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b Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Notebook Ev o N150 Series Document P ar t Number : 238849-001 June 2001 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the notebook.
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Maintenance and Ser vice Guide iii Contents 1 Product Description 1 . 1M o d e l sa n dF e a t u r e s ......................... 1 – 1 M o d e l s .................................... 1 – 2 F e a t u r e s ................................... 1 – 5 1 .
iv Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2 . 1 5N oA u d i o ,P a r t1 ....................... 2–18 2 . 1 6N oA u d i o ,P a r t2 ....................... 2–19 2 . 1 7N o nF u n c t i o n i n gD e v i c e ................. 2–20 2 . 1 8N o nF u n c t i o n i n gK e y b o a r d .
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide v 5 . 8E M IS h i e l d ................................ 5–10 5 . 9T o pC o v e r ................................. 5–11 5 . 1 0T o u c h P a d................................ 5–15 5 . 1 1S p e a k e r s ..........
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–1 1 Pr oduct Description 1.1 Models and Features The Compaq Notebook Evo N 150 Series offer adv anced modularity , Intel Pentium III and Intel Celeron processors with 64-bit architecture, industry-leading Accelerated Graphics Port (A GP) implementation, and extensiv e multimedia support.
1–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description Models Computer models are shown in T able1-1. Ta b l e 1 - 1 Compaq Notebook Ev o N150 Models and Model Naming Con ventions Key N15 P 800 T4X .
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–3 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 1 0 1 1 N15 P 800 T4X 15 V C 64 8L ME 470013-XXX Belgium 470013-663 Norwa y 470013-668 Czech Repub lic 470013-735 P or tugal 47.
1–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 1 0 1 1 N15 C 700 T4X 15 D C 64 8L ME 470013-XXX T aiwan 470013-659 N15 C 700 T4X 10 D C 64 8L ME 470013-XXX Asia / P acific 47.
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–5 Features Processors, v arying by computer model: 800-MHz Intel Pentium III Processor with 256-KB integrated cache 700-MHz Intel Celeron Process.
1–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description Connectors for: RJ-11 modem uni versal serial b us stereo line out/headphone parallel serial external k eyboard/mouse RJ-45 network external monitor AC p o w e r Stereo speakers pro viding Compaq PremierSound 16-bit stereo sound 1.
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–7 4. Replace the R TC battery and reassemble the computer . 5. Connect A C power to the computer . Do not reinsert any battery packs at this time. 6. T urn on the computer . All passwords and all CMOS settings are clear .
1–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description 1.3 External Computer Components The external components on the front and left side of the computer are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in T able 1-2.
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–9 3 Air intake v ent Cools inter nal components . 4 RJ-11 jack (internal modem models only) Connects the modem cable to an internal modem. A modem cable is included with internal modem models. 5 USB connector Connects USB devices .
1–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description The computer right side and rear panel components are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in T able 1-3.
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–11 3 P arallel connector Connects a parallel de vice. 4 Serial connector Connects a serial device. 5 K eyboard/mouse connector Connects an e xter nal ke yboard or PS/2-compatible e xter nal mouse.
1–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description The ke yboard components are shown in Figure 1-4 and described in T able 1-4. Figure 1-4. Ke yboard Components.
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–13 Ta b l e 1 - 4 Ke yboard Components Item Component Function 1 F1 through F12 function ke ys P erform preset functions. 2 Embedded numeric keyp ad Conv er ts ke ys to numeric ke ypad. 3 Cursor control ke ys Mov e the cursor around the screen.
1–14 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description The components on the top of the computer are shown in Figure 1-5 and described in T able 1-5. Figure 1-5. T op Components Ta b l e 1 - 5 T op Components Item Component Function 1 P ower button T urns on t he computer .
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–15 3 Diskette driv e light T urns on when the diskette driv e in the Media Ba y or the optional external diskette drive is accessed. 4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on and the embedded numeric ke ypad is enabled.
1–16 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description The external components on the bottom of the computer are sho wn in Figure 1-6 and described in T able 1-6. Figure 1-6. Bottom Components Ta b l e 1 - 6 Bottom Components Component Function 1 Media Ba y release latch Releases the Media Ba y device from the connector .
Product Description Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 1–17 3 Reset button Manually resets the system if a fa il u r e oc c u r s. Å W ARNING: Resetting the computer will cause unsav ed inf or mation to be lost. Bef ore performing a reset, close all applications and shut down Windo ws, if possible .
