Introduction
This Guide (with the prerequisites) covers Hinge removal and replacement on the Why! NK50SZ.
It is advisable to read through all the steps before you begin; if you get ahead of the instructions you may take a premature (and potentially damaging) action.
What you need
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Unlock the right latch and hold the left latch unlocked with your finger.
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While holding the left latch, lift the battery from the slot under the right latch.
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Remove the two screws (red circles).
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Partially straighten a paperclip. (or use an appropriate tool if you have one.)
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Insert the improvised tool into the orifice (red arrow) marked by the icon (red square)
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Insert the paperclip into the orifice to unlock the keyboard preparatory to removing it in the next step.
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Lift the keyboard, without removing it.
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Locate the ribbon cable attaching it to the motherboard. (red rectangle)
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After you open the latch, remove the cable (red arrow).
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Now you can remove the keyboard.
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You must unscrew the six screws (red circles) and disconnect remove the fan lead.
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The assembly can now be carefully lifted out.
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Disconnect the three ribbon cables (orange rectangles)
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Remove the five screws (red circles)
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Insert a pick between the edges of the upper and lower case and slide it as depicted.
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Continue with the pick to disengage the plastic 'clips' along both sides.
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Remove the Bottom cover.
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Position the device keyboard down and peel off the adhesive strip (orange square).
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Disconnect the cables (orange square) and remove the three screws (red circles).
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Disconnect the cable (orange square). Then peel off the adhesive (Yellow rectangle). Disentangle the leads from their routing.
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Now you can remove the right speaker (red square)
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Disconnect the cable (orange rectangle) and remove the left speaker (red rectangle)
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Disconnect the cable (orange rectangle) and remove the two screws (red circles)
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Remove the screw (red circle) and disconnect the ribbon cable (orange circle).
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Unscrew the three screws (red circles) and remove the big black plastic part.
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Unscrew the screws (red circles).
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Remove the Black plastic part (as the red arrows direct) photo one.
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Remove the two screws (red circles)
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Lift the metal part (orange rectangle)
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Remove the three screws (red circles) and remove the black plastic part.
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Lift the metal piece (orange rectangle), unlatch the cable connector (green rectangle) and remove the adhesive-backed 'tape' (yellow rectangle).
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disconnect the cable (orange circle) secured by the adhesive tape.
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Remove the top Cover
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Insert a pick into the bottom edge of the frame and slide it as depicted. (red arrows)
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Avoiding force, carefully unclip the lower part by hand.
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Heat the upper part of the frame with a hair dryer to weaken (soften) the adhesive tape beneath.
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Insert the pick under the top edge of the frame, slide it as depicted.
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Remove the screen frame.
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Unscrew the six screws (red squares), as well as the two (red circles).
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Remove the hinges
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To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.
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