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  • Page 1 PRESTIGIO SIGNORE 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Prestigio Signore 153 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Wistron Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Wistron Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that Screen messages appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Prestigio "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 7 Removing the LCD Module ........65 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case .

  • Page 8: System Specifications

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Intel Pentium 4 processor 512KB System/Video BIOS in flash ROM, shadow RAM support.
  • Page 9 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 One S-video output port Secure Digital (SD)/ Memory Stick/ Multi Media Card 3-in 1 slot. One Fast Infrared port System Microsoft windows XP Home and Professional operating system...

  • Page 10: System Block Diagram

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Block Diagram...

  • Page 11: Board Layout

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Board Layout Top View PCB 02219-1 Hard Diskette Drive connector External monitor port Keyboard connector TV-out connector Speaker cable connector LCD coaxial cable connector Optical drive connector Mini-PCI connector South Bridge (Intel FW82801EB) VGA chip (nVIDIA)

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Bottom View Memory socket 2 SD/MS/ MMC 3-in-1 slot Memory socket 1 1394 connector Modem cable connector Golden Finer (Debug Board) Modem connector...

  • Page 13: Outlook View

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Outlook View Top View Number Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

  • Page 14: Left Panel

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Left Panel Number Item Description PC card slot Accepts two TypeII/I or one Type III CardBus PC card. PC card eject button Ejects the PC card from its slot. 3-in-1 slot media slot Accepts any of the following flash memory cards; Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, MultiMedia Card (MMC).

  • Page 15: Right Panel

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Right Panel Number Item Description Speaker Outputs sound. Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Rear Panel Number Item Description DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S- video input.
  • Page 17 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Number Item Description Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman)

  • Page 18: Bottom Panel

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Bottom Panel Number Item Description Memory compartment cover Houses the computer’s main memory. Battery pack Supplies power to the computer. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it.

  • Page 19: Indicators

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the bottom of the display screen. The Power, Sleep status and Wireless Communication icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

  • Page 20: Lock Keys

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

  • Page 21: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

  • Page 22: Windows Keys

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: Windows + Tab (Activates next task bar button)

  • Page 23: Hot Keys

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

  • Page 24: Launch Keys

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Launch Keys Located on the left of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as Wireless Communication, E-mail, Internet Browser, P1 and P2 buttons. Number Icon Function...

  • Page 25: Av Control Panel

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 AV Control Panel The AV control panel is a special feature of this computer. Through this AV control panel, you can play most of your audio/video CDs, DVDs, MP3s, and MP3 files on your hard disk.

  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood 2.4/2.6/2.8/3.0/3.2 GHz, Prescott 3.2/3.4/3.6 GHz) CPU package P478 package 478 pin FC-PGA 2 CPU core voltage 1.5V CPU I/O voltage 1.2V...
  • Page 27 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 LAN Interface Item Specification Chipset Realtek 8101L Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset Askey 1456VQL4A Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K...
  • Page 28 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Sustained: DVD-5: CAV mode Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec 775~1800 blocks/sec CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec (10.3X to 24X) DVD-9/DVD-R/DVD-RW: 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec...
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5% (*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.

  • Page 30: Audio Interface

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL DVD + RW Interface Item Specification Access time (typ.) Ave. 160msec. (CD), Ave. 180msec. (DVD) Buffer memory Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video-CD, Photo-CD, CD-Text, CD extra. MTBF (Life) 60,000 Hours...
  • Page 31 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Video Resolutions Mode 8 bits 16 bits 32 bits Resolution (256 colors) (High color) (True color) 640x480 800x600 1024x768 (15.0” TFT XGA) 1024x768 (External CRT)) Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller NS SIO PC87392...
  • Page 32 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL IrDA Port Item Specification IrDA FIR port controller NS SIO PC87392 Number of IrDA FIR port Location Left side IrDA FIR port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IrDA FIR port (in BIOS Setup)
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Battery Item Specification Vendor & model name Sony LIPX048 Battery Type Li-Ion Pack capacity 4400 mAH 6000 mAH Number of battery cell Package voltage 14.8 V 14.8V DC-AC LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor & model name Ambit T62I194.12...
  • Page 34 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Item Output Current (mA) VADJ=1.6V: 1.5~2.5 2.0 (Typ.) VADJ=3.3V: 5.0~6.0 5.5 (Typ.) Frequency (KHz) VADJ=3.3V: 47~57 52(Typ.) Kickoff voltage (VACrms) 1500(Min)
  • Page 35 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Item Specification Vendor & model name AU B150XG01 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution (1024x768) Supports colors 262K Optical Specification Brightness control Keyboard hotkey Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V)

  • Page 36: Environmental Requirements

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL AC Adapter Item Specification Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 326 (W) x 290 (D) x 36.8~38.6 (H) mm for 15.0” TFT Weight 7.5 lbs for 15.0” TFT model with battery I/O Por Two type II Cardbus PC Card slot (3.3V and 5V support). One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92).
  • Page 38 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 00000090-0000009F Motherboard resources 000000A4-000000A5 Motherboard resources 000000A8-00000A9 Motherboard resources 000000AC-00000AD Motherboard resources 000000B0-00000B5 Motherboard resources 000000B8-00000B9 Motherboard resources 000000BC-00000BD Motherboard resources 000000C0-00000DF Direct memory access controller 000000F0-00000FF Numeric Data Processor...
  • Page 39 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function IRQ8 CMOS/ RTC IRQ9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus IRQ10 Intel(R) 82801EB SMBUS Controller-2403 IRQ16 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller-24D2 IRQ16 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller-24DE IRQ17 Realtek AC’97 Audio...

  • Page 40: System Utilities

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 41: System Information

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Press the key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 42: Main System Settings

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Parameter Description Serial Number Display the serial number of the computer. (32 characters) Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (16 characters) Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters)
  • Page 43 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Parameter Description Options Boot Display Set the display output device on boot up. When Auto set to Auto, the computer automatically Both determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display.

  • Page 44: Advanced Information

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Advanced Information The Advanced Information screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

  • Page 45: Primary Master

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
  • Page 46 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Parameter Description Options LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to Enabled be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. Disabled 32 Bit I/O The setting of 32 bit IDE data transfers .

  • Page 47: Secondary Master

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.
  • Page 48 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Parameter Description Options LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to Disabled be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. Enabled 32 Bit I/O The setting of 32 bit IDE data transfers .

  • Page 49: Onboard Device Configuration

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Onboard Device Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The Onboard Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
  • Page 50 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Parameter Description Options Base I/O Address Set the base I/O address for the FIR operation. Interrupt Set the interrupt for the Com operation. IRQ 3 IRQ 4 DMA Channel DMA 3 DMA 1 Parallel Port Enables or disable the parallel port.

  • Page 51: System Security

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
  • Page 52 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Setting a Password Follow these steps: Use the cursor keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press the key. The password box appears as below if choosing...
  • Page 53 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing a Password Should you want to remove a password, do the following: Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, User or Hard Disk) and press the key. The password box appears.
  • Page 54 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Press . Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Press to return to the main menu. Press . The following dialogue box appears. Setup Confirm ation Setup Confirm ation Save Configuration changes and exit now?

  • Page 55: Boot Options

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Boot Options Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. NOTE: There are four priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence.

  • Page 56: Exit Setup

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in boldface are the defaults and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.
  • Page 57 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153...

  • Page 58: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge...

  • Page 59: General Information

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

  • Page 60: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 61 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Module Module Cushions Cushions Bezel Bezel Inverter Inverter LCD W/ LCD W/ Hinges Hinges Brackets Brackets Brackets Brackets Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Screw List Item Description SCREW M2XL3 (BLACK) SCREW M2XL4 (BLACK) SCREW M2.5XL4 (SILVER) SCREW M2.5XL3 (SILVER)

  • Page 62: Removing The Battery

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Battery Push the battery release button in the arrow direction and push the battery outward from the main unit. Remove the battery from the system.

  • Page 63: Removing The Hard Diskette Drive Module

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the Hard Diskette Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 Pull the plastic tag to detach the HDD module as shown. Disassembling the Hard Diskette Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hard Diskette Drive Module”...

  • Page 64: Removing The External Dimm Module

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the External DIMM Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 Remove the two screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.

  • Page 65: Removing The Modem Board

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the Modem Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 Remove the one screw and then lift up the modem cover. Remove the two screws, and detach the modem board from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver.

  • Page 66: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Optical Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 Remove the one screw, use plastic flat tip tweezers to push the optical drive module out in the direction as shown. Gently detach the optical drive module out from the main unit .

