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 Versa S940

Disassembly Manual
 Table of contents
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................3
Technician Notes....................................................................................................................................................3
Disassembly Instructions........................................................................................................................................3
Reassembly Instructions ........................................................................................................................................3
Required Tools .......................................................................................................................................................3
Hazardous Voltage.................................................................................................................................................4
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge.................................................................................................................................4
Power Supply Unit..................................................................................................................................................4
Removing the Battery.............................................................................................................................................5
Removing the Memory Module ..............................................................................................................................6
Removing the WLAN Card Module ........................................................................................................................7
Removing the Hard Disk Drive ...............................................................................................................................8
Removing the Optical Disk Drive .........................................................................................................................10
Removing the CPU...............................................................................................................................................11
Removing the Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................13
Removing the LCD Module ..................................................................................................................................15
Removing the LCD Panel.....................................................................................................................................17
Removing the Top Cover .....................................................................................................................................19
Removing the Main Board....................................................................................................................................21
Removing the Speaker Assembly ........................................................................................................................23
Removing the Touch Pad.....................................................................................................................................23
DIP Switch Settings..............................................................................................................................................24
Screws..................................................................................................................................................................24
Notice ...................................................................................................................................................................25

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Overview
This document contains step-by-steps disassembly instructions for the Versa S940/EasyNote A7 chassis. The
instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part that is being removed or disassembled.
Furthermore, the screws that are removed are shown next to the image of the parts themselves.

NEC reserves the right to make changes to the Versa S940/EasyNote A7 chassis without notice.

Technician Notes
Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repair this equipment. All
troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of
the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the
component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty
or exchange allowances.

Disassembly Instructions
When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules:

„ Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the instructions.
„ Label all removed connectors. Note where the connector goes and in what position it was installed.
„ Turn off the power and disconnect all power and all options.

Reassembly Instructions
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process. Use care to ensure that all cables and screws are
returned to their proper positions. Check that no tools or any loose parts have been left inside the chassis.
Check that everything are properly installed and tightened.

Required Tools
All disassembly procedures can be perform using the following tools:

„ PH 0x60 Philips screwdriver

„ PH 0x40 Philips screwdriver
„ 2.0 x 30 Flat screwdriver
„ SW5.0 Spacer screwdriver
„ Small tweezers
„ Pin

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 WARNING
Hazardous Voltage Ensure that the computer is disconnected from
There is hazardous voltage present inside the computer its power source and from all
when it is connect to an AC supply, even when the telecommunications links, networks, or modem
computer’s power switch is off. Exposure to hazardous lines whenever the chassis cover is removed.
voltage could cause personal injury. To avoid risk of injury, Do not operate the computer with the cover
contact an Authorized Service Provider for proper removed.
(UN)installation of optional hardware devices.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous que le système est débranché de
son alimentation ainsi que de toutes les
liaisons de télécommunication, des réseaux, et
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge des lignes de modem avant d’enlever le capot.
Electrostatic electricity can easily damage circuit cards and Ne pas utiliser le système quand le capot est
integrated circuits (ICs). To reduce risk of damage, store enlevé.
them in protective packaging whenever they are not
installed in your system. WARNUNG
Das System darf weder an eine Stromquelle
Add-in cards can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always angeschlossen sein noch eine Verbindung mit
require careful handling. After removing the card from the einer Telekommunikationseinrichtung, einem
computer, place the card flat on a grounded, static-free Netzwerk oder einer Modem-Leitung haben,
surface, component-side up. Use a conductive foam pad if wenn die Gehäuseabdeckung entfernt wird.
available, but not the card wrapper. Do not slide the card Nehmen Sie das System nicht ohne die
over any surface. Abdeckung in Betrieb.

Before you install or remove memory modules, video ADVERTENCIA

memory, disk drives, circuit cards or other devices, protect Asegúrese de que cada vez que se quite la
them from static electricity. To do so, make sure your cubierta del chasis, el sistema haya sido
computer’s power switch is OFF. Then, unplug the desconectado de la red de alimentación y de
computer’s AC power cord. Before picking up the device you todos lo enlaces de telecomunicaciones, de red
(un)install, you should wear an anti-static wrist wrap y de líneas de módem. No ponga en
(available at electronic supply stores). Be sure to connect funcionamiento el sistema mientras la cubierta
the wrist wrap to an unpainted metal portion of the computer esté quitada.
chassis. As an alternative, you can dissipate electrostatic
build-up by touching an unpainted metal portion of the WAARSCHUWING
computer chassis with one hand. Then touch the device you Zorg er voor dat alle verbindingen van en naar
are (un)installing with the other hand, and maintain de computer (stroom, modem netwerk, etc)
continuous contact with it until it is (un)installed in the verbroken worden voordat de behuizing
computer. geopend wordt. Zet de computer nooit aan als
de behuizing geopend is.

