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31 PCMCIA Connector 33 USB Connector 35 Microphone Jack 37 WLAN Button 39 Battery LED 41 Audio Codec ALC203 Bottom View 32 HDD Connector 34 LineOut Jack 36 LineIn Jack 38 Bluetooth button 40 Power LED 42 FAN Connector [02] [03] [01] [05] [06] [07] [08] 1 Lid Switch 3 LED Board Connector Chapter 1 [04] 2 Panel Connector 4 Modem Connector [09] [10] [11] [12] 5
31 PCMCIA Connector 33 USB Connector 35 Microphone Jack 37 WLAN Button 39 Battery LED 41 Audio Codec ALC203 Bottom View 32 HDD Connector 34 LineOut Jack 36 LineIn Jack 38 Bluetooth button 40 Power LED 42 FAN Connector [02] [03] [01] [05] [06] [07] [08] 1 Lid Switch 3 LED Board Connector Chapter 1 [04] 2 Panel Connector 4 Modem Connector [09] [10] [11] [12] 5
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... 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 ...*1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding...
... 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 ...*1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding...
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..." on page 53. 4. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. 10. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel. 11. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU" on page 55. 7. See "Removing the...
..." on page 53. 4. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. 10. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD to the LCD panel. 11. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU" on page 55. 7. See "Removing the...
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... the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 4. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on the bottom. 7. Tear off the tape holding the power... board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50.. 2. Disconnect the power board cable. 10. See "Removing the LCD Module" ...
... the fifteen screws securing the lower case assembly and the upper case assembly on page 51. 4. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on the bottom. 7. Tear off the tape holding the power... board cable then remove the power board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50.. 2. Disconnect the power board cable. 10. See "Removing the LCD Module" ...
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...Case Assembly" on page 50. 2. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. 9. Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board. 12. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 6. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.... 10. Then detach the touchpad carefully. 59 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Power Board" on page 53. 4. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page ...
...Case Assembly" on page 50. 2. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. 9. Use a flat headed screw driver to detach the touchpad board. 12. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 58. 6. Slide the touchpad bracket back as shown.... 10. Then detach the touchpad carefully. 59 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Power Board" on page 53. 4. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page ...
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... Battery" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable. 8. Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 5. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 6. See "Removing... the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 3. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. Disconnect the speaker set from the lower case. Removing the ...
... Battery" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the CIR receiver cable. 8. Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 5. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 6. See "Removing... the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 3. Disconnect the SW DJ board cable. 7. Disconnect the speaker set from the lower case. Removing the ...
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...53. 4. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 60. 8. Remove the screw securing the audio board. 9. Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2.... Then detach the audio board. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. See "Removing the Power Board" on page...
...53. 4. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 60. 8. Remove the screw securing the audio board. 9. Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2.... Then detach the audio board. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. See "Removing the Power Board" on page...
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...Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 6. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 60. 8. Remove the two screws securing the modem board. 7. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. Then detach the VGA thermal module.... Disconnect the modem board connector. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9....
...Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 6. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 60. 8. Remove the two screws securing the modem board. 7. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. Then detach the VGA thermal module.... Disconnect the modem board connector. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9....
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... case carefully. 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. Because the main board mylar should be stuck to the main board to the lower case. 15. Remove the two... nut screws securing the main board. 12. Remove the two screws securing the main board to prevent the antenna cable and the main board components short circuit. the mylar is a mylar on the main board (see the highlighted with red below; See "Removing the ...
... case carefully. 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. Because the main board mylar should be stuck to the main board to the lower case. 15. Remove the two... nut screws securing the main board. 12. Remove the two screws securing the main board to prevent the antenna cable and the main board components short circuit. the mylar is a mylar on the main board (see the highlighted with red below; See "Removing the ...
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See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 60. 7. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. 4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 58. 5. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 62. 11. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 61. 10. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 58. 6. Pop out the control board then remove it. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 61. 9.
See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 60. 7. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. 4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 58. 5. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 62. 11. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 61. 10. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 58. 6. Pop out the control board then remove it. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 61. 9.
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... label attached to it . Do the following to correct the problem. See if FDD Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Keyboard or...See if CD-ROM Test is to FDD Test. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics...
... label attached to it . Do the following to correct the problem. See if FDD Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Keyboard or...See if CD-ROM Test is to FDD Test. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics...
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..., reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Go to main board. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system...
..., reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Go to main board. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system...
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... the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. See the following : T Replace the System board.
... the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. See the following : T Replace the System board.
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... touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery...
... touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery...
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...LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Incorrect password is dead - "Load ... then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . System board Chapter 4 72 Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment ...
...LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Incorrect password is dead - "Load ... then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . System board Chapter 4 72 Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment ...
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..." in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.... run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI ...
..." in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.... run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI ...
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...Power System Check" on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on page 68. Speaker System board Chapter 4 74 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Ensure every connector is blank. ...System board No beep during POST. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on...
...Power System Check" on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on page 68. Speaker System board Chapter 4 74 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Ensure every connector is blank. ...System board No beep during POST. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on...
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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...
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... PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h...
... PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h...
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...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board 79 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ).... source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs correctly Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 68. Action in ...
...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board 79 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ).... source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs correctly Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 68. Action in ...