HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G3 – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the battery – How to remove SSD – How to remove NFC board

HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G3:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

How to remove Battery

Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
Remove the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down with the rear toward you.
2. Slide the battery release latch  to release the battery.

3. Pivot the battery up and back and then remove the battery 

How to remove Service cover

Before removing the service cover, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
Remove the service cover:
1. Press on the memory card bezel  once to release the bezel, and then press on the bezel again to remove the bezel.
2. Remove the two large rubber screw covers
3. Remove the two small rubber screw covers
The large and small rubber screw covers are included in the Plastics/Rubber Kit, spare part number 716744-001.

4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×8.5 screws  that secure the service cover to the computer.

5. Loosen the four captive Phillips screws  on the front edge of the service cover.

6. Loosen the two captive Phillips screws on the rear edge of the service cover.
7. Lift the front edge of the service cover  until the cover detaches from the computer, and then remove the service cover (4) from the computer.

How to remove WWAN module

Before removing the WWAN module, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the service cover
Remove the WWAN module:
1. Disconnect the WWAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WWAN module.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (2) that secures the WWAN module to the computer. (The WWAN module tilts up.)

3. Remove the WWAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle

How to remove Solid-state drive

Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the service cover
Remove the solid-state drive:
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw  that secures the solid-state drive to the computer. (The solid state drive tilts up.)

2. Remove the solid-state drive  by pulling the drive away from the slot at an angle.

How to remove NFC board

Before removing the NFC board, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the service cover
Remove the NFC board:
1. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector  to which the NFC board cable is attached, and then disconnect the NFC board cable from the NFC board
2. Remove the Phillips M1.5×2.0 screw  that secures the NFC board to the bottom cover.
3. Detach the NFC board  from the bottom cover. (The NFC board is attached to the bottom cover with double-sided tape.)

How to remove Keyboard

Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the service cover
Remove the keyboard:
1. Loosen the 2 captive screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

2. Partially open the computer.

3. Rest and secure the computer on its left side.
4. Insert a keyboard release tool or similar thin, plastic tool into the keyboard release hole near the fan, and then press on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer.

5. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard, and then swing the keyboard up and forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest.

7. Release the ZIF connector to which the backlight cable is attached, and then disconnect the backlight cable  from the system board.

8. Release the ZIF connector  to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable  from the system board.
9. Remove the keyboard 

Kindle Fire HD 6 – Disassembling procedure – How to replace the Mother board

Kindle Fire HD 6:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

Place the device face down on a clean cloth or another smooth surface. In the following steps, you will need to apply some force to your device. If your device is on a rough surface, you may scratch the screen. Insert the plastic opening tool between the device’s front and back panels. You might need to wiggle the tool up and down to wedge it in the gap. Maneuver the tool around the device until the back unclips from the front panel. Carefully separate the back panel from the rest of the device internals.

Unscrew the two 3.5mm T5 Torx Screws from the top of the camera.

Be careful not to damage the camera lens as you remove the camera. Gently pull the camera up and out of the device. As you pull, unclip the black and white connector with orange tape by popping it off at its base.

Unscrew the two 3.5mm T5 Torx screws at the base of the speaker.

Unclip the wire connected to the battery that runs up the side of the battery and clips into the motherboard by gently pulling it straight up.

Lift the speaker out of the device.

Using the flat side of the spudger, gently pry the battery off the adhesive. Be careful not to yank the battery you'll need to disconnect a connector before removing the battery completely. Remove the multi-colored connector that joins the battery and the motherboard by pulling it straight up. Lift the battery out of the device.

Use the tip of the spudger to disconnect the two zero insertion force connectors on the bottom and top of the motherboard.

The first connector is attached to an orange tape, and is located in the bottom-right corner of the motherboard. Remove this connector.
The second connector is long and thin, and is located at the top of the motherboard, a bit to the right of center. Remove this connector.

Disconnect the black and white connector at the very top-center of the motherboard by unclipping it using the flat side of the spudger.

Unscrew the ten 3.5mm T5 Torx screws around the edge of the motherboard.

Starting from the bottom, lift the motherboard out of the device. You will have to push the motherboard about two millimeters toward the top of the device to unhook the top edge.

LG Optimus G Pro – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the case – How to remove the battery

LG Optimus G Pro

Once you have access to the phone, there is a small indent on the bottom left side. Use your fingernail or a plastic opening tool to pry from here and pull off the back casing.

