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Version 1.1 September 2021 Trademarks Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and /or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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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 PC50HS(-G) / PC50HR(-G) / PC50HP(-G) / PC51HS(-G) / PC51HR(-G) / PC51HP(-G) 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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the PC50HS(-G) / PC50HR(-G) / PC50HP(-G) / PC51HS(-G) / PC51HR(-G) / PC51HP(-G) series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about dri-vers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in the User’s Manual.
OpenGL 4.5, DirectX12 NVIDIA® G-SYNC™Technology only OpenCL 2.2 BIOS NVIDIA® Discrete GPU 128Mb SPI Flash ROM NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3080 / GN20-E7 (PC50HS) INSYDE BIOS 16GB GDDR6 Video RAM CPU Speed & Computer in DC Mode Memory Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible Note that when the computer is in DC mode NVIDIA®...
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Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C WLAN/ Bluetooth M.2 Modules: (Factory Option) Full Size Full Color “Per Key” LED Key- Relative Humidity (Factory Option) Intel® Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 2x2 AX board (with numeric keypad) Operating: 20% - 80% Wireless LAN + Bluetooth...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Webcam 2. *Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. Display 5. Vent 6. Power Button 7.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicators FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Vent RIGHT SIDE VIEW External Locator - Front & Right Side Views 1 - 5...
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. Vent 3. MicroSD Card LEFT SIDE VIEW Reader 4. *Powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port 5. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone and Microphone) 6.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. Speakers Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use. External Locator - Bottom View 1 - 7...
Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the PC50HS(-G) / PC50HR(-G) / PC50HP(-G) / PC51HS(-G) / PC51HR(-G) / PC51HP(-G) series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, re- verse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated).
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 Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other components Warning 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: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 To remove and install the Keyboard: 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. 2. Remove screws (Figure 1a). a. Remove the screws. 3. Carefully lift the bottom case up in the direction of the arrow at point while holding the top case part of the b.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully disconnect the cable , then remove screws (Figure 2d . Note: make sure that SSD-2 (page Figure 2 12) is not installed before removing screw Battery Removal 7. Lift the battery off the computer (Figure 2e (cont’d.) 8.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Keyboard Figure 3 Keyboard Removal Keyboard Removal Procedure a. Remove the adhesive 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - mylar from the keyboard. 2. The keyboard adhesive mylar will be visible at point on the computer.
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Disassembly 4. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable . Disconnect the key- Figure 4 board ribbon cable from the locking collar socket by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins Keyboard Removal away from the base (Figure...
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Disassembly Keyboard Installation Procedure Figure 5 1. Make sure to insert a part of the adhesive mylar and then install it properly in the location as shown (Figure Keyboard 5a). Installation 2. Pull the mylar cover to reveal the adhesive side of the mylar (Figure 5b).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) support- Removal ing DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 64GB. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 7 M.2 SSD-1 Module M.2 SSD-1 Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. The M.2 SSD modules will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
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Disassembly M.2 SSD-2 Removal Procedure Figure 8 M.2 SSD-2 Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The M.2 SSD modules will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 8a). 3. Remove the screw (Figure 8b).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 9 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 9a). 3. Carefully disconnect the cables &...
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo Module Cables Note that the cables for connecting to the antennae on WLAN, WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules are not labelled. The cables/covers (each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover) are color coded for identification as outlined in the table below.
Disassembly Removing the Hinge Cover Figure 10 Hinge Cover 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The hinge cover will be visible at point 3. Remove the screw (Figure 10a). a. Remove the screw. 4.
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 11 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Lay the computer down on a flat surface with the top case up forming a 130 degree angle. a.
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Disassembly 5. Disconnect the cable from the locking collar socket by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar Figure 12 pins away from the base (Figure 12c). CCD Removal 6. Remove the CCD module (Figure 12d). (cont’d) 7. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. c.
Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the PC50HS(-G) / PC50HR(-G) / PC50HP(-G) / PC51HS(-G) / PC51HR(-G) / PC51HP(- G) series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings.
Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A - 1 Part List Illustration PC50HS/PC50HP/PC50HR/ PC50HS-D/PC50HP-D/PC50HR-D/ PC50HS-G/PC50HP-G/PC50HR-G/ Part Location PC51HS/PC51HP/PC51HR PC51HS-D/PC51HP-D/PC51HR-D PC51HS-G/PC51HP-G/PC51HR-G page A - 3 page A - 4 Bottom...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the PC50HS(-G) / PC50HR(-G) / PC50HP(-G) / PC51HS(-G) / PC51HR(-G) / PC51HP(-G) notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page...
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Document Number Document Number Document Number A KEY USB2.0 P14 (USB14) 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Custom Custom Custom PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 SHEET 50 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
[02] CPU 1/6-DMI/PEG/eDP/DP [02] CPU 1/6-DMI/PEG/eDP/DP [02] CPU 1/6-DMI/PEG/eDP/DP Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
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[03] CPU 2/6-DDR4 [03] CPU 2/6-DDR4 [03] CPU 2/6-DDR4 Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PROC_AUDIO_SDO R1058 20_1%_04 Custom Custom Custom PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 AUD_AZACPU_SDI Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet CLOSE TO CPU...
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[05] CPU 4/6-VCCIN,VDDQ,SENSE [05] CPU 4/6-VCCIN,VDDQ,SENSE [05] CPU 4/6-VCCIN,VDDQ,SENSE Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
[06] CPU 5/6-VCCIN_AUX [06] CPU 5/6-VCCIN_AUX [06] CPU 5/6-VCCIN_AUX Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
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[07] CPU 6/6-GND,RSVD [07] CPU 6/6-GND,RSVD [07] CPU 6/6-GND,RSVD Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
Title Title [11] MINI DP PORT [11] MINI DP PORT [11] MINI DP PORT Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021...
Title Title Title [13]PCI EXPRESS [13]PCI EXPRESS [13]PCI EXPRESS Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Date: Date: Date: Sheet Sheet Sheet B - 14 PCI Express...
[31]Output Power Measurement [31]Output Power Measurement [31]Output Power Measurement Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
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[40] PCH 5/8-CLKOUT,CNVI [40] PCH 5/8-CLKOUT,CNVI [40] PCH 5/8-CLKOUT,CNVI Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
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4.7u_6.3V_X5R_04 Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Length <180 mil PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 close to PCH close to PCH close to PCH Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021...
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[42] PCH 7/8-VSS,Holes [42] PCH 7/8-VSS,Holes [42] PCH 7/8-VSS,Holes Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
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[43] PCH 8/8-CONTROL,CLK GEN [43] PCH 8/8-CONTROL,CLK GEN SMB_CLK_MAIN_DDR4 Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Custom Custom Custom PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet TBT Retimer B - 47...
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Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Custom Custom Custom PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 THIS IS FOR VPRO TBT DOCK SUPPORT Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet...
W LAN/CNVi 0311 add W LAN/CNVi Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet M.2 WLAN+BT B - 53...
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 Custom Custom Custom PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet Per Key LED KB B - 55...
[56] NB CONNECTOR [56] NB CONNECTOR [56] NB CONNECTOR Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Sheet Sheet Sheet...
LED BOARD-MB Q59A Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 6-71-PC5H0-D02 MTDK3S6R PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 PC50HS-D02 LED BOARD-MB S ED2 SW CONNECT Date: Date: Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021...