Contents Ch 1. Service information Ch 2. Locations Ch 3. System information · Specification · Model configuration System Block Diagram · Fn key combinations · Status indicators · BIOS Flash · BIOS Setup · Ch 4. Symptom-to-part index Power system checkout ·...
Ch1. Service information Chapter 1. Service information 1-1. Important service information Strategy for replacing parts (FRU-Field Replaceable Units) Before replacing parts Make sure that latest BIOS and drivers are installed before replacing any parts (FRUs) listed in this Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing parts 1.
Ch1. Service information 1-2. Safety notices Warning Before the computer is powered-on after part (FRU) replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Ch1. Service information 1-3. Safety information General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety · Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. · When lifting any heavy object 1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping. 2.
Ch1. Service information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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Ch1. Service information · Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames. · Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages. These instructions are in the safety sections of maintenance information.
Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-LG alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-LG alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Ch1. Service information Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Ch1. Service information 1-4. Laser compliance statement When a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or the other laser product is installed, note the following : Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
1-6. Read this first Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this section. Important Notes Only trained personnel certified by LG should service the computer. · Read the entire FRU removal and replacement page before replacing any FRU.
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Ch1. Service information The followings are not covered under warranty : CD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped · Scratched (cosmetic) parts · Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts · Cracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches, broken pins, or broken connectors caused by excessive ·...
Ch2. Locations Chapter 2. Locations ■ Left View 1. Fan louvers 2. VGA Port 3. LAN Port 4. HDMI Port 5. e-SATA / USB-combo Port 6. USB Port 7. Headphone Port ■ Right View 8. Optical Disk Drive 9. USB Port 10.
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Ch2. Locations ■ Front View ④ ② ① ③ 1. Smart Cam 2. Power Button 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad 5. Multi Card Slot 6. Stereo Speaker...
Ch3. System information Chapter 3. System information Specification Available Processors • Intel ®Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Intel ®Pentium® processors (L3 cache memory: 3 MB ‐ 8 MB) are supported. ※ L3 cache memory size differs depending on the CPU, which in turn differs depending on the model. ※...
Chapter 3. System information Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Function of Fn keys has nothing to do with Operating System. Fn + F1 Customizable hot keys. (Configurable through OSD settings) Fn + F2 Customizable hot keys.
Ch3. System information Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer 1 . Power Lamp: • Blinking: System Standby • On: The system is running on the AC power or battery. • Off: The system is turned off or in Hibernates. 2.
2. Copy BIOS Flash software to the flash update USB Device (FDD/USB Memory). 3. Connect the USB Device for USB Port. 4. Press F12 Key while the "LG LOGO" appears. 5. A while later, the system setup home screen appears.
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Ch3. System information 10. Press [F2] Key, then you can see the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen as below. 11. It selects the :” Load Optimal Dafault” and it summons a BIOS settings at initial value.
Ch3. System information 12. It selects the “Exit Saving Changes” and it stores system a settings and the reboot...
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Ch3. System information BIOS Release Process and Making Bootable CD 1. LGE(Korea) will upload BIOS Image(*.iso) to GCSC(Global Cyber Service Center:http://biz.lgservice.com) when BIOS should be updated. 2. BIOS will include both System BIOS and EC(Embedded Controller) BIOS. 3. Service center can download BIOS file from GCSC and update BIOS according to below procedure. 4.
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Ch3. System information c. Select “Disc Image or Saved Project” d. Select File Format as "Image Files(*.iso)".
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Ch3. System information e. Open Image File(*.iso) which is sent from LGE f. Tab Burn then burning will be started...
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Ch3. System information g. Burn process completed as below, and tab “OK...
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Ch3. System information BIOS/EC Flash Process 1. Insert Bootable CD in PC, and Turn it on, then PC will boot by DOS mode as below (If the EC is not correct or old version, then automatically update EC first and reboot again) 2.
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Ch3. System information 4. Type in Mode Name at the “WIP ID :” then press Enter key (You must use Capital Letter) (You can see the Model Name in ID Label at the bottom Case of PC: “M/N: LMXX-XXXX”) 5. Type in Serial No at the “WIP ID :” then press Enter key (You must use Capital Letter) (You can see the Serial No in ID Label at the bottom Case of PC: “S/N: 412KIXXXXXXXX”(13digits)) 6.
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Ch3. System information 7. After flashing is completed, you can see the “PASS” on your screen, and reboot your PC...
2. to replace the backup battery 3. system configuration error occurs 4. to change the boot order 5. to set/change a password Press the power button. When the LG logo appears on the screen, press and enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Ch3. System information Using the keys The keys used in the BIOS Setup Utility and their functions are described at the bottom. · : General Help Display the descriptions of the keys used in the setup utility. · : Select Item Navigate and select items in the setup utility.
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Ch3. System information Main menu · System Time Current time. To change the value, press <+> or <−> key. · System Date Current date. To change the value, press <+> or <−> key. · SATA Hard Drive This shows the description of the drive connected to the SATA port. To change the settings of the connected drive, click <Enter>...