1–18 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Product Description 1.4 Design Overview This section presents a design ov ervie w of key parts and features of the computer . Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog, ” to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Remov al and Replacement Procedures, ” for disassembly steps.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–1 2 T r oubleshooting Å W ARNING: Only author ized technicians tr ained by Compaq should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassemb ly/module le vel repair .
2–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) is built into the system. Y ou can configure the system BIOS and modify or restore factory default settings, such as date and time, types of disk dri ves, power management, and password settings.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–3 T roub leshooting Flowc har ts Ta b l e 2 - 1 T roubleshooting Flo wcharts O verview Section Description 2.1 Initial troubleshooting 2.2 No power , par t 1 2.3 No power , par t 2 2.4 No power , par t 3 2.
2–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.1 Initial T r oubleshooting Connecting to network or modem? Go to Section 2.20, No Network or Modem Connection.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–5 2.2 No P ower , Part 1 No Power (Power LED is off) 1. Reseat power cables in docking station and at the AC outlet. 2. Ensure AC power source is active. 3. Ensure power strip is working. Done Remove from docking station if applicable.
2–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.3 No P ower , Part 2 Continued from Section 2.2, No Power , Part 1 Visually check for debris in battery socket and clean if necessary Done N Y Power on? Check battery by recharging, moving to another computer , or replacing it.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–7 2.4 No P ower , Part 3 Continued from Section 2.3, No Power , Part 2 Reseat AC adapter in computer and at power source. Internal or external AC adapter? Done Done Done Done Power on? Power on? Power on? Plug directly into AC outlet.
2–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.5 No P ower , Part 4 Y N Continued from Section 2.4, No Power , Part 3 Reseat loose components and boards and replace damaged items. Open computer . Loose or damaged parts? Y Close computer and retest.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–9 2.6 No Video, P ar t 1 A N Standalone or Docking Station? No Video Replace the following one at a time. T est after each replacement: 1. Cable between notebook and computer display (if applicable) 2.
2–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.7 No Video, P ar t 2 Y N Continued from Section 2.6, No Video, Part 1 Done Video OK? Adjust external monitor display . Adjust display brightness. Video OK? Video OK? Done Done Check for notebook properly seated in docking station, bent pins on cable, and for monitor connection.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–11 2.8 Non Functioning Docking Station (if applicable) Y N Reseat power cord in docking station and power outlet. N Replace these docking station com- ponents one at a time. Check computer operation after each replacement: 1.
2–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.9 No Operating System (OS) Loading No OS loading from Hard drive, go to Section 2.10. Reseat power cord in docking station and power outlet. No OS loading form Diskette drive, go to Section 2.13.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–13 2.10 No OS Loading fr om Hard Drive, P ar t 1 Go to Section 2.17, Non Functioning Device. Y Done N OS not loading from hard drive. Non- system disk message? Go to Section 2.11, No OS Loading from Hard Drive, part 2.
2–14 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.11 No OS Loading fr om Hard Drive, P ar t 2 Continued from Section 2.10, No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1 Reseat hard drive. Done CD or diskette in drive? 1. Replace hard drive. 2. Replace system board.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–15 2.12 No OS Loading fr om Hard Drive, P ar t 3 Y System files on hard drive? Continued from Section 2.11, No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 2. Clean virus. Done N Install OS and reboot. Virus on hard drive? OS loading from hard drive? Y N Y N Y N Diags on diskette? Replace hard drive.
2–16 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.13 No OS Loading fr om Diskette Drive Done Y N Reseat diskette drive. OS not loading from diskette drive. Done Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N OS loading? Non- System Disk message? Bootable diskette in drive? Install bootable diskette and reboot computer .
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–17 2.14 No OS Loading fr om CD- or DV D - R O M D r i v e Y Done N Bootable disk in drive? Disk in drive? No OS loading from CD- or DVD-ROM drive. Install bootable disk and reboot computer . Go to Section 2.
2–18 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.15 No A udio, P ar t 1 No audio. N Notebook in docking station (if applicable)? Internal audio? Audio? Done Undock Audio? Done T urn up audio internally or externally . Go to Section 2.16, No Audio, Part 2.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–19 2.16 No A udio, P ar t 2 YN Continued from Section 2.15, No Audio, Part 1. Reload audio drivers. Audio driver in OS configured? Audio? 1. Replace internal speakers. 2. Replace audio board, if applicable.
