Samsung Np540U3C A02Ub Hinge Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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Time Required

                          30 - 55 minutes

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Hard Drive
6 steps
Hinge Assembly
8 steps

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Introduction

The hinges allow the laptop to open and close for compact storage, and provide a customizable screen angle. However, as the joint between the display assembly and bottom of the laptop, they are a common failure point of the laptop. If the device has trouble or fails to open or close properly, see our troubleshooting guide for possible causes and solutions before attempting to replace the hinges.

While replacing the hinges, the laptop should always be supported from underneath. The hinges are designed to bear the full weight of the display assembly, and when they are not attached, the wires connecting the display can be pulled loose or broken.

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Step 1

              Hard Drive

Turn off the laptop before beginning disassembly and unplug it from the power cord.
Place the laptop flat with its bottom facing up.

Turn off the laptop before beginning disassembly and unplug it from the power cord.

Place the laptop flat with its bottom facing up.

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Step 2

Remove one 4 mm Phillips #00 screw labeled “HDD Memory”.

Remove one 4 mm Phillips #00 screw labeled “HDD Memory”.

Step 3

Gently release the 3 clips holding the HDD cover with the plastic opening tool.
Remove the HDD cover from the device.

Gently release the 3 clips holding the HDD cover with the plastic opening tool.

Remove the HDD cover from the device.

Step 4

Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hard drive to the case.

Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hard drive to the case.

Step 5

Using the plastic opening tool, push the hard drive connector clip upwards in order to release the cable.

Using the plastic opening tool, push the hard drive connector clip upwards in order to release the cable.

Step 6

Remove the hard drive from the case.

Remove the hard drive from the case.

Step 7

              Hinge Assembly

Remove the following screws holding the case together:
6x 4mm Phillips #00 screws.
3x 6mm Phillips #00 screws.

Remove the following screws holding the case together:

6x 4mm Phillips #00 screws.

3x 6mm Phillips #00 screws.

Step 8

Using the opening tool, remove the two rubber pads just above the hard drive cover.

Using the opening tool, remove the two rubber pads just above the hard drive cover.

Step 9

Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws formerly concealed by the pads.

Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws formerly concealed by the pads.

Step 10

Using the plastic opening tool, gently lift and remove the back cover.
There are clips along the edges of the back cover that hold it in place. Be careful not to break these.

Using the plastic opening tool, gently lift and remove the back cover.

There are clips along the edges of the back cover that hold it in place. Be careful not to break these.

Step 11

Open the laptop.
Use the Opener Tool to gently pry off the plastic piece that is covering the hinges.
The hinges and frame of the laptop are made of aluminum; be gentle when removing this section.

Open the laptop.

Use the Opener Tool to gently pry off the plastic piece that is covering the hinges.

The hinges and frame of the laptop are made of aluminum; be gentle when removing this section.

Step 12

Close the laptop and flip it so its bottom is facing up and the hinges are exposed.

Close the laptop and flip it so its bottom is facing up and the hinges are exposed.

Step 13

For each hinge needing a replacement:
Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hinge to the display assembly.
Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hinge to the base of the laptop.

For each hinge needing a replacement:

Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hinge to the display assembly.

Remove the two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hinge to the base of the laptop.

Step 14

Remove the hinge.

Remove the hinge.

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

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