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.
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Introduction Interface Environmental Spec One USB 2.0 Port Temperature ° ° Three USB 3.0 Ports Operating: 5 C - 35 One eSATA Port (USB 3.0 Port Combined) Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C One HDMI-Out Port Relative Humidity One Headphone-Out Jack Operating: 20% - 80% One Microphone-In Jack Non-Operating: 10% - 90% One S/PDIF Out Jack...
Introduction External Locator - Front View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. GPU Button 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Power Button 6. Hot Key Buttons 7. Speakers 8. Keyboard 9. Built-In Microphone 10.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 2. USB 3.0 Ports 3. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. RJ-45 LAN Jack External Locator - Front &...
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. USB 2.0 Port 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. Microphone-In Jack 5. Headphone-Out Jack 6. Optical Device Drive 7. Emergency Eject Hole Figure 5 Rear View 1.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Component Bay Cover 2. Vent 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.
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 Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. a. Slide the latch in the 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. direction of the arrow.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 2 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and remove the component bay cover Removal (page 2 - 2. Remove the screw , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point a.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" SATA hard disk HDD Assembly drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary driv- Removal ers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the computer (Figure 4c Figure 4 6. Remove screws HDD Assembly 7. Separate the hard disk and hard disk mylar Removal (cont’d.) 8. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s). c.
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 1 HDD 2...
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 5 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Secondary HDD 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws and the cover. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 10 Primary RAM The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory Module Removal modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
Disassembly Memory (under Keyboard) Upgrade Process Figure 11 RAM Module 5. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), component bay cover (page 2 - 9) and (under keyboard) keyboard (page 2 - 13).
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