AVVERTENZA
Power Supply Unit Prima di rimuovere il coperchio del telaio,
assicurarsi che il sistema sia scollegato
Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble
dall’alimentazione, da tutti i collegamenti di
the power supply. The power supply contains no user-
comunicazione, reti o linee di modem. Non
serviceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous
avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo a
voltages that can cause serious personal injury. Always
posto il coperchio
return a defective power supply to your dealer.

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Removing the Battery

Perform the following steps to remove the battery:

1. Make sure to power off the Versa S940/EasyNote A7.

2. Turn the unit upside down.
3. Unlock the battery and slide it out of its place as the arrow shows in Fig. 1

Fig. 1 Removing the battery

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Removing the Memory Module

To remove the Memory Module, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then
perform the following steps:

1. Release the three screws retaining the memory module cover.

Fig. 2 Removing the screws retaining the memory module slot cover

2. Unclip the memory module as shown in Fig. 3

Fig. 3 Removing the memory module

3. Remove the memory module from its slot and put it aside.

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Removing the WLAN Card Module

To remove the WLAN Card Module, first remove the Memory Module Cover (see Removing
Memory Module) then perform the following steps:

1. Disconnect the wireless antenna connector and release the WLAN Card Module as shown
in Error! Reference source not found.

Fig. 4 WLAN Card Module

2. Lift up the WLAN Card Module and put it aside.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive

To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then
perform the following steps:

1. Remove the screws as shown in Fig. 5

M2.5x8 Copper

Fig. 5 Removing the Hard disk drive cover

2. Carefully pull the HDD module out from the base unit.

Fig. 6 Pulling HDD module

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3. Remove four screws that around HDD module.

M4x3 Silver

Fig. 7 HDD module

Note: When installing HDD, make sure the HDD module strap properly insert into base unit as shown in
below picture.

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Removing the Optical Disk Drive

To remove the ODD, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) and Memory Module
Cover (see Removing Memory Module) then perform the following steps:

1. Use pin to eject the optical drive via emergency eject hole as shown in Fig. 8

Fig. 8 Eject the optical drive

1. Pull the ODD module out from the base unit as shown in Fig. 9

Fig. 9 Pulling the optical drive out from the base unit

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Removing the CPU

To remove the CPU first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) then perform the
following steps:

1. Losses four screws that retaining the CPU cover as shown in Fig. 10

Fig. 10 Removing the screws retaining CPU cover

2. Remove the CPU Fan screws, disconnect the CPU Fan connector and unscrew screws on
CPU Heat Sink in descending order (3Æ2Æ1) as shown in Fig. 11

A = M2.5x5 Black

Fig. 11 CPU Heat Sink

Note: When install CPU heat sink, screws must be secured in ascending order (1Æ2Æ3).

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3. Unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully.

Fig. 12 Unlocking the CPU

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Removing the Keyboard

To remove the Keyboard, first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), then perform
the following steps:

1. Release two screws on keyboard cover as shown in Fig. 13

M2x4.5 Black

Fig. 13 Releasing the keyboard cover

2. Lift up the keyboard cover carefully as shown in Fig. 14

Fig. 14 Lifting up the Keyboard Cover

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3. Unscrew two screws at the bottom as shown in Fig. 15

A = M2.5x5 Black

B= M2.5x6
Copper

Fig. 15 Unscrewing Keyboard screws

Caution: If using wrong screws during keyboard assemble might result damage to keyboard. Thus
please mark those screws carefully during dissemble.

