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The device's screen will not light up or display a proper image. The screen could be damaged and need replacing. See theTroubleshooting page for this device before tearing it down.
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Turn the device and lay it upside-down on a flat surface so the base of the computer is facing upwards.
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Identify the two (2) sliding lock mechanisms on either side of the battery and slide them towards the center.
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Pull the battery slightly up and out to remove.
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Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the device to access all the screws.
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Unscrew the twelve 9 mm JIS #0 screws on the back of the device.
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Gently remove the optical drive (CD reader) to more easily separate the base.
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Unclip the keyboard surface from the base using an iFixit opening tool around the entire border.
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Separate the base of the computer from the component assembly.
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Remove the two 6.5 mm JIS #0 screws holding the cooling fan to the base.
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Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.
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Disconnect the display cable.
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Unplug the wire attached to the wireless adapter.
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Remove the two 6.5-mm screws from the fan side of the computer.
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Remove the two 3mm JIS #0 screws.
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Remove the one broad head 2mm JIS #0 screw.
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Lay the display with its back on a flat surface.
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Pry open the screen cover using an iFixit opening tool around the entire screen.
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Unplug the cable connected to the screen located on the bottom.
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The screen should come off and can be replaced.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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