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... Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating...
... Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating...
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... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power...
... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power...
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... Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 vii
... Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 vii
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... Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications...
... Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications...
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... hole eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object...
... hole eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object...
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... Weight Physical size Specification AUO B140XW03 V0 3A LF CMI N140BGE-L42 LF / CMI BT140GW03 V2 LF LP140WH2-TLE3 LF 355.6 mm (14 in) 309.4×173.95 mm HD (1366×68) 0.226 mm 90/50 200 nit 400:1 8 ms 16 ms 3.8- or 4.4 W 1-channel LVDS White LED...
... Weight Physical size Specification AUO B140XW03 V0 3A LF CMI N140BGE-L42 LF / CMI BT140GW03 V2 LF LP140WH2-TLE3 LF 355.6 mm (14 in) 309.4×173.95 mm HD (1366×68) 0.226 mm 90/50 200 nit 400:1 8 ms 16 ms 3.8- or 4.4 W 1-channel LVDS White LED...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to update BIOS. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Figure 2-10. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1.
Press F2 during boot to modify boot priority order. Double click the WinFlash executable file. 2. BIOS Boot 3. Select Boot Menu to enter Setup Menu. 2. Execute to begin the update. 2-14 System Utilities Click OK to update BIOS. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Figure 2-10. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 4. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to position 1.
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Reboot the computer. 7. 4. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. Figure 2-14. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5.
Reboot the computer. 7. 4. G2201 Hardware Gap 2-16 System Utilities Write down the generated master password. 6. Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. Figure 2-14. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press Enter. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press Enter. 5.
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... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power...
... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power...
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Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-10. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-11.
Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-10. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-11.
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Pry the ODD bezel off the module. ODD Bezel 3-16 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-14. 7.
Pry the ODD bezel off the module. ODD Bezel 3-16 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-14. 7.
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... side of the lower case assembly. 6. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard (2). Figure 3-35. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-14. 3. Perform the "Removing the ODD Module" procedure described on page 3-27. 5. Perform the "Removing the SATA Board" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Removing the Mainboard...
... side of the lower case assembly. 6. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard (2). Figure 3-35. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-14. 3. Perform the "Removing the ODD Module" procedure described on page 3-27. 5. Perform the "Removing the SATA Board" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Removing the Mainboard...
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Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 BIOS Beep Codes 4-20 POST Codes 4-25 Component Codes 4-25 Progress Codes 4-30 4-2
Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 BIOS Beep Codes 4-20 POST Codes 4-25 Component Codes 4-25 Progress Codes 4-30 4-2
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure 0 If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. WLAN Failure 4-14 Troubleshooting
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure 0 If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. WLAN Failure 4-14 Troubleshooting
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Code 1 PWRCN1 2 WLAN1 3 TPAD1 4 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) No. Mainboard Top View (UMA) Table 5-1. Code 5 LCD1 6 KB2 7 KB1 8 CARD1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector Keyboard cable connector Card reader connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 0 Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top View (UMA) No.
Code 1 PWRCN1 2 WLAN1 3 TPAD1 4 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) No. Mainboard Top View (UMA) Table 5-1. Code 5 LCD1 6 KB2 7 KB1 8 CARD1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector Keyboard cable connector Card reader connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 0 Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top View (UMA) No.
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Code 5 PWRCN1 2 KB2 3 KB1 Backlight keyboard cable 6 connector Keyboard cable connector 7 WLAN1 TPAD1 4 CARD1 Card reader connector 8 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-2. Code 1 LCD1 Component LCD cable connector No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) Table 5-2.
Code 5 PWRCN1 2 KB2 3 KB1 Backlight keyboard cable 6 connector Keyboard cable connector 7 WLAN1 TPAD1 4 CARD1 Card reader connector 8 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-2. Code 1 LCD1 Component LCD cable connector No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) Table 5-2.
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Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Figure 5-3.
Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Figure 5-3.
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Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4.
Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4.
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... cable 8 Antenna WIFI main (left) 9 Antenna WIFI aux. (right) 10 Keyboard 11 Power board 12 Power board EMI shield / mylar 13 Touch pad bracket assembly 14 Touch pad module 15 Upper case assembly 16 DC-In cable 17 Wireless LAN card 18 Mainboard 19 Battery 20 ODD bracket 21 ODD module...
... cable 8 Antenna WIFI main (left) 9 Antenna WIFI aux. (right) 10 Keyboard 11 Power board 12 Power board EMI shield / mylar 13 Touch pad bracket assembly 14 Touch pad module 15 Upper case assembly 16 DC-In cable 17 Wireless LAN card 18 Mainboard 19 Battery 20 ODD bracket 21 ODD module...