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Preface Notebook Computer W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/W251HNQ/W251HNQ-C/W255HP/ W255HN/W258HPQ/W258HPQ-C/W258HNQ 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 W251HPQ/ W251HPQ-C/W251HNQ/W251HNQ-C/W255HP/W255HN/W258HPQ/W258HPQ-C/W258HNQ series notebook The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications.
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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.
Part Lists ..........A-1 PCH 3/9- DMI, FDI, PWRGD .............B-21 PCH 4/9- LVDS, DDI, CRT ............B-22 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 PCH 4/9- OCI, USB, RSVD ............B-23 Top (W251HPQ,W251HNQ) ............A-3 PCH 6/9- GPIO, CPU ..............B-24 Top (W255HP,W255HN) .............. A-4...
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Power VGA NVVDD ..............B-42 AC IN, CHARGER ..............B-43 AUDIO BOARD ................B-44 CLICK BOARD ................B-45 W251HPQ POWER SW BOARD ..........B-46 W270HU BRIDGE ODD BOARD ..........B-47 W270HU POWER SW BOARD ..........B-48 Power Diagram ................B-49 Power On SEQ ................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/W251HNQ/ W251HNQ-C/W255HP/W255HN/W258HPQ/W258HPQ-C/W258HNQ 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.
Microsoft DirectX®11 Compatible facturer's release schedule. Check with your Intel® Core™ i5 Processor service center for more details. W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/W255HP/W258HPQ/W258HPQ- i5-2540M (2.60GHz), i5-2520M (2.50GHz), i5-2410M (2.30GHz) Intel® GMA HD and NVIDIA® GeForce GT 520M 3MB L3 Cache, 32nm, DDR3-1333MHz, TDP 35W Supports NVIDIA®...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera (Optional) 2. LCD 3. Power Button 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Keyboard 6. Built-In Microphone 7. Touchpad & Buttons 15.6” (39.62cm) 1 - 4 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Power Indicator FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Microphone-In RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 2. Headphone-Out Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 4. Optical Device Drive Bay 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. External Monitor Port LEFT SIDE VIEW 3. RJ-45 LAN Jack 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. USB 3.0 Ports 6. Vent 7. e-SATA Port 8.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. Hard Disk Bay Cover 5. Speakers Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Disassembly Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/W251HNQ/W251HNQ- C/W255HP/W255HN/W258HPQ/W258HPQ-C/W258HNQ 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 Keyboard: 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 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 3b Figure 3 4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow (Figure 3c HDD Assembly 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the bay (Figure 3d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 4 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and hard disk (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove the screw at point (Figure 4a 3. Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point (Figure 4b a.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup- ported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules.
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Disassembly 6. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 6 arrows (Figure 5c). The RAM module will pop-up Figure 5d , and you can then remove it RAM Module 7.
Disassembly Removing and Installing a Processor Figure 7 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - a. The CPU heat sink will 2.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 8d). Figure 8 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 8e). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 9 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 9a), pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE Processor Installation IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 9b).
Disassembly Removing the 3.75G Module Figure 10 3G Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - 2. The 3.75G module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 10a).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 11 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and 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 11a).
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 12 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - a. Remove screws from the 2. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer. Press at points to unsnap the LED cover module bottom of the computer.
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/W251HNQ/W251HNQ-C/W255HP/W255HN/W258HPQ/ W258HPQ-C/W258HNQ 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 W251HPQ/W251HPQ-C/ W258HPQ/W258HPQ-C/ Part W255HP/W255HN Location W251HNQ/W251HNQ-C W258HNQ page A - 3 page A - 4 page A - 5...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 2/7- CLK, MISC PU/PD for JTAG signals Sandy Bridge Processor 2/7 ( CLK,MISC,JTAG ) Processor Pull downs 1 . 0 5V S _V T T 1 0 K _ 04 R 3 9 9 H _ C P U P W R GD _ R XD P _ TM S R 4 1 6 51 _ 0 4...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 3/7- (DDR3) Sandy Bridge Processor 3/7 ( DDR3 ) U29C U29 D AB 6 A E2 M _A _DQ[63:0] M _A _CL K_D DR0 M _B_D Q[63:0] M _B _CLK _DDR 2 S A _CLK [ 0] SB _CLK [0] AA 6 A D2...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 4/7- Power Sandy Bridge Processor 4/7 ( POWER ) POWER U29F PROCESSOR CORE POWER PRO CES SO R U NC ORE P OWE R V COR E 1. 05V S _VTT 1.05VS _VT T 8 .5 A A G35 ICCMAX Maximu m Processo r SV 48...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 5/7- GFX PWR Sandy Bridge Processor 5/7 ( GRAPHICS POWER ) POWER 1 . 5 V U 2 9G V G F X _ C O R E A T 2 4 A K 35 V C C _ G T_ S E N S E A T 2 3 V A X G 1 V A X G_ S E N S E...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 6/7- GND Sandy Bridge Processor 6/7 ( GND ) U2 9H U29I AT35 AJ22 V SS 1 VSS 81 AT32 AJ19 V SS 2 VSS 82 AT29 AJ16 V SS 3 VSS 83 VS S161 V SS234 AT27 AJ13 V SS 4...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 7/7- RSVD Sandy Bridge Processor 7/7 ( RESERVED ) CFG Straps for Processor PE G Sta tic L ane Rever sal - CFG2 is f or th e 16 x CF G2 1: (Defa ult) Norm al Op erati on; L ane # de finit ion match es so cket pin m ap d efini tion 0: Lane Reve rsed CF G2...
Schematic Diagrams DDR3 SO-DIMM_0 SO-DIMM A C 34 9 *1 0 p_ 5 0 V _N P O_ 0 4 M_ A _ C L K _ D D R 0 M _ A _C L K _D D R # 0 JD I MM 2A M_ A _ A [ 1 5 : 0 ] M_ A _ D Q [ 63 : 0 ]...
Schematic Diagrams PANEL, INVERTER, CRT La yo ut :N ot e R N 21 0 _ 8 P 4R _ 04 PANEL CONNECTOR (30Pin & 40Pin CO-lay) L V D S -U 2N LV DS & e DP L V D S -U 2P 3.
Schematic Diagrams VGA PCI-E Interace H 12 H 8 _0D 4_3 H 8_0 D 4_ 3 H 8_0D 4_3 3V 3 _R U N BI OS R OM U 26A P E X _V D D 3 V 3_R U N 12/7 ? BIOS 1/ 1 6 PC I _EXPR ESS A K 16...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer Interface F ram e Buf fer Interface U 26B U 26C 2/ 1 6 F BA 3/ 1 6 F BB F B C _ D [ 63: 0] F B V D D Q F B C _D [ 63: 0] FB A _D [ 63: 0] FB V D D Q...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer A Frame Buffer Partition A F B A _ C MD [ 31 : 0] F B A _C MD [ 31: 0] FB A _D [ 63: 0 ] F B A _ D [ 6 3: 0] F B V D D Q FB V D D Q FB A D Q M[ 7 : 0 ]...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer C Frame Buffer Partition C FB C _C MD [ 31: 0 ] F B C _ C M D [ 3 1: 0] F B C _ D [ 6 3: 0] FB C _D [ 63 : 0 ] F B C D QM[ 7: 0] FB C D Q M [ 7 : 0 ] F B V D D Q...
Schematic Diagrams VGA I/O U 2 6 H U 26 O U 26 P U 26 I 8 / 1 6 IFP C 1 0 /1 6 MIOA 1 1 /1 6 MIOB 9 /1 6 I F PE F A A 9 MIOA_ V DDQ_ NC M I O AD0 _ NC...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 1/9- RTC, HDA, SATA N O RE BO OT S TR AP R T C V C C CougarPoint - M (RTC,HDA,SATA) N O RE BO OT ST RA P: HD A_ SP KR Hi gh E na bl e 20m ils 20m ils 3 .
Schematic Diagrams PCH 2/9- PCIE, SMBUS, CLK CougarPoint - M (PCI-E,SMBUS,CLK) 3 . 3 V U 3 4B R N 7 2 . 2 K _ 8 P 4 R _ 0 4 B G 34 S M B _ C L K 12/7 P E R N 1 B J 34...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 3/9- DMI, FDI, PWRGD CougarPoint -M (DMI,FDI,GPIO) U3 4C B C2 4 B J14 FD I_T X N0 2 D M I_RX N0 B E2 0 D M I0RX N FD I_RX N 0 A Y14 3.3V D M I_RX N1 D M I1RX N FD I_RX N 1...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 4/9- LVDS, DDI, CRT CougarPoint -M (LVDS,DDI) U 3 4 D J 4 7 A P 4 3 B LO N M4 5 L _ B K L T E N S D V O _ TV C L K I N N A P 4 5 1 1 , 3 4 N B _E N A V D D...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 4/9- OCI, USB, RSVD CougarPoint -M (PCI,USB,RSVD) RN 8 3.3V 10K _8P 4R_04 US B_O C#01 U 34E US B_O C#23 A Y7 US B_O C#89 RS VD 1 A V 7 US B_O C#1213 RS VD 2 BG 26 A U3 T P 1...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 6/9- GPIO, CPU 3.3V CougarPoint - M (GPIO,VSS_NCTF,RSVD) R 464 1K _04 HO ST_A LE RT#1 HO ST_A LE RT#2 R 208 1K _04 3.3V S R 473 *1K_04 GP IO34 U3 4F R 305 *10K_04 DG PU _PW ROK R 300 1K _04 SA TA _ODD _PW RGT...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 7/9- PWR CougarPoint -M (POWER) 3 . 3V S L5 3 H C B 16 0 8 K F -1 2 1T 2 5 PO W ER U 3 4G 1 . 0 5V S V C C A _ D A C _ 3 . 3 V S 5 V S L5 2 1 .3A...
Schematic Diagrams PCH 8/9 POWER CougarPoint - M (POWER) Cou garPo int p ower suppl y ran ge 1. 0 5 V S _ V C C A _ C L K L 5 1 *H C B 1 0 05 K F -1 2 1 T2 0 1 .
Schematic Diagrams PCH 3/9- GRD CougarPoint -M (GND) Vo lta ge R ail Voltage S0 Iccmax C urr ent (A) V_ CPU _IO 1.05 1 (mA) U34I V5 REF 1 (mA) U34H A Y4 V5 REF _Sus 1 (mA) A Y42 VS S [ 15 9] V S S[259] VS S [ 0 ]...
Schematic Diagrams CCD, TPM, MULTI CON FOR POWER SW BOARD FOR OPTIMUS FUNCTION FOR TOUCH SENSOR BOARD CPU FAN CONTROL U 13 F O N F ON GN D 5 V S V I N GN D 3 . 3 V S 3 .
Schematic Diagrams Card Reader (JMC251 C) JMC251 C S wi tc hi ng Re gu la to r V D D 3 c lo se t o PIN 33 S D _ C L K R 2 7 6 0 _ 04 D V D D R 26 9 0 _ 0 4...
Schematic Diagrams HDMI, RJ45 FOR W/O LEVEL SHIFT GIGA LAN (JMC251C) LAN PORT L MX 1 + D L MX 1 + I F W/ O U 6 Le ve l Shi ft , L MX 1 - D L MX 1 - L 4 2 L 4 3 *W C M2 01 2 F 2 S - 1 61 T 03 -s h ort...
Schematic Diagrams AUDIO CODEC ALC269 CODEC (ALC269 & VT1802P) P V D D 1 _ 2 R 26 7 La y out note : * 15 m i l _ s h or t _0 6 EMI Require R 3 3 1 * 0 _0 4 GN D a nd AU DG spa ce i s 1.
Schematic Diagrams VDD3, VDD5 V R E F _ V D D P R 93 * 0 _0 4 P R 9 4 0 _ 0 4 12 /17 PW R CH ANG E P C 7 5 1 u_ 1 0 V _ Y 5 V _ 0 6 V F B 2 V F B 1 P R 9 9...
Schematic Diagrams Power 0.85VS, 1.8VS, PEX VDD PEX_VDD NM O S ? ? ? ? PI N6? S Y S 1 5 V 1 . 0 5 V S 1.05V@4A P E X _V D D 1.8VS P Q 4A MT N N 2 0 N 0 3 Q8 3 .3 V 250 MIL...
Schematic Diagrams POWER 1.5V/1.05VS/0.75V P D 3 V I N P C 7 6 P C 7 4 P C 1 9 4 P C 19 6 P Q2 3 M E 4 8 9 4- G R B 05 4 0 S 2 P U 5 V D D Q VTT_MEM...
Schematic Diagrams POWER VCORE1 P C 1 8 0 6 80 p _5 0 V _ X 7R _0 4 1.05 V S_VT T P R 21 2 P R 2 09 VCORE_1 1 0 _0 4 1. 2 k _1 % _ 04 C LOSE TO VR B~ 43 50 PUT CO LSE...
Schematic Diagrams POWER VCORE2 V I N VCORE_2 P C 1 34 P C 1 4 8 P C 1 6 5 P C 1 31 P R 15 2 . 2 _ 06 P C 2 2 0 . 22 u _ 10 V _ X 7R _ 06 P Q4 5 P Q 47 MD U 2 6 57...
Schematic Diagrams AC IN, CHARGER P R 1 61 0 _ 04 P R 1 55 * 47 0 K _ 04 P Q 2 V I N M E P 4 43 5 Q8 V _B A T 12/17 PW R C HAN GE 12/ 22 J _ D C _J A C K 1 12/17 PWR CHA NG E...
Schematic Diagrams W270HU POWER SW BOARD POWER SW & LED POW ER SWI TCH W _ 3.3V S W_3.3VS W _3. 3V LID SWITCH IC WD 1 *B A V99 REC TI FIER W_3.3V 0. 1u_16V _Y5V_04 W R1 W R3 100K_1% _04 220_04 220_04...
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...
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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.