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Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the front panel of your laptop to access the inner components of your device.

What you need

  1. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off laptop before starting.

    • Remove power cable before starting.

    • Flip the laptop over so that the bottom of the laptop is facing upwards.

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  2. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the two latches outward.

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  3. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery out of the laptop.

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  4. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement, Optical Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove securing screw with the PH0 head.

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  5. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the optical drive out and remove it from the device.

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  7. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two Phillips #0 screws labeled KBD.

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    • There are 5 clips along the top of the keyboard. Insert a thin opener tool (iSessamo tool or similar) between each clip and the keyboard tray to release it.

    • Make sure to pry the metal keyboard base and not the keycaps.

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  9. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Do not bend your keyboard as shown in this picture.

    • Lift the keyboard up to release catches on the sides, then slide the keyboard towards the screen to slide tabs out of the slots at the bottom.

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  10. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the keyboard cable from the motherboard.

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  11. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  12. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the highlighted screws with a Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  13. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the front panel away from the base with an Opening Tool.

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  14. Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-R540-JA09US Front Panel Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the speaker wire from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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