Once you have properly removed the outer casing, the back should look as so. To remove the battery, pull up from the red mark using your finger. The battery should come up at an angle, and easily be able to be removed. Once the battery is removed you may safely proceed to the next step.

Make sure you remove the battery first. You will see that there are 14 screws on the back of the inner case. Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove each of the screws, make sure to put the screws in a safe place where they will not get lost.

Once you have removed all the screws, you can begin removing the inside cover. Insert the opening tool using a sliding motion into one of the corners and move it along the edges of the inside cover. This will loosen the edges and the inside cover will pry apart from the shell.

The inner cover is now removed, you now have access to the many parts on the inside of the phone.

Using a plastic opening tool, pry the connection between the cable and the phone. With even pressure the cable should disconnect from the logic board easily.

After removing the the Ribbon Cable, the Rear-Facing Camera should be able to be removed easily with your fingers.

Using your plastic opening tool, disconnect the connection between the phone and the ribbon cable. Make sure to use even pressure as you apply it to the cable.

In this next step it is easy to pry the wrong piece. Make sure to pry at the metal platform that the sister board sits on, not the orange printed circuit board itself. Using your prying tool, pry at the right red marked corner, making sure to pull at the metal platform under the circuit board. Once it is raised slightly, pull along the underside until the left red mark. This should loosen the board and allow it to be removed. If it's still unable to be removed, try to pry at the orange mark, making sure to pull at the same metal platform.

You can now raise and remove the sisterboard with your plastic opening tool or your fingers.

Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the 4 ribbon cable connections and the antenna attached to the logic board.

The logic board is connected to the under side of the phone with a bit of adhesive. Using a spudger, place it under the logic board from the top right corner and gently slide it toward the center orange mark where the adhesive is. Apply a little bit of pressure parallel to the logic board and the Logic board should loosen from the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G – Disassembling procedure – How to replace mother board

Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

Place phone face down. Ensure the side with the display screen is not facing you.

Locate battery door and slide open.

Remove battery.

Remove the 7 Phillips 3.93 mm labeled screws by using the Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver.

Use the plastic opening tool to pry open the back cover.

Insert the tool into the SD card slot and pry around the entire phone.

Remove one Phillips 3.93 mm screw from bottom center of the phone.

Carefully disconnect 3 ribbons at the shown location. To remove, place tool under the ribbon and pull slowly to avoid tearing.

Pull the motherboard back and out to the left. Make sure the motherboard is faced straight up,

Place your tool under the labeled area and pull gently to detach the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

At this point the motherboard should be completely detached from the rest of the phone.

Lenovo Y480 – Y580 – How to test the battery pack – How to test the AC Adapter – How to check the Optional charger

Lenovo Y480 – Y580

To verify a symptom, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the AC adapter.
4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
5. Turn off the computer.
6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack.
7. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
“Checking the AC adapter”
“Checking operational charging”
 “Checking the battery pack”
Checking the AC adapter
You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation.
To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below:

1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter cable. See the following figure:

Note: Output voltage for the AC adapter pin No. 2 may differ from the one you are servicing.

3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:
Replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it is still not charged, go to the next section.
Checking the battery pack
Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life.
To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click it), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon.
Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to be charged. Remove it from the computer and leave it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it.
To check the battery pack, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals
1 (+) and 7 (-). See the following figure:

3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V DC, the battery pack has been discharged.

Note: Recharging will be continued for at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on.
If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V DC after recharging, replace the battery.
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V DC, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 KΩ.
If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board.

How to remove the Battery pack

Unlock the manual battery latch. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow.

HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the Top cover – How to remove the touch pad

HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

How to remove Battery

Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
To remove the battery:

1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery lock latch to release the battery lock.
3. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
4. Slide the battery out and remove it from the computer.

How to remove Top cover

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
Remove the top cover:
1. Position the computer upside-down with the front toward you.

2. Remove the following covers and screws that secure the top cover to the computer:

(1) 2 rubber screw covers from the corner caps
(2) 2 screws from the corner caps
(3) Both corner caps

3. Remove the following covers and screws that secure the top cover to the computer:

(1) 2 screws under removed corner caps
(2) 2 screws inside the battery bay

4. Remove 12 screws from the bottom of the computer.

5. Position the computer upright and open it as far as possible.

6. Pry the top cover off the computer to disengage it

7. Lift the top of the top cover and the lift the top cover up slightly to gain access to the connected keyboard and touchpad cables and connectors underneath.

8. Lift the keyboard cable connector disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.

9. Lift the touchpad cable connector disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board, and then remove the top cover from the computer.

