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

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