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Preface Notebook Computer E4105/E4105-C 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 E4105/E4105- C 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.
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 LCD ....................A-5 SATA DVD Super-Multi ............... A-6 Overview ..................1-1 Schematic Diagrams......... B-1 Specifications ..................1-2 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 System Block Diagram ..............B-2 External Locator - Front & Right Side Views .........1-5 Clock Generator ................B-3 External Locator - Left Side &...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the E4105/E4105-C series notebook computer. In- formation about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about dri-vers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in the User’s Manual. The manual is shipped with the computer.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicators FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Headphone-Out RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 2. Microphone-In Jack 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. USB 2.0 Port 5. Optical Device Drive Bay 6.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. External Monitor Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack LEFT SIDE VIEW 3. HDMI-Out Port 4. 3 * USB 2.0 Ports 5. eSATA Port 6. Vent 7. 3-in-1 Card Reader Figure 5 REAR VIEW...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. Hard Disk Bay Cover 5. Bluetooth Module Cover 6. 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 E4105/E4105-C series notebook’s parts and sub- systems. 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 (Figure 1a Battery Removal 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a 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 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 out of the bay (Figure 3d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 4 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDR3 1066MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1024MB, and 2048MB and DDRIII Modules.
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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 5 arrows (Figure 5c). RAM Module Removal (cont’d.) c. Pull the release latches. d. Remove the module(s). ...
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 6 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove the screw at point (Figure 6a , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device point (Figure 6b a.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Processor Removal Procedure Figure 7 Processor Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - 2. The CPU heat sink will be visible at point (Figure 7a) on the mainboard.
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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 out of the socket (Figure 8e). 7. See page 2 - 13 for information on inserting a new CPU.
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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 Wireless LAN Module Figure 10 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, 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 (Figure 10a on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 11 Bluetooth Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 1. Locate the Bluetooth bay cover and remove the screw at point Figure 11a a. Locate the Bluetooth bay 2.
Disassembly Figure 12 Removing the Keyboard Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Press the four keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position a.
Part Lists Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the E4105/E4105-C series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The compo- nent 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 Part E4105/E4105-C Location page A - 3 Top without Fingerprint page A - 4 Bottom...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the E4105/E4105-C notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Table B - 1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 5/9 IBEXPEAK - M (PCI,USB,NVRAM) U43E AY 9 NV_CE#0 NV_CE#1 AP15 B o o t B I O S S t r a p NV_CE#2 NV_CE#3 PCI _GN T# 0 P CI_ GN T#1 B oot BIOS Loc ati on NV_DQS0 NV_DQS1 NV_DQ0 / NV_IO0...
Schematic Diagrams B4100 Fingerprint Board FC3.3V FCJ_FP1 FCUSB_PN10 FCUSB_PP10 85201-04051 FCGND B4100M ONLY FCPU1 FCUSB_CONN USB_CONNECT FCBDRIVE1 BDRIVE1 FCBDRIVE2 BDRIVE2 FCBEZEL1 BEZEL1A The TESD_GND trace has to be wide (> 20mil) BEZEL1B The path be marked in FCBEZEL2 BEZEL2A needs to be design to be short and at low impedance. BEZEL2B FCREG_OUT FC3.3V...
Schematic Diagrams Sequence B 4 1 0 0 D 0 1 P O W E R S E Q U E N C E VCCRTC 36mS RTCRST# SPEC DD_ON# 1.675mS PC187 470P ->650uS 1.276mS 240mS 734mS SUS_PWR_DN_ACK SPEC 200mS RSMRST# SPEC 10mS ACPRESENT...
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.