How to remove Touchpad

Before removing the touchpad, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
Top cover
Remove the function board:
1. Position the top cover upside-down.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips screws  that secure the touchpad to the top cover.
3. Remove the touchpad from the top cover
4. Guide the cable through the opening in the top cover.

How to remove RTC battery

Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery
5. Remove the following components:
a. Top cover
b. Power button board
c. Display assembly
d. Speaker assembly
e. Hard drive
f. System board
Remove the RTC battery:
1. Position the system board upside-down.
2. Use a thin screwdriver or similar tool to pry the battery out of the socket

3. Remove the battery from the socket

HTC Touch Pro CDMA – Disassembling procedure – How to replace the screen

HTC Touch Pro CDMA

Make sure your device is an HTC Touch Pro

Gently press on back plate, push toward camera direction.

Use finger to lift up an edge of battery.

Remove 4 screws circled in red using T6 screw driver.

Lift plastic cover near Memory card slot.

Remove 2 screws circled in red using 00 Philip screw driver.

Insert plastic opener tool into side of phone, gently force plastic edge to open. Repeat action around all sides of phone.

Gently unplug connectors marked with blue rectangle. Remove screws circled in red with 00 Phillip screw driver.

Gently lift logic board using plastic opener tool. Be aware of antenna

Remove 4 screws circled in red using 00 Phillip screw driver.

Lift back plate of screen using finger or plastic opener tool

Gently lift conncetors marked with blue rectangles.

Remove 4 screws marked in red circles using 00 philip screw driver.

Lift front keyboard, remove screws circled in red with 00 philip screw driver

With front keyboard removed, gently lift screen with plastic opener tool.

Jazz Ultratab C954 – Disassembling procedure – How to replace the battery – How to remove back cover – Tablet repair and service

Jazz Ultratab C954:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

On the top of the tablet there are two 1cm screws that hold the back cover on. Locate these screws and remove them using a Phillips head #0 screw driver.

You now have to pry the back cover from the touch screen panel. To do this insert a plastic spudger into the seem. Then work your way around the panel until it is free. There are buttons on the top side of the tablet that go through the back cover. The cover must slide up when removed to avoid damaging the buttons.

This is what your tablet should look like once the back cover is removed. You are now ready to begin repairing your tablet. Follow the corresponding guide for instructions on repairing major components. To reattach the back cover begin by sliding the cover on making sure the buttons and the speaker are in their designated holes on the back cover. Then attach the two covers by pressing them together until you hear the plastic tabs interlock. With the two screens held together the last step is to put the two 1cm screws on the top of the tablet back in. Your tablet is now ready for use again.

First locate the battery on the tablet, all of the battery information is printed on the top of the battery. This information will allow you to purchase the correct battery for your tablet.

Before removing the battery it is necessary to detach the motherboard to allow yourself more room and to prevent damage. To do this remove the three Philips head screws marked by the red circles. These screws are also 1cm in diameter.

The two wires connecting the battery are located within the yellow box. They are soldered to the motherboard and must be cut. Using a pair of wire cutters cut each wire as close to the board as you can without damaging the board.

Now it is time to remove the old battery. Before removing the battery use a pencil to trace its location, this will allow you to place the new battery in the same place. The battery is glued to the screen and must be removed using spudgers. Gently peel the battery from the screen until it is free.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or tear the battery, it contains harmful materials and should not be opened or cut in any way.
Using a hot glue gun glue the new battery in place making sure the battery lines up with the marks you made and that the wires are facing the correct direction. You want the wires to be on the side with the motherboard.

Before connecting the new battery to the motherboard locate the positive and negative wire locations. You must connect the black wire to the (- ) location and the red wire to the (+) location.

It is now time to solder the wires in to their correct locations. To do this hold the wire on the old solder, using a small amount of solder melt the solder and wires to the old connection points. The black wire on the - location and the red wire on the + location. Soldering irons are very hot and can cause serious injury. If you do not know how to use a soldering iron please seek help from someone who is experienced.

With the new battery connected you can now re-secure the motherboard with the three screws you previously removed.

With the new battery fully connected you can now reattach the cover and begin to enjoy your tablet again. For instructions on reattaching the cover refer to the prerequisite guide on cover removal and attachment.

