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Preface Notebook Computer P170SM-A 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 P170SM-A 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. 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.
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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.
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Removing the Top Cover .............. 2-28 Part Lists ..........A-1 Overview ..................1-1 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 Top with Fingerprint ..............
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Preface Lynix Point 1/9 ................B-20 Function LED Board ..............B-52 Lynix Point 2/9 ................B-21 Indicatory LED Board ..............B-53 Lynix Point3/9 ................B-22 P170 2nd HDD Board ..............B-54 Lynix Point 4/9 ................B-23 Power & LED Board ..............B-55 Lynix Point 5/9 ................B-24 P170 Click Board ................B-56 Lynix Point 6/9 ................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the P170SM-A 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 drivers (e.g.
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Introduction Specifications Storage Processor Options (Factory Option) One 12.7mm(h) Optical Device Type Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Drive (Super Multi Drive/Blu-Ray Combo Drive/Blu-Ray i7-4930MX (3.00GHz) Writer Drive) 8MB L3 Cache, 22nm, DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 57W Two Changeable 2.5" (h) SATA (Serial) Hard Disk Drives Intel®...
Introduction Audio Communication High Definition Audio Compliant Interface Built-In Gigabit Ethernet LAN S/PDIF Digital Output 2,0M FHD PC Camera Module Two Speakers WLAN/ Bluetooth Half Mini-Card Modules: One Sub Woofer (Factory Option) Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Wire- Built-In Microphone less LAN (802.11a/g/n) Sound Blaster Audio (Factory Option) Intel®...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Built-In PC Camera 2. PC Camera LED 3. Built-In Microphone 4. LCD 5. Speakers 6. LED Indicators 7. Power Button 8. Illuminated Keyboard 9. TouchPad and Buttons 10.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Optical Device Drive Bay 2. Emergency Eject Hole 3. Headphone Jack 4. Microphone Jack 5. S/PDIF-Out Jack 6.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Mini-IEEE 1394a Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. USB 3.0 Port / USB Charge 4. USB 3.0 Port 5. Combined eSATA/ Powered USB 3.0 Port 6.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Sub Woofer 2. Fan Outlet/Intake 3. Component Bay Cover 4. Primary HDD Bay 5. Secondary HDD 6. Battery Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com-...
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) Figure 10 Mainboard Bottom Connectors 1. DC-In Jack 2. Mini Display Port 3. HDMI-Out Port 4. Display Port 5. VGA Fan Cable Connector 6. Sub Woofer Cable Connector 7. CPU Fan Cable Connector 8. USB 3.0 Ports 9.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the P170SM-A 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 Secondary System Memory: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a Figure 1 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a Battery Removal 4.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 2 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm 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. Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of the arrow (Figure 3c Figure 3 5. Remove the hard disk assembly (Figure 3d HDD Assembly 6. Remove screws & and the insulation plate (Figure 3e Removal (cont’d.) 7. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk (do not forget to replace all the screws and covers). c.
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Disassembly Hard Disk Size Note (Foam Rubber Insert) Note that the hard disks pictured on the following pages are all 9.5mm(H) hard disk drives. In some cases 7mm(H) hard disk drives will be installed. Figure 4 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm(H) HDDs •...
Disassembly Removing the SSD Figure 5 SSD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and hard disk (page 2 - 2. Remove the screws from the shielding plate (Figure 5a a. Remove the screws. 3.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 6 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the secondary hard disk bay cover and remove screws & (Figure 6a 3. Remove the hard disk bay cover and screw at point (Figure 6b a.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully pry the bezel off the optical device at point (Figure 7d Figure 7 7. Separate the bezel and the optical device. Optical Device 8. Reverse the process to attach the front bezel with the new optical device at point (Figure 7f).
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk from the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 8 Note that the secondary hard disk (if installed) is located under the optical device bay (CD/DVD). Secondary HDD Assembly Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and optical device (page 2 -...
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws and the insulation plate from the hard disk (Figure 9d). Figure 9 Secondary HDD Assembly Removal d. Remove the screws and the insulation plate. 6. Reverse the process to install a new disk (make sure you install the insulation plate). 7.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 10 The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 3L type memory modules RAM Module (see “Memory” on page 1 - 2 ). The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your Removal computer.
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Disassembly 4. Lift the component bay cover off the computer case. The modules will be visible at point (Figure 11c Figure 11 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( ) on the sides of the memory socket(s) in the direction indicated below &...
Disassembly Removing the Secondary System Memory (RAM) Figure 12 RAM Module Memory Upgrade Process Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 14). a. Remove 2.
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Disassembly 5. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable and LED ribbon cable from the locking collar socket & by using Figure 13 a small flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base. (Figure 13e). RAM Module 6. Remove the keyboard and the memory sockets &...
