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Stella (iXtreme)
Disassembly Manual
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Overview
This document contains step-by-step disassembly instructions for the Stella (iXtreme) chassis. The
instructions are illustrated where necessary with images of the part that is being removed or
disassembled. Furthermore, the screws that are removed are shown next to the image of the parts
themselves.
Packard Bell reserves the right to make changes to the Stella (iXtreme) chassis without notice.
Technician Notes
Only technicians authorized by NEC Computers International BV should attempt to repair this equipment.
All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair.
Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make
repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can
create a safety hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications
may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
Disassembly Instructions
When disassembling the system unit, follow these general rules:
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Turn off the power and disconnect all cables and peripherals.
Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the
instructions.
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Label all removed connectors; note where the connector goes and in what position it was
installed.
Reassembly Instructions
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly process. Use care to ensure that all cables and screws are
returned to their proper positions. Check that no tools or any loose parts have been left inside the
chassis. Check that everything is properly installed and tightened.
Required Tools
All disassembly procedures can be performed using the following tools:
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Philips (#2 bit) screwdriver
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WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Ensure that the computer is disconnected
from its power source and from all
telecommunications links, networks, or
modem lines whenever the chassis cover is
removed. Do not operate the computer with
the cover removed.
There is hazardous voltage present inside the
computer when it is connected to an AC supply, even
when the computer’s power switch is off. Exposure to
hazardous voltage could cause personal injury. To
avoid risk of injury, contact an Authorized Service
Provider for proper (un)installation of optional
hardware devices.
AVERTISSEMENT
Assurez-vous que le système est
débranché de son alimentation ainsi que de
toutes les liaisons de télécommunication,
des réseaux, et des lignes de modem avant
d’enlever le capot. Ne pas utiliser le
système quand le capot est enlevé.
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic electricity can easily damage circuit cards
and integrated circuits (ICs). To reduce risk of
damage, store them in protective packaging whenever
they are not installed in your system.
WARNUNG
Das System darf weder an eine
Stromquelle angeschlossen sein noch eine
Verbindung mit einer
Telekommunikationseinrichtung, einem
Netzwerk oder einer Modem-Leitung haben,
wenn die Gehäuseabdeckung entfernt wird.
Nehmen Sie das System nicht ohne die
Abdeckung in Betrieb.
Add-in cards can be extremely sensitive to ESD and
always require careful handling. After removing the
card from the computer, place the card flat on a
grounded, static-free surface, component-side up. Use
a conductive foam pad if available, but not the card
wrapper. Do not slide the card over any surface.
Before you install or remove memory modules, video
memory, disk drives, circuit cards or other devices,
protect them from static electricity. To do so, make
sure your computer’s power switch is OFF. Then,
unplug the computer’s AC power cord. Before picking
up the device you (un)install, you should wear an anti-
static wrist wrap (available at electronic supply stores).
Be sure to connect the wrist wrap to an unpainted
metal portion of the computer chassis. As an
alternative, you can dissipate electrostatic build-up by
touching an unpainted metal portion of the computer
chassis with one hand. Then touch the device you are
(un)installing with the other hand, and maintain
continuous contact with it until it is (un)installed in the
computer.
ADVERTENCIA
Asegúrese de que cada vez que se quite la
cubierta del chasis, el sistema haya sido
desconectado de la red de alimentación y
de todos lo enlaces de telecomunicaciones,
de red y de líneas de módem. No ponga en
funcionamiento el sistema mientras la
cubierta esté quitada.
WAARSCHUWING
Zorg er voor dat alle verbindingen van en
naar de computer (stroom, modem,
netwerk, etc) verbroken worden voordat de
behuizing geopend wordt. Zet de computer
nooit aan als de behuizing geopend is.
Power Supply Unit
AVVERTENZA
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
disassemble the power supply. The power supply
contains no user-serviceable parts. Inside the power
supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious
personal injury. Always return a defective power
supply to your dealer.
Prima di rimuovere il coperchio del telaio,
assicurarsi che il sistema sia scollegato
dall’alimentazione, da tutti i collegamenti di
comunicazione, reti o linee di modem. Non
avviare il sistema senza aver prima messo
a posto il coperchio.
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Removing the Rear Bezel
To remove the rear bezel, do as follows:
1. Turn off the computer, the monitor and all peripheral devices.
2. Disconnect all power and data cables connected to the computer.
3. Face the back of the unit.
4. Locate a handhold under the chassis.
5. Gently push the latch that fixes the rear bezel to the chassis and carefully pull the
bezel away from the chassis.
Fig. 1: Removing the rear bezel
Removing the Left Side Cover
To remove the left side cover, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the Rear
Bezel) and then perform the following steps:
1. Remove the two screws that hold the left side cover.
Fig. 2: Removing the left side cover screws
2. Carefully slide the side cover towards the back of the chassis.
3. Lift the side cover out and away from the chassis.
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Fig. 3: Removing the left side cover
Removing the Right Side Cover
To remove the right side cover, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the Rear
Bezel) and then perform the following steps:
1. Remove the two screws that hold the right side cover.
2. Carefully slide the side cover two centimetres towards the front of the chassis.
3. Lift the side cover out and away from the chassis.
Removing the Front Bezel
To remove the front bezel, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the Rear
the steps below:
1. Gently unlock the three lateral latches that hold the front bezel and pull it away to
the opposite side.