HC-V100P – How to reset to factory default setting – How to access service mode

Panasonic High Definition Video Camera – Panasonic HC-V100P – How to reset to factory default setting – How to access service mode – Identifying error codes Panasonic HC-V100P

How to Replace the Lithium Battery
Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the SD Holder P.C.B.
2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B6401” at foil side of SD HOLDER
P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal. Then replace it into new one.
NOTE:
The Type No. ML-614S/DN includes electric lead terminals.

NOTE:

This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/DN)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

Service Mode
1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode switch “Recording” mode.
2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Intelligent auto/Manual” button and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM
The error cord contents which are displayed.

Error code	Function
51	Focus control is abnormal
52	Zoom control is abnormal
53	OIS lens control is abnormal

Service mode menu

1 Factory settings

Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state (Even if recorded data exists in the build-in memory, factory settings perform the initialization of build-in memory and clear the history data.)

4 History display

Display accumulated operating time, total recording time and accumulated number of photos taken.

3. End method of the top screen of the service mode menu
Press the [MENU] button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

History Display
Press the “[UP] or [DOWN] of cursor” button for the item No. [4] is yellow high lighted, then press “ENTER” button to display the unit
histories.

Indication contents
Display the total operating time (in power on and EE state), total movie recording time and total number of photo taken. (They are stored in EEPROM)

Factory Setting
How To Turn On The Factory Settings?
(CAUTION)
Performing the factory settings, the built-in memory is initialized and all of recorded data are deleted.
(SD memory card is not initialized by the factory settings.)
1. Set the mode switch “Recording” mode.
2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Intelligent auto/Manual” button and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

3. Under the condition of the Item No. [ 1 ] is yellow high lighted , then press “ENTER” button.
4. By pressing the “[UP] or [DOWN] of cursor” button and display a highlight in a [ YES ] item, then press the “ENTER” button.
5. After few seconds “END” is displayed on LCD monitor. Press [ POWER ] button or cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection as a completion of the “FACTORY SETTINGS”.

NOTE:
Do not using service mode except above table of Service mode menu.
End method of the top screen of the service mode menu.
Push the “MENU” button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
What Is The Factory Settings?
The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings.
1. Physical formatting of the built-in memory. (All user recorded data are deleted)
2. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE.
3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures.
(Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.)
4. Clear the service mode information contents.
5. Initialize the VIERA Link Physical Address.

Blu Studio 5.5 S – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the case – How to remove the battery – How to replace the speaker

Blu Studio 5.5 S:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

In order to remove the back case, start by flipping the phone to the back side and look at the top.

Place your finger in the small notch on the left side of the charging port. (facing from the back).

Once your finger is in the notch, pull towards yourself, which will remove the back case.

How to remove the Battery

Once the back case is removed, locate the battery, it is the large brick embedded in the phone. It has BLU Products, Caution and a barcode on it.
Insert your finger into the notch near the lower left of the battery, apply pressure and lift up.

How to remove the Midframe

The speaker is located behind the inner back case. Using a Philips #0 Screw Driver, unscrew the 10, 7mm screw.
Using the Philips #0 Screw Driver, unscrew the two, 10mm screws at the bottom.

How to remove the Aesthetic Bottom Case

Apply pressure and pop off the bottom aesthetic case, careful not to break it.

Start by lifting a side of the battery housing lightly to help release the sides.

Use a Spudger to remove the inner back case by raising the side of the battery housing then sliding it along the ledges.
It is recommended you start popping the top section of the back inner case first.
Once the case is completely free it should come off easy.

How to remove the Speaker

Use the Spudger to pop the inner back casing off, do this by starting on the side of the battery housing by raising the side up lightly, then sliding the Spudger around the case.
Pick up the inner back case and flip it over.
It is recommended you start popping the top section of the back inner case first.

The speaker is located on the bottom of the back inner case. To remove it, use a pair of angled tweezers.

Insert the tweezers, on the side of the speaker, and pull up, make sure the metal piece and the speaker come out as shown.
Only put the tweezers in enough to gain leverage.

Sony Xperia Z3 Dual – Disassembling procedure – How to replace the headphone jack

Sony Xperia Z3 Dual

Power off the phone and remove two SIM card trays before headphone jack replacement.

Heat to soften back cover adhesive sticker. Use suction cup to open a gap and insert into the guitar pick. Slide the guitar pick to cut the sticker all around every side.

Remove back cover.

Remove battery easily.

Twist off two screws by Philips screwdriver at first.

Remove three pieces of securing bracket.

Release all the connectors connecting with motherboard. Pry it up from left side. Please be careful with some hidden keys, they held the motherboard really tightly.

Remove securing cover beside headphone jack.

