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    [HELP] disassemble Samsung NP305E5A-A05US to upgrade CPU

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by raclimja, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. raclimja

    raclimja Notebook Consultant

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    I remove all the screws on the bottom of the computer but the whole bottom panel won't come out to be able to access the CPU

    I tried looking up on Google for service manual but found none.

    I need to open the computer so I could put in my new CPU :(
     
    raclimja, Jul 31, 2012
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  2. HerEsY

    HerEsY Notebook Evangelist

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    If you search YouTube you have a good chance of finding someone disassembling a Samsung which resembles your model, if I remember right I did see someone pulling a NP300 apart once and I think you should be trying to force your fingernails in between the joint now the screws are out.
     
    HerEsY, Aug 2, 2012
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  3. Sir Punk

    Sir Punk Notebook Deity

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    can you change the cpu on the np300u1a?
     
    Sir Punk, Aug 2, 2012
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Please don't cross-post. I just answered that question here.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 2, 2012
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    it98 Newbie

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  6. AssyMother

    AssyMother Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are screws under 3 of the rubber feet. 4 Total. Remove them.
    With the battery side towards you, push the panel away from you and it'll click out. Now you'll see 20ish more screws + 4 in the hdd and one for ODD. Take them all out, remove hdd and odd.
    From the ODD side, get something thin and pry it in between the top and bottom. Start working your way around. Dont be afraid to use some force to get the bottom off. After that, you'll see the heatsink. Remove that and your done.
    Pretty easy, 5-6 min job.


    EDIT: My bad, just noticed this was E5A. My description was for V5A. I'll leave it if somebody else wants to know.

    Anyways, if you have removed all the screws you just have to use more force. I know it can feel like you are gonna break it, but trust me you wont. Just get something between the top and bottom and work your way around and pull it off
     
    AssyMother, May 31, 2013
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