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Preface Notebook Computer M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T 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.
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 M720T/ M728T/M729T/M730T series notebook PC.
Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • 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 Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 Top with Fingerprint (M720T) ............A-3 Overview ..................1-1 Top without Fingerprint (M720T) ..........A-4 System Specifications ......... 1-2 Bottom (M720T) ................A-5 ........... 1-4 LCD (M720T) ................A-6 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-5 HDD (M720T) ................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer.
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Introduction Feature Specification Interface Three USB 2.0 Ports One RJ-11 Modem Jack One Headphone-Out Jack One RJ-45 LAN Jack One Microphone-In Jack One DC-In Jack One S/PDIF Out Jack One External Monitor Port One Internal Microphone Card Reader Embedded 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/ MS Pro/ SD/ Mini SD/ MMC/ RS MMC/ MS Duo) Note: MS Duo/ Mini SD/ RS MMC Cards require a PC adapter ExpressCard Slot One ExpressCard/34(54) Slot...
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20% - 80% Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C Non-Operating: 10% - 90% Dimensions M720T/M728T/M729T: M730T: & Weight 299mm (w) * 219mm (d) * 26.5-35.7mm (h) 310mm (w) * 233mm (d) * 30-36mm (h) 1.88 kg With 4 Cell Battery and ODD 2.0 kg With 4 Cell Battery and ODD...
10. Fingerprint (Optional) 11. Built-In Microphone *Note: This model may have either a fingerprint module or M720T/M728T/M729T M730T card reader module, depend- ing on your purchase configu- ration. External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 5...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power & Communication Indicators M720T/M728T/M729T 2. 7-in-1 Card Reader 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. Microphone-In M730T Jack 5. Headphone-Out Jack Figure 3 Right Side Views M720T/M728T/M729T 1.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. External Monitor M720T/M728T/M729T Port 4. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 5. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 6. ExpressCard Slot M730T...
(3.5G Module Location) 3. RAM & CPU Bay Cover 4. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet (M730T Only) 5. Speakers (M730T Only) M720T/M728T/M729T M730T Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T 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 Wireless LAN Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Figure 1 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow. Battery Removal 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place. 4.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm Figure 2 (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in HDD Assembly Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 3. Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 3 4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow HDD Assembly 5. Lift the hard disk out of the bay Removal (cont’d.) 6. Remove the screw &...
1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. M720T/M728T/M729T: (see over for M730T) Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover.
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Disassembly 8. M730T: Locate the component bay cover and remove screws & Figure 5 9. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover. Optical Device 10. Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the bay cover Removal (cont’d.) 11.
Even the clean- est hands have oils which can attract parti- cles, and degrade the module’s perfor- mance. M720T/M728T/M729T M730T Note: Only one model is pictured 1. Component Bay here, however the compo- Cover nent locations are the same •...
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Disassembly 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 7 arrows (Figure 7c). RAM Module Removal (cont’d.) c. Pull release latch(es). d. Remove the module(s). 6.
Disassembly Removing the Inverter Board Figure 8 Inverter Board 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove any rubber covers, screws (Figure 8a), then run your finger around the middle of the frame to carefully unsnap the LCD front panel module from the back.
Disassembly Removing the Processor Figure 9 Processor Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the CPU/RAM bay cover (page 2 - 2. The CPU heat sink will be visible at point on the mainboard. 3.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol , to release the CPU (Figure Figure 10 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. Sequence 8.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 11 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 12 Bluetooth Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. The Bluetooth module will be visible at point on the mainboard. a. Remove the cover and 3. Remove screw and carefully disconnect the cable and separate the module from the connector locate...
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 13 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Press the three keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position (you a.
Disassembly Removing the Modem Figure 14 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), HDD (page 2 - 6), component bay cover (page 2 - 10), Modem Removal optical device (page 2 - 8), CPU (page 2 - 13), bluetooth (page 2 - 16) and keyboard...
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Disassembly 6. Remove screws and disconnect the connectors from the mainboard. Figure 15 7. Separate the bottom case from the mainboard and turn it over. Modem Removal 8. Remove the screws and disconnect the connector from the modem. Sequence 9. Lift the modem up off the socket e.
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T series notebook’s construction into a series of illustra- tions. 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 M720T M728T M729T M730T Top with Fingerprint page A - 3 page A - 10...
Part Lists Top with Fingerprint (M728T) Figure A - 8 Top with Fingerprint (M728T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 型 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 鋁箔 無鉛 A - 10 Top with Fingerprint (M728T)
Part Lists Top without Fingerprint (M728T) Figure A - 9 Top without Fingerprint (M728T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 型 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 鋁箔 無鉛 Top without Fingerprint (M728T) A - 11...
