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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 P750DM / P751DM / P750DM-G / P751DM-Gseries 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. Removal Warning Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before When removing any 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 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 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 Top ....................A-3 Overview ..................1-1 Bottom ................... A-4 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 LCD - Samsung ................A-5 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 LCD - Chimei ................
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Preface Lynix Point 6/7 ................B-22 P750DM Power LED Board ............B-54 Lynix Point 7/7 ................B-23 P750DM Click Board ..............B-55 USB + eSATA, USB Charging ............ B-24 P750DM Audio Board ..............B-56 CCD, USB Port3 ................B-25 P750DM Charge LED Board ............B-57 M.2 3G+USB &...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the P750DM / P751DM / P750DM-G / P751DM- Gseries notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual.
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Introduction Interface Card Reader One USB 3.1 Port/Thunderbolt Port Embedded Multi-In-1 Push-Push Card Reader Three USB 3.0 Ports MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RS MMC One eSATA/Powered 3.0 USB Port SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC/ SDXC (up to UHS- One HDMI-Out Port Environmental Spec Two DisplayPorts (1.2)
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. Power Button 7. LED Indicators 8. Keyboard 9. TouchPad and Buttons 10.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. Light Bar 2. LED Power Indicators Front Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. USB 3.0 Port 2. S/PDIF-Out Jack 3. Headphone Jack Right 4. Microphone Jack 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. USB 3.0 Ports 3. USB 3.1 Port 4. Multi-in-1 Card Left Reader 5. Combined eSATA/ Powered USB 3.0 Port Figure 5 Rear View 1.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Battery 4. HDD Bay Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. USB 3.0 Port 3. USB 3.1 Ports 4. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 5. USB 3.0 Port / e-SATA 6. KB LED Connector 7. WLAN Card Connector 8.
Disassembly Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the P750DM / P751DM / P750DM-G / P751DM- Gseries notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indi- cated). 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 WLAN Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Battery Removal 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a 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 7mm/ Removal 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as out- lined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 4. Lift the hard disk bay cover off the computer (Figure 3c Figure 3 5. Slightly lift and pull the HDD-2 assembly (if available) in the direction of the arrow to remove the hard disk HDD Assembly assembly (Figure 3d 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. Figure 4 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm(H) HDDs HDD-2 HDD-1...
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 5 Note that the SSD (if installed) is beside the HDD bay. M.2 SSD Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove the screw from the SSD (Figure 5a a.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 3L type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 4. Lift the component bay cover off the computer case. The modules will be visible at point (Figure 7c Figure 7 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( ) on the sides of the memory socket(s) in the direction indicated below &...
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard Figure 8 Keyboard The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 3L type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 5. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cables Figure 9 6. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the locking collar socket by using a small flat-head screw- RAM Module driver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base (Figure 9d).
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 10 Processor Processor Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). Procedure 2. Remove screws from the heat sink unit in the order indicated on the label (i.e screw first through to screw last...
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Disassembly 4. Press down and hold the latch (with the latch held down you will be able to release it). 5. Move the latch and bracket fully in the direction indicated to unlock the CPU(Figure 11c). Figure 11 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure 11d).
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 12 Processor 1. Insert the CPU ; pay careful attention to the pin alignment (Figure 12a), it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE Installation IT!). 2. Move the bracket and latch fully in the direction indicated to lock the CPU. a.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 13 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 13a).
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 M.2 SATA Module Figure 14 M.2 SATA Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). Removal 2. Locate the module; it is visible at point Figure 14a 3.
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Disassembly M.2 SATA Installation Procedure Figure 15 M.2 SATA Module 1. Place the thermal pad on the computer as shown (Figure 15a). Installation 2. Insert the module in the computer. Make sure that the hexagonal screw is in the correct location Figure a.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Video Card Figure 16 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 first through to a.
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Disassembly Installing a New Video Card Figure 17 Prepare to fit the video card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle (Figure 17e). Installing a New The card needs to be fully into the slot, and the video card and socket have a guide-key and pin which align to Video Card allow the card to fit securely (Figure...
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the P750DM / P751DM / P750DM-G / P751DM-Gseries notebook’s construction into a se- ries 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 page A - 3 Bottom page A - 4 LCD - Samsung page A - 5 LCD - Chimei page A - 6 LCD - Sharp...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the P750DM / P751DM / P750DM-G / P751DM-G notebook’s PCB’s. The fol- lowing table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page...
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PHONE JACK x3, USB3.0 x1 SHEET 55 P750DM HDD BOARD Display PortA SHEET 52 PS8330B SHEET 12 DDR IV SKYLAKE-S CPU P750DM POWER LED BOARD 1866/2133 MHz PS8338B <=4.5" SO-DIMM*4 37.5x37.5mm DDR4 / 1.2V SHEET 53 SHEET 7,8,9,10 SHEET 37...
Schematic Diagrams LAN E2400 Qualcomm LAN (E2400) LED_LINK_A AVDDVCO_A VDD33 If switch regulator applied, mount Ra VDD3 If LDO applied, mount Rb close to pin1 PR107 PR107 VDD33 R465 R465 15mil_short_06 15mil_short_06 PU 10K on EC side *10K_04 *10K_04 VDD33 LAN WAKE UP C361 C361...
Schematic Diagrams NOTE: XTAL TBT_XTAL_25_OUT SNK0_DDC_data/clk ?connect to 2k PU only if SRC0 is connected and support HDMI (a.i HDMI or DP++ connector). Otherwise can be 100k PD. SNK1_DDC_data ?connect to 100k PD. If SRC0 support HDMI, connect as SNK0_CFG1 to GPU and/or appropriate AUX/DDC demux control TBT_XTAL_25_IN SNK1_DDC_clk ?connect to 100k PD.
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-P75DC-D01 6-71-P75DC-D01 6-71-P75DC-D01 SCHEMATIC1 SCHEMATIC1 SCHEMATIC1 Date: Date: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sheet Sheet Sheet B - 54 P750DM Power LED Board...
[56] P750DM CHARGE LED BOARD Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-P75DE-D01 6-71-P75DE-D01 6-71-P75DE-D01 Date: Date: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sheet Sheet Sheet P750DM Charge LED Board B - 57...
[57] P750DM LID SWITCH BOARD Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-P75DS-D01 6-71-P75DS-D01 6-71-P75DS-D01 Date: Date: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sheet Sheet Sheet B - 58 P750DM LID Switch Board...
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-P75D5-D02 6-71-P75D5-D02 6-71-P75D5-D02 SCHEMATIC1 SCHEMATIC1 SCHEMATIC1 Date: Date: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Sheet Sheet Sheet P750DM BOT LED Board B - 61...
Download the BIOS 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.