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Preface Notebook Computer NL50CU / NL51CU 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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It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the NL50CU / NL51CU series notebook PC. The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications.
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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 NL50CU / NL51CU 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.
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Introduction Communication Power Built-In 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN Full Range AC/DC Adapter 1.0M HD Camera Module AC Input: 100 - 239.3V, 50 - 60Hz (Factory Option) 4G M.2 Module DC Output: 19V, 2.1A (40W) WLAN/ Bluetooth M.2 Modules: Embedded Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Pack, 36WH (Factory Option) Intel®...
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 in white. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. LCD 5.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Speaker 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW Type-A Port 4. HDMI-Out Port 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. MicroSD Card LEFT SIDE VIEW Reader 4. USB 2.0 Port 5. USIM Card Reader 6. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone and Microphone) 7.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. 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...
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. DC-In Jack 2. HDMI-Out Port 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port 5. LED Keyboard Connector 6. Keyboard Cable Connector 7. Power Switch Connector 1 - 10 Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors)
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the NL50CU / NL51CU 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 removal 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: To remove the CCD Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. 2. Remove screws on the bottom case (Figure 1a). a. Remove the screws. 3. Note to remove screws , do so with the screwdriver angled at about 90 degrees to the computer surface b.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully disconnect the cable , then remove screws (Figure 2d Figure 2 7. Lift the battery off the computer (Figure 2e Battery Removal 8. Reverse the process to install a new battery (do not forget to replace all the screws and bottom cover). (cont’d.) 9.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7.0mm HDD Assembly (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Removal Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws and bracket from the hard disk (Figure 4d Figure 4 6. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk (do not forget to replace the screws). HDD Assembly Removal (cont’d.) d. Remove the screws and bracket from the HDD.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDR4 2400MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 32GB. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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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 will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 6 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - Keyboard Removal 2. Locate the release points from the open bottom case (Figure 6a). 3. Open it up with the LCD on a flat surface before pressing at point to release the keyboard module (use the spe- cific eject stick to do this) while releasing the keyboard in the direction of the arrow...
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 7 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, and 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 4G Module Figure 8 4G Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - 2. The module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a). a. Locate the WLAN. 3.
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 9 M.2 SSD Module 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 9a).
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 10 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel at the points as indicated by the arrows (Figure a.
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Disassembly 4. Disconnect the cable (Figure 11f). Figure 11 5. Remove the CCD module (Figure 11g). CCD Removal 6. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. (cont’d.) c. Disconnect the cable. d. Remove the CCD mod- ule. 6.
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the NL50CU / NL51CU 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 page A - 4 Bottom page A - 5 page A - 6 page A - 7 A - 2...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the NL50CU / NL51CU notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
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Schematic Diagrams System Block Diagram 5 IN 1 6-7P-NL4C5-002 NL40CU Comet LAKE U62 (HDCP2.2) System Block Diagram MAIN BOARD SHEET 2~38 6-71-NL4C0-D02 LAN BOARD 5V,5VS,3.3VA,3.3V 1866/ 2133 MHz 6-71-NL4CZ-D02 3.3VS,1.8V,1.5VS SHEET 39 DDI2 DDR4 SHEET 30 DDR4 14" I/O BOARD SO-DIMM A SHEET 16 HDMI...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 9/12 Comet Lake U L,M/20 VCC,VCCGT VCC_CORE VCORE SVID VCC_CORE PLACE IN CPU BACK SIDE AW24 VCCCORE_28 VCCCORE_67 VCCGT AN10 AW25 VCCCORE_29 VCCCORE_68 AN24 AW26 C370 VCCGT SVID 31A C104 C126 C115 C114 VCCCORE_30 VCCCORE_69 AN26 AW27 VCCGT VCCCORE_31 VCCCORE_70...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 10/12 Comet Lake U N,O/20 VDDQ,VCCIO VDDQ FIX 3.3A 1.2V+5% VCCIO FIX 0.95V 4A VCCIO VDDQ PLACE IN CPU BACK SIDE PLACE IN CPU BACK SIDE 2.8A AK24 VCCIO_OUT_1 AD36 AK26 VDDQ_1 VCCIO_OUT_2 AH32 AL24 C154 C134 C135 VDDQ_2 VCCIO_OUT_3...
Schematic Diagrams USB / DP MUX ANX7440 Layout rules: 1. Place ANX7440/30/90/96 and USB Type-C/Type-A connector in an open area for ANX7440 PWR ON SEQ easier routing. 2. High-speed trace should be routed with high-priority. VDD_IO/VDD33 USB3.1/DP MUX ANX7440 0 m s 3.
