Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          2 minutes

Sections

2

  • Service Panel Disassembly
  • 2 steps
  • Vent Panel Disassembly
  • 3 steps

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Step 1

              Remove Service Panel Screws
  • Make sure Pro Data is disconnected from power and Thunderbolt, then set it upside down on an anti-static mat or flat surface with appropriate protection from electrostatic discharge, such as an anti-static wrist strap.
  • Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the service panel into place.

Make sure Pro Data is disconnected from power and Thunderbolt, then set it upside down on an anti-static mat or flat surface with appropriate protection from electrostatic discharge, such as an anti-static wrist strap.

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the service panel into place.

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Step 2

              Dislodge Service Panel
  • Turn Pro Data over to the top side. Grip the chassis from the long sides, and push the service panel slightly down and away from the vent. It should slide about 5mm or .2" before stopping.
  • Grab the service panel from the left edge and lift up about 30°, dislodging its tabs from the vent, and remove to reveal the chassis interior.

Turn Pro Data over to the top side. Grip the chassis from the long sides, and push the service panel slightly down and away from the vent. It should slide about 5mm or .2" before stopping.

Grab the service panel from the left edge and lift up about 30°, dislodging its tabs from the vent, and remove to reveal the chassis interior.

Step 3

              Remove screw covers
  • Remove the four screw covers and place them upside down on a clean surface for later application during reassembly.

Remove the four screw covers and place them upside down on a clean surface for later application during reassembly.

Step 4

              Unfasten vent panel
  • Unscrew the four T4 Torx screws revealed beneath the rubber feet.
  • Grab Pro Data around the vent panel to prevent it from dropping, and flip the chassis right side up.

Unscrew the four T4 Torx screws revealed beneath the rubber feet.

Grab Pro Data around the vent panel to prevent it from dropping, and flip the chassis right side up.

Step 5

              Remove vent panel
  • Remove the vent panel by lifting directly up to dislodge it from the brace.

Remove the vent panel by lifting directly up to dislodge it from the brace.

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

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