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These guides will take you step by step through the safe removal of what are considered to be the Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts of a Latitude 5500 Notebook system. (CRUs are the parts of the system that shouldn't need an engineer to remove or replace.) The guides will also include pictures to reference what's involved. Table of Contents: CRU Removal GuideRemoval Instructions Removal Guide If these guides do not cover what you are looking to do, then you will want to reference your system manual. The article below provides information on safe practises you should be taking into consideration before working with electrical equipment. Safety precautions when working with electrical equipment Back to Top Removal Instructions Note: Please click on the title of the section you want to open below, to see the contents. Show all | Hide all Recommended Tools 1Small Phillip's head screwdriver2Plastic Scribe3Small Flathead screwdriver Note: Be aware that using a large Phillips or Flat Head screwdriver may result in damage to the head of the screws. This would make their removal impossible without speciality tools, that aren't available to our onsite engineers. Bottom Cover Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Bottom Cover: During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Loosen the eight (8) captive screws along the back hinge edge and at either side of the middle and front of the base plastics. Using a plastic scribe or similar device, pry along the base cover from the top left corner and work your way around Lift the base cover up and off of the system Battery Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Battery: During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the Access Panel Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard Loosen the single captive screw that secures the battery to the palmrest and slide the battery towards the rear of the PC until you can lift it out of the system microSD Card Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the MicroSD Card: During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Push the seated microSD card further into the reader [1], it will pop out far enough for you to get a grip of it Pull the microSD card fully out of the slot and system [2] Memory Drive Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Memory: During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the System Cover and Battery The memory is in the middle of the system, pull the metal securing clips apart to release the memory DIMM The DIMM pops up at an angle, lift it up and out of the system Note: This system can accommodate two memory DIMMs, repeat the steps for any additional memory in the system. M.2 Solid State Drive Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD): During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the System Cover and Battery The SSD card sits in the bottom left-hand side of the system, Peel off the tape from the SSD and remove the single screw securing the end of the SSD to the motherboard The card pops up at an angle, lift it up and out of the system Remove the single screw that secures the SSD bracket to the palmrest and lift the bracket out of the slot in the palmrest Fan Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the Fan: During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the System Cover and Battery The system fan is located above the battery, disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard Remove the two (2) screws securing the fan to the palmrest and lift the fan out of the system WWAN Card Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the WWAN Card (Cellular, Wireless): During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the System Cover and Battery Remove the screw and the bracket from the card Disconnect the antenna cables from the card (The cables have a press-stud connector and pop off the stud with a little pressure.) The card pops up at an angle, lift it out of the slot and remove it from the system WLAN Card Removal Pre-Removal Instructions Before removing the WLAN Card (WiFi, Wireless): During installation or removal of any hardware always ensure all data is backed up properly Disconnect any telephone, network, or USB cables from the computer Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Please remove the System Cover and Battery The WLAN card is located the top left-hand corner of the system, remove the screw and the bracket from the card Disconnect the antenna cables from the card (The cables have a press-stud connector and pop off the stud with a little pressure.) The card pops up at an angle, lift it out of the slot and remove it from the system If you require further assistance, please contact Technical Support Contact Us
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