Service manual
Preface
IX
Preface
Contents
Introduction ..............................................1-1
Overview .........................................................................................1-1
System Specifications .....................................................................1-2
Processor Types ...............................................................................1-2
Core Logic .......................................................................................1-2
Structure ..........................................................................................1-2
Security ............................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................1-2
BIOS ................................................................................................1-2
LCD (Options) .................................................................................1-2
Display ............................................................................................1-2
Storage .............................................................................................1-3
Audio ...............................................................................................1-3
PC Card ...........................................................................................1-3
Keyboard .........................................................................................1-3
Interface ...........................................................................................1-3
Communication ...............................................................................1-4
Power Management .........................................................................1-4
Power ...............................................................................................1-4
Indicators .........................................................................................1-4
Environmental Spec ........................................................................1-4
Physical Dimensions .......................................................................1-4
Weight .............................................................................................1-4
Optional ...........................................................................................1-4
External Locator - Top Views .........................................................1-5
External Locator - Front & Left Side View ....................................1-6
External Locator - Right Side & Rear Views ..................................1-7
External Locator - Bottom View .....................................................1-8
Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts) .........................................1-9
Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Key Parts) ................................. 1-10
Mainboard Overview - Top (Cable Connectors) .......................... 1-11
Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Cable Connectors) ..................... 1-12
Disassembly ...............................................2-1
Overview ......................................................................................... 2-1
Maintenance Tools .......................................................................... 2-2
Connections .................................................................................... 2-2
Maintenance Precautions ................................................................ 2-3
Disassembly Steps .......................................................................... 2-4
Removing the Battery ..................................................................... 2-7
Removing the Bay One Device ...................................................... 2-8
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly ..................................... 2-9
Removing the Bay Two Device .................................................... 2-10
Removing the Keyboard ............................................................... 2-11
Removing the System Memory .................................................... 2-12
Removing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-13
Removing the Modem .................................................................. 2-15
Removing the Wireless LAN ........................................................ 2-16
Removing the Palm Rest .............................................................. 2-17
Removing the Bottom Case .......................................................... 2-18
Removing the Audio "DJ" Module ............................................... 2-20
Removing the HDD Converter Board .......................................... 2-21
Removing the Mainboard ............................................................. 2-22
Removing the DC/DC Board ........................................................ 2-24
Removing the Click Board ........................................................... 2-25
Removing the TouchPad ............................................................... 2-25
Removing the LED Board ............................................................ 2-26
Removing the Speakers ................................................................ 2-26
Removing the Inverter .................................................................. 2-27