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Summary of Contents for VIA Technologies 8880
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Preface Notebook Computer 8880 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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Preface About this Manual 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 notebook PC. The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications.
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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.
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Removing the TV Tuner Module ..............2-11 Removing the Keyboard ................... 2-12 Removing the System Memory ................. 2-13 Removing the CPU ................... 2-14 Part Lists ............... A-1 Part List Illustration Location ................A-2 Top (8880) ......................A-3 Bottom (8880) .....................A-4 LCD 15" (8880) ....................A-5...
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Floppy Disk Drive (8880) .................A-15 First Hard Disk Drive (8880) ................A-16 Second Hard Disk Drive (8880) ...............A-17 Third Hard Disk Drive (8880) ................A-18 Third Hard Disk - Dummy (8880) ..............A-19 IP Sharing Module (8880) ................A-20 MP3 Player (8880) ....................A-21 Schematic Diagrams ..........B-1 System Block Diagram ..................B-2...
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Preface VGA DDR DRAM Term 1 of 2 ................B-16 VGA DDR DRAM Term 2 of 2 ................B-17 Moblility M7-P Power ..................B-18 TV CRT & LVDS .....................B-19 Video In 7114 ....................B-20 ICH3 1 of 2 ......................B-21 ICH3 2 of 2 ......................B-22 USB RTC ......................B-23 HDD &...
The 8880 series notebook is designed to be upgradeable. See “Disassembly” on page 2 - 1 for a detailed description of the upgrade procedures for each specific component. Please note the warning and safety information indicated by the “...
Introduction Interface • Built-in TouchPad (PS/2) • Four USB ports • One IEEE 1394 port • One S-Video-Out jack for TV output • One S-Video-In jack • One parallel port (LPT1), supporting ECP / EPP 1.7 and 1.9 • One COM port •...
Introduction External Locator - Top Views Figure 1 Top Views 1. LCD 2. LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators 3. Built-In Micro- phone 4. Hot-Key buttons 5. LED Status Indicators 6. Power Button 7. Close Cover Switch 8. Fingerprint ID (optional) 9.
Introduction External Locator - Front View & Left Side View Figure 2 Front View 1. LCD Latch 2. Audio “DJ” CD Player Control Panel On/Off Switch 3. Previous Track 4. Next Track 5. LCD 6. Play/Pause 7. Stop 8. Volume Down 9.
Introduction External Locator - Right Side & Rear Views Figure 4 Right Side View 1. MP3 Player (Optional) 2. MP3 Player SD/ MMC Slot 3. MP3 Player Release Switch 4. Vent 5. Kensington Lock 6. MP3 Player Slot (no MP3 Player installed) Figure 5 Rear View...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent/Fan Outlets 2. CPU Cover 3. Battery (the pri- mary HDD is located under the battery) 4. Primary Hard Disk 5. Changeable Drive Bay 3 (for TV Tuner or HDD) 6.
Disassembly 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). Component Parts We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart. Procedures such as upgrading/replacing the RAM, CD device and hard disk are included in the User’s Manual but are repeated here for your convenience.
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 Keyboard: To remove the Battery: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 2 - 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer OFF and turn it over. Sequence 2. Remove screws in Figure 2 - 1a. 3. Apply gentle pressure at point to push the battery up and out of the computer. a.
Disassembly Removing the Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device Figure 2 - 2 Primary Drive 1. Turn the computer OFF, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. (Bay One) CD 2. Remove screws in (Figure 2 - 2a), then lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside.
Disassembly Removing the Modular Drive Bay (Bay Two) Device Figure 2 - 3 Modular Drive 1. Turn the computer OFF, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. (Bay Two) Device 2. Remove screws in (Figure 2 - 3a), then lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside.