Part Lists Top with Fingerprint (M729T) Figure A - 15 Top with Fingerprint (M729T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 型 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 鋁箔 無鉛 Top with Fingerprint (M729T) A - 17...
Part Lists Top without Fingerprint (M729T) Figure A - 16 Top without Fingerprint (M729T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 型 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 鋁箔 無鉛 A - 18 Top without Fingerprint (M729T)
Part Lists Top with Fingerprint (M730T) Figure A - 22 Top with Fingerprint (M730T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 A - 24 Top with Fingerprint (M730T)
Part Lists Top without Fingerprint (M730T) Figure A - 23 Top without Fingerprint (M730T) 黑色 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 無鉛 Top without Fingerprint (M730T) A - 25...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indi- cates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Table B - 1 Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page...
Schematic Diagrams System Block Diagram A C- IN ,Ch ar ge r Sy st em Po we r CLEVO M720T System Block Diagram M ul ti I/ O Bo ar d VD D3 ,VD D5 14. 318 MHz Sy ste m Me mo ry...
Schematic Diagrams Intel Penryn (Socket-P) 1/2 CP U ON LY S UPPO RT TO 3 5W U 9 B [ 4 ] H _ D # [ 6 3: 0 ] H _D # [ 63 : 0 ] [ 4 ] H _ D # 0 E 2 2 Y 2 2...
Schematic Diagrams Intel Penryn (Socket-P) 2/2 V C O R E V C OR E V C OR E U 9 D U 9 C V S S [ 0 0 1] V S S [ 0 82 ] A B 2 0 P 2 1 V C C [ 0 0 1] V C C [ 06 8 ]...
Schematic Diagrams Cantiga 2/6 - VGA, CRT 1. 0 5 V M_ P E G U 15 B M3 6 U 1 5C R S V D 1 N 3 6 A P 2 4 R 6 4 R S V D 2 S A _ C K _0 M _C LK _D D R 0 [ 10 ]...
Schematic Diagrams Cantiga 4/6 - Power 1.8V 1.05V S U15G U1 5F 1 . 0 5VS AP 33 W 28 V CC_ SM _1 V CC _AX G_NC T F _1 A N33 V 28 V CC_ SM _2 V CC _AX G_NC T F _2 B H32 W 26 A G3 4...
Schematic Diagrams DDRII CHANNEL A SO-DIMM 1 JDIMM_1 Terminator J D I MM_ 1 A [ 6 ] M_ A _ A [ 1 4: 0 ] M _A _ D Q [ 63 : 0 ] [ 6 ] M _ A _A 0 1 02 M_ A _D Q0...
Schematic Diagrams DDRII CHANNEL B SO-DIMM 2 La yo ut no te : JDIMM_2 is placed farther JDIMM_2 Terminator from the GMCH than JDIMM_1 0 . 9 V S M 16 -5 603 4-4 5A JD I MM _2 A [ 6 ] M_ B _ A [ 1 4: 0 ] M _B _ D Q[ 6 3: 0 ]...
Schematic Diagrams Panel, Inverter, CRT 5 V S 5V S Zo=5 5 O hm R 1 8 8 2 . 2 K _0 4 L 6 3 F C M1 0 05 K F -1 2 1T 0 3 3. 3 V S Q1 6 C R T_ H S Y N C C R T _ H S Y N C _ R...
Schematic Diagrams ICH9-M 1/5 - SATA R TC V C C U 2 3 A R T C _ X 1 C 23 LP C _ A D 0 [ 1 9 , 2 6] R TC X1 F W H 0/ L A D 0 R T C _ X 2 C 24 R TC X2...
Schematic Diagrams ICH9-M 2/5 - PCIE, PCI, USB B oot BIO S St rap U 23 D N 2 9 V 27 [ 2 0] P C I E _ R XN 1_ W L A N P E R N 1 D MI 0 R XN D MI _ R XN 0 [ 5 ]...
Schematic Diagrams ICH9-M 3/5 - GPIO, PWR Management 3. 3 V U 2 3C I C H _S MB C L K 0 G1 6 A H 2 3 S A T A 0 GP [ 1 0 , 1 1, 1 8 ] I C H _ S MB C L K 0 S MB C LK S A T A 0 GP / G P I O2 1...
Schematic Diagrams ICH9-M 5/5 - GND U2 3E AA 2 6 V SS[1] VSS [ 107 ] AA 2 7 V SS[2] VSS [ 108 ] V SS[3] VSS [ 109 ] V SS[4] VSS [ 110 ] A C 22 V SS[5] VSS [ 111 ] AA 2 3...