2–20 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.17 Non Functioning Device Done Any physical device? Y N Unplug the Non Functioning device from the notebook, inspect cables and plugs for bent or broken pins or other damage. Reseat device. Clear CMOS.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–21 2.18 Non Functioning Ke yboard Y N OK? Keyboard not operating properly . External device works? Replace system board. Replace system board. Connect notebook to good external keyboard. Reseat internal keyboard connector (if applicable).
2–22 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide T roub leshooting 2.19 Non Functioning P ointing Device Y N OK? Pointing device not operating properly . External device works? Replace system board. Replace system board. Connect notebook to good external pointing device.
T roub leshooting Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 2–23 2.20 Netw ork or Modem Connection Y Disconnect all power from the notebook and open. No network or modem connection. N Done Digital line? Network or modem jack active? Replace jack or have jack activated.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–1 3 Illustrated P ar ts Catalog This chapter provides an illustrated parts breakdo wn and a reference for spare part numbers. 3.1 Serial Number Location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer (Figure 3-1).
3–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog 3.2 Computer System Major Components Figure 3-2. Computer System Major Components.
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–3 Ta b l e 3 - 1 Computer System Major Components Item Description Spare P ar t Number 1 14.
3–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Computer System Major Components (continued).
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–5 Ta b l e 3 - 1 Computer System Major Components (Continued) Item Description Spare P ar t Number Speakers 239043-001 7a 7b Left speaker.
3–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Computer System Major Components (continued).
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–7 Ta b l e 3 - 1 Computer System Major Components (Continued) Item Description Spare P ar t Number 15 Mini PCI Communications Boar ds T y.
3–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog 3.3 Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Components Figure 3-3. Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Components Ta b l e 3 - 2 Miscellaneous Plastics Kit C.
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–9 3.4 Miscellaneous Har dware Kit Components Figure 3-4. Miscellaneous Hard ware Kit Components Ta b l e 3 - 3 Miscellaneous Hard ware Ki.
3–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog 3.5 Cable Kit Components Figure 3-5. Cable Kit Components Ta b l e 3 - 4 Cable Kit Components Spare P ar t Number 239041-001 Item Desc.
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–11 3.6 Mass Storage Devices Figure 3-6. Mass Storage Devices l Ta b l e 3 - 5 Mass Storage Devices Item Description Spare P ar t Number 1.
3–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Illustrated P ar ts Catalog 3.7 Miscellaneous Ta b l e 3 - 6 Miscellaneous Spare P ar ts (not illustrated) Description Spare P ar t Number Modems T ype III mini P.
Illustrated P ar ts Catalog Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 3–13 External A C adapter 50W slim A C adapter 163444-001 163444-291 Logo kit 233556-001 Memory expansion boards 256 MB 128 MB 64 MB 167136-001 135244-001 135243-001 Screw kit (Includes the scre ws and screwlock listed belo w .
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 4–1 4 Remo v a l and Replacement Preliminaries This chapter provides essential information for proper and safe remov al and replacement service.
4–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries Plastic P a rts Using excessi ve force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.
Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 4–3 Before handling a dri ve, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity . While handling a dri ve, a void touching the connector . Handle dri ves on surfaces that ha ve at least one inch of shock-proof foam.
4–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries 4.4 Pre venting Electrostatic Dama ge Many electronic components are sensiti ve to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensiti vity .
Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 4–5 Place reusable electrostatic-sensitiv e parts from assemblies in protecti ve packaging or non conducti ve foam. Use transporters and con veyers made of antistatic belts and roller bushings.
4–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries 4.7 Gr ounding Equipment and Methods Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system.
Remov al and Replacement Preliminaries Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 4–7 Non-conducti ve plastic bags, tubes, or boxes Metal tote boxes Electrostatic voltage le vels and protectiv e materials T able 4-1 shows ho w humidity affects the electrostatic v oltage le vels generated by dif ferent acti vities.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–1 5 Remo v a l and Replacement Pr ocedures This chapter provides remo val and replacement procedures. All scre ws removed during disassembly are P0 Phillips scre ws. There are 64 scre ws and screwlocks in 13 dif ferent sizes that must be remov ed and replaced when servicing the computer .
