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.
Introduction Specifications Processor Options Keyboard Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Full Color Illuminated Full-size Winkey Keyboard (with numeric keypad and anti-ghost keys) i7-6700K (4.00GHz)* Audio 8MB L3 Cache, 14nm, DDR4-2133MHz, TDP 91W Intel® Core™ i5 Processor High Definition Audio Compliant Interface i5-6600K (3.50GHz)* S/PDIF Digital Output Latest Specification Information...
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Introduction Interface Environmental Spec One USB 3.1 Port/Thunderbolt Port Temperature ° ° Three USB 3.0 Ports Operating: 10 C - 35 One eSATA/Powered 3.0 USB Port Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C One HDMI-Out Port Relative Humidity Two DisplayPorts (1.2) Operating: 20% - 80% One S/PDIF Out Jack Non-Operating: 10% - 90% One Headphone/Speaker-Out Jack...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. PC Camera LED 3. Built-In Microphone 4. LCD 5. Speakers 6. Power Button 7. LED Lock 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. Battery 3. Sub Woofer 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. External Locator - Bottom View 1 - 7...
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 and Installing 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-1 assembly in the direction of the arrow to remove the hard disk assembly (Fig- HDD Assembly ure 3d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
Disassembly Hard Disk Installation Process Figure 4 HDD Assembly 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Installation 2. Insert the HDD-2 assembly (if available) in the direction of the arrow to install the it (Figure 3a 3.
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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 5 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm(H) HDDs HDD-2 HDD-1...
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 6 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 6a a.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 7 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 8c Figure 8 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 9 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 10 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 10d).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo 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 15 M.2 SATA Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 11). Removal 2. Locate the module; it is visible at point Figure 15a 3.
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Disassembly M.2 SATA Installation Procedure Figure 16 1. Place the thermal pad on the computer as shown (Figure 16a). M.2 SATA Module 2. Insert the module in the computer. Make sure that the hexagonal screw is in the correct location Figure Installation 3.
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