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Preface Notebook Computer M815P 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 M815P series 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.
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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...
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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.
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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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Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on CD 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. VIII...
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Schematic Diagrams......... B-1 Overview ..................1-1 System Block Diagram ..............B-2 System Specifications ..............1-2 Pineview CPU 1/4 ................B-3 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 Pineview CPU 2/4 ................B-4 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 Pineview CPU 3/4 ................B-5 External Locator - Left Side &...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M815P series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about driv- ers (e.g.
Introduction System Specifications Storage Communication Processor One Changeable 2.5" 9.5 mm (h) SATA 10Mb/100Mb Base-T Ethernet LAN Intel® Atom® Processor N450 (Serial) Hard Disk Drive 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Half Mini-Card 1.67 GHz, 512KB On-die L2 Cache & Note: It is recommended that HDDs of a Module (Factory Option) 667MHz FSB, 5.5W - BGA Package, 45nm speed of 5400 RPM are used.
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Introduction Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output: 19V, 1.57A / 1.58A (30 Watts) Battery Polymer Battery Pack, 26.27WH Environmental Spec Temperature ° ° Operating: C - 35 Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C Relative Humidity Operating: 20% - 80%...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power & Communication Indicators 2. 7-in-1 Card Reader 3. Microphone-In Jack 4. Headphone-Out Jack Figure 3 Right Side Views 5. Hard Disk Drive 6. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 7.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 4. External Monitor Port Figure 5 Rear View 5. Battery 1 - 6 External Locator - Left Side & Rear View...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 3. Hard Disk 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.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the M815P 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 Bluetooth Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Figure 1 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow. Battery Removal 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place. 4.
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 5. Remove screws from the hard disk assembly. Figure 3 6. Separate the hard disk from the case. HDD Assembly 7. Insert the new hard disk into the case and pay careful attention to the disk’s orientation in the case. Removal (cont’d.) 8.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Figure 4 2. Press the three keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal posi- Keyboard Removal tion (you may need to use a small screwdriver to do this).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 The computer has one memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting RAM Module DDR2 667MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 2GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1024MB, and Removal 2048MB and DDRII Modules.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 6 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the keyboard (page 2 - Module Removal 2. Carefully disconnect cables , then remove screw from the module socket. 3.
Disassembly Removing the 3G Module Figure 7 3G Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the keyboard (page 2 - 2. Carefully disconnect cables , then remove screw from the module socket. a.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 8 Bluetooth Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the keyboard (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove any rubber covers, and screws (Figure 8a) from the bottom case. 3.
Disassembly Removing the LCD Figure 9 LCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), HDD (page 2 - 6), keyboard (page 2 - 8) and bluetooth module (page 2 - 12). 2. Run your finger around the middle of the frame to carefully unsnap the LCD front panel module from a.
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the M815P 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 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 Bottom page A - 3 page A - 4 A - 2 Part List Illustration Location...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the M815P notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the ap- propriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
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Schematic Diagrams Pineview CPU 1/4 ( 1) L VD S Cloc k & Data Sig nal G ro up Z dif f = 90 Oh m ? 0% 1 . 0 5V S s ign al / s p ace : 5 / 6 mils C P U _ R S V D _ 0 1 le ng th <...
Schematic Diagrams Pineview CPU 2/4 D M I Sign al Gro up Zd iff = 85 Ohm ? 0% sig na l / s pac e : 6 / 6 mil s U 2 F A 1 1 R E V = 1 . 1 F 2 4 len gt h <...
Schematic Diagrams Pineview CPU 3/4 U 2B M _ A _ A [ 1 4: 0] M _A _A 0 A H 1 9 R E V = 1 . 1 A D 3 M _A _D QS 0 6 D D R _ A _ M A _ 0 D D R _ A _ D Q S _ 0 M _A _A 1...
Schematic Diagrams DDRII SO-DIMM - 0 SO-DIMM 0 1 . 8 V +VTT_MEM RESISTORS J _D I MM 1 16-5 6034-4 5A V T T _M E M M_ A _ A [ 1 4 : 0 ] M_ A _ D Q [ 6 3: 0] 4 M_ A _ A 0 M_ A _ D Q 0 M_ A _ A 4...