5–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.1 Serial Number Report the computer serial number to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer (Figure 5-1).
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–3 5.2 Disassembl y Sequence Char t Use the follo wing chart to determine the section number to be referenced when removing computer components. Ta b l e 5 - 1 Disassembly S equence Char t Section Description #o fS c r e w s Removed 5.
5–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.3 Preparing the Computer f or Disassembl y Perform the following steps before disassembling the computer . Consult the computer Har dwar e Guide for instructions on the follo wing steps: 1.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–5 5.5 Hinge Cover s The hinge cov ers are included in the Miscellaneous Plastics Kit (spare part number 239039-001). 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3). 2. T urn the computer top side up with the front facing you.
5–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.6 Ke yboard 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3). 2. Remov e the hinge cov ers (Section 5.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–7 3. Remov e the two pe wter M2.5 × 7.0 screws that secure the ke yboard to the top cov er (Figure 5-4). 4. Lift up the back edge of the keyboard and swing it up and forward until it rests on the top cov er .
5–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.7 Displa y When the display scre ws are removed, the display assembly is unsupported. Make sure to pro vide support for the display assembly when removing the display scre ws. 1.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–9 5. Remov e the display . T o ensure proper alignment of the display during replacement, loosely install the screws in the ,,, sequence indicated in Figure 5-6. T ighten the screws after all four ha ve been been loosely installed.
5–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.8 EMI Shield The EMI shield is included in the Miscellaneous Hardware Kit (spare part number 239052-001). 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–11 5.9 T op Cover There are 18 screws in three dif ferent sizes that must be removed and replaced during replacement of the top cov er . Make special note of each scre w size and location when removing and replacing scre ws.
5–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Remov e the following scre ws: Nine pe wter M2.5 × 7.0 screws from the recesses in the bottom of the computer (Figure 5-8) T wo black M2.5 × 4.5 scre ws from the bottom of the computer One silver M2 × 5.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–13 4. T urn the computer top side up with the front facing you. 5. Disconnect the display lid switch board , microphone , and right and left speaker cables (Figure 5-9). 6. Release the ZIF connector to which the T ouchPad cable is connected and disconnect the T ouchPad cable .
5–14 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 7. Remov e the two pe wter M2.5 × 7.0 screws and the black M2.5 × 4.5 screw that secure the top cover to the base enclosure (Figure 5-10). 8 . L i f tt h eb a c ke d g eo ft h et o pc o v e r and swing it up and forward.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–15 5.10 T ouchP ad 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c. Display (Section 5.
5–16 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Remov e the two silver M2.5 × 3.0 scre ws and the three black M2.5 × 4.0 scre ws that secure the T ouchP ad bracket and T ouchPad to the top cov er (Figure 5-11). Figure 5-11.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–17 4. Release the ZIF connector to which the T ouchPad cable is attached and disconnect the T ouchPad cable (Figure 5-12). 5. Slide the T ouchPad bracket toward the back of the top cov er .
5–18 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.11 Speaker s 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c. Display (Section 5.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–19 3. Remov e the two M2.5 × 4.5 screws that secure the top cov er shield to the top cover (Figure 5-13). 4. Remov e the right speaker cable from the clips and in the top cov er shield.
5–20 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5. Remov e the eight silver M2 × 5.5 scre ws that secure the speakers to the top co ver (Figure 5-14). 6. Remov e the speakers from the top cov er . Figure 5-14. Removing the Speaker s Re verse the abov e procedure to install the speakers.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–21 5.12 Micr ophone The microphone is included in the Cable Kit (spare part number 239041-001). 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a.
5–22 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Remov e the microphone from the slot in which it rests in the top cov er (Figure 5-15). 4. Remov e the microphone cable from the top cov er slot through which it is routed. 5.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–23 5.13 Displa y Lid Switch Boar d The display lid switch board is included in the Cable Kit (spare part number 239041-001). 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a.
5–24 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.14 Heat Sink The heat sink assembly includes the fan. The fan should not be remov ed from the heat sink assembly . 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–25 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (Figure 5-17). 3. Remov e the modem cable from the clip in the heat sink . 4. Remov e the four black M2 × 4.0 screws and the pewter M2.
