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Preface Notebook Computer PA70HP6(-G) / PA71HP6 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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Preface About this Manual 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 PA70HP6(- G) / PA71HP6 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.
Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the PA70HP6(-G) / PA71HP6 series notebook com- puter. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. In- formation about dri-vers (e.g.
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Introduction Pointing Device Communication Interface (Factory Option) Built-In Secure Pad (with Microsoft PTP Built-In 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN One USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Port* Multi Gesture & Scrolling Functionality) 2.0M FHD PC Camera Module *The maximum amount of current supplied by USB Type-C ports is 500mA (USB 2.0)/900mA (USB 3.1).
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. *PC Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. LCD 5. Speakers 6.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicator FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Headphone-Out Jack 2. Microphone-In Jack 3. Line & S/PDIF Combo Jack RIGHT SIDE VIEW 4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Vent 2. DC-In Jack 3. HDMI-Out Port LEFT SIDE VIEW 4. Mini Display Port 1 5. Mini Display Port 2 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Ports 7.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. Sub Woofer 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...
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. HDMI Port 2. Mini Display Ports 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port 4. Power Connector 5. RGB LED KB Connector 6. RGB LED KB Connector 7. White LED KB Connector 8.
Disassembly Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the PA70HP6(-G) / PA71HP6 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. Procedures such as upgrading/replacing the RAM, optical device and hard disk are included in the User’s Manual but are repeated here for your convenience.
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 Keyboard: To remove the Wireless LAN Module: 1. Remove the keyboard page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 1 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. 2. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer. a. Remove the screws from 3. Open it up with the LCD on a flat surface before pressing at point to release the keyboard module (use the spe- the bottom of the compu- cial eject stick...
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 2 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer off, and remove the keyboard (page 2 - 2. Remove screw (Figure 2a). a. Remove the screws. 3. Remove the SD card cover and screws (Figure 2b). b. Remove the SD cover 4.
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Disassembly 6. The battery will be visible at point on the computer (Figure 3d Figure 3 7. Carefully disconnect the cable , then remove screws (Figure 3e Battery Removal 8. Lift the battery off the computer (Figure 3f (cont’d.) 9. Reverse the process to install a new battery (do not forget to replace all the screws and bottom cover). d.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 4 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7mm Removal (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. Slightly slide and pull the hard disk out Figure 5 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the bay (Figure 5c HDD Assembly 6. Remove screws and bracket from the hard disk (Figure 5d Removal (cont’d.) 7. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk (do not forget to replace the screws). c.
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 2400 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 (Intel Optane) Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
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Disassembly M.2 SSD-1 Removal Procedure Figure 8 M.2 SSD-1 Module 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
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Disassembly M.2 SSD-2 Removal Procedure Figure 9 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - M.2 SSD-2 Module 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 10 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 10a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo Module Cables Note that the cables for connecting to the antennae on WLAN, WLAN & Bluetooth Combo, and LTE modules are not labelled. The cables/covers (each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover) are color coded for identifi- cation as outlined in the table below.
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 11 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - 2. Lay the computer down on a flat surface with the top case up forming a 120 degree angle. Carefully remove the a.
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Disassembly 5. Disconnect the cable (Figure 12c). Figure 12 6. Remove the CCD module (Figure 12d). CCD Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. (cont’d) c. Disconnect the cable. d. Remove the CCD mod- ule. 11.
Disassembly Removing the LCD Module Figure 13 Top Case Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the keyboard (page 2 - 5), battery (page 2 - 6), HDD (page 2 - (page 2 - 10), SSD module (page 2 - 11) and WLAN (page 2 -...
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Disassembly 4. Remove the screws from the hinge cover and the screws from the hinge (Figure 14c). Figure 14 5. Remove the LCD module while it is open, still forming a 120 degree angle (Figure 14d). Top Case Removal 6. Reverse the process to install a new LCD module. (cont’d) c.
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Disassembly 7. Lay the LCD module down on a flat surface. Carefully remove the mylar covers and screws Figure 15 8. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel to lift it up at points as indicated by the arrows, LCD Module run your fingers again around the inner frame at point to lift from one corner to the other as indicated by the...
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Disassembly 10. Remove the screws (Figure 12c). Figure 16 11. Remove the LCD panel (Figure 16b). LCD Module 12. Reverse the process to install a new LCD panel. Removal (cont’d) g. Remove the screws. h. Remove the LCD panel. 42.
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the PA70HP6(-G) / PA71HP6 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 Main Board page A - 6 page A - 7 A - 2...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the PA70HP6(-G) / PA71HP6 notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 Frame Buffer Partition C_D - Page B - 23...