  • Page 67: Disassembling The Main Unit

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Hinge Caps See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 Adjust the LCD module to 45 degrees as shown. Use a plastic flat screwdrier to help detach the hinge caps and remove them from the main unit.

  • Page 68: Removing The Keyboard Metal Bracket

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Turn the middle over and put it on the keyboard. Disconnect the launch board cable from the middle cover. Remove the middle cover from the main unit. Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps”...

  • Page 69: Removing The Rtc Battery

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Lift the keyboard up and put it on the upper case. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board by using tweezers. Remove the keyboard away. Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps”...
  • Page 70 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Remove the two screws and detach the left antenna. Remove the two screws and detach the right antenna. NOTE: 1. When attaching the antennas back to the upper case, make sure the two RF cables are routed as shown.

  • Page 71: Removing The Big Keyboard Support Bracket

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the Big Keyboard Support Bracket See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 72: Removing The Wireless Lan Board

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Wireless LAN Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...
  • Page 73 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Then release the LCD coaxial cable Remove the four screws as shown. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the unit. Lift up and detach the LCD module. NOTE: When connecting the inverter cable and coaxial cable back to the unit, please note that the two cables...

  • Page 74: Separating The Upper Case From The Lower Case

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 75: Removing The Cpu

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Disconnect the fan cable from the main board, remove the four screws on the CPU heat sink, and then remove the CPU heat sink from the main board. NOTE: Please follow the order while securing the CPU heat sink with the four screws.

  • Page 76: Removing The Hdd Guiding Chassis

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the HDD Guiding Chassis See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Cpu Thermal Plate

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the CPU Thermal Plate See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 78: Removing The 2Nd Fan Support Bracket

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the 2nd Fan Support Bracket See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...
  • Page 79 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65 See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case”...

  • Page 80: Removing The Cover Switch Cable

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 17. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board. Removing the Cover Switch Cable See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket”...

  • Page 81: Removing The Pcmcia Slot

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 15. Remove the two screws, and detach the DC charger board from the lower case. Removing the PCMCIA Slot See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Disassembling the Optical Drive Module” on page 59 See “Removing the Hinge Caps”...

  • Page 82: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65 Remove the four screw rubbers and then the four screws from the LCD module.

  • Page 83: Removing The Inverter Board

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the Inverter Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65 See “Removing the LCD Bezel”...

  • Page 84: Removing The Lcd Hinges

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Remove the eight screws and then detach the LCD brackets from the LCD. Removing the LCD Hinges See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 85: Removing The Lcd Coaxial Cable

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable See “Removing the Battery” on page 55 See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 60 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 60 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65 See “Removing the LCD Bezel”...

  • Page 86: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only our company’s products. Other brand’s products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 87: Phoenix Bios Error Code Messages

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages The following are the list of messages that Phoenix BIOs can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., and the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a porblem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
  • Page 88 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Error Codes Error Messages Corrective Action 02B0 Diskette Drive A Error Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that drive is defined with 02B1 Diskette Drive B Error the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.
  • Page 89 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Error Codes Error Messages Corrective Action Press <F2> to Setup, <F12> for Boot Press <F2> to Setup, for previous Menu Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F12> to start the boot process or <F2> to Enter Setup and change the settings.

  • Page 90: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.
  • Page 91 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Memory size found by POST differed from Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS DIMM Main Board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS...

  • Page 92: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
  • Page 93 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs correctly Inverter board Main Board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
  • Page 94 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and Press Fn+ and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. four short beeps every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board...
  • Page 95 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board Main Board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. modem board Main Board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined...

  • Page 96: Intermittent Problems

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
  • Page 97 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153...

  • Page 98: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Jumper and Connector Locations Top View PCB 03217-1 HDD1 Hard Diskette Drive CRT1 External monitor port connector Keyboard connector TV-out connector SPK1 Speaker cable connector LCD1 LCD coaxial cable connector IDE1 Optical drive connector...
  • Page 99 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 SW1 Settings Jumper # Function Jumper 3, 6 Bypass user (power on) password Jumper 4, 5 Boot Block Jumper 1, 2 Reserved...

  • Page 100: Bottom View

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Bottom View Memory socket 2 MDC1 Modem connector Memory socket 1 SD/MS/ MMC 3-in-1 slot Ring1 Modem cable connector 1394 connector Golden Finer (Debug Board)
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  • Page 102: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the product. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

  • Page 103: Exploded Diagram

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 104 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description Adapter ADAPTER 3PIN 20V 120W ADPT 3P 20V 120W LISHIN LCD 15" XGA AU B150XG01 V.2/XXXXX LCD 15"XGA B150XG01 V.2/XXXXX Battery RTC BATTERY BATTERY RTC 100MM BATTERY 12CELL 2.2AH SANYO W/O ASY BTY PK LI+2.2MAH 12C SANYO...
  • Page 105 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Picture Partname Description CPU FANSINK W/FAN ASSEMBLY CPU HEAT-PIPE K3U 2ND FAN K3U Cables INVERTER CABLE CABLE INVERTER LCD COAXIAL CABLE CABEL COAXIAL XGA FVC K3U LAUNCH CABLE CABLE LAUNCH 40P 2C 120MM COVER SWITCH CABLE C.A.
  • Page 106 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description Main Board MAINBOARD K3U W/MODEM CABLE & K3D MB W/O CPU 02219-1 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & RTC BATTERY Boards TOUCHPAD BOARD TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS/TM41PDS357 MODEM BOARD ASKEY MODEM MDC ASKEY 1456VQL4A(INT) 1456VQL4A(INT)
  • Page 107 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Picture Partname Description LCD BRACKET 15” RIGHT BRACKET 15” LCD R K3D LCD PANEL ASSEMBLY PANEL 15” K3D HINGE PACK 15" HINGE PACK 15" LCD BEZEL W/NAME PLATE ASSEMBLY BEZEL 15” K3D CD-ROM SUPPORT BRACKET...
  • Page 108 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description OPTICAL BRACKET BRACKET CD-ROM K3D MIDDLE COVER ASSEMBLY MIDDLE COVER K3U KEYBOARD SUPPORT BIG ASSEMBLY KB SUPPORT K3U KEYBOARD SUPPORT SMALL METAL FIX KB K3D HINGE CAP RIGHT CAP R HINGE K3D...
  • Page 109 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Picture Partname Description MODEM DOOR ASSEMBLY MDC DOOR K3U DIMM DOOR ASSEMBLY DIMM DOOR K3U UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH ASSEMBLY U-CASE K3U CABLE...
  • Page 110 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description Speakers SPEAKER SPEAKER YUHINA Miscellaneous SCREW RUBBER RUBBER LCD CUSHION K3D SCREW MYLAR RUBBER LCD SCREW K3D Screws SCREW SCRW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3...
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  • Page 112: Appendix A Test Compatible Components

    Windows XP. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Signore 153 Compatibility Test Report released by the Mobile System Testing Department.

  • Page 113: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz Memory (DDR-DIMM) Samsung 256MB Samsung 512MB 15” TFT XGA (AU) 15” TFT SXGA+ (AU) Hard Disk Drive 40GB (HT) 80GB (HT) Basic PC Card List...
  • Page 114 Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Item Specifications I/O - External CRT Acer 211c 21” MT-01~034 ViewSonic PF790, 19” MT-01-039 Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD MT-01-036 IBM Color TFT LCD 14” 9514-B03 (MT-01-028) Compaq Color Monitor V70 (MT-01-003) Net Color Monitor 20” MT (01-006) Mozo 17”...
  • Page 115 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 Item Specifications I/O - USB Storage Drive Logitec CDRW + DVDROM combo USB interface RW-12 Iomega USB Zip 250MB ZIP-01-002 Plextor Burn-Proof CDRW (USB 2.0) PX-S88TU CW-03) Fujitsu MO-1300 1.3G (USB 2.0) MO-003 Fujitsu 20G HDD (USB 2.0) T4988618913874 USB-HD-01 Sony DVDROM (USB 2.0) USB-RW-01...

  • Page 116: Appendix B Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Prestigio Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Prestigio branch office. Prestigio Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However, some information sources will require a user i.d.
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  • Page 118: Index

    Prestigio Signore 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing 68 type 19 AC Adapter 28 ACPI 1.0a 19 APM 1.2 19 DIMM 19 Audio 23, 25 external 57 package 19 removing 57 Speed 19 Battery 26 voltage 19 Battery Pack 55 Disassembly...
  • Page 119 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 setting in BIOS Utility 42, 43 PC Card 12, 25 I/O Address Map 30 PCMCIA 25 Index of Error Messages 83 PCMCIA Socket Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 85 Removing 74 Indicators 12 Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages 80...
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