5–26 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.15 Infrared Boar d 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c. Display (Section 5.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–27 2. Disconnect the infrared board cable from the system board (Figure 5-18). 3. Remov e the infrared board cable from the metal clip through which it is routed. 4. Remov e the black M2 × 4.
5–28 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 5.16 System Boar d There are 11 scre ws and screwlocks in f iv e different sizes that must be remov ed and replaced when replacing the system board. Make special note of each scre w size and location when removing and replacing scre ws.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–29 3. Remov e the six 5.0-mm screwlocks from the rear panel of the computer (Figure 5-19).
5–30 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 4. Position the base enclosure so the front faces you. 5. Remov e the following scre ws, as illustrated in Figure 5-20: two black M2 × 14.5 scre ws that secure the PC Card assembly to the base enclosure black M2.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–31 6. Lift up the front edge of the system board until the board and the battery connector are clear of the base enclosure (Figure 5-21).
5–32 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 7. Slide the system board out of the base enclosure at an angle (Figure 5-22). Figure 5-22. Removing the System Boar d Re verse the abov e procedure to install the system board.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–33 5.17 PC Car d Assembl y 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3)) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c.
5–34 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Peel back the shielding tape that cov ers the right PC Card scre w (Figure 5-23). 4. Remov e the two silver M2 × 5.0 scre ws that secure the PC Card assembly to the system board.
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–35 5.18 Mini PCI Boar d 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c. Display (Section 5.
5–36 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the modem connector/cable from the mini PCI board (Figure 5-24). 4. Set the modem connector/cable aside. 5. Pull away the plastic retention clips on each side of the mini PCI board .
Remov al and Replacement Procedures Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 5–37 5.19 Disk Cell R TC Battery 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3) and remov e the following components: a. Hinge cov ers (Section 5.5) b . K eyboard (Section 5.6) c.
5–38 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Remov al and Replacement Procedures 3. Lift the edge of the R TC battery to disconnect and remov e it from its socket (Figure 5-25). Figure 5-25. Removing the Disk Cell R TC Batter y Re verse the abov e procedure to install the disk cell R TC battery .
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–1 6 Specifications This chapter provides physical and performance specif ications. Ta b l e 6 - 1 Computer Dimensions Height Depth Width 12.2 in 1.3 in 9.8 in 309 mm 34 mm 248 mm W eight (with 14.1-inch TFT displa y and Li ion batter y) 5.
6–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Relative Humidity (non condensing) Operating Nonoperating 10 to 90% relativ e humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity , 101.
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–3 Ta b l e 6 - 2 14.1-inch XGA, TFT Displa y Dimensions Height Depth Width 8.42 in 11.22 in 14.10 in 214 mm 285 mm 358 mm Number of colors Up to 262K Contrast ratio 180:1 Brightness >150 nits typical Pixel resolution Pitch Fo r m at Configuration 1024 × 768 RGB vertical str ipe 0.
6–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 3 Hard Drives 15 GB 10 GB User capacity per drive 1 15.0 GB 10.0 GB Drive height (with drive frame) 0.37 in/9.5 mm 0.37 in/9.5 mm Drive width (with drive frame) 2.5 in/63.5 mm 2.5 in/63.
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–5 15 GB 10 GB Physical configuration Cylinders 3 Heads 3 Sectors per trac k 3 Bytes per sector 25,800 2 398 - 731 512 25,800 2 398 - 731 512 Buffer si.
6–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 4 Diskette Drive Diskette size 3.5 inch 88 mm Light On system Height 0.5 in 12.7 mm Bytes per sector 512 Sectors per trac k High density Low density 18 (1.
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–7 Ta b l e 6 - 5 CD-ROM Drive Applicable disk CD-ROM (Mode 1, 2, and 3) CD-XA ready (Mode 2, F or m 1 and 2) CD-I ready (Mode 2, Form 1 and 2) CD-R (read only) CD Plus Photo CD (single/multisession) CD-Extra Video CD CD-WO (fix ed packets only) CD-Bridge Center hole diameter .
6–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 6 DV D - R O M D r i v e Applicable disk D VD-5, D VD-9, D VD-10 CD-ROM (Mode 1 and 2) CD Digital Audio CD-XA ready (Mode 2, F or m 1 and 2) CD-I ready (Mode 2, Form 1 and 2) CD-R (read only) CD Plus Photo CD (single/multisession) CD-Bridge Center hole diameter .