Schematic Diagrams DDR4 CHA SO-DIMM_0 Channel A SO-DIMM 0[RAM1] RVS TYPE H=8mm VDDQ VTT_MEM J_DIMM1A J_DIMM1B M_A_DQ[63:0] M_A_DQ5 2.5V M_A_CLK_DDR0 CK0_T VDD19 M_A_DQ0 M_A_CLK_DDR#0 PLACE THE CAP WITHIN 200 MILS FROM THE SODIMM CK0_C VDD18 M_A_DQ2 M_A_CLK_DDR1 CK1_T VDD17 DDR4_DRAMRST# M_A_DQ3 [9,32] DDR4_DRAMRST#...
Schematic Diagrams Mini DP Port (Back) MDP_PW R mini-Display Port E (back) PLEASE CLOSE TO CONNECTOR 3.3VS VOUT C942 C959 SY6288DAAC Close to Display PORT R685 *0_04 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 D_MDP_E#3 D_MDP_E#3_L D_MDP_E3 D_MDP_E3_L *DVI2012F2SF-900T05_08-SHORT uP7549UMA5-20 [12,13,49,50,55] SUSB R683 *0_04 PCB Footprint = M-SOT23-5 CO-LAY R674 *0_04...
Schematic Diagrams Mini DP Port (Front) PLEASE CLOSE TO CONNECTOR mini-Display Port F (FRONT) Close to Display PORT CO-LAY R763 *0_04 MDP_F3#_RE_C C1122 *0.1u_10V_X7R_04 MDP_F3#_RE D_MDP_F#3 DP ESD W/O LEVELSHIFT , NET SWAP MDP_F3_RE_C MDP_F3_RE D_MDP_F3 C1119 *0.1u_10V_X7R_04 *DVI2012F2SF-900T05_08-SHORT R759 *0_04 D_MDP_F2 D_MDP_F2J...
Schematic Diagrams Frame Buffer Partition C_D FRAME BUFFER PARTITION C/D DECOUPLING ONLY G1 FBVDDQ PLACE Under MEM FBVDDQ DECOUPLING AROUND FBC MEMORIES (DQ32-DQ63) PLACE Under MEM DECOUPLING AROUND FBC MEMORIES (DQ0-DQ31) C396 C350 C413 C395 C411 C408 C372 C376 C405 C393 C289 C269...
Schematic Diagrams Misc - GPIO, I2C and ROM U22T MISC: GPIO, I2C, and ROM INS16557882 VBIOS ROM 4M VBIOS ROM 8M 1V8_AON (OPTIMUS) 1V8_AON GPIO12 pull hi 10K or 100K , 15/23 MISC 2 1V8_AON (DGPU) DG is 100K 1V8_AON VGA_ROM_CS# ROM_CS GPIO4_1V8_MAIN_EN...
Schematic Diagrams AR_TBT NOTE: SNK0_DDC_data/clk ?connect to 2k PU only if SRC0 is connected and support HDMI (a.i HDMI or DP++ connector). Otherwise can be 100k PD. SNK1_DDC_data ?connect to 100k PD. If SRC0 support HDMI, connect as SNK0_CFG1 to GPU and/or appropriate AUX/DDC demux control XTAL TBT_XTAL_25_OUT SNK1_DDC_clk ?connect to 100k PD.
Schematic Diagrams USB 3.0 Type C Colay Near J_TYPEC1 Near J_TYPEC1 USB3.0 From ASM 1543 Colay TBTA_CA2HD_1_N_R [44] R765 0_1%_02 W /O TBT TBTA_CA2HD_0_N_R [45] A_URXN_SW 1 TBTA_CA2HD_1_P_R [44] R762 0_1%_02 W /O TBT TBTA_CA2HD_0_P_R R788 0_04 W /O TBT TBTA_CC2_R [45] A_URXP_SW 1...
Schematic Diagrams PS8338B 3 Levels Input: 3.3VS 3.3VS Programmable input equalization levels; Internal pull down at , 9 ,2 ~150K , 3.3V I/O. PC10 R272 *4.7K_04 AUX interception disable for Port y (y = 1, 2). Internal pull down at ~150K L: Low L: AUX interception enable, driver configuration is set by link training (default) PSPEQ...
Schematic Diagrams USB Board USB3.0 PORT1 W D2 PCB Footprint = FP225H-030GXXM FP225H-030S10M W USB3_TXP5 W 5V W USBVCC_CH KAI_12/07 W USB3_TXN5 W U1 W GND W GND VOUT W USB3_RXN5 W USB_PN1 W USB_PN1_CON W USB_PN1_J W L2 W C4 W USB3_RXP5 W USB_PP1_CON W USB_PP1_J...
Schematic Diagrams Power Sequence Sheet 77 of 77 Power Sequence Title Title Title [77] SEQUENCE [77] SEQUENCE [77] SEQUENCE Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-PA700-D02A 6-71-PA700-D02A 6-71-PA700-D02A D02A D02A D02A Date: Date: Date: W ednesday, July 05, 2017 W ednesday, July 05, 2017 W ednesday, July 05, 2017 Sheet...
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 “EFI Shell”. You will then be prompted to give “Y” or “N” responses to the programs being loaded by EFI Shell.