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Preface Notebook Computer WA50SFQ Service Manual...
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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor.
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This manual is intended for service personnel who have completed sufficient training to undertake the maintenance and inspection of personal computers. It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the WA50SFQ series notebook PC.
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Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong mag- netic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals.
Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on CD/DVD This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro- gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC. System Startup 1.
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 Top ....................A-3 Overview ..................1-1 Bottom ................... A-4 Specifications ..................1-2 COMBO ..................A-5 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 DVD DUAL ................... A-6 External Locator - Front & Right Side Views .........1-5 HDD ....................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the WA50SFQ series notebook computer. Informa- tion about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about dri-vers (e.g.
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Introduction Interface Environmental Spec One USB 2.0 Port Temperature ° ° Two USB 3.0 Ports Operating: 5 C - 35 One eSATA Port (USB 3.0 Combo) Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C One HDMI-Out Port Relative Humidity One External Monitor Port Operating: 20% - 80% One Headphone/S/PDIF Out Combo Jack Non-Operating: 10% - 90% One Microphone-In Jack...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. Built-In Clickpad/Touchpad Microphone Sensitivity 3. *PC Camera LED The mouse button zones *When the PC at the bottom of the pad camera is in use, measure about 15mm the LED will be...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicators 2. Multi-in-1 Card Reader FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Microphone-In RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 2. Headphone-Out Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 4.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. Vent 3. External Monitor LEFT SIDE VIEW Port 4. RJ-45 LAN Jack 5. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port 6. HDMI-Out Port 7. USB 3.0 Ports Figure 5 REAR VIEW Rear View...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. Hard Disk Drive 5. Speakers 6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. External Monitor Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Combo eSATA/ USB Port 3.0 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. USB Port 3.0 Connector 6. Speaker Cable Connector 7. Keyboard Cable Connector 8.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the WA50SFQ series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart.
Disassembly NOTE: All disassembly procedures assume that the system is turned OFF, and disconnected from any power supply (the battery is removed too). Maintenance Tools The following tools are recommended when working on the notebook PC: • M3 Philips-head screwdriver •...
Disassembly Maintenance Precautions The following precautions are a reminder. To avoid personal injury or damage to the computer while performing a re- moval and/or replacement job, take the following precautions: Power Safety Warning 1. Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other Before you undertake components could be damaged.
Disassembly Disassembly Steps The following table lists the disassembly steps, and on which page to find the related information. PLEASE PERFORM THE DISASSEMBLY STEPS IN THE ORDER INDICATED. To remove the Battery: To remove the MSATA Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a a. Slide the latch and hold it 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a in place.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 2 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove screws and carefully press at point , from the bottom of the computer to unsnap the keyboard a.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7.0mm Removal or 7mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 4. Remove the component bay cover (Figure 4c Figure 4 5. Grip the tab to slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of arrow to lift the hard disk assembly (Fig- HDD Assembly ure 4d Removal (cont’d.) 6. Remove the screws and the adhesive cover from the hard disk (Figure 4e...
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 5 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Optical Device 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws (Figure 5a Removal 3. Lift the component bay cover off the computer case by applying pressure at point ;...
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Disassembly 6. Carefully pry the bezel off the optical device at point (Figure 6e 7. Separate the bezel and the optical device. Figure 6 8. Reverse the process to attach the front bezel with the new optical device at point (Figure 6g).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 7 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDR3L Up to 1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 16GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules.
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Disassembly 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 8 arrows (Figure 8c). RAM Module 6. The RAM module will pop-up Figure 8d , and you can then remove it Removal (cont’d) 7.
Disassembly Removing and Installing a Processor Figure 9 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - a. Locate the CPU heat 2.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 10f). Figure 10 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 10g). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 11 Processor 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 11a), and pay careful attention to the pin alignment; it will fit only one way (DO NOT Installation FORCE IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 11b).
Disassembly Removing the Fan Unit Figure 12 Fan Unit Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), the component bay cover (page 2 - 9) and (page 2 - 13). a. Remove the screws and 2.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 13 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 13a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo, 3G & LTE Module Cables Note that the cables for connecting to the antennae on WLAN, WLAN & Bluetooth Combo, 3G and LTE modules are not labelled. The cables/covers (each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover) are color coded for iden- tification as outlined in the table below.
Disassembly Removing the MSATA Module Figure 14 MSATA Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 13), and component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the module, it is visible at point Figure 14a 3.
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 15 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 13). 2. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel at the points as indicated by the arrows a.
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Disassembly 5. Disconnect the cable Figure 16 6. Remove the CCD module (Figure 16f). CCD Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. (cont’d) d. Disconnect the cable. e. Remove the CCD mod- ule. 7. CCD Module Removing the CCD 2 - 21...
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the WA50SFQ series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings. Note: This section indicates the manufacturer’s part numbers. Your organization may use a different system, so be sure to cross-check any relevant documentation.
Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A - 1 Part List Illustration Part Location page A - 3 Bottom page A - 4 page A - 5 COMBO page A - 6 DVD Dual Drive page A - 7 page A - 8...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the WA50SFQ notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer Interface Frame Buffer Interface Term Description U34C U34D U34B The total trace length measured BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 from GPU ball to capacitor is Under GPU no more than 150 mil COMMON COMMON 1.5V BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 FBC_CMD[31:0] COMMON FBC_CMD[31:0] [17] The total trace length measured 3/17 FBB...
Schematic Diagrams VGA I/O U34M U34K U34L BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 COMMON BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 COMMON COMMON Description Term 8/17 IFPEF 6/17 IFPC 7/17 IFPD The total trace length measured ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 from GPU ball to capacitor is Under GPU ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 no more than 150 mil The total trace length measured...
Schematic Diagrams Lynx 6/9 Lynx Point -M (PCIe,USB) PCI-E x1 Usage USB 2.0 P O R T RN13 VDD3 U32I LPT_PCH_M_EDS U S B 2 7 P O R T U S B 3 . 0 10K_8P4R_04 Lane 1 USB_OC#1011 USB_OC#45 AW31 Lane 2...
Schematic Diagrams eSATA/USB3.0, USB Charger USB CHARGER PORT USB3.0 PORT(PORT3) Smart CDP USBVCC_CH Function W/ USB CHARGER pin8 pin4 DCP autodetect with mouse/keyboard wake up 80 mil S0 Charging with SDP C497 22u_6.3V_X5R_08 C498 22u_6.3V_X5R_08 S0 Charging with CDP C683 *220u_6.3V_6.3*6.3*4.2 If select CB pin contact to SUSB#, you can Support R347...
Schematic Diagrams HDD, TP, Audio & Power Con CLICK PAD & Touch PAD for 17" Card Reader HDD CONNECT1 (MASTER) CLICK PAD For 15",17" 3.3VS R112 0_04 3.3V 3.3VS J_HDD1 Gen3 SATA_TXP5_L C693 0.01u_16V_X7R_04 For Touch Pad 14" SATA_TXP5 [20] SATA_TXN5_L C691 0.01u_16V_X7R_04...
Download the BIOS computer model. 1. Go to www.clevo.com.tw and point to E-Services and click E-Channel. Note that BIOS versions 2. Use your user ID and password to access the appropriate download area (BIOS), and download the latest BIOS files...
BIOS Update Use the flash tools to update the BIOS 1. Make sure you are not loading any memory management programs such as HIMEM by holding the F8 key as you see the message “Starting MS-DOS”. You will then be prompted to give “Y” or “N” responses to the programs being loaded by DOS.