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Preface Notebook Computer W540SU1 / W545SU1 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 W540SU1 / W545SU1 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/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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the W540SU1 / W545SU1 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.
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. *PC Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated in red. 3. Built-In Microphone 4. LCD 5.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Power Indicator 2. Multi-in-1 Card FRONT VIEW Reader Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Microphone-In RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 2. Headphone-Out Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 4.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. External Monitor LEFT SIDE VIEW Port 4. Vent 5. HDMI-Out Port 6. USB 3.0 Ports Figure 5 REAR VIEW Rear View 1.
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.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the W540SU1 / W545SU1 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 3.75G Module: 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. Lift the hard disk bay cover from point (Figure 3b Figure 3 4. Remove the hard disk bay cover (Figure 3b HDD Assembly 5. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of arrow (Figure 3c Removal (cont’d.) 6.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 4 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws (Figure 4a 3. Remove the component bay cover (Figure 4b a.
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Disassembly 4. Remove the screw at point (Figure 5c Figure 5 5. Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point (Figure 5d Optical Device 6. Insert the new device and carefully slide it into the computer (the device only fits one way. DO NOT FORCE IT; The Removal (cont’d.) screw holes should line up).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDR3L 1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 16GB. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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Disassembly 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 7 arrows (Figure 7c). The RAM module will pop-up Figure 7d , and you can then remove it RAM Module 6.
Disassembly Removing and Installing a Processor Figure 8 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - a. Locate the CPU heat sink.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully (it may be hot) remove the heat sink unit off the computer (Figure 9e Figure 9 7. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 9f). Processor Removal 8. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 9g).
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 10 Processor 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 10a), pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT Installation FORCE IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 10b).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module and Keyboard Figure 11 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Wireless LAN 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard and keyboard ribbon cable under the Wire- Module and less LAN module...
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Disassembly 6. Disconnect cables (Figure 12e). Figure 12 7. Remove screws from the bottom case. Keyboard Removal 8. Turn the computer over, carefully pry the top case off the bottom case at points (Figure 12g). 9. Separate the top case up and off the bottom case (Figure 11h)
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Disassembly 10. Remove screws from the top case. Figure 13 11. Carefully lift the keyboard shielding plate Keyboard Removal 12. Carefully separate the keyboard from the top case (Figure 11d). (cont’d) i. Remove the screws. j. Lift the keyboard shield- ing plate.
Disassembly Removing the 3.75G Module Figure 14 3G Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 12) and the component bay cover (page 2 - 10). 2. The 3.75G module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 14a).
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 15 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 12). 2. Carefully remove the rubber screw covers and screws from the front cover (Figure 15a). a. Carefully remove 3.
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Disassembly 6. Disconnect the cable Figure 16 7. Remove the CCD module (Figure 16f). CCD Removal 8. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. (cont’d) e. Disconnect the cable. f. Remove the CCD mod- ule. 15. CCD Module 2 - 20 Removing the CCD...
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W540SU1 / W545SU1 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 Part W540SU1 W545SU1 Location page A - 3 page A - 4 Bottom page A - 5...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the W540SU1 / W545SU1 notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
Schematic Diagrams Lynx 6/9 - PCIe, USB Lynx Point -M (PCIe,USB) 3.3V_PCH 2.0 P O R T RN13 U S B 2 7 P O R T U S B 3 . 0 U24I LPT_PCH_M_EDS 10K_8P4R_04 USB_OC#01 AW31 USB_OC#1011 PCIE_RXN1_CARD USB_PN0 PERN1/USB3RN3 USB2N0...
Schematic Diagrams WLAN, 3G, MSATA 3G/MSATA MINI CARD C297 220u_6.3V_6.3*6.3*4.2 C316 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 J_3G1 60mils 6-36-00180-202 3G_3.3V WAKE# 3.3V_0 3G_3.3V BT_DATA 1.5V_0 UIM_PWR BT_CHCLK UIM_PWR 3G POWER UIM_DATA UIM_PWR *4.7K_04 UIM_DATA SIM CONN UIM_DATA UIM_CLK CLKREQ# UIM_CLK C314 UIM_RST M S A T A f u n c t i o n REFCLK- UIM_RESET 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04...
Schematic Diagrams LID Switch Board LID SWITCH BOARD L_VDD3 LJ_LID1 L_LID_SW# 85204-03001 L_GND For 15" L_VDD3 Sheet 41 of 45 L_U1 LID Switch Board L_LID_SW# L_C1 0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 MH248-ALFA-ESO H2_3B5_0D2_3 C44D44N C44D44N L_GND L_GND 6-02-00248-LC2 6-02-00268-LC1 L_GND DMFWP!DP/!! Title Title Title [41] LID SWITCH BOARD [41] LID SWITCH BOARD [41] LID SWITCH BOARD...
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...
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.