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.
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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.
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. System Startup 1.
Introduction System Specifications Video Adapter (P570WM) Slots Processor Options nVIDIA® GeForce GTX 680M PCIe Video Card One ExpressCard (54/34) Slot Intel® Core™ i7-3960X (3.30GHz) 4GB GDDR5 Video RAM on board One Mini Card Slot for WLAN Module or WLAN 15MB L3 Cache, 32nm, DDR3-1600MHz, TDP and Bluetooth Combo Module Microsoft DirectX®...
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Introduction Interface 419mm (w) * 286mm (d) * 57.9mm - 62.1mm (h) Around 5.5kg with 1 Video Card, Battery and Three USB 3.0 Ports (Including one AC/DC Pow- ered USB/eSATA port) Two USB 2.0 Ports One eSATA Port (USB 3.0 Port Combined) One HDMI-Out Port One DVI-Out Port One S/PDIF Out Jack...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Built-In PC Camera 2. Built-In Microphone 3. LCD 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Touch Sensor Instant Keys 6. Speakers 7. 3D IR Emitter (P570WM3 Only) 8.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators 2. Express Card Slot 3. Multi-In-1 Card Reader Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Line-In Jack 2. S/PDIF-Out Jack 3. Microphone-In Jack 4. Headphone-Out Jack 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. HDMI-Out Port 4. Display Port 5. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports 6. Combined eSATA/ Powered USB 3.0 Port 7.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Battery 4. HDD Bay Cover 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. Loosen the screws. 1. Turn the computer off, remove the AC/DC adapter and turn it over. b.
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 - Removal 2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws , and remove the bay cover 3.
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 4. Remove screws and pull the tab to disconnect the connector from hard disk assembly. Figure 4 5. Carefully lift the hard disk assembly using two hands at points HDD Assembly 6. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the computer. Removal (cont’d.) 7.
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. The secondary hard disk bay is located under the battery. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 6 Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove screws & from the bottom of the computer. 3. Turn the computer over, open the Lid/LCD, and carefully (a cable is connected to the underside of the LED cover a.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. 7. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket , and the keyboard LED cable from Figure 7 its locking collar socket 8.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) -1 Figure 8 RAM-1 Module The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) DDR III Removal (DDR3) supporting 1333/1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 32GB. The total memory size is auto- matically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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Disassembly 5. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. 6. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot. 7. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go.
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws from the fan unit, disconnect the fan cable , and lift the fan unit off the computer (Figure 10d). Figure 10 6. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by RAM-2 Module the arrows (Figure...
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 17 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard and keyboard shielding plate Module Removal (page 2 - 10). 2. The Wireless LAN Module will be visible at point a.
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