Fig. 4: Removing the front bezel
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Removing the Drive Bracket
To remove the drive bracket containing the DVD/CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive,
Removing the Front Bezel); then follow the steps below:
1. Disconnect all power and data cables from the drives installed.
Fig. 5: Disconnecting power and data cables
2. Remove the screw that holds the drive bracket to the hard disk drive bracket
underneath.
Fig. 6: Removing the drive bracket screw
3. Unlock the drive bracket by pressing the upper and lower latch and slide the
bracket out of the chassis.
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Fig. 7: Removing the drive bracket
Removing the DVD/CD-ROM Drive
To remove the DVD or CD-ROM drive, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing
1. Disconnect all cables from the DVD or CD-ROM drive.
2. Remove the screws holding the 5.25-inch drive in the bay.
Fig. 8: Removing the DVD/CD-ROM drive screws
3. If required, remove the screws on the right side as well.
4. Slide the drive towards the front out of the bay.
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive
To remove the floppy disk drive, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the
1. Disconnect all cables from the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive.
2. Remove the screws holding the floppy disk drive in the bay.
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Fig. 9: Removing the floppy disk drive screws
3. If required, remove the screws on the right side as well.
4. Slide the floppy disk drive towards the front out of the bay.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the Rear
1. Carefully disconnect the four-wire power cable and the flat data interface cable
from the hard disk drive.
Fig. 10: Disconnecting cables from the hard disk drive
2. Remove the screws in the front of the chassis holding the hard disk drive bracket to
the chassis.
Fig. 11: Removing the screws of the hard disk drive bracket
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3. Remove the screw on the side of the hard disk drive bracket holding it to the drive
4. Slide the hard disk drive bracket backwards out of the chassis.
Fig. 12: Removing the hard disk drive bracket
5. Remove the screws that hold the hard disk drive in the bracket and slide it out.
Removing Add-In Cards
steps below:
1. Disconnect all cables from the add-in card to be removed.
2. Press the two metal clips until the retention bracket unlocks and remove the
bracket.
Fig. 13: Remove the retention bracket
3. Carefully take out the card from the slot.
Removing the Front USB Port
To remove the front USB port, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the Rear
1. Disconnect the USB port cable on the motherboard and/or on the USB port itself.
2. Remove the screws holding the USB port to the chassis.
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Fig. 14: Removing the front USB port screws
Removing the Switch/LED Assembly
To remove the switch/LED assembly and the cable, first remove the rear bezel (see section
the steps below:
1. Disconnect the cable from the motherboard.
2. Unlock the housing by applying pressure on the latches on both sides of the
switch/LED assembly.
Fig. 15: Removing the switch/LED assembly
3. Gently pull away the cable and the switch/LED assembly from the chassis.
Note: When reassembling the switch/LED assembly, take care that you return it to
its original position, i.e. with the switch at the top and the LEDs at the bottom.
Removing the CPU
steps below:
1. Disconnect CPU fan cable connected to the motherboard.
2. Remove the CPU fan and heat sink by pressing the metal clip on both sides of the
heat sink until unlocks.
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Fig. 16: Removing the CPU fan and heat sink
3. Lift the lever to unlock the CPU from its socket.
Fig. 17: Removing the CPU
4. Take out the CPU. Be very careful not to remove any of the heat paste on the CPU
surface!
Removing the Pentium 4 CPU
If the CPU installed is a Pentium IV, please perform this additional step:
1. Remove the CPU heat bracket by removing the four screws.
Fig. 18: Removing the CPU heat bracket.
Removing the System Fan
To remove the optional system fan, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the
follow the steps below:
1. Disconnect the cable connecting the system fan to the motherboard.
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Fig. 19: Removing the system fan
2. Take out the system fan by removing the screws, located on the back of the
chassis, holding the system fan to the chassis.
Fig. 20: Removing system fan screws
Removing the Motherboard
To remove the power supply unit, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the
1. Disconnect all power cables connected to the motherboard.
Fig. 21: Disconnecting power cables from the motherboard
2. Remove any memory module installed (refer to the motherboard documentation for
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instructions on how to remove this component).
3. Remove the screws that hold the motherboard in place and carefully take out the
motherboard from the chassis.
Fig. 22: Removing the screws of the motherboard
Removing the Power Supply
To remove the power supply unit, first remove the rear bezel (see section Removing the
follow the steps below:
1. Place the chassis on its side, with the motherboard at the bottom.
2. Disconnect the power supply cables from all peripherals and the motherboard.
3. Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the back of the chassis.
Fig. 23: Removing the power supply unit screws
4. Carefully lift the power supply out of the chassis.
Note: When reassembling the power supply unit, make sure that the voltage
selector switch is set correctly before connecting the system to a power strip (surge
protector) or grounded AC electrical outlet. If the switch is set incorrectly, the system
could become seriously damaged.
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Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or
reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from NEC Computers International
BV.
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ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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Stella (iXtreme) Disassembly Manual
Author: Juan M. Calviño Alonso
First Edition: December 2002
Document Part Number: REFDOCS02420200
Version: 1.1
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