Remove the flex cover on the headphone jack. It's a part of the assembly and comes with denoise MIC and sensors. Cut the adhesive sticker between headphone jack and midframe. Remove headphone jack finally.

Lenovo ThinkPad P50s – How to test the AC adapter – How to make a recovery disc – How to test the backup battery

Lenovo ThinkPad P50s:  Power system checkout
To verify if a battery and ac power adapter are functional, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Connect the ac power adapter.
3. Turn on the computer. If the computer can be turned on, it means that either the battery or the ac power adapter is functional.
4. Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to reset the computer. If the computer is still powered on, it means that the ac power adapter is functional.
5. Turn off the computer.
6. Disconnect the ac power adapter and turn on the computer. If the computer can be turned on, it means the battery is functional.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
“Checking the ac power adapter”
“Checking the battery and operational charging”
“Checking the coin-cell battery”
Checking the ac power adapter
You are here because the computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used.
If the system status indicator does not blink three times when an ac power source is connected, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation.
To check the ac power adapter, do the following:
1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration.

Note: Output voltage of pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.

3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter.

4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking the operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, do the following:
1. Discharge the battery until the remained battery power is less than 50%.
2. Perform operational charging. Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area to display detailed battery information. If it indicates that the battery is not charging, replace the battery.
3. Check the battery status again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board.
Checking the coin-cell battery
To check the coin-cell battery, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery”
2. Remove the coin-cell battery. See “1080 Coin-cell battery”
3. Measure the voltage of the coin-cell battery. See the following illustration

If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery.
If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.

Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set

During the recovery process, all data on the drive will be deleted. If possible, copy any important data
or personal files that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you start the
recovery process.
The recovery process takes one to two hours to complete. The length of time depends on the method you use. If you use product Recovery Disc Set, the recovery process takes about two hours.
1. Connect an external CD/DVD drive.
2. Make the CD/DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following procedure:
a. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup >  Boot.
b. Select the CD/DVD drive as the 1st Boot Device.
3. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the CD/DVD drive.
4. Start the computer from the external CD/DVD drive.
5. When promoted, select your language and click Next.
6. Read the license and accept the terms and conditions. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
7. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it when prompted and click Yes.
Note: Not all Recovery Disc Sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If there is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it will be clearly marked as such.
8. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set and has been processed, remove the external CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the recovery.

Resetting your computer
If your computer does not perform well,you might consider resetting your computer. In the resetting process, you can choose to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstall the Windows operating system.
To reset your computer, do the following:
Note: The graphical user interface (GUI) items of the operating system might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu and then click Settings. If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display all programs, and then click Settings > Update & security > Recovery.
2. In the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer.

Sony VPL-AW10 - VPL-AW15 – How to update the Software – How to enter to service mode

Sony projector - Sony VPL-AW10 - VPL-AW15 – How to update the Software – How to enter to service mode – How to adjust VCOM

Sony VPL-AW10 - VPL-AW15:  Upgrading the Software
1. SUB
(1) From the RS-232C terminal
1. Connect the PC to AW10/AW15 with the RS-232C cross cable.
2. Double-click on “Flash.exe” to launch the application.
Application name: Main Flash upgrader for Sony Projector
Filename: Flash.exe
3. Select the download information file, and specify the Main software to write.
Selected file: aw1vXXXX.dli (XXXX indicates the version)
4. Place the projector in standby state (the Red LED illuminates).
5. Click the [Start] button in the application.
2. Scan Converter
(1) From the RS-232C terminal
1. Connect the PC to AW10/AW15 with the RS-232C cross cable.
2. Place the projector in standby state (the Red LED illuminates).
3. Start the upgrade application (double-click on
“FlashUpgraderForSony35.exe”) for the scan converter (Pixelworks). Application name: Pixelworks ImageProcessor SDK Flash Upgrader
Filename: FlashUpgraderForSony35.exe
<Writing the software to scan converter>
4. Set the COM Port and switch the baud rate to 115200.
5. Click the [choose...] button in the application and select the file to write “pw0pXXXX.inf” (XXXX indicates the version).
6. Click on [Ext_232C PW_1] in the application.
7. Click the [Flash] button in the application.
8. Click the [Close] button to end the application.

