Asus S96S Series User Manual

Service overview
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Service Overview
Carefully read through this chapter for a look at various components of
the notebook and necessary cautions and tools before performing any
service and repairs.
o provide the best service and support for the S96S Series, we have provided the below
information for technicians from distributors and resellers to perform the complete
notebook disassembly and assembly. But before performing the procedures, please be
sure to read through the overview in this chapter for component overview, cautions and
tools to avoid any unwarranted damages to the notebook’s hardware.
The following chapter includes:
• S96S Overview
• Components
• Precautions
• Appropriate Tools
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Asus S96S Series Specifications

General

Memory Type	DDR2
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo
Chipset	Intel 945PM
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz)
Memory	Up to 2GB DDR2
Storage	80GB
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
Battery	6 cells

Summary

Service Overview

Service Precautions

Essential safety precautions to prevent damage during service and repair.

Disassembly Procedure

Battery Module Removal

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the notebook's battery module.

HDD Module Removal

Instructions for removing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) from the notebook.

Memory Module Removal

Procedure for removing the system's memory modules.

CPU Module Removal

Detailed steps for removing the CPU module and thermal module.

Keyboard Module Removal

LCD Module Disassembly

Assembly Procedure

LCD Module Assembly

Motherboard Assembly

Keyboard Assembly

CPU Module Assembly

Guide to installing the CPU and heat sink module.

Memory Module Installation

HDD Module Installation

Upgrade & Replacement

CPU Upgrade

Procedures for upgrading the notebook's CPU.

Memory Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading the system's memory modules.

HDD Module Replacement

Steps for replacing the notebook's Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

ODD Module Replacement

WLAN Module Replacement