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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 PB70DDS / PB70DF1 / PB70DF2 / PB71DDS / PB71DF1 / PB71DF2 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 130°...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the PB70DDS / PB70DF1 / PB70DF2 / PB71DDS / PB71DF1 / PB71DF2 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. VGA & audio) is also found in the User’s Manual.
Two 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible mented in order to protect the battery. Supporting up to 3200MHz DDR4 Memory NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2060 (PB70DDS / PB71DDS) Memory Expandable from 8GB (minimum) up to 64GB 8GB GDDR6 Video RAM (maximum) Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible...
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Introduction Storage M.2 Slots Environmental Spec One changeable 2.5" (6cm) 7.0mm (h) SATA (Serial) Hard Slot 1 for Combo WLAN and Bluetooth Module Temperature Disk Drive/Solid State Drive (SSD) ° ° Slot 2 for SATA or PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Operating: 5 C - 35 (Factory Option) One M.2 2280 SATA Solid State Drive...
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. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. LCD 5. Power Button 6.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicator 2. Multi-in-1 Card Reader FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Factory Option) RIGHT SIDE VIEW Thunderbolt 3 Port 2.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. Vent 3. *Powered USB LEFT SIDE VIEW 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port 4. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Microphone and S/PDIF Optical) 5. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone and Microphone) 6.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. Battery 3. Speakers 4. Subwoofer 5. Multi-in-1 Card Reader Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) Figure 10 Mainboard Bottom Connectors 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. HDMI-Out Port 3. Mini DisplayPort 4. DisplayPort 1.3 over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port 6. DC-In Jack 7.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the PB70DDS / PB70DF1 / PB70DF2 / PB71DDS / PB71DF1 / PB71DF2 series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (un- less otherwise indicated).
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 Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other components Warning 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 Wireless LAN Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. 2. Remove screws (Figure 1a). a. Remove the screws. 3. Carefully lift the battery up in the direction of the arrow at point (Figure 1b b.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 2 Keyboard-1 Keyboard-1 Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. a. Remove the screws from 2. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer. the bottom of the compu- 3. Open it up with the LCD on a flat surface before pressing at point to release the keyboard module (use the spe- ter and then eject the cial eject stick...
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Disassembly Keyboard-2 Removal Procedure Figure 3 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over. Keyboard-2 2. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer. Removal 3. Open it up with the LCD on a flat surface before pressing at point to release the keyboard module (use the spe- a.
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Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 4 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7mm Removal (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
Disassembly 5. The HDD will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 5d Figure 5 6. Remove screws from the HDD assembly and disconnect the ribbon cable from the locking collar HDD Assembly socket by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base (Figure 5e).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) support- Removal ing DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 64GB. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 7 M.2 SSD-1 Module M.2 SSD-1 Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard (page 2 - 6) and bottom case (page 2 - 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 7a).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 8 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard (page 2 - 6) and bottom case (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 8a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo Module Cables Note that the cables for connecting to the antennae on WLAN, WLAN & Bluetooth Combo modules are not labelled. The cables/covers (each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover) are color coded for identification as outlined in the table below.
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the PB70DDS / PB70DF1 / PB70DF2 / PB71DDS / PB71DF1 / PB71DF2 series note- book’s construction into a series of illustrations. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings.
Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A - 1 Part List Illustration Part Location page A - 3 Bottom page A - 4 page A - 5 Main Board page A - 6 page A - 7 A - 2...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the PB70DDS / PB70DF1 / PB70DF2 / PB71DDS / PB71DF1 / PB71DF2 note- book’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page...
Schematic Diagrams LAN RTL8111H T PWRON =3.3Vaux power on time LAN Board (GLAN RTL8111H) =0.5~100ms If support RTD3, IC Change to RTL8111H 3.3Vaux 3.3V Main Power TPVPERL RSET 2.49K_1%_04 =Power stable to PERST# inactive =ISOLATE >100ms XTAL2 XTAL1 PERST# TPERST LED0 =PERST# active time AVDD33/700mA...
Schematic Diagrams ANX7440 Layout rules: USB3.1/DP MUX ANX7440 1. Place ANX7440/30/90/96 and USB Type-C/Type-A connector in an open area for easier routing. 2. High-speed trace should be routed with high-priority. 3. If using internal DC/DC, create a dedicated DC/DC VGND 4.
Schematic Diagrams NVVDD-1 PD11 NVVDD PHASE 6 BAT54AS3 W / PROGRAM SW From EC PR282 1.5K_04 MP2884A_EN_1 [70] NVVDD FOR N18E-G2_VGA W / PROGRAM SW [42,64] POW ER_IC_EN MP2886A_EN PR281 1.5K_04 PR271 10K_04 VDD3 W / PROGRAM SW W / PROGRAM SW PR270 10K_04 PR275...
Schematic Diagrams LED Board L_3.3VS 220_04 220_04 220_04 220_04 220_04 220_04 LED BD LED BD LED BD LED BD LED BD LED BD RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M dGPU LED SCROLL LOCK LED CAPS LOCK LED NUM LOCK LED AIRPLANE LED HDD LED LED BD...