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Preface Notebook Computer W670SZQ 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 W670SZQ 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.
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 W670SZQ 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.
Introduction Specifications Processor Options Storage Intel® Core™ i7 Processor One Changeable 2.5" 9.5mm/7mm (h) SATA HDD i7-4900MQ (2.80GHz) (Factory Option) One 12.7mm(h) Optical Device Type Drive (Super Multi Drive/Blu-Ray Combo Drive/Blu-Ray Writer 8MB L3 Cache, 22nm, DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP 47W Drive) i7-4800MQ (2.7GHz), i7-4700MQ (2.4GHz) Latest Specification Information...
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Introduction Pointing Device Card Reader Built-in Touchpad Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RS MMC Mini Card Slots SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC/ SDXC MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro / MS Duo Slot 1 for WLAN Module or WLAN and Bluetooth Combo Module Environmental Spec Slot 2 for mSATA SSD...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. Built-In Microphone 3. *PC Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated in red. 4. LCD 5.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicator 2. Multi-in-1 Card Reader FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Microphone-In RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 2. Headphone-Out Jack 3. USB Ports 4. Optical Device Drive Bay 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. Vent 3. External Monitor LEFT SIDE VIEW Port 4. RJ-45 LAN Jack 5. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port 6. HDMI-Out Port 7. USB 3.0 Ports Figure 5 REAR VIEW Rear View...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 5. Speakers Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. External Monitor Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Combo eSATA/ USB Port 3.0 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. USB Port 3.0 Connector 6. Speaker Cable Connector 7. Keyboard Cable Connector 8.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the W670SZQ 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 MSATA Module: 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. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a a. Slide the latch and hold it 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a in place.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 2 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove screw and carefully press at point , from the bottom of the computer to unsnap the center cover a.
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 9.5mm Removal or 7mm (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. Remove the component bay cover (Figure 4c Figure 4 5. Lift the HDD sponge up at point and grip the tab to slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of arrow HDD Assembly lift the hard disk assembly (Figure 4d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
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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. For more information contact your distributor/supplier, and bear in mind your warranty terms.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 6 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Optical Device 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws (Figure 6a Removal 3. Lift the component bay cover off the computer case by applying pressure at points &...
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Disassembly 6. Carefully pry the bezel off the optical device at point (Figure 7e 7. Separate the bezel and the optical device. Figure 7 8. Reverse the process to attach the front bezel with the new optical device at point (Figure 7g).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 8 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDR3L Up to 1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 16GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules.
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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 9 arrows (Figure 9c). RAM Module 6. The RAM module will pop-up Figure 9d , and you can then remove it Removal (cont’d) 7.
Disassembly Removing and Installing a Processor Figure 10 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - a. Locate the CPU heat sink.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 11f). Figure 11 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 11g). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 12 Processor 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 12a), and pay careful attention to the pin alignment; it will fit only one way (DO NOT Installation FORCE IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 12b).
Disassembly Removing the Fan Unit Figure 13 Fan Unit Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), the component bay cover (page 2 - 7) and (page 2 - 14). a. Remove screws 2.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 14 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, 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 (Figure 14a).
Disassembly Removing the MSATA Module Figure 15 MSATA Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 14), and component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the module, it is visible at point Figure 15a 3.
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 16 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 14). 2. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel at the points as indicated by the arrows a.
Disassembly 5. Disconnect the cable Figure 17 6. Remove the CCD module (Figure 17f). CCD Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. (cont’d) d. Disconnect the cable. e. Remove the CCD mod- ule. 7. CCD Module Removing the CCD 2 - 21...
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W670SZQ 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 Bottom page A - 4 page A - 5 COMBO page A - 6 DVD Dual Drive page A - 7 page A - 8...
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Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the W670SZQ notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer Interface Frame Buffer Interface Term Description U3 3C U33 B T he total trace length measur ed BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 from GPU ball to capacitor is Under GPU no more than 150 mil COMMON BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 FBC_CMD[31: 0] COMMON FBC_CMD[31:0] 16 T he total trace length measur ed...
Schematic Diagrams VGA I/O U33M U33K U33L BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 COMMON BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 COMMON COMMON Term Description 8/17 IFPEF 6/17 IFPC 7/17 IFPD T he total trace length measured ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 from GPU ball to capacitor is Under GPU no more than 150 mil ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 ALL PINS NC FOR GF117...
Schematic Diagrams VGA NVVDD Decoupling U33F U33G U3 3H U33I BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 NVVDD BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 NVVDD COMMON COMMON COMMON COMMON 15/17 GND_1/2 13/17 NVVDD 9/17 XVDD 16/17 GND_2/2 AM25 AA17 AA12 G ND V DD CONFIGURABLE AA18 AN10 AA14 G ND V DD POWER AA20...
Schematic Diagrams Lynx 3/9 Lynx Point -M (DMI,FDI,PWRGD) 3.3VS LPT _PCH_M_EDS U 32B PM_C LKRU N# R 112 8.2K_04 AW22 D MI _R XN0 D MI_R XN_0 AR 20 AC _PR ESEN T R 178 *100K_04 D MI _R XN1 D MI_R XN_1 AJ35 FD I_TXN0 6...
Schematic Diagrams Card Reader (RTL8411) LAN (RTL8411) R 239 *15mil_short_06 VDD 10 EVDD10 VCC _CAR D DVDD33 RTL8411 ESD request VCC _CAR D EVDD10 EVDD10 PIN29 C 354 DVDD33 0.1u_10V_X7R _04 C392 C393 VDD10 Close to PIN13 1u_6.3V_X5R _04 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 R 258 *10K_04 Close to chip...
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...
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.