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IX
Preface
Contents
Introduction ..............................................1-1
Overview .........................................................................................1-1
System Specifications .....................................................................1-2
Processor .........................................................................................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 Devices ...............................................................................1-3
Keyboard .........................................................................................1-3
PC Card ...........................................................................................1-3
Audio ...............................................................................................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 View ..........................................................1-5
External Locator - Front & Left Side Views ...................................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 (Connectors) .................................... 1-11
Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) ............................... 1-12
Disassembly ...............................................2-1
Overview ......................................................................................... 2-1
Maintenance Tools .......................................................................... 2-2
Connections .................................................................................... 2-2
Maintenance Precautions ................................................................ 2-3
Cleaning .......................................................................................... 2-3
Disassembly Steps .......................................................................... 2-4
Removing the Battery ..................................................................... 2-8
Removing the Sub Woofer ............................................................. 2-9
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly ................................... 2-10
Hard Disk Upgrade Process .......................................................... 2-10
Removing the System Memory (RAM) ....................................... 2-11
Memory Upgrade Process ............................................................. 2-11
Removing the CD Device ............................................................. 2-13
Removing the Bluetooth Module .................................................. 2-15
Removing the Wireless LAN Module .......................................... 2-16
Removing the Processor ............................................................... 2-17
Removing the Keyboard & Center Cover ..................................... 2-19
Removing the LCD Assembly ...................................................... 2-20
Removing the Top Case Module .................................................. 2-22
Removing the TouchPad ............................................................... 2-23
Removing the LED Board ............................................................ 2-24
Removing the Modem .................................................................. 2-25
Removing the Mainboard ............................................................. 2-26
Removing the PCMCIA Module .................................................. 2-27
Removing the Inverter .................................................................. 2-28