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    Where to get Lifebook T900 and T901 service manual?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by Solarys1988, Feb 8, 2014.

  1. Solarys1988

    Solarys1988 Newbie

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    I just got a Lifebook T900 and a T901, both working, but have broken LCD screens.
    Does anyone know where I can get a service manual or a teardown guide, so I can replace the screen without having to remove every single screw (and potentially mess other things up)?
    I have service manuals for just about every Dell, IBM, and Toshiba model, but it seems impossible to find those for Fujitsus...

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Solarys1988, Feb 8, 2014
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Those aren't available for download publicly. However if you find a place, let me know... I might need something some day :D

    However if it's only the screen... remove bezel and unscrew the lcd panel. You shouldn't need a manual for that :)
     
    KLF, Feb 8, 2014
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  3. Solarys1988

    Solarys1988 Newbie

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    That is normally the case, but with those touch screen models, it can get very messy since the digitizer is somewhere inside the display assembly, in front of or behind the LCD screen.
    I would like to know how to safely remove the LCD without damaging the digitizer and other things, as I've never changed the screen of a tablet PC before.
     
    Solarys1988, Feb 9, 2014
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  4. Zero000

    Zero000 Notebook Deity

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    If they ever got leaked , I would assume someone would lose their job or worse.
     
    Zero000, Feb 9, 2014
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  5. Solarys1988

    Solarys1988 Newbie

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    What kind of argument is this?
    Dell's, IBM's, and Toshiba's service manuals are freely available, along with many other manufacturers'.
    But not everyone has the time, tools, skill, and courage to open up their laptop, you know... Not to mention that self-servicing usually voids any remaining warranty.
     
    Solarys1988, Feb 9, 2014
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    Zero000 Notebook Deity

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    I was trying to say that Fujitsu is like Apple when it comes to things like that.

    How many service manuals have you seen for the Retina MacBook Pro?
     
    Zero000, Feb 10, 2014
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    Selofain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, Fujitsu's weird in that they don't make their manuals publicly available.

    Here's a T901 teardown guide: T901 Disassembly Guide

    For LCD disassembly (which I didn't do), I have some disassembly guides for the T730 and the T731 that cover those steps. Shouldn't be too different. Here.

    Hope this helps. And post pictures when you finish! I'd love to see what it looks like.
     
    Selofain, Feb 11, 2014
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    They are all behind lock and key (or password) and labeled as "confidential".

    That user created guide looks good. For a couple seconds I wondered how nicely text and arrows etc were drawn. Then I remembered it was tabletpcreview... :)
     
    KLF, Feb 12, 2014
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