Schematic Diagrams CRT, Panel CR T DAC Sign al Gro up PANEL PWR V D D 3 CR T_RED ,CRT_GR EEN ,CR T_B L U E E VT 5 / 2 7 VG A RG B resis to rs cols e t o Con ne cte r Zo = 50 Ohm ? 5% sig nal : 5 mils P L V D D...
Schematic Diagrams Clock Generator CLOCK GENERATOR 3 . 3 V S _ G 3 . 3 V S 1 . 0 5 V S L 4 1 L 4 2 *H C B 1 60 8 K F - 12 1 T 2 5_ s h o rt * H C B 1 6 08 K F -1 21 T 2 5 _s h o rt C 2 5 6 C 2 5 7...
Schematic Diagrams Tigerpoint 1/4 U SB Sign al Gro up Zd iff = 90 Oh m ? 5% sig nal / sp ace : 5 / 6 mils U 4 B U 4 A R 2 3 B 2 2 A D 0 Tige rpoint Tigerpoint...
Schematic Diagrams Tigerpoint 2/4 S AT A Si gn al Gr o u p Zd if f = 9 2 Oh m ? 0 % si gn al / s p ace : 5 / 6 m ils Z1001 Ti ge rpo i nt A E 6 T113 RS V D03...
Schematic Diagrams Tigerpoint 3/4 3 . 3 V U 4 D L P C Sign al Grou p A A 5 Ti gerpoi nt T 1 5 GP I O 0 S M I # L D R Q 1# / G P I O2 3 B M_ B U S Y # / GP I O0 T 5 0 L P C _ A D 0...
Schematic Diagrams Tigerpoint 4/4 5V S 3.3V S 3.3V U 4F 100_04 SC S751V -40 10_06 S CS751V -40 10 /25 Ga ry 6 m A 1 0 mA Ti ge rp oi nt ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? VS S 01 VS S 02 VS S 03...
Schematic Diagrams USB Port, CCD, BT, LID SW, TPM Bluetooth USB PORT 3 . 3 V L 1 5 3. 3 V _ B T U S B V C C 0 1 *H C B 1 6 0 8K F -12 1 T 25 _ sh o rt 50 mils U 1 4 10 0mi ls...
Schematic Diagrams HDD, WLAN, 3G Card MINI-PCIE CARD AND Debug Port SATA HDD C lo s e to th e HD D J_ MI N I 1 C o n ne c to r. R 1 1 * 0_ 0 4 J_ H D D 1 11 , 1 6 P C I E _ W A K E #...
Schematic Diagrams Card Reader JMB261 JMB261 S D _C L K R 27 7 2 2_ 0 4 3. 3V 3. 3 V V C C _C A R D R 32 F unction C ard R ea de r Pow e r S D _C L K M D IO Sing le E n d D isable D3E...
Schematic Diagrams AC-In, Charger M71 0L c onnec tor B A T V A _ I N J _D C -J A C K 1 P L1 B T D -05 T I 1 G 2 D C -G7 2 6-I 0 3 H C B 4 5 3 2 K F -8 00 T 6 0 P R 4 1 0 _ 04...
Schematic Diagrams Power SW, 1.8VS, 3V, 5V, 3VS, 5VS P Q3 4 P Q 3 3 V D D 1 5 V D D 1 5 P 1 5 03 B V G P 1 5 0 3 B V G PA NE L LED ? 1A 5 V S V D D 15...
Schematic Diagrams Power VDD3, VDD5 V I N 1 P C 1 0 7 P C 1 09 V D D 5 1 0 0 0 p_ 5 0 V _ X7 R _0 4 0 . 0 1 u_ 5 0 V _ X7 R _0 4 I N T V C C 2 I N T V C C 2 I N T V C C 2...
Schematic Diagrams Power 0.89V, 1.05VS, 1.5VS V I N P D 1 4 P R 1 4 2 10 K _1 % _ 0 4 F M0 5 4 0 -N P C 8 2 1 . 0 5 V S _P W R GD P Q 22 A *1 5 u _ 2 5 V _ 6 .