4. Flip over the unit and release remaining screw holding keyboard as shown in Fig. 16

M2.5x3 Silver

Fig. 16 Screw holding Keyboard

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 5. Lift up the keyboard and disconnect it from the system as shown in Fig. 17

Fig. 17 Disconnecting the keyboard flat cable

Removing the LCD Module

To remove the LCD Module first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), remove
WLAN Card Module (see Removing WLAN Card Module)and remove the Keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard) then perform the following steps:

1. Release LCD cable from base unit.

Fig. 18 Releasing LCD cable

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2. Disconnect LCD Cable Connection and remove four screws retaining the Heat Plate as
shown in Fig. 19

M2.5x6 Silver

Fig. 19 Removing the screws retaining the LCD module

3. Carefully lift up the LCD Module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

To remove the LCD panel, first remove the LCD module (see Removing the LCD Module),
then perform the following steps:

1. Use a pin to remove the rubber cover on the LCD module as shown in Fig. 20
2. Remove all screws as shown in Fig. 20 and remove carefully the LCD cover.

A = M2x7 Silver

B = M2.5x5 Black

Fig. 20 Removing the rubber covers & screws on the LCD Module

3. Carefully removing the LCD Bezel as shown in Fig. 21

Fig. 21 Removing the LCD Bezel

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4. Release four screws at the both side of LCD hinge as shown in Fig. 22

M2.5x4 Copper

Fig. 22 Unscrew LCD Penal

5. Disconnect all connectors on inverter board as shown in Fig. 23

Fig. 23 Removing the Inverter Board

6. Carefully lift up the LCD panel.

7. Remove the screws at both sides of the LCD panel in order to release the LCD hinges as
shown in Fig. 24

M2x4 Silver
Fig. 24 Removing the LCD Panel hinges

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Removing the Top Cover

To remove the Top Cover , first remove the battery (see Removing the Battery), remove the
HDD (see Removing the Hard Disk Drive), remove the Optical Disk Drive (see Removing the
Optical Disk Drive), remove the CPU (see Removing the CPU)remove the Keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard) and remove the LCD Module (see Removing the LCD Module) then
perform the following steps:

1. Remove all screws on the bottom of the base unit as shown in Fig. 25

A = M2.5x5 Black

B = M2.5x2.5
Silver

C= M2.5x6
Copper

D = M2.5x6 Silver

E = M2.5x8
Copper

Fig. 25 Bottom Cover

2. Release two screws at the rear of system as shown in Fig. 26

M2.5x5 Black

Fig. 26 Rear view

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3. Disconnect the Touch Pad Connector and remove all screws as shown in Fig. 27

A = M2.5x4 Silver

B = M2.5x5 Silver

Fig. 27 Top cover

4. Carefully lift up the Top Cover.

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Removing the Main Board

To remove the Main Board, first remove the Top Cover (see Removing Top Cover) then
perform the following steps:

1. Remove all connection and screws on main board as shown in Fig. 28

M2.5x5 Silver

Fig. 28 Main board

2. Carefully lifting up main board from the rear of the unit as shown in Fig. 29

Fig. 29 Lifting up main board

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3. Disconnect Audio board from main board as shown in Fig. 30

M2.5x6 Silver

Fig. 30 VGA board

4. This step only applicable to EasyNote A7. Flip over the main board and release two
screws on S-Video Board as shown in Fig. 31

M2x3 Silver

Fig. 31 S-video board on Main Board

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Removing the Speaker Assembly

To remove the Speaker Assembly, first remove the Main Board (see Removing the Main
Board) then perform the following steps:

1. Remove the screws holding Speaker Assembly as shown in Fig. 32

M2x4 Silver

Fig. 32 Speaker Assembly

2. Carefully remove the Speaker assembly from Bottom Cover and place it aside.

Removing the Touch Pad

To remove the touch pad, first remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover), then
perform the following steps:

1. Unscrew the screws on the Top Cover as shown in Fig. 33

A = M2x4 Silver

B = M2.5x2.5
Silver

Fig. 33 Touch Pad

2. Carefully separate the Touch Pad module from Top cover.

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DIP Switch Settings

No DIP switch available on ED1 platform.

Screws

M2.5x2.5 Silver M2.5x4 Silver M2.5x8 Copper M2.5x5 Black

M2.5x5 Silver M2.5x6 Silver M2.5x6 Copper M2x7 Silver

M2x3 Silver M2x4 Silver M2.5x4 Copper M2.5x3 Silver

M2x4.5 Black M4x3 Silver

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Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in
any form or by any means without prior written consent from NEC Computers International BV.

NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL BV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS
OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

Copyright © 2005 NEC Computers International BV. All rights reserved.

NEC is a trademark of NEC Computers International BV.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.

Versa S940/EasyNote A7 Disassembly Manual

Author: Allen Koay
First Edition: January 2005
Document Part Number:
Version: 1.0

NECCM
A division of NEC Computers International BV

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