Schematic Diagrams Clock Generator CLOCK GENERATOR Layou t no te: Insat lled : Di ffer enti al c lock 3 . 3 V S 3 . 3 V M_ C L K level is high er L 3 9 R 29 6 C L K _ MC H _ B C L K C 49 2 *1 0P _ 5 0 V _0 4...
Schematic Diagrams LED, FAN, TP, FP, USB FAN CONTROL V D D 3 V D D 3 3. 3 V S 3 . 3 V S 5V S R 15 8 R 1 57 R 1 60 R 1 61 2 20 _ 04 22 0 _0 4 2 20 _ 0 4...
La yout note: Layo ut note: Layout note: M720T Card Reader M730T Card Reader Ve ry cl os ed b et wee n V er y clo se d to pi n 5( Tr ac e w id th /l eng th :...
Schematic Diagrams PCI-E LAN RTL8111C LA N _ V D D 3 60mil R 4 0 0 0_ 0 4 M A 1 / E E D I R 4 5 3. 6 K _ 0 6 Q2 8 *A O 3 40 9 60mi l E N _ LA N 1 2 R 2 1 7...
Schematic Diagrams Audio Codec ALC662 L ayo ut N ote : Lay out Not e: Clo se to co dec p in 25 C los e t o cod ec pi n 3 8 3 . 3V S 3. 3 V S _ A U D 5 V S _A U D 5V S _ A U D L 4 5...
Schematic Diagrams System Power, LED BKLT 5VS,3.3VS P Q2 9 S Y S 15 V V D D 3 3 . 3V S A O4 4 68 V D D 5 P Q 27 S Y S 1 5 V V D D 5 A O 44 6 8 5 V S...
Schematic Diagrams Power VDD3, VDD5 VDD3,VDD5 V I N 35m il S Y S 5 V 25 mil P C 1 8 8 P R 1 6 9 1 0 _0 4 V I N 2 5mi l V I N 1 P Q 2 1 P C 2 1 0 P C 2 1 1...
Schematic Diagrams Power VCORE VCORE V I N V -R C 1 P C 24 P C 1 2 8 P D 1 1 1 U _ 1 0V _ 0 6 1 00 0 P _ 50 V _ X 7R _ 04 F M0 5 4 0-N P R 2 4 V I N...
Schematic Diagrams Power AC-IN, Charger AC IN & CHARGER P R 1 0 5 * 10 m i l _ s ho rt Ch arg e Cur re nt 2.0 A P Q 34 V I N A M 48 3 5P Ch arg e Vol ta ge 16.
Schematic Diagrams Multi I/O Board 1/2 For M720T SPEAKER LID SWITCH HOT KEY & POWER SWITCH SW 8 MS W 1 M J_S PK R_7 2 MS W 2 T JG -5 33 -S -V -T / R T JG -5 33 -S -V -T / R...
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6 -34 -M72 SS- 020 6- 34M7 2SS -010 M GN D MG N D M GN D MG N D MG N D FOR M720T FOR M720T FOR M730T I H 7 I H 8 I H 4 I H 5...
Schematic Diagrams Finger Printer Board Finger Printer F 3 . 3 V F T C _ V D D F J _ F P 1 F G P I O0 / I N T F R 1 9 1 . 5 K _ 04 F U S B _ P P 1 F U S B _ P P 1 _R F R 2 1...
Schematic Diagrams M730T Audio Board M730T AUDIO BRIDGE BOARD A JS PD IF1 AS P DIF O A L4 *F C M 1005K F - 1 02T 02 A C1 *0.01U _16V _X 7R_04 AR 2 A C5 *C 12103-10609 - L Sheet 38 of 40 *220_04 *100 0P_5 0V_X 7R_04...
Schematic Diagrams Power Sequence Diagram M720T V0.0 BOOT BLOCK DIAGRAM CL _P WR OK G FX _V RE N NORTH BRIDGE PW R_ SW # M ULT I I/ O BO AR D GFX VR DE LA Y_ PW RG D...
Schematic Diagrams Power Sequence v3.0 M720T V3.0 POWER ON SEQUENCE 5 60ms PWR_SW# 164 .7m s DD_ON 370 us 515 .4u s V5REF_SUS 56 8.0u s 3.3V 6 .215 ms 1.8V 76.4 ms RSMRST# 206. 4ms 12 0.8 ms Sheet 40 of 40 85.6 ms...