|Separated backlight]] |
[[image:backlight1c.JPG|thumb|left|Take out two screws where indicated]] [[image:backlight1d.JPG|thumb|left|Lift the backlight up and out.]] [[image:backlight1e.JPG|thumb|left|Separated backlight]] |
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== Removing the wireless antenna == |
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=== Step 1 === |
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Keep the screen out of the way until the replacement is complete. |
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[[image:antenna1a.JPG|thumb|left|Take out 4 screws]] [[image:antenna1b.JPG|thumb|left|Turn over. Pull up and remove the back plate]] |
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[[image:Antenna1c.JPG|thumb|left|Take out two screws holding the top bar in place]] [[image:Antenna1d.JPG|thumb|left|Watch out for this tab! Pop it out on both sides]] [[image:Antenna1e.JPG|thumb|left|Pull the top bar off.]] |
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=== Step 2 === |
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[[image:antenna2a.JPG|thumb|left|Unclip the cable as shown]] [[image:antenna2b.JPG|thumb|left|Peel up the tape.]] |
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[[image:Antenna2c.JPG|thumb|left|Remove the two screws.]] |
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[[image:Antenna2d.JPG|thumb|left|Watch out for this tab!]] [[image:Antenna2e.JPG|thumb|left|Carefully pull out the antenna.]] [[image:Antenna2f.JPG|thumb|left|A removed antenna.]] |
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== Replacing the wireless antenna == |
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=== Step 1 === |
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[[image:Antenna3a.JPG|thumb|left|Carefully put in the new wireless antenna]] [[image:Antenna3bi.JPG|thumb|left|Pick the right screw!]] [[image:Antenna3bii.JPG|thumb|left|Screw in the antenna]] |
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=== Step 2 === |
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[[image:Antenna3c.JPG|thumb|left|Clip the antenna cable back in.]] [[image:Antenna3d.JPG|thumb|left|Replace the top bar. Do not forget the tabs on the sides! Replace the screws to secure the bar.]] |
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[[image:Antenna3e.JPG|thumb|left|Turn over. Replace the back plate.]] [[image:Antenna3fi.JPG|thumb|left|Pick the right screw!]] [[image:Antenna3fii.JPG|thumb|left|Turn over. Secure the back plate by putting in the four screws where indicated.]] |
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== Replacing the backlight == |
== Replacing the backlight == |
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[[image:backlight2c.JPG|thumb|left|Place the two screws back in]] [[image:backlight2d.JPG|thumb|left|Reattach the tape on the small cables]] |
[[image:backlight2c.JPG|thumb|left|Place the two screws back in]] [[image:backlight2d.JPG|thumb|left|Reattach the tape on the small cables]] |
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Now you're all set to put the screen back in! |
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== Replacing the screen == |
== Replacing the screen == |
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Revision as of 18:16, 29 May 2008
XO before disassembly
Removing the front panel
Step 1
Open the laptop and flip the screen up. Rotate it a 90 degree angle as shown in the sequence below. Next, remove the screws from the bottom of the screen - there are two on each side (right/left) of the XO, so make sure to get all four.
Step 2
Remove the two green panels from the side of the XO. Slide them upwards and lift them off as shown.
Step 3
Finally, pull off the front panel. It is tabbed, so it can simply be pulled out. Pull the bottom out (where the screws came out), and gently slide the piece downwards and out.
Removing the screen
Step 1
To get the screen out, remove the four screws highlighted.
Step 2
Next, carefully slide the screen out, pulling the bottom out. Do not tug it or let go, as it will still be connected to the motherboard by two cables.
Removing the backlight
Step 1
Remove tape from backlight connection cable to expose the back of the display.
Step 2
Disconnect the backlight from the display by removing the two screws shown below using a #0 Philips head screwdriver.
Removing the wireless antenna
Step 1
Keep the screen out of the way until the replacement is complete.
Step 2
Replacing the wireless antenna
Step 1
Step 2
Replacing the backlight
Replace the backlight by attaching the new backlight to the display. Ensure the backlight connection cable is attached and lying flat along the display.
Replacing the screen
Step 1
Reattach the screen by sliding the connection cables into place and clipping them back down (it is generally easier to clip the thinner one that has a longer tether first). Reseat the screen, making sure that it sits flat and that none of the spacers are gone.
Replacing the front panel
Step 1
Slide the front panel back on, making sure that it sits flat. Note that there are hooks on the side of the panel (highlighted in blue) that need to slide into place; pushing the top of the screen flat and sliding it upwards works well.
Step 2
Slide the green side pieces back into place. Then, rotate the XO 90 degrees and put the remaining screws back. Don't forget that the screws go in on both sides (right/left).