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 14 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the keyboard (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point under the keyboard (Figure 14a).
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 15 MSATA Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 14). Removal 2. Locate the module, it is visible at point Figure 15a 3.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 16 Processor Processor Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 14). Procedure 2. Remove screws from the heat sink unit in the order indicated on the label (i.e screw 4 first through to screw 1 last Figure 16a)
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Disassembly 4. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol , to release the CPU (Figure 17c). Figure 17 5. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure 17d). Processor Removal 6. See page 2 - 23 for information on inserting a new CPU.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 18 Processor 1. Insert the CPU , pay careful attention to the pin alignment (Figure 18a), it will fit only one way (DO NOT Installation FORCE IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 18b).
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Video Card Figure 19 Video Card Video Card Removal Procedure Removal Procedure Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and component cover (page 2 - Remove screws from the heat sink unit in the order indicated on the label (i.e screw 7 first through to screw a.
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Disassembly For video card (N15E-GX) additional removal procedure Figure 20 Remove screws from the video card assembly (Figure 20e) Video Card Separate the shielding plate from the video card (Figure 19d) Removal Procedure (cont’d.) e. Remove the screws. f. Separate shielding plate and video card.
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Disassembly Installing a New Video Card Figure 21 Installing a New Prepare to fit the video card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle (Figure 21e). Video Card The card needs to be fully into the slot, and the video card and socket have a guide-key and pin which align to allow the card to fit securely (Figure 21f)
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 22 CCD Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal Remove the rubbers and screws (Figure 22a) 3. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel at the points indicated by the arrows (Figure a.
Disassembly Removing the Top Cover Figure 23 Top Cover Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), component bay cover (page 2 - 14), and keyboard (page 2 16). a. Disconnect cable Disconnect the cable connectors and c arefully lift the corresponding wires at the point from the holder as...
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws (Figure 24d). Figure 24 6. Lift the top cover at point (Figure 24e). Top Cover Removal 7. Carefully separate the top cover from the bottom case in the direction of the arrow at point . The hinge (cont’d) cover will automatically be released from its holder...
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the P170SM-A 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 Lists Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A- 1 Part List Illustration Location Parts Top with Fingerprint page A - 3 Top without Fingerprint page A - 4 Bottom (N15E-GX) page A - 5 Bottom (N15P-GX)
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the P170SM-A 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...
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Schematic Diagrams Block Diagram P150SM-A Shark Bay System Block Diagram AUDIO BOARD VDD3,VDD5 SHEET 47 PHONE JACK x4, USB x1 SHEET 40 POWER LED BOARD P170 Finger BOARD SHEET 50 5V,3.3V,5VS,3VS, SHEET 56 6-7P-P15SG-0A4 SHEET 41 3.3VM P150 ODD BOARD SHEET 48 <=5"...
Schematic Diagrams Display Port dGPU DISPLAY PORT Sheet 17 of 66 PLEASE CLOSE TO CONNECTOR Display Port R719 R719 0_04 0_04 Close to Display PORT R720 R720 0_04 0_04 LP11 LP11 DP_B#3 C132 C132 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 D_DP_B#3 3.3VS C160 C160 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 D_DP_B3...
Schematic Diagrams USB 2.0, CCD, Mini PCIE, LID Change 5V_CCD to 3.3VS_CCD ,1/27 Stanley Change 5V to 3.3VS ,1/24 Stanley USB2.0 PORT 3.3VS 3.3VS_CCD 48 mil VOUT USBVCC01 C158 C158 Del R114 & USB_OC#89 C125 C125 C124 C124 100 MIL 1u_6.3V_X5R_04 1u_6.3V_X5R_04 CCD_EN...
Schematic Diagrams LED, Hotkey, LID SW, Fan CPU FAN CONTROL VGA FAN CONTROL BAT LED FON1# FON# VOUT C516 C516 C504 C504 VSET VOUT 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 AX995SA AX995SA C289 C289 C294 C294 VSET 4.7u_6.3V_X5R_06 4.7u_6.3V_X5R_06 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN 34 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 AX995SA AX995SA 4.7u_6.3V_X5R_06...
Schematic Diagrams LED 5V Sheet 43 of 66 LED 5V D04_Reflash_0905_Alex 13,28,29,32,38,39,41,42 13,14,39,40,41,42,44,45 ! ! ! !!DMFWP!DP/ ! ! ! !!DMFWP!DP/ ! ! ! !!DMFWP!DP/ Title Title Title [43] P375SM LED 5V [43] P375SM LED 5V [43] P375SM LED 5V Size Size Size...
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...
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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.