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.. _l14_disassembly:

Disassembly
===========


.. _l14_disassembly_summary:

Summary
-------

The `Librem 14`_ is deliberately made easy to repair and upgrade.
By removing just a few screws, you can easily replace or upgrade the battery, WiFi module, RAM, or the m.2 SSD.

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.. seealso::
   * :download:`Download <https://videos.puri.sm/promo/L14_v8_1080.mp4>` the video
   * `Original blog post <blog_l14_repair_pt1_>`_


.. _l14_disassembly_procedure:

Procedure
---------


.. _l14_disassembly_d-shell:

D-shell removal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

#. Ensure that the Librem 14 is completely powered off.
#. Disconnect any external power supply from the Librem 14.
#. Carefully remove the D-shell (bottom panel) screws; store the screws inside a tray for safekeeping.

   .. figure:: /_files/L14/exterior/vlcsnap-2022-01-31-13h36m48s514.png
      :scale: 50%
      :alt: L14 rear cover screw locations
      :class: no-scaled-link

      The bottom (D-shell) uses M2x4mm countersunk Phillips-head screws

#. Use a pick or spudger along the edges to remove the D-shell.

   .. figure:: /_files/L14/exterior/vlcsnap-2022-01-31-13h37m24s382-1024x576.png
      :scale: 50%
      :alt: L14 D-shell removal
      :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_display_hinge:

Display hinge
~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The display is attached to the chassis with a few screws.

To remove the screen:

#. :ref:`Remove the D-shell <l14_disassembly_d-shell>` if not already removed.
#. Open the Librem 14 display partway and support its weight so the hinge is not under tension.
#. Unscrew the monitor on both sides, and pull the screen free.

   .. image:: /_files/L14/internal/vlcsnap-2022-02-09-11h49m48s527-1024x576.png
      :scale: 50%
      :alt: L14 display hinge removal
      :class: no-scaled-link

To reinstall the display hinge:

#. Re-align the screen and screw it down.

   .. image:: /_files/L14/internal/vlcsnap-2022-02-09-11h50m26s884-1024x576.png
      :scale: 50%
      :alt: L14 display hinge installation
      :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_disassembly_wlan:

WLAN module removal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

#. :ref:`Remove the D-shell <l14_disassembly_d-shell>` if not already removed.
#. Disconnect the two antennas.
#. Unscrew the WLAN module.

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/vlcsnap-2022-01-31-13h38m27s319-1024x576.png
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 WLAN module removal
   :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_disassembly_ram:

RAM module removal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

#. :ref:`Remove the D-shell <l14_disassembly_d-shell>` if not already removed.
#. For each RAM module, gently and simultaneously pull both metal tabs outward from the module.
   The RAM module should pop outward.
#. Pull the released RAM module out from the mainboard socket at the same angle in which it is positioned in the socket.

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/vlcsnap-2022-01-31-13h38m51s405-1024x576.png
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 RAM module removal
   :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_disassembly_m2:

M.2 SSD removal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

#. :ref:`Remove the D-shell <l14_disassembly_d-shell>` if not already removed.
#. Unscrew the M.2 SSD retaining screw.
#. Pull the SSD out from the mainboard socket at the same angle in which it is positioned in the socket.

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/vlcsnap-2022-01-31-13h39m18s440-1024x576.png
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 RAM module removal
   :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_disassembly_internals:

Internals
---------

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/l-14-bottom-mainb.jpg
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 internals
   :class: no-scaled-link


.. _l14_disassembly_internals_mainboard:

Mainboard
~~~~~~~~~

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/l-14-pcb-top.jpg
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 mainboard top
   :class: no-scaled-link

   Top of the Librem 14 v1 mainboard

.. figure:: /_files/L14/internal/l-14-pcb-bottom.jpg
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 mainboard bottom
   :class: no-scaled-link

   Bottom of the Librem 14 v1 mainboard

.. figure:: /_files/L14/schematic/l-14-batcon.png
   :scale: 50%
   :alt: L14 EC firmware and BIOS locations
   :class: no-scaled-link

   Battery connector pinout