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Bottom View 1 SW1 Lid Switch 3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 7 CN5 Touchpad Board Connector 9 U17 Clock Generator 11 CN9 MDC Connector 13 CN13 Power Jack 15 CN14 Battery Connector 17 CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 U11 North Bridge Chapter 1 2 CN1 LCD Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector 6 CN4 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 CN6 Internal Microphone Connector 10 U4 PCMCIA Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector 14 CN12 CRT Connector 16 CN15 Optical Disk Drive Connector 18 CN26 Wireless LAN Controller 20 U13 CPU Socket 5
Bottom View 1 SW1 Lid Switch 3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 7 CN5 Touchpad Board Connector 9 U17 Clock Generator 11 CN9 MDC Connector 13 CN13 Power Jack 15 CN14 Battery Connector 17 CN17 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector 19 U11 North Bridge Chapter 1 2 CN1 LCD Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector 6 CN4 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 CN6 Internal Microphone Connector 10 U4 PCMCIA Connector 12 CN11 Internal Speaker Connector 14 CN12 CRT Connector 16 CN15 Optical Disk Drive Connector 18 CN26 Wireless LAN Controller 20 U13 CPU Socket 5
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for controller details). Please look at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for controller details). Please look at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, ...
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... sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2... HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless...
... sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2... HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless...
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... CPU" on page 55. 7. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel. 11. Turn over the LCD. 15. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket. 17. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. Disassembling...
... CPU" on page 55. 7. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel. 11. Turn over the LCD. 15. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. Remove the four screws securing the right LCD bracket, then remove the right bracket. 17. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. Disassembling...
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...the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50.. 2. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on ... the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. Disconnect ...
...the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50.. 2. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on ... the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. Tear off the tape holding the power board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. Disconnect ...
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.... 59 Chapter 3 Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown. 10. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. Use a flat...
.... 59 Chapter 3 Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown. 10. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. Use a flat...
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... page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. Disconnect the speaker set from the lower case. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Removing the Speaker Set 1. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. See "Removing... Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 6. Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly 1.
... page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. Disconnect the speaker set from the lower case. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Removing the Speaker Set 1. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. See "Removing... Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 6. Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly 1.
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Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 61 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 5. Remove the screw securing the audio board. 9. Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the.... 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 4. Detach the audio board FFC. 10. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 60. 7. Then detach the audio board. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60. ...
Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 61 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 5. Remove the screw securing the audio board. 9. Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the.... 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 4. Detach the audio board FFC. 10. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 60. 7. Then detach the audio board. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60. ...
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...the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 4. Remove the two screws securing the modem board. 7. Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 5. See... "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. Removing the Modem Board 1. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 ...
...the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 4. Remove the two screws securing the modem board. 7. Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 5. See... "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 5. Removing the Modem Board 1. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 ...
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... Press the PCMCIA card button. 13. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully. Because the main board mylar should be stuck to the main board to the lower case. 15. IMPORTANT:When assembling/disassembling the main board, whenever there is sami-transparent, film-like stuff ), it... should be transferred "if necessary" to the replacement main board. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board. 12. the mylar is a mylar on the main board (see the highlighted with red below; 10. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. ...
... Press the PCMCIA card button. 13. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully. Because the main board mylar should be stuck to the main board to the lower case. 15. IMPORTANT:When assembling/disassembling the main board, whenever there is sami-transparent, film-like stuff ), it... should be transferred "if necessary" to the replacement main board. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board. 12. the mylar is a mylar on the main board (see the highlighted with red below; 10. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. ...
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See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 58. 5. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 60. 7. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 60. 8. Pop out the control board then remove it. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 61. 9. 4. See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 61. 10.
See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 58. 5. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 60. 7. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 60. 8. Pop out the control board then remove it. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 61. 9. 4. See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 61. 10.
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... labels can cause the drive to CD-ROM Test. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system... 4 The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to FDD Test. 3. Replace the main board. Do the following one label attached to select the test device: 1. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to fail. See if...
... labels can cause the drive to CD-ROM Test. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system... 4 The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to FDD Test. 3. Replace the main board. Do the following one label attached to select the test device: 1. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to fail. See if...
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... on page 70 Chapter 4 68 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Go to main board. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack...
... on page 70 Chapter 4 68 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Go to main board. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack...
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..., Ground 1. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. See the following : T Replace the System board.
..., Ground 1. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. See the following : T Replace the System board.
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...the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. This symptom is applied...if the pointer movement stops in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Chapter 4 70 Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less...
...the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. This symptom is applied...if the pointer movement stops in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Chapter 4 70 Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less...
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...shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page...IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2....
...shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page...IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2....
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... with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC ... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS...
... with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 67. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC ... to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS...
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... power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 74 LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD... connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. System board. See "Power System Check" on page 68. See "Power System Check" on page 68. LED...
... power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Speaker System board Chapter 4 74 LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD... connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. System board. See "Power System Check" on page 68. See "Power System Check" on page 68. LED...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache...