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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU

Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU

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  1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the ThinkPad over so that it is upside down.

    • Slide the highlighted tab to the left.

    • With your finger on the tab, remove the battery by lifting it upwards away from the laptop.

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  2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the highlighted screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Pull the hard drive out.

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  3. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Upper Case: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Make sure the laptop is upside down and oriented in the direction shown.

    • Remove the six 16.7mm screws inside the circled holes.

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    • Rotate the ThinkPad so that the hard drive bay is facing you.

    • Remove the black cover to reveal a 14.8mm screw.

    • Remove the uncovered screw with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the ThinkPad over and open the LCD panel.

    • Pry apart the keyboard with a plastic opening tool or with your fingers.

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    • Be careful not to pull out the keyboard carelessly; there is a connector underneath it!

    • Lift the front end of the keyboard as shown.

    • Using your fingers, remove the black film cover.

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    • Locate the connector attached to the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable by removing the connector.

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    • Lift and remove the keyboard.

    • Remove the two 5.6mm screws.

    • Remove the 16.7mm screw.

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    • You will need to use a little force. Be wary of the tabs.

    • Pry off the upper case with your hands.

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  11. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Display Assembly: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 5.6mm screw that holds the LCD to the upper case.

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    • Remove the 5.6mm screw on the left side of the three-pronged connector.

    • Remove the other two 16.7mm screws.

    • Lift and remove connector.

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    • Pull out the white tab connecting the LCD to the motherboard.

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    • Turn the laptop so that the back is facing you.

    • Remove the four 5.6mm long screws.

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    • Place the laptop so that the LCD is facing you again.

    • Gently lift the LCD monitor up and out.

    • Remove the black plastic tab.

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  16. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Fan: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the following screws from the fan retention bracket:

    • Single 5.6 mm screw.

    • Three 16.1 mm screws.

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    • Lift the heatsink bracket up.

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    • Be careful not to pull too hard. There is a cable attached to the fan.

    • Lift the fan/heatsink assembly up.

    • Locate the fan power cable and pull upwards near the connector.

    • Remove the fan/heatsink assembly.

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    • Use a flathead to turn the screw 180 degrees.

    • Remove the CPU by lifting it upwards.

    • If the CPU is reusable, place it in an antistatic bag and away from moisture.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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