Schematic Diagrams LED KB, LED RGB LED KEYBOARD RGBKB_PW R FOR 15" C308 R288 R289 1K_04 AO3415 4.7K_04 4.7u_6.3V_X5R_04 FOR 15" FOR 15" FOR 15" FOR 15" R307 2.7K_04 FOR 15" RGBKBSW _R KBZONE_R R517 0_06 FOR 15" MTA90N03ZN3 2SK3018S3 EC_PW M_LEDKB_R EC_PW M_LEDKB_P FOR 15"...
Schematic Diagrams SATA HDD, TPM FOR 15" HDD RTD3 POWER FOR 15" HDD CON J_HDD1 PJ45 SATA_TXP0 FOR 15" HDD_W /O_RTD3 C450 0.01u_16V_X7R_04 FOR 15" SATATXP0 7 SATA_TXN0 C451 0.01u_16V_X7R_04 FOR 15" SATA_5VS SATATXN0 7 SATA_5VS SATA_RXN0 C453 0.01u_16V_X7R_04 FOR 15" SATARXN0 SATA_RXP0 2.5A...
Schematic Diagrams KBC ITE IT5570 VDD3 EC_VDD3 VBUS_LDO3.3V EC_VDD3 10K_04 SS1040WG 20190708 EC_VDD3 LED_CAP# C188 C130 C176 OPTION E X E C L ) *SS1040WG 20190708 E X E C L 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 OP TI O N KBC_AVDD AUTO_LOAD_PWR D02 BCN update KBC_MUTE#...
Schematic Diagrams WLAN W LAN_3.3V >40 mil WLAN/CNVi 20190528 update by common design 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 22u_6.3V_X5R_06 About REFCLK_0 38.4MHz TO PCH J_W LAN1 PIN 72, 74 PIN 72, 74 CML U ES & WHL U need to connect REFCLK (38.4MHz) CML U QS can not connect REFCLK (38.4MHz) GND13 3.3V3 CNVI_W T_CLKP...
Schematic Diagrams USB Type-A Sheet 28 of 43 USB Type-A USB3.1 Gen2 Port1 TYPE-A USBVCC_CH USB 3.1 PORT (CHARGER) VDD5 80 mil VOUT C400 Smart CDP 10u_6.3V_X5R_04 C402 pin8 pin4 Function 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 SY6288D20AAC DCP autodetect with USB_DD_ON# 2A/90mohm USB3.1 Max Trace length mouse/keyboard wake up SY6288D20AAC: 6-02-62882-9C0 Follow Design Guide...
Schematic Diagrams 14” I/O Board COMBO JACK A_AUDG AVLC5S02100 A_SLEEVE_CONN A_SLEEVE_CON_R HP-L 0_04 FCM1005MF-300T03 14"_IO_BD 14"_IO_BD 3 * R / L 14"_IO_BD D02 change HP-R 100p_50V_NPO_04 14"_IO_BD *0402_short A_AUDG Layout note: A_AUDG AJ_COMBO1 A_SLEEVE_CON 14"_IO_BD H e a d p h o n e >...
Schematic Diagrams 15” I/O Board-1 W UDG COMBO JACK W D4 AVLC5S02100 W _SLEEVE_CONN W _SLEEVE_CON_R W R11 0_04 W L1 FCM1005MF-300T03 15"_IO_BD 15"_IO_BD HP-L 3 * R / L 15"_IO_BD HP-R W C6 100p_50V_NPO_04 15"_IO_BD W R10 *0402_short Layout note: W UDG W UDG D02 change...
Schematic Diagrams 15” I/O Board-2 FOR 15" I/O BOARD USB2.0 PORT_3 TYPE-A W _USBVCC W U3 W 5V VOUT W C9 W C28 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 15"_IO_BD 15"_IO_BD Sheet 42 of 43 W GND SY6288D20AAC 2A/90mohm 15"_IO_BD W GND 20190702 Modify from USB3.1 to USB2.0 SY6288D20AAC: 6-02-62882-9C0 15”...
Schematic Diagrams Power Button Board FOR 15" POWER BUTTON BOARD Sheet 43 of 43 POWER BUTTON Power Button B_SW1 D02 change to H active BM_BTN# Board POWER ON BLED_PWR_R B3.3VS LOCK LED BJ_BTN1 T4BJB10BQR PCB Footprint = T4BJB16-Q BLED_PWR P/N = 6-53-31500-B41 BM_BTN# 2.7K_04 D02 BCN update...