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Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement

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  1. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug and power off your laptop.

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  2. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Close your laptop .

    • Place your laptop face down on a flat surface.

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    • Unlatch the lock on the top right of your laptop first.

    • You will need to pull on the lock on the left side and remove the battery at the same time

    • The left lock is a spring lock and needs constant pressure applied in order to stay open.

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  4. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement, Touchpad Plane/Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the 5mm PH0 screws on the back cover

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    • Gently pry the case apart starting at the lower right corner using the small spudger

    • Move around the case gently prying until the touchpad plane is free from the rest of the case

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  7. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift up on the touchpad portion of the touchpad plane

    • Unplug the ZIFF connector by pulling gently on the black retaining blade and removing the white flat flex cable

    • Pull the touchpad away from the rest of the case

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  8. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift up on the loose keyboard to expose the ZIFF connector.

    • Unplug the keyboard ZIFF following the same instructions as the touchpad ZIFF

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  9. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement, Hard Drive Access Door: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  10. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull on the access panel to remove it.

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  11. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement, Hard Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4mm Phillips #0 retaining screws.

    • The hard drive caddy is the large piece of metal with black circles.

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  12. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Next, lift up the hard drive and pull towards you. Lift up the end of the hard drive that is not plugged into the computer.

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    • Slide your hard drive out of the metal piece by unscrewing the sides.

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  14. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement, IO Board: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3mm PH0 screws holding the IO board to the case.

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    • Unplug the three JST connectors connecting the IO board to the motherboard.

    • For each connector, remove by gently pulling parallel to the connector housing until the connector becomes undone

    • When replacing the connectors ensure that they are oriented correctly. The housing is keyed to prevent the connectors from being plugged in backwards.

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  16. Hannspree SN12E2 IO Board Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Remove IO Board by gently tilting it toward the outer edge of the case.

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Conclusion

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

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