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–9 Ta b l e 6 - 7 AC A d a p t e r W eight P ower suppl y (input) Operating v oltage Operating current Operating frequency range Maximum transient 1 0 0t o2 4 0V A CR M SN o m i n a l 1.
6–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 8 Battery Pac ks Dimensions Lithium ion (Li ion) Height Length Width We ig h t Cells Nick el Metal Hydride (NiMH) Height Length Width We ig h t Cells .82 in 3.78 in 5.28 in .86 lb 8 .67 in 6.
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–11 Ta b l e 6 - 9 System DMA Hard ware DMA System Function DMA0 A vailab le f or audio DMA1 Enter tainment audio (default; alternate = DMA0, DMA3, non.
6–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 1 0 System Interrupts Hard ware IRQ System Function IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 K eyboard controller IRQ2 Cascaded IRQ3 COM2 IRQ4 COM1 IRQ5.
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–13 Ta b l e 6 - 1 1 System I/O Addresses I/O Address (he x) System Function (shipping configuration) 000 - 00F DMA controller no .
6–14 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications I/O Address (he x) System Function (shipping configuration) 0A2 - 0BF unused 0C0 - 0DF D MA controller no .
Specifications Maintenance and Ser vice Guide 6–15 I/O Address (he x) System Function (shipping configuration) 2F0 - 2F7 unused 2F8 - 2FF Infrared por t 300 - 31F unused 320 - 36F unused 370 - 377 S.
6–16 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Specifications Ta b l e 6 - 1 2 System Memory Map Size Memory Address System Function 640 K 00000000 - 0009FFFF Base memor y 128 K 000A0000 - 000BFFFF Video memor.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide A–1 A Connector Pin Assignments Ta b l e A - 1 Stereo Speaker/Headphone Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 A udio out 2 Ground Ta b l e A - 2 Microphone Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 A.
A–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Connector Pin Assignments Ta b l e A - 3 External Ke yboard/Mouse Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 K eyboard/mouse data1 4 +5 VDC 2 K eyboard/mouse data2 5 K eyboard/mouse .
Connector Pin Assignments Maintenance and Ser vice Guide A–3 Ta b l e A - 5 RJ-45 Network Interface Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T ransmit + 5 Unused 2 T ransmit - 6 Receive - 3 Receiv e + 7 Unused 4U n .
A–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Connector Pin Assignments Ta b l e A - 7 Serial Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Carrier detect 6 Data set ready 2 Receiv e data 7 Ready to send 3 T ransmit data 8 Clear to.
Connector Pin Assignments Maintenance and Ser vice Guide A–5 Ta b l e A - 8 External Monitor Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red analog 9 +5 VDC 2 Green analog 10 Ground 3 Blue analog 11 Monitor detect 4 No.
A–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Connector Pin Assignments Ta b l e A - 9 Pa r al l e l Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Strobe* 10 Ackno wledge* 2 Data bit 0 11 Busy 3 Data bit 1 12 P aper out 4 Data bit .
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide B–1 B P ower Cor d Set Requirements 3-Conductor P ower Cor d Set The computer’ s wide range input feature permits it to operate from any line v oltage from 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 volts A C.
B–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide P ower Cord Set Requirements Country-Specific Requirements Notes 1. The flexible cord must be <HAR> T ype HO5VV -F , 3-conductor , 1.
P ower Cord Set Requirements Maintenance and Ser vice Guide B–3 2. The flexible cord must be T ype SPT -3 or equi valent, No. 18 A WG, 3-conductor . The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–1 C Scre w Listing This appendix provides specif ication and reference information for the screws used in the computer . All scre ws listed in this appendix are av ailable in the Miscellaneous Screw Kit, spare part number 239042-001.
C–2 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 1 M2.5 × 7.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width P ewter 14 7.0 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the ke yboard to the top cov er (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–3 Ta b l e C - 1 M2.5 × 7.0 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width P ewter 14 7.0 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used :9s c r e w ss e c u r i n gt h et o pc o v e rt ot h eb a s ee n c l o s u r e (documented in Section 5.
C–4 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 1 M2.5 × 7.0 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width P ewter 14 7.0 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used :2s c r e w ss e c u r i n gt h et o pc o v e rt ot h eb a s ee n c l o s u r e (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–5 Ta b l e C - 1 M2.5 × 7.0 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width P ewter 14 7.0 mm M2.
