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Board Layout Top View 1 Line-in Port 2 Line-out Port 3 RJ45+RJ11 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 5 USB Port 6 USB Port 7 USB Port 8 USB Port 9 VGA Port 10 S-Video Port 11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 12 Parallel Port 13 DC-in Port 14 LCD Lid Switch 15 CPU Socket 16 North Bridge 17 Fan Connector 18 Second Fan Connector 19 Touchpad Cable Connector 20 HDD Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 Speaker Cable Connector 23 Optical Drive Connector 24 South Bridge 25 RTC Battery Connector 26 Launch Board Cable Connector 27 SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings) 28 PCMCIA Slot 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 Line-in Port 2 Line-out Port 3 RJ45+RJ11 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 5 USB Port 6 USB Port 7 USB Port 8 USB Port 9 VGA Port 10 S-Video Port 11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 12 Parallel Port 13 DC-in Port 14 LCD Lid Switch 15 CPU Socket 16 North Bridge 17 Fan Connector 18 Second Fan Connector 19 Touchpad Cable Connector 20 HDD Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 Speaker Cable Connector 23 Optical Drive Connector 24 South Bridge 25 RTC Battery Connector 26 Launch Board Cable Connector 27 SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings) 28 PCMCIA Slot 4 Chapter 1
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Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is on the right of the...
... when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is on the right of the...
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... Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(max. H)mm 8Ibs (3.6kg) for 15.4" TFT LCD model with battery one Type III or two Type II PC Card slot, one RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K), one RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100... line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one Infrared (FIR)port, four USB 2.0 ports One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Chapter 1 31
... Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(max. H)mm 8Ibs (3.6kg) for 15.4" TFT LCD model with battery one Type III or two Type II PC Card slot, one RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K), one RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100... line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one Infrared (FIR)port, four USB 2.0 ports One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Chapter 1 31
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... will be disappeared. Settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on battery power). Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is...
... will be disappeared. Settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on battery power). Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is...
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... BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 45 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely...
... BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 45 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely...
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... Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD Module J*5 F*10 D*4 Upper Case Assembly D*4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover J*3 Second Fan *4 Thermal ...
... Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD Module J*5 F*10 D*4 Upper Case Assembly D*4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover J*3 Second Fan *4 Thermal ...
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To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Chapter 3 50 Removing the Battery 1. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2. Chapter 3 50 Removing the Battery 1. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
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Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Removing the Memory Module 1.
Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Removing the Memory Module 1.
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Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 7. Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. 3. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. Chapter 3 52
Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 7. Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. 3. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. Chapter 3 52
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Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 53 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 53 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder. 4. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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... that secures the middle cover. 4. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit. . Chapter 3 54...
... that secures the middle cover. 4. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 6. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit. . Chapter 3 54...
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... on the right and two on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50. 2. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 4. two on the right and two on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; one on the right and...
... on the right and two on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50. 2. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 4. two on the right and two on the left .Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; one on the right and...
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 4. Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50. 2. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. ... inverter board. 7. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 3. To remove the inverter board, first...
See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 4. Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) 1. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 50. 2. Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. ... inverter board. 7. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 3. To remove the inverter board, first...
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... 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 4. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Inverter...
... 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 4. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Inverter...
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... the LCD Hinges 1. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 59 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 4. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing...
... the LCD Hinges 1. Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 1. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 57. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 59 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 4. Remove the four screws holding the left bracket.. See "Removing...
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 4. Disconnect ...See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 3. Removing the RTC Battery 1. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows. 4. Removing the Fan 1. Then remove...the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 4. Disconnect ...See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54. 3. Removing the RTC Battery 1. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows. 4. Removing the Fan 1. Then remove...the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the...
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...Removing the Middle Cover" on page 61. 4. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. Removing the Processor 1. See "Removing the... Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 61. 5. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the Fan" on page 61. 4. Removing the Thermal Module 1. Chapter 3 62 Remember to press down the lever as...
...Removing the Middle Cover" on page 61. 4. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. 3. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 6. Removing the Processor 1. See "Removing the... Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 61. 5. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the Fan" on page 61. 4. Removing the Thermal Module 1. Chapter 3 62 Remember to press down the lever as...
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... screws holding the lower case to the lower case. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 61. 5. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Fan" on page 61. 4. Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the upper case. 63 Chapter 3 See... page 61. 6. Removing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 61. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Installing the Processor 1.
... screws holding the lower case to the lower case. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 61. 5. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Fan" on page 61. 4. Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the upper case. 63 Chapter 3 See... page 61. 6. Removing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 61. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Installing the Processor 1.
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... the upper case assembly off the main unit. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the back as the picture shows. 6. To...
... the upper case assembly off the main unit. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 54. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the back as the picture shows. 6. To...