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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.
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. Removal Warning Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before When removing any 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.
Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on Disc 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.
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Introduction Interface Environmental Spec One USB 3.1 Port/Thunderbolt Port Temperature ° ° Five USB 3.0 Ports (Including one AC/DC Powered USB Operating: 10 C - 35 port) Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C One HDMI-Out Port Relative Humidity Two Mini DisplayPorts (1.2) Operating: 20% - 80% One S/PDIF Out Jack Non-Operating: 10% - 90%...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. PC Camera LED 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. LCD 5. Speakers 6. Power Button 7. LED Indicators 8. Keyboard 9. TouchPad and Buttons 10.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators 2. Vents Front Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 2. USB 3.0 Port Right 3. USB 3.1 Port/ Thunderbolt Port 4.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. RJ-45 LAN Jacks 2. USB 3.0 Ports 3. Powered USB 3.0 Port Left 4. Line-In Jack 5. Microphone Jack 6. Headphone Jack 7. S/PDIF-Out Jack Figure 5 Rear View 1.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vents 2. Sub Woofer Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use. External Locator - Bottom View 1 - 7...
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 and install the Processor: 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. Remove the screws (Figure 1a). a. Remove the screws. 3. Carefully lift the bottom case up in the direction of the arrow and remove it (Figure 1b b.
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Disassembly 5. Carefully remove screws (Figure 2b Figure 2 6. Lift the battery off the computer (Figure 2e Battery Removal 7. Reinsert the bottom case starting from point as shown (Figure 2f) to avoid damaging the rear eSATA/USB 3.0 (cont’d.) port.
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 7mm/ Removal 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as out- lined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 4. Slightly lift the hard disk assembly at an angle and pull it in the direction of arrow (Figure 4c Figure 4 5. Remove the hard disk assembly out of the bay HDD Assembly 6. Remove screws and bracket from the hard disk (Figure 4d Removal (cont’d.)
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Disassembly Hard Disk Size Note (Foam Rubber Insert) Note that the hard disks pictured on these pages are all 9.5mm(H) hard disk drives. In some cases 7mm(H) hard disk drives will be installed. Figure 5 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm(H) HDDs •...
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 4 type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 5. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. 6. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot. 7. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard Figure 7 Keyboard The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 4 type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 4. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cables Figure 8 5. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the locking collar socket by using a small flat-head screw- KB & RAM Module driver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base (Figure 8c).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 16 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the keyboard (page 2 - Wireless LAN 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point under the keyboard (Figure 16a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo 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 M.2 SSD-1 Module Figure 17 M.2 SSD-1 Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). Removal 2. Locate the module; it is visible at point Figure 17a 3.
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD-2 Module Figure 18 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - M.2 SSD-2 Module 2. Locate the module; it is visible at point Figure 18a Removal 3. Remove the screw from the SSD (Figure 18a 4.