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== Inaccurate instructions ==
== Inaccurate instructions ==


''possibly reusable for pictures and directions, but moved at the request of [[User:Wad|Wad]].''
''possibly reusable for pictures and directions, but moved at the request of [[User:Wad|Wad]]. These are redundant with [[Disassembly top]] and something about antennae replacement was discouraged, but I don't recall what. [[User:Mchua|Mchua]]''


Replacing a wireless antenna is a relatively simple task. To do so, you will need a standard #1 Phillips head screwdriver and something to hold screws in. (In a pinch, parts taken off the XO can serve as temporary containers) This repair can be done within 15 minutes, even with little experience.
Replacing a wireless antenna is a relatively simple task. To do so, you will need a standard #1 Phillips head screwdriver and something to hold screws in. (In a pinch, parts taken off the XO can serve as temporary containers) This repair can be done within 15 minutes, even with little experience.
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== Taking off the front panel ==
=== Taking off the front panel ===


=== Step 1 ===
==== Step 1 ====


Open the laptop and flip the screen up. Rotate it a 90 degree angle as shown in the sequence below.
Open the laptop and flip the screen up. Rotate it a 90 degree angle as shown in the sequence below.
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=== Step 2 ===
==== Step 2 ====


Remove the two green panels from the side of the XO. Slide them upwards and lift them off as shown.
Remove the two green panels from the side of the XO. Slide them upwards and lift them off as shown.
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=== Step 3 ===
==== 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.
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.
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== Taking out the screen ==
=== Taking out the screen ===


=== Step 1 ===
==== Step 1 ====


To get the screen out, remove the four screws highlighted.
To get the screen out, remove the four screws highlighted.
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=== Step 2 ===
==== 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.
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.
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== Removing the wireless antenna ==
=== Removing the wireless antenna ===
=== Step 1 ===
==== Step 1 ====
Keep the screen out of the way until the replacement is complete.
Keep the screen out of the way until the replacement is complete.
[[image:antenna1a.JPG|thumb|left|Take out 4 screws]]
[[image:antenna1a.JPG|thumb|left|Take out 4 screws]]
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=== Step 2 ===
==== Step 2 ====
[[image:antenna2a.JPG|thumb|left|Unclip the cable as shown]]
[[image:antenna2a.JPG|thumb|left|Unclip the cable as shown]]
[[image:antenna2b.JPG|thumb|left|Peel up the tape.]]
[[image:antenna2b.JPG|thumb|left|Peel up the tape.]]
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== Replacing the wireless antenna ==
=== Replacing the wireless antenna ===
=== Step 1 ===
==== Step 1 ====
[[image:Antenna3bi.JPG|thumb|left|Pick the right screw!]]
[[image:Antenna3bi.JPG|thumb|left|Pick the right screw!]]
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=== Step 2 ===
==== Step 2 ====
[[image:Antenna3c.JPG|thumb|left|Clip the antenna cable back in.]]
[[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.]]
[[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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== Replacing the screen ==
=== Replacing the screen ===


=== Step 1 ===
==== Step 1 ====


Replace 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.
Replace 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.
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=== Step 2 ===
==== Step 2 ====


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.
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.
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=== Step 3 ===
==== Step 3 ====


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).
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).

Latest revision as of 17:09, 27 June 2008

Inaccurate instructions

possibly reusable for pictures and directions, but moved at the request of Wad. These are redundant with Disassembly top and something about antennae replacement was discouraged, but I don't recall what. Mchua

Replacing a wireless antenna is a relatively simple task. To do so, you will need a standard #1 Phillips head screwdriver and something to hold screws in. (In a pinch, parts taken off the XO can serve as temporary containers) This repair can be done within 15 minutes, even with little experience.

Before we begin


Taking off 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.

Flip screen up
Rotate


Unscrew - remember, there are 4.


Step 2

Remove the two green panels from the side of the XO. Slide them upwards and lift them off as shown.

Screen 2a.jpg
Slide up


Lift off


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.

Screen 3a.jpg
Screen 3b.jpg


Taking out the screen

Step 1

To get the screen out, remove the four screws highlighted.

Unscrew


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.

Slide out gently
Screen 4c.jpg


Watch out for cables!
Unhook the cable


Watch out for this little cable, too.
Good to go!


Removing the wireless antenna

Step 1

Keep the screen out of the way until the replacement is complete.

Take out 4 screws
Turn over. Pull up and remove the back plate


Take out two screws holding the top bar in place
Watch out for this tab! Pop it out on both sides


Pull the top bar off.


Step 2

Unclip the cable as shown
Peel up the tape.


Remove the two screws.
Watch out for this tab!


Carefully pull out the antenna.
A removed antenna.


Replacing the wireless antenna

Step 1

Pick the right screw!


Carefully put in the new wireless antenna
Screw in the antenna


Step 2

Clip the antenna cable back in.
Replace the top bar. Do not forget the tabs on the sides! Replace the screws to secure the bar.


Turn over. Replace the back plate.
Pick the right screw!


Turn over. Secure the back plate by putting in the four screws where indicated.


Replacing the screen

Step 1

Replace 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.

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Clip little cable in
Clip big cable in


Gently slide screen back in
The screws with the large heads (4) go back in


Step 2

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.

Watch out for these hooks
The rest of the panel slides into place


Step 3

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).

Screen 7a.jpg
Side panels slide back in place


Almost there!
Rotate


Put screws (4) back in.


And you're done! Yay! :D

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