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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 PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNR / PD71PNT / PD71PNN / PD71PNR 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 PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNR / PD71PNT / PD71PNN / PD71PNR 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.
Introduction Specifications Processor Options Video Adapter Options i9-12900HK (2.50GHz), TDP 45W Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mode i9-12900H (2.50GHz), TDP 45W Supports up to 5 Active Displays i7-12700H (2.30GHz), TDP 45W Supports NVIDIA Surround View via HDMI x1, MiniDP x1 LCD Options Latest Specification Information and Display Port over Type-C x1...
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Introduction Storage Interface Power Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSDs supporting RAID level 0/ Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports (Including one AC/DC Embedded 6 Cell Polymer Battery Pack, 80Wh Powered USB Port) Full Range AC/DC Adapter One DisplayPort 1.4 over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port* Audio AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz *The maximum amount of current supplied by USB Type-C...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Webcam 2. *Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated. 3. Built-In Array Microphone 4. Display 5. Power Button 6.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Indicators FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. MicroSD Card Reader 2. DisplayPort 1.4 over USB 3.2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW Gen 2 Type-C Port 3.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Vent 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port LEFT SIDE VIEW 3. Powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port 4. 2-In-1 Audio Jack (Headphone and Microphone) 5.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. Speakers Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use. External Locator - Bottom View 1 - 7...
Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNR / PD71PNT / PD71PNN / PD71PNR series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless 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 Hinge Cover: 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 bottom case up in the direction of the arrow at point (Figure 1b .
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Disassembly 5. Carefully disconnect the cable , then remove screws (Figure 2d Figure 2 6. Lift the battery off the computer at point as shown (Figure 2e Battery Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new battery (do not forget to replace all the screws and bottom cover). d.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 3 Keyboard Removal Keyboard Removal Procedure a. Remove the adhesive 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - mylar from the keyboard. 2. The keyboard adhesive mylar will be visible at point on the computer.
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Disassembly 4. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable . Disconnect the key- Figure 4 board ribbon cable from the locking collar socket by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins Keyboard Removal away from the base (Figure...
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Disassembly Keyboard Installation Procedure Figure 5 1. Make sure to insert a part of the adhesive mylar and then install it properly in the location as shown (Figure Keyboard 5a). Installation 2. Pull the mylar cover to reveal the adhesive side of the mylar (Figure 5b).
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Heatsink Figure 6 Heatsink Removal Heatsink Removal Procedure a. Disconnect cable 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - and remove the screws 2. Disconnect cables and remove screws from the heatsink unit in the order indicated (i.e screw in the correct order.
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Disassembly 6. Wipe clean the thermal grease residue from the CPU and VGA (Figure 7e). Figure 7 7. Carefully remove the metal pad and any metal pad residue off the CPU (Figure 7f). Make sure that the Heatsink Removal CPU is properly clean of the thermal grease and metal pad. (cont’d.) 8.
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Disassembly Heatsink Installation Procedure Figure 8 Heatsink Installation 1. Place the grease mylar pad and then apply the thermal grease as shown (Figure 8a). 2. Remove the grease mylar pad and replace it with VGA mylar pad , make sure to press the VGA mylar pad a.
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Disassembly 6. Place the VGA metal pad in the heatsink and CPU metal pad in the mainboard accordingly (Figure 9f). Figure 9 7. Insert the heatsink and tighten the heat sink screws in the order indicated and reconnect the cables Heatsink Installation (Figure 9g).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 10 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 11 M.2 SSD-1 Module M.2 SSD-1 Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and keyboard (page 2 - 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 11a).
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Disassembly M.2 SSD-2 Removal Procedure Figure 12 M.2 SSD-2 Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and keyboard (page 2 - Removal 2. The M.2 SSD module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 12a).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 13 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and SSD-1 (page 2 - 15). Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 13a).
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.
Disassembly Removing the Hinge Cover Figure 14 Hinge Cover 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. The hinge cover will be visible at point 3. Remove the screw (Figure 14a). a. Remove the screw. 4.
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 15 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Lay the computer down on a flat surface with the top case up forming a 130 degree angle. a.
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Disassembly 5. Disconnect the cable from the locking collar socket by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry the locking collar Figure 16 pins away from the base (Figure 16c). CCD Removal 6. Remove the CCD module (Figure 16d). (cont’d) 7. Reverse the process to install a new CCD module. c.
Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNR / PD71PNT / PD71PNN / PD71PNR 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 PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNT-D / PD70PNN-D / PD70PNT-G / PD70PNN-G / Location Part PD70PNR / PD71PNT /...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the PD70PNT / PD70PNN / PD70PNR / PD71PNT / PD71PNN / PD71PNR notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 4/13 ADL-P I2C, ISH, AUDIO VDD3 UART0_TX R204 *10K_04 UART0_RX R207 *10K_04 R209 *0_06 2021/08/26 U57F B O T R E W O R K INS203968138 DEBUG BMAP_REV = 0.52 TX -> D+ RX -> D- UART0_TX BIOS DEBUG PORT EN48 EY28...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 5/13 GREEN CLOCK ADL-P PEG PCIE Zdiff=85 2 . 5" ~ 8 " U57H INS202080833 AC capacitor 2021/08/26 VDD3 BMAP_REV = 0.52 closer to the C941 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 receiver side C1188 0.22u_10V_X5R_02 W /GCLK PCIEX4A_TXP3_SSD PCIEX4_A_TX_P_3 PCIEX8_TX_P_7 PEG_TX7 V3.3A RTC_X1_L C1193...
Schematic Diagrams Mini DP Port mini-Display Port E (back) E M I SHIELD6 GND4 COMMON SHIELD5 GND3 MDP_E_PW R 3.3V MDP_E_PW R VOUT SY6288DAAC C968 C970 DP_E_TDB_AUX# AUX_CHN MINI-DP-PORT MINI-DP-PORT 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 D_MDP_E#2J DP_E_TDB_AUX LANE_2N AUX_CHP D_MDP_E2J LANE_2P SY6288C20AAC MINI-DP-PORT 11,59,60,66,68,69 SUSB# D_MDP_E#3J LANE_3N...
Schematic Diagrams Audio Codec Codec ALC1220 : p c s Spilt by DGND DVDD_IO For 3.3V HDA Link. Digital R1081 *20mil short-p Analog 3.3VS_AUD 5VS_AUD 3.3VS 3.3VS_AUD C1330 C1322 6-19-31001-247 40mil HCB1005KF-121T20 40mil 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 HCB1005KF-121T20 C1303 C1307 C1336 C1338 0.1u_6.3V_X5R_02 10u_6.3V_X5R_06 NEW PARTS...
Schematic Diagrams LAN RTL8111H LAN (RTL8111H LDO MODE ONLY) S H O R T 3 3 p c s 3.3V_AUX VDD3 Follow Common Circuit R969 0_06 (W>60mil A_VDD10 R355 *28mil short-p L<200mil) *SWF2520CF-4R7M-M A_REGOUT A_VDD10 (>60mil) C640 C642 C680 Crystal 503 2 SI Z E R973 2.49K_1%_04...
Schematic Diagrams Power Sequence PD50PNT Power On Sequence G3 to S0 VDD3 AC IN DSW_PWROK 76.43ms SLP_SUS# 172.20ms PWR_SW# Power on VA_EC_EN 378.24ms 453us 3.3VA 1.8VA 804us VCCIN_AUX 2.6ms VCC_VNNEXT_1P05 2.62ms Sheet 83 of 83 VCC_V1P05EXT_1P05 2.62ms VCCST 2.59ms Power Sequence DD_ON 10.98ms 3.3V...
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