IBM ThinkPad T42 Teardown
Disassembly outline
- Battery
- Hard Drive
- Optical Drive
- Memory Cover
- RAM Memory
- Keyboard/Trackpad/Top Cover
- Mini-PCI Slot
- Wi-Fi Card
- Internal Battery
- Display
- Side Bezel
- Video Card / Fan
- Processor
- Video Card / Fan
- Metal Casings
- Plastics
- Motherboard
-
-
Removing the battery
-
Unplug the power cable before removing the battery.
-
Slide the 2 sliders on the under side of the laptop to the unlock position, as shown.
-
Grasp the battery and pull it straight out - not at an angle.
-
-
-
Removing Memory Cover/Replacing RAM
-
Unscrew the pictured screwed holding the memory cover in place.
-
Pry the cover open carefully (flathead screwdriver might help)
-
To remove the RAM memory stick, push both metal pieces holding it in place outwards, and the stick will pop up. -picture of RAM inside -
-
Pull the stick out carefully. - Picture of the RAM stick -
-
-
-
Removing Rear Cover
-
Unscrew the rest of the screws on the underside of the T42.
-
Unscrew the 4 screws on either side the rear end of the laptop.
-
Note: for ease of reassembly, keep track of which screws go where.
-
[ a line-drawing version is included so it can be printed and screws can be taped on ]
-
-
-
Removing Keyboard and Trackpad
-
Flip the laptop over and open the display carefully - the keyboard, palm rest and bezel will be loose.
-
Maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard carefully, both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.
-
**WARNING** Both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.
-
-
-
-
Removing Fan
-
Unscrew the three shown screws, then unplug its connection with the motherboard.
-
**Since both the processor and graphics processor unit are attached to this fan with thermal paste, removing the fan might require some force and a flathead screwdriver to separate the paste from the fan.
-
-
-
Removing Processor
-
After removal of the fan, you have access to the processor. Locate its locking mechanism.
-
Use a flat head screwdriver and twist it carefully to the "unlocked" position.
-
Carefully pull the processor out.
-
***CAUTION - If replacing the processor, make sure the small arrow on the corner aligns with socket.
-
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Remember when reassembling to apply a thin layer of thermal compound on the CPU block.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Remember when reassembling to apply a thin layer of thermal compound on the CPU block.
다른 17명이 해당 안내서를 완성하였습니다.
댓글 2개
Great guide on how to take apart a computer!