Samsung N150 Plus Back Panel Replacement
This guide will help with the removal of the back panel. This is a crucial step before installing the RAM, screen, keyboard, and the fan.
Written By: patrick Russell
Introduction
This guide is used as a prerequisite guide for the removal of the fan, RAM, screen, and keyboard.
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
- iFixit Opening Tools (1)
- Spudger (1)
Step 1: Battery Preparation
- Turn off the computer.
- Disconnect the charging cable from the laptop.
⚠️ Failure to unplug the cable could result in electric shock.
- Flip the laptop upside down with the front face down on a flat surface.
Description of Image: The underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop is shown, highlighting the battery release latches.
Step 2: Unlock Battery Switches
- Slide the left and right switch to the "unlocked" position.
Description of Image: Two views of the underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop. The left view highlights the battery release latches. The right view shows these latches in the 'unlocked' position.
Step 3: Remove Battery
- While holding the left and right hand switches in the "unlocked" position, push the battery away from the computer.
Description of Image: The laptop is shown from the bottom with a hand manipulating the battery release latches to the unlocked position, preparing to remove the battery.
Step 4: Remove Back Panel Screws
- Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the fourteen 7mm screws until the back panel comes loose.
Description of Image: The underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop is displayed with fourteen 7mm screws, which secure the back panel, circled in red.
Step 5: Pry Off Back Panel
- Using either the blue plastic opening tools or spudger tool, wedge one in between the back panel and the laptop.
- Apply pressure upwards till the back panel pops off.
⚠️ If the back panel is difficult to remove and feels like it is going to break, DO NOT force it. Check to confirm that all the screws are removed before attempting again.
Description of Image: A blue plastic opening tool or spudger is shown being inserted between the back panel and the laptop chassis to pry it open.
Step 6: Access Internal Components
Description of Image: The Samsung N150 Plus laptop is shown with its back panel fully removed, exposing the internal motherboard, fan, RAM, and other components.
The computer should be open with the motherboard exposed and internal components exposed. You should now be able to access the Fan and RAM. There are more necessary steps to follow before accessing the screen and keyboard.
Reassembly
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