Writing Look Up Table/3D gamma/DDC data

Use the dedicated application “Quick Access” for writing the data. Application name: 3Dgamma Quick Access
Filename: QuickAccess.exe
Version: 7.00 or later
1. Connect the PC to AW10/AW15 with the RS-232C cross cable.
2. Turn the power on to the projector.
3. Double-click on “QuickAccess.exe” to launch the application.
4. Select “VPL-AW10/AW15” from the [Model] pulldown menu.
5. Select “Load” from the [Load/Save] pull-down menu.
6. Select the data type (3D gamma/Look Up Table/DDC) from the [3dgm/Lut] pull-down menu.
7. Click on [Next].
8. Press the [Browse] button and specify the file to write.
9. Click on [Next].
10. Set the COM Port and switch the baud rate to 38400.
11. Click on [Next].
12. When the dialog box appears prompting your confirmation, click on [OK].
13. Writing has finished when “Completed.” appears.
14. Click on [End].

Service Mode
1. Set the “Status” to “ON” in the “Setup” menu.
2. If the menu is being displayed, press the [MENU] button to close the menu.
3. Press the keys within 5 seconds in the following order:

“ENTER” >  “ENTER” >  “LEFT” >  “ENTER”
Even if the message “Not applicable!” is displayed, ignore it. If the key operations failed, wait for at least 6 seconds since the last key is pressed, and perform the key operations again.
4. “Do you wish to enter into the SERVICE MODE?
Yes No” is displayed.
5. Select “Yes”.

Note that when the items (W/B, Device Adjust) that can be adjusted in the SERVICE MODE are adjusted and stored in memory, they are saved in NVM and the factory default data will be lost. Be sure to perform “Save to memory” after entering and exiting the Gamma adjustment mode. If the values are changed in the Gamma adjustment mode and the original values cannot be restored, turn off the power to the unit and turn it on again. The UF data does not change even if the mode for Advanced Iris in Cinema Black Pro in Picture Adjust is changed without performing “Save to memory”. When “Save to memory” is performed at that time, the UF data of each Iris mode will be overwritten and lost.

Model Name Display (Shop Demonstration) Mode Setting
1. If the menu is being displayed, press the [MENU] button to close the menu.
2. Press the keys within 5 seconds in the following order:
“ENTER” > “UP” > “DOWN” > “ENTER”
Even if the message “Not applicable!” is displayed, ignore it. If the key operations failed, wait for at least 6 seconds since the last key is pressed, and perform the key operations again.
3. “Do you wish to display the model name? Yes No” is displayed.
4. Select “Yes”.

To exit the Model Name Display mode, perform step 2. “Do you wish to display the model name? Yes No” is displayed. Select “No”.

V COM Adjustment
1. Input the XGA 60Hz signal in INPUT-A.
2. Proceed to the Panel Driver : 4/R VCOM adjustment screen of Device Adjust.
3. Adjust the value of R VCOM to minimize the flicker.
4. For Panel Driver : 5/G VCOM and Panel Driver : 6/
BVCOM, adjust the values of G VCOM and B VCOM to minimize the flicker in the same manner as step 3.
5. Save the adjusted values.
6. Set “Image Flip” to “V” or “HV”.
7. Enter the adjusted values for R/G/B above.
8. Save the adjusted values.
9. Set “Image Flip” to “OFF”.

IRIS Adjustment
(1) Enter XGA 60Hz and the full white 100IRE signal in INPUT-A.
(2) Set Other : 01/Iris Adj of Device Adjust to 1.
(3) Set the value of 02/Open Reg to 1023, and check the value of 04/Open Hall.
(4) Check the value of 04/Open Hall while lowering the value of 02/Open Reg.
(5) Check the value of 02/Open Reg when the value of 04/Open Hall is the value of (3) _15.
(6) Save the values of 02/Open Reg checked in (5).
(7) Measure the luminance at this time. [OFF luminance]
(8) Set the value of 03/Close Reg to that of Open Reg checked in (5).
(9) Check the luminance while decreasing the value of
03/Close Reg. Then, check the values of 03/Close Reg and 05/Close Hall when the luminance is 17% of [OFF luminance] (20% for AW10).
(10) Save the values of 03/Close Reg checked in (9).
(11) Set the value of 03/Close Reg to 0, and check the value of 05/Close Hall.
(12) When the difference in the value of 05/Close Hall between (9) and (11) is 21 or more, perform step
(16). When it is 20 or less, perform steps (13) to (16).
(13) Set the value of 03/Close Reg to the value of (10).
(14) Check the value of 05/Close Hall while raising the value of 03/Close Reg.
(15) Check the value of 03/Close Reg when the difference in the value of 05/Close Hall between (14) and (11) becomes 20, and save it.
(16) Return the value of 01/Iris Adj to 0, and perform Save to Memory.