Disassembly Removing the Primary Hard Disk Figure 2 - 4 Primary Hard 1. Turn the computer OFF, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. Disk Removal 2. Remove screws (Figure 2 - 4a) and release the HDD connector cable Sequence 3.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive in Bay Two Figure 2 - 5 Bay Two HDD 1. Turn the computer OFF, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove screws (Figure 2 - 5a), then lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive in Bay Three Figure 2 - 6 Bay Three HDD 1. Turn the computer OFF, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove screws (Figure 2 - 6a), then lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside.
Disassembly Removing the TV Tuner Module Figure 2 - 7 TV Tuner Module 1. Turn the computer OFF , remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove screws ( Figure 2 - 7a ), then lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 2 - 8 Keyboard 1. Turn the computer OFF and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Press the two keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position (you may Sequence need to use a small screwdriver to do this).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory Figure 2 - 9 Memory Removal 1. Turn the computer OFF , remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and keyboard (page 2 - 12). Sequence 2. Remove screws ( Figure 2 - 9a ) from the shielding plate ( Figure 2 - 9b ), and lift the plate up off the computer.
Disassembly Removing the CPU Figure 2 - 10 Processor 1. Turn the computer OFF , remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove screws ( Figure 2 - 10a ), and lift the cover ( Figure 2 - 10b ) up off the computer.
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Disassembly 4. Remove screws & ( Figure 2 - 12a ) from the CPU bracket, then lift the bracket off the CPU ( Figure 2 - Figure 2 - 12 12b ). Processor 5. Fully raise latch in the direction indicated in Figure 2 - 12c to unlock the CPU. Removal 6.
Part Lists Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the notebook PC’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 Lists Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table 1 Part List Illustration Part 8880 8880 Location page A - 3 page A - 13 DVD-ROM Drive page A - 4...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B:Schematic Diagrams Table 1 Schematic This appendix has circuit diagrams of the systems PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate Diagrams schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 VGA DDR DRAM Term 2 of 2 - Page B - 17 KBC H8 - Page B - 32 CPU (Northwood) 1 of 2 - Page B - 3...
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Schematic Diagrams CPU Decoupling CLOSE TO SO DIMM Put the cap on the North side of the processor BACK SIDE CPU DECOUPING VCORE C389 C391 C394 C400 C405 C411 C417 C419 C421 C372 C371 C370 C369 C368 CP10 VCORE 10U(1206) 10U(1206) 10U(1206) 10U(1206)
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Schematic Diagrams MCH (Voltage, PLL, USS) R244 49.9_1% MCH_GTLREF VCORE U36C C999 Use 20mils trace,7mils space Voltage C1000 Place RES C1001 C1002 C309 C288 4.7U(1206) CAP should be placed near MCH 2.5V_DDR R245 4.7U(1206) Reference divider near VCC1.5S 0.1U 0.1U 1U(0805) 0.01U 100_1%...
Schematic Diagrams Mobility M7 - P Mem A/B VDDC1.8 3,6..8,38,42 1.25V 14,16,17 VDD_MEM_IO 13,15 VREF OPTIONAL SERIES OPTIONAL SERIES TERMINATION MEMORY CHANNEL A TERMINATION MEMORY CHANNEL B FOR MEMORY FOR MEMORY ADDR & CNTRL ADDR & CNTRL INSTALL INSTALL RESISTORS RESISTORS CLOSER TO CLOSER TO...
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Schematic Diagrams LAN RTL8100B VCTRL VCTRL SYS3V LANVDD3 LANVDD3 LANVDD3 LANVCC2.5 F01J2E 2SB1198K VCC3 C916 C915 C932 0.1U 0.1U 0.1U 0.1U 0.1U F01J2E BK2125HS121 *For RTL8100C application, all bead must be rated C933 300mA/100ohm@100Mhz 10U(1206) 10U(1206) 0.1U The maximum voltage drop when on should be less than 0.3V 10U(1206) 0.1U DE-COUPLE CAPS PLEASE CLOSE CHIP POWER PIN...
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