Ch3. System information Advanced menu · Mute button option · S4 Long Run & WOL in S4 Set whether or not to support the Mute function (Fn + This is for the menu to supply Wake on Lan. You can push the “enable” when you want to use F9) during the system startup.
Ch3. System information Security menu · Supervisor Password The password setting prevents not allowed users from using the notebook computer. The password is not set when starting the system for the first time. When the system is turned on, any other user cannot change the BIOS settings without entering the specified password.
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Ch3. System information Boot menu · Boot Menu Set whether or not to use Booting Device · PXE Boot to LAN Set whether or not to use PXE Boot to LAN · Boot Device Priority Select the desired device drive by using the arrow buttons and change its booting sequence by using the [+] or [-] key.
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· SLP 2.1 The Vista OS protection device will be able to use from LG. · Processor Type This shows the type of the CPU installed in the system.
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Ch3. System information Exit menu · Exit Saving Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. · Save Change Without Exit Save the changes you have made. · Exit Discarding Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. ·...
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Ch3. System information ■ Backup and Restore Security Platform Data Security Platform Backup includes all data required in case of emergency. After a hardware or storage media failure or a Trusted Platform Module failure, Security Platform Restoration reestablishes access to Security Platform Features for all users.
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Ch3. System information Personal Secure Drive Backup Contents A copy of the PSD encrypted data and configuration settings. Purpose Restoration of PSD encrypted data and configuration settings after a hardware or storage media failure. Otherwise users could not decrypt their PSD data anymore. Notes: •...
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Ch3. System information ■ How to Backup and Restore How to configure automatic backups ("System Software Component to use Backup") Administrative Task: Configure automatic backups If Security Platform is not yet initialized: Initialization Wizard for all users (including Security Platform Credentials If Security Platform is already initialized: Settings Tool - and Settings, Emergency Recovery and PSD Backup - Configure...
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Ch3. System information ■ Infineon Platform Security Backup With this page you can backup and restore Security Platform credentials, Security Platform settings and Personal Secure Drives. If Enhanced Authentication is enabled, you can also create backups of your authentication device. Availability of page: This page is only available on an initialized Security Platform, if one of the following conditions is fulfilled: •The current user has administrative rights.
Ch4. Symptom-to-part index Chapter 4. Symptom-to-part index The symptom-to-part index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Note If replacing a part (FRU) does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the computer. Voltage (V dc) 2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the +18.05 ~ +19.95 AC adapter cable. See the following figure : Ground 3.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index · If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. · If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Replace the system board. 2. If the problem persists, check the AC adapter whether it is correct product or not. Note Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index · The Characteristics of the battery pack 1. Self-discharge The battery gradually loses its power over time without ever being used. 2. Periodic full discharge / charge Frequent recharge of the battery pack can reduce the capacity of the battery pack. When this happens, you can perform the full discharge / charge to improve the capacity.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index · To check the battery pack, do the following : 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 7(+) and 9(-). See the following figure : Terminal Voltage (V dc) Ground(-) 1(+) 2 3 4 5 6...
Ch4. Symptom-to-part index Numeric error codes Symptom / Error FRU or action, in sequence 0200 1.Reset the hard-disk drive. Fixed disk failure 2.Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. (The hard disk is not working) 3.Hard-disk drive. 4.System board. 0210 1.Check the keyboard if it is pressed.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index Symptom / Error FRU or action, in sequence 0251 Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup System CMOS checksum bad Utility – System CMOS checksum is not correct. to reset the time and date. – Default configuration used. 0252 Reset the password by running BIOS Setup Utility.
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Ch4. Symptom-to-part index Symptom / Error FRU or action, in sequence 02F7 1. DIMM Fail – Safe timer NMI failed 2. System board 0611 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE configuration changed 2. System board. 0612 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE configuration error 2.
Ch4. Symptom-to-part index LCD-related symptoms Note Before removing or disassembling LCD, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack also. Symptom / Error FRU or action, in sequence LCD screen becomes dark suddenly. Check out Battery Miser.
1. Power off the computer 2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnected all of the following devices : a. Non-LG devices. b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices. c. Battery pack. d. PC cards.
Ch5. Removing and replacing a part Chapter 5. Removing and replacing a part (FRU) Danger Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Caution Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure that all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not loose inside the computer.
Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1010 Battery Pack 1. Push the battery latch in the direction shown below; then slide the battery pack out of the slot. 2. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1020 HDD / ODD Cover ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 3 screw. 2. Remove the HDD / ODD cover.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the HDD. 4. Remove the 4 screw. FRU No. Specification M3x3 FAB30479801...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 5. Remove the HDD Shield.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1030 Memory Cover ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 3 screw. 2. Remove the memory cover.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1040 ODD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory / ODD Cover(1020) 1. Pushes separates with arrow ticket direction. 2. Remove the ODD.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove 2 screws and ODD Bezel. Bezel FRU No. Specification FAB30255001 M2x3...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1050 Wi-Fi Cover ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 1 screw. 2. Remove the Wi-Fi cover.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1060 WLAN Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Wi-Fi Cover(1050) 1. Remove the 2 antenna cable and 1 screw. Cable FRU No. Specification M2.5x3 FAB30255101 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1070 SD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. After pressing according to the arrow, remove the SD Card.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1080 Keyboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 1 screw. FRU No. Specification 2.5x6.5 (silver) FAB30479701 2. Remove from the KBD KBD hook.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the keyboard cable. Cable 4. Remove the keyboard.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1090 Keydeck ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard (1080) 1. Remove 9 screws. Specification FRU No. FAB30479701 2.5x6.5 (silver) 2. Remove 3 cables and 4 screws. Cable Cable Cable...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. It uses JIG and it removes the keyboard deck. 4. Remove the keyboard deck.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1100 Touch Pad ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090) 1. Remove 2 screws. Cable FRU No. Specification FAB30255101 M2.5x3 2. Remove the touch pad.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the touch pad cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1110 Power Button ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090) 1. Remove the 1 screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30255101 M2.5x3 2. Remove the power button.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1120 Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090) 1. Remove the 1 cable and 1 screw. Cable FRU No. Specification FAB30484001 M2.5x5 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1130 Mainboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c.Keydeck(1090) 1. Remove 5 connector/cables and 2 screws. Cable FRU No. Specification FAB30484001 M2.5x5 2. Mainboard from the Bottom case and remove it.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Mainboard Case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1140 ODD Cable ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c.Keydeck(1090) 1. Remove the 2 screw. FRU No. Specification FAB31140401 M2x6 2. Remove the ODD Cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1150 CPU/GPU Fan Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1030) 1. Remove the 1 antenna cable and 6 screws. 2. Remove the CPU/GPU Fan Assembly.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1160 CPU ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1030), c. CPU/GPU Fan Assembly(1150) 1. It uses screwdriver and it removes the CPU.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1170 Memory ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1030) 1. Remove the Hook. Hook Hook Hook Hook 2. Remove the Memory.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1180 AC Connector ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090), d. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove 2 screws. Specification FRU No. M2.5x5 FAB30484001 2. Remove the AC Connector.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1190 Speaker ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090), d. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove the Speaker.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1200 Display Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090), d. Sub Board(1120), e. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove 4 screws. Specification FRU No. FAB30484001 M2.5x5 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1210 Hinge Cap ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090), d. Sub Board(1120), e. Mainboard(1130) f. Display Module(1200) 1. Uses sharp Pinset separates the both sides sticker. (C400 series) 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove 4 screws. (C400 series) FRU No. Specification FAB30208501 M2x3 4. Remove the Hinge Cap.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1220 LCD Front Case ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Keyboard(1080), c. Keydeck(1090), d. Display Module(1200), e.HingeCap(1210) 1. Remove 4 Sheets and 4 screws . FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 2. It uses JIG and it removes the LCD Front Case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1230 LCD Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1200), c. HingeCap(1210), d. LCD Front Case(1220) 1. Remove 4 screws. FRU No. Specification FAB30484001 M2.5x5 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1240 LCD Panel Bracket ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1200), c. HingeCap(1210), d. LCD Front Case(1220), e. LCD Assembly(1230) 1. Remove 4 screws. Specification FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1250 LCD Cable ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1200), c. HingeCap(1210), d. LCD Front Case(1220), e. LCD Assembly(1230) 1. Remove the 1 cable. Cable 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1260 Web Cam Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1200), c. HingeCap(1210), d. LCD Front Case(1220), e. LCD Assembly(1230) 1. Remove the Web Cam Module.
Ch6. Part lists Chapter 6. Part lists REV.06 Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NMLB01 EBR72762201 QL7 MB (HM55,UMA, PIM)WO CPU 35W Chagall14 Quanta Computer Inc. 8 LAYERS 0.1 C400 PQ main Brazil MAIN B.D NMLB01 EBR72762234 B/D Assy for Brazil, QL7 MB (HM55,UMA, PIM)WO CPU 35W...
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Ch6. Part lists Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NLCD09 MCK66697402 LCD Hinge Cap_Right (A410 white) C400 Common NLCD09 MCK66539702 LCD Hinge Cap_Right (C400 black) NLCD10 MCR64351302 LCD Hinge Cap hole Sticker (A410 silver) C400 Common NLCD10 MCR64351301 LCD Hinge Cap hole Sticker (C400 black)
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Ch6. Part lists Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NSCR02 FAB30208501 SCREW 2.0*3mm (odd*2,lcd bkt*4,hinge cap*4) NSCR03 FAB30479801 SCREW 3.0*3mm (hdd*4) SCREW NSCR04 FAB30255101 SCREW 2.5*3mm (w/lan*1,led b/d*1 SCREW 2.5*5mm (k/deck*3,main b/d*2,front*4,hinge*4,usb NSCR05 FAB30484001 b/d*1 Window7 OS Label NT