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Preface Notebook Computer M980NU 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 M980NU 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.
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. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals.
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 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. VIII...
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 LCD ....................A-6 Mainboard ..................A-7 Overview ..................1-1 Blu-Ray Combo ................A-8 System Specifications ..............1-2 DVD Super Multi ................A-9 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-5 Schematic Diagrams......... B-1 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-6 External Locator - Left Side &...
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Preface Card Reader, IEEE 1394 .............. B-27 MXM 3.0 Master ................B-28 MXM 3.0 Slave ................B-29 MB to Small B’d Connector A ............. B-30 MB to Small B’d Connector B ............. B-31 Power System ................B-32 Power VCore ................B-33 PWR 1.05V, Screw Hole ..............
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M980NU series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about driv- ers (e.g.
Introduction System Specifications Video Adapter Processor nVIDIA® GeForce GTX 280M SLI PCIe Video Card Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor - (478-pin) Micro-FC-PGA Package, 1GB GDDR3 Video RAM On Board 45nm (45 Nanometer) Process Technology: Supports PCIe * 8 (SLI - 2 * PCIe * 8) QX93000 - 2.53 GHz, 12MB On-die L2 Cache &...
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Introduction Interface Communication Four USB 2.0 Ports Built-In Giga Base-TX Ethernet LAN One eSATA Port Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Module (Factory Option) One DVI-Out Port (with CRT out) Intel® WiFi Link 5300 Series (3*3 - 802.11a/g/n) Wireless LAN PCIe interface Mini-Card Module (Option) One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port with Audio Output (with HDCP Support)
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Introduction Environmental Spec Temperature ° ° Operating: C - 35 Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C Relative Humidity Operating: 20% - 80% Non-Operating: 10% - 90% Optional Super Multi Drive Module Blu-Ray Combo Drive Module Intel® WiFi Link 5300/5100 Series (3*3/1*2 - 802.11a/g/n) Wireless LAN PCIe Interface Mini-Card Module 3rd Party 802.11b/g Wireless LAN PCIe Interface Mini-Card Module Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Module (Factory Option)
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. LED Status Indicators 4. Touch Sensor Instant Keys 5. 8 * Gaming Keys 6. Keyboard 7. TouchPad and Buttons 8.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. Color LEDs 2. Speakers 3. LED Power Indicators 4. Consumer Infrared Transceiver (enabled with optional TV Tuner only) Figure 3 Right Side Views 5. Headphone-In Jack 6.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 3. RJ-45 LAN Jack 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. 7-in-1 Card Reader 6. ExpressCard Slot 7. Mini-IEEE 1394 Port 8.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Sub Woofer 2. Fan Outlet/Intake 3. Component Bay Cover 4. Battery (Secondary HDD Bay - HDD3) 5. Primary HDD Bay (HDD1 & 2) Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing...
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the M980NU 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: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 To remove the Optical Device: 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. a. Loosen screws. 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. b. Release the battery. 2.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 2 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws & , and remove the bay cover 3.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" SATA hard disk HDD Assembly drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary driv- Removal ers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 4 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Secondary HDD 2. The secondary hard disk bay is located under the battery compartment. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) DDR III Removal (DDR3) supporting 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 6GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDR Modules.
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Disassembly 5. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. Figure 6 6. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket RAM Module 7. Remove the keyboard and keyboard shielding plate Removal (cont’d.) d.
Disassembly Removing the VGA Card Figure 7 VGA Card Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws a. Remove the screws. 3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover. b.
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Disassembly 7. Remove screws from the heatsink in the order indicated on the label (two video cards are pictured Figure 8 here). VGA Card Removal 8. Grip the handle and carefully remove the heatsink (cont’d.) 9. Remove screws from the video card. 10.
Disassembly Installing the VGA Card 1. Prepare to fit the VGA card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle. Figure 9 2. The card needs to be fully into the slot, and the VGA card and socket have a guide-key and pin which align to allow VGA Card the card to fit securely.
Disassembly Removing the TV Tuner Card Figure 10 TV Tuner Card 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The TV tuner card is visible at point 3. Remove the screw from the TV tuner module and disconnect the cable 4.
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the M980NU 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 Location Parts M980NU Top with Fingerprint page A - 3 Top without Fingerprint page A - 4 Bottom...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the M980NU notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...