C–6 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 2 M2.5 × 8.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 4 8.0 mm M2.5 5.0 mm Where used : 4 screws securing the displa y to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–7 Ta b l e C - 3 M2 × 5.5 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 1 5.5 mm M2 4.0 mm Where used : 1 screw in the battery bay securing the top cov er to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
C–8 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 4 M2.5 × 4.5 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 11 4.5 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the hard drive to the base enclosure (Ref er to the Hardware Guide shipped with the computer f or installation information.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–9 Ta b l e C - 4 M2.5 × 4.5 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 11 4.5 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 1 screw securing the top cov er to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
C–10 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 4 M2.5 × 4.5 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 11 4.5 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 1 screw near the USB connector securing the system board to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–11 Ta b l e C - 4 M2.5 × 4.5 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 11 4.5 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the top cov er shield to the top cover; must be remov ed in order to remov e the right speaker (documented in Section 5.
C–12 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 5 M2 × 12.5 Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 1 12.5 mm M2 4.5 mm Where used : 1s c r e ws e c u r i n gt h eE M Is h i e l dt ot h eb a s ee n c l o s u r e( d o c u m e n t e di n Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–13 Ta b l e C - 6 M2.5 × 4.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 4 4.0 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 3 screws securing the T ouchP ad brack et to the top cov er (documented in Section 5.
C–14 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 6 M2.5 × 4.0 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 4 4.0 mm M2.5 4.0 mm Where used : 1 screw securing the modem connector/cable to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–15 Ta b l e C - 7 M2.5 × 3.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 2 3.0 mm 2.5 mm 3.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the T ouchP ad brack et to the top cov er (documented in Section 5.
C–16 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 8 M2 × 6.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 8 6.0 mm M2 3.0 mm Where used : 8 screws securing the speake rs to the top cove r (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–17 Ta b l e C - 9 M1 × 4.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 1 4.0 mm M1 3.0 mm Where used : 1 screw securing the displa y lid s witch board to the top cov er (documented in Section 5.
C–18 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 1 0 M2 × 4.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 8 4.0 mm M2 4.5 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the memory expansion compartment cover to the base enclosure (Ref er to the Hardware Guide shipped with the computer for memory installation info r mation.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–19 Ta b l e C - 1 0 M2 × 4.0 Screw (Continued) Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 8 4.0 mm M2 4.5 mm Where used : 4 screws securing the heat sink to the system board (documented in Section 5.14) 1 screw securing the infrared board to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
C–20 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 1 1 M2 × 14.5 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Black 2 14.5 mm M2 3.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the system board to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
Screw Listing Maintenance and Ser vice Guide C–21 Ta b l e C - 1 2 M2 × 5.0 Screw Color Qty Length Thread Head Width Silver 2 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.0 mm Where used : 2 screws securing the PC Card assemb ly to the system board (documented in Section 5.
C–22 Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Screw Listing Ta b l e C - 1 3 5.0 mm Screwloc k Color Qty Length Socket Head Width Silver 6 9.0 mm 5.0 mm n/a Where used : 6 screwloc ks securing the system board to the base enclosure (documented in Section 5.
Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Index–1 Inde x A AC adapter spare part numbers 3–13 specifications 6–9 B base enclosure illustrated 3–6 spare part number 3–7 battery compartment 1–17 light .
Index–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Inde x connector pin assignments external monitor connector A–5 headphone jack A–1 microphone jack A–1 modem jack A–2 network interface jack A–3 paral.
Inde x Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Index–3 H hard drive bezel, illustrated 3–8 illustrated 1–9 , 1–17 , 3–4 , 3–11 spare part number 3–5 , 3–11 specifications 6–4 headphone jack i.
Index–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Inde x Miscellaneous Plastics Kit components 3–8 illustrated 3–2 spare part number 3–3 , 3–8 modem adapter, spare part number 3–12 cable adapter, spar.
Inde x Maintenance and Ser vice Guide Index–5 replacement preliminaries 4–1 procedures 5–1 reset button 1–17 RJ-11 jack location 1–9 pin assignments A–2 RJ-11 P55 adapter, spare part numbe.
Index–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Inde x T tools required 4–1 top cover illustrated 3–2 removal 5–11 spare part number 3–3 , 5–11 TouchPad bracket illustrated 3–9 removal 5–15 butt.
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