Lenovo ThinkPad S440 – How to test the battery pack - How to test the AC adapter – Testing Backup battery

Lenovo ThinkPad S440:  Power system checkout
To verify a symptom, do the following:
1. Connect the ac power adapter and turn on the computer.
2. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
3. Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to reset the computer. Confirm the system is still powered on.
4. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter.
5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
“Checking the ac power adapter”

“Checking operational charging”
“Checking the battery pack”
“Checking the coin-cell battery”
Checking the ac power adapter
If your computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used, use the following instructions.
If the power problem occurs only when the dock is used, replace the dock.
1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration

Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.

3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery pack charges correctly during operation, do the following:
1. Discharge the battery pack until the remaining battery power is less than 50%.
2. Connect the computer to ac power to charge the battery pack. If the battery status icon in the Windows notification area indicates that the batteries are not charging, disable the built-in battery in the BIOS, remove the battery pack, and let them return to room temperature.
3. Reinstall the battery pack. If the batteries are still not charging, replace the battery pack.

Checking the battery pack
To check for detailed battery status information, do the following:
For 7: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab.
For 8 and 8.1: Open the Lenovo Settings program and click OK.
Checking the coin-cell battery
To check the backup battery, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery.
2. Remove the backup battery
3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure.

If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery.
If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.

How to remove the hard disk password
To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the master HDP are known, do the following:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup.
3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu.
4. Select Password.
5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens.
6. Select Master HDP.
7. Type the current master HDP in the Enter Current Password field. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.
8. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.
9. Select Yes in the Setup Notice window. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the case – How to remove the battery

BlackBerry Storm 9530:  Have a cracked screen? Need to replace your speaker? Etc? Well just follow these steps.

Turn your Storm where the battery door is facing up.

Remove the battery door.
Remove the battery.

Remove the two hex screws as shown by the SIM card slot.

Remove the plastic piece that covers the camera & flash on the back . This is held in with some tape so use a safe pry tool.

Remove the two hex screws underneath it.

Turn the phone over and remove the plastic cover under the buttons as shown.

Remove the 2 screws underneath.

Go around your device with the plastic pry tool, there a 3 clips on each side of the housing.

There is a connection for the antenna from the front to mid housing. Remove it with a pry tool if it does not come off by itself.

You now have 3 pieces. The rear, mid , & front housing.

To remove the screen gently pry up this ribbon cable with a pry tool.

To remove the main board from the mid housing disconnect the ribbon cable as pictured.

Now follow in reverse order for reassembly.

Apple Watch 42mm – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the AMOLED Display

Apple Watch 42mm:  DISASSEMBLING PROCEDURE 

Heat the screen up so that the entire display and watch are warm. Be sure to turn the device off first by holding down the crown then sliding to power off. Using a sharp blade start at the bottom right corner and lift the glass up enough to create a gap, once you have a large enough gap use a plastic tool to break the adhesive bond around the edges

Disconnecting the LCD assembly

When inserting the knife & plastic tools around the edges be sure not to go further than 1mm into the AMOLED. The force touch gasket lies directly underneath the glass and is easily damaged if pushed on too hard with a knife or other metal object. The FPC clip is tricky but is easily removed using sharp point tweezers on the battery edge.

Desoldering the proximity sensor power supply

use a solder iron tip that was larger than the solder pads. Turn your soldering iron up to a high temperature, 350C. DO NOT add any solder, just use the heat & tweezers to pull back the tabs. After unsoldering pull the flex cable out of the way and use tweezers to peel back the proximity sensor from the AMOLED. CAREFULLY.

Separating the Digi flex from the LCD

After desoldering use a plastic spudger in the exact area as the picture shows to loosen up the adhesive holding the digi flex in place. It's best if you use a small amount of heat, around 150F, to help soften the adhesive bond. Fold the digi cable back as shown in the second picture.

Separating the AMOLED from the glass

Begin by preheating the entire screen to a uniform temp, letting it sit under warm air for 10 minutes. keep heat gun on 300F-350F while holding the screen 3"-6" away from the nozzle to vary the temperature. Carefully insert a business card under the screen on the dig flex side. Use alcohol to weaken the OCA tape bond then move the card in slow

Keep inserting the card slowly while using alcohol as a de-bonder and lubricant as well as keeping uniform hot air blowing on the screen. While holding the outside of the glass continue rocking the card back and forth until the AMOLED is completely separated.

Cleaning the AMOLED

The AMOLED screen is extremely thin, but not as fragile as you might expect, remember to be gentle and use heat through the entire separation process. To remove the old OCA adhesive use your finger and "roll" the glue off, pure isopropyl alcohol also helps to de bond the adhesive. The screen is "waterproof" alcohol seeping into the edges is okay.

Tips

Be careful of the force touch flex cable that sticks into the frame on the bottom left of the display while removing the display assembly from the frame. The force touch gasket sits around the ENTIRE edge of the watch and is a thin silicone membrane. Test your AMOLED after separation before proceeding to the next steps.

How to replace the touch screen - Nokia Lumia 530 – How to disassemble

Nokia Lumia 530

Turn off the phone. Remove the battery and any installed SIM and memory cards. There are two tapes screws:4x Torx T6
5x Torx T5
Remove the middle bezel.
Earpiece
Earpiece Flex Cable

Loudspeaker / Ringer

Disconnect the touch screen & display flex cable. Remove the main board.

If the glass is broken, put some scotch tape to prevent it breake to pieces. Use a hot air to make adhesive tape more soften. For this operation you can use a hairdryer. Use a cutter and make small room to insert a plastic pick.

Continue with the separation by using a plastic tools. If necessary, use the hot air again

Unstuck the Touch screen flex cable from the display. If you have a broken glass, you can cut the touch screen flex cable, otherwise unsolder it careful like in the next step.

The display edges are glued to the glass with adhesive tape. Use only thin plastic tools for the separation.

Remove the blue sticker. With a soldering iron, remove the touch screen flex cable and install the new one. Put back the blue sticker.

If the spare part is without tape, install a new one.

Carefully put the display in place, then install the glass.
Start with reassembling.

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 - T530i - W530 - How to test the battery pack – How to test the charger – How to test the backup battery

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 - T530i - W530  Power system checkout
To verify a symptom, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the ac adapter.
4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
5. Turn off the computer.
6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack.
7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
“Checking the ac power adapter”
“Checking operational charging”
“Checking the battery pack”
“Checking the backup battery”
Checking the ac power adapter
If you computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used, use the instructions in this topic.
If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the docking station or the port replicator.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation

 If the computer does not charge during operation, go to . To check the ac adapter, do the following:

1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. See the following illustration:

Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.

3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges correctly during operation, do the following:
Note: Before you begin, install a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining in the computer.
1. If the battery status indicator does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
2. Reinstall the battery pack.
3. If the indicator still does not turn on, replace the battery pack.
Checking the battery pack
The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining. To check for detailed battery status information, do the following:
For 7: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab.
For 8: Open the Lenovo Support program and click Battery Health, or open the Lenovo
Settings program and click Power.
Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to charge. Remove it from the computer and leave it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it.
To check the battery pack, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). The correct voltage are shown in the following table.

3. Measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack.

4. Depending on the voltage that you measure, do one of the following:
If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, recharge the battery pack. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery pack.
If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, discharge the battery pack until the voltage becomes less than +11.0 V dc and then recharge the battery pack. If the voltage still is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery pack.
Note: Recharging will take at least three hours, even if the battery status indicator does not turn on.
5. Replace the system board if the new battery pack is not charged.
Checking the backup battery
Do the following:

1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.
2. Turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the battery pack
4. Remove the backup battery
5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following illustration.

If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery.
If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 – Disassembling procedure – How to replace the mother board

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

Starting from any corner of the tablet, carefully insert the plastic pry tool into the gap between the chrome frame and black back panel.
Now slide the pry tool around the tablet to release the plastic locking clips.

Carefully separate the rear case from the front panel assembly .

At this point, you will be able to complete any component replacements necessary.

To begin the replacement of the motherboard, identify the wire strip connections that must be removed.

These connections can be removed using tweezers.
These chip connections can be released using the plastic opening tool.

Do not bend the wire strips at the tips as they may become permanently deformed.

Using the bent tweezers, carefully grasp wire strips and pull away from the connectors.

For the chip connections, simply use the plastic opening tool to gently pry and separate the connection.

Now you will need your phillips head screwdriver to remove the remaining 5 x 1.2 mm PH000 screws.

And don't forget "righty tighty, lefty loosey"

The final step of removing the motherboard should be done with extreme care as to not damage the board itself.
Gently grab both ends of the motherboard and rotate it towards you. It should release easily from the case.
Now you've successfully removed the motherboard.