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Preface Notebook Computer W547BL/W548BL/W549BL 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 W547BL/ W548BL/W549BL 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 (W547BL) ................A-6 LCD (W548BL) ................A-7 Overview ..................1-1 LCD (W549BL) ................A-8 Specifications ..................1-2 Bottom ................... A-9 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 DVD DUAL ................. A-10 External Locator - Front & Right Side Views .........1-5 Schematic Diagrams.........
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Preface POWER 1.1V/1VS/1.8VS ............B-26 POWER VCORE1 ............... B-27 DC IN, CHARGER ..............B-28 AUDIO BOARD ................B-29 POWER SW BOARD ..............B-30 Updating the FLASH ROM BIOS..C-1 Download the BIOS ............... C-1 Unzip the downloaded files to a bootable CD/DVD/ or USB Flash drive ................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the W547BL/W548BL/W549BL 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. The manual is shipped with the com- puter.
Introduction Specifications Processor Options Pointing Device AMD-C Series (Dual-Core) Accelerated Processing Unit Built-in Touchpad - C-70 (1.0GHz) Interface 1MB L2 Cache, 40nm, DDR3-1066MHz, TDP 9W One USB 2.0 Port Core Logic Two USB 3.0 Ports Latest Specification Information AMD A68M Chipset One HDMI-Out Port The specifications listed here are correct at the One External Monitor Port...
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Introduction Environmental Spec Temperature ° ° Operating: 5 C - 35 Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C Relative Humidity Operating: 20% - 80% Non-Operating: 10% - 90% Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz DC Output: 19V, 1.58A (30W) (Factory Option) 4 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 32.56WH (Factory Option) 6 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack,...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera (Optional) 2. Built-In Microphone 3. *PC Camera LED *When the PC camera is in use, the LED will be illuminated in red. 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 Location 2. Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. 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 W547BL/W548BL/W549BL 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 Optical Device: To remove the CCD Module: 1. Remove the optical device page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 1 Optical Device 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove the screw (Figure 1a out of the bay at point 3. Carefully pull out the optical device (Figure 1b a.
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Disassembly 6. Reverse the process to attach the front bezel with the new optical device at point (Figure 2e). Figure 2 7. Insert the new optical device and carefully slide it into the computer (the device only fits one way. DO NOT Optical Device FORCE IT;...
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 3 Battery Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to first remove the optical device (page 2 - 2. Remove screws from the bottom case (Figure 3a a. Remove screws from the 3. Carefully separate the bottom cover from the top case in the direction of the arrow at point (Figure 3b bottom case.
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws from the battery (Figure 4d Figure 4 6. Turn the battery in the direction of the arrow and lift it out (Figure 4e Battery Removal & 7. Insert a new battery at point in the direction of the arrow .
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 5 The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm HDD Assembly (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Removal Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 3. Slightly lift and pull the hard disk assembly in the direction of arrow (Figure 6b Figure 6 4. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the bay (Figure 6c HDD Assembly 5. Remove the screws and the adhesive cover from the hard disk (Figure 6d Removal (cont’d.)
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 7 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1333/1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 16GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup- ported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules.
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Disassembly 4. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. 5. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot. 6. The module will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 8 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the optical device (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - 2. Press at point to release the cover module (Figure 8a).
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Disassembly 7. Connect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket , and be careful not to bend the keyboard rib- Figure 9 bon cable (Figure 9f). Keyboard Assembly 8. Tighten the screws (Figure 9g). 9. Replace the cover module as shown (Figure 9h).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 10 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the optical device (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 10a).
Disassembly Removing the CCD Figure 11 CCD Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over to remove the optical device (page 2 - 5) and battery (page 2 - 2. Carefully remove the rubber screw covers and screws from the front cover (Figure 11a).
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Disassembly 6. Disconnect the cable Figure 12 7. Remove the CCD module (Figure 12f). 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 Removing the CCD 2 - 17...
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W547BL/W548BL/W549BL 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 W547BL W548BL W549BL Location page A - 3 page A - 4 page A - 5...
DVD DUAL Figure A - 8 DVD DUAL 非耐落 A - 10 DVD DUAL...
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Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the W547BL/W548BL/W549BL 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 Audio Codec VT1802S La yout note: AUDIO CODEC C o m p o n e n t . 3.3VS_AUD VT1802S / VT1802PCE GND and AUDG space is 60m ils ~ 100mils CODEC_GPIO0 R361 *0_04 DVDD_IO For 3.3V HDA Link. EMI Require R337 *10mil_short...
Schematic Diagrams POWER ON LED BAT LED LED_ACIN LED_PWR LED_BAT_FULL LED_BAT_CHG 220_8P4R_04 BAT LED POWER ON RY-SP155HYYG4-1 RY -SP155HYY G4-1 6-52-55002-04E 6-52-55002-04E 6-52-55002-042 6-52-55002-042 Sheet 20 of 29 3.3VS AIRPLANE LED HDD/ODD LED R182 R183 220_04 220_04 AIRPLANE HDD/ODD RY-SP190YG34-5M RY-SP190YG34-5M R181 AIRPLANE LED#...
Schematic Diagrams POWER VCORE1 Offset & OFS/VFIXEN VFIX Droop V DDCR_ CP U PR 42 +3.3V 10_04 N B_VDDC R C 334 0.1u_10V_X5R_04 PJ21 JU MP-1m m C 332 *0.01u_16V_X7R _04 CPU_VD DN B_RU N_FB_H Metal VID Codes SGN D5 PJ22 JU MP-1m m CPU_VD DN B_RU N_FB_L...
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.