User guide
Table Of Contents
- System Specifications
- System Utilities
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- Disassembly Requirements
- General Information
- External Module Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Power Board
- Removing the Launch Board
- Removing the Antenna
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Removing the Left Speaker Module
- Removing the Right Speaker Module
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the Mainboard
- Removing the USB Board
- Removing the RJ-11 Port
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the CPU
- Removing the VGA Module
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the VGA Module
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal Module
- Replacing the RJ-11 Port
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Right Speaker Module
- Replacing the Launch Board
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Replacing the Left Speaker Module
- Replacing the Upper Cover
- Replacing the LCD Module
- Replacing the Antenna Cables
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the WLAN Module
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Replacing the DIMM Modules
- Replacing the ODD Module
- Replacing the Lower Covers
- Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Power On Issue
- No Display Issue
- Random Loss of BIOS Settings
- LCD Failure
- Built-In Keyboard Failure
- Touchpad Failure
- Internal Speaker Failure
- Internal Microphone Failure
- HDD Not Operating Correctly
- ODD Failure
- USB Failure (Rightside)
- Modem Function Failure
- Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure
- Bluetooth Function Failure
- Robson Module Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- Fingerprint Reader Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- HDMI Switch Failure
- External Mouse Failure
- Other Failures
- Intermittent Problems
- Undetermined Problems
- POST Codes Tables
- Common Problems
- Jumper and Connector Locations
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- Model Definition and Configuration
- Test Compatible Components
- Online Support Information
- Index

8 Chapter 1
Right View
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5 Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
7 Modem (RJ-11)
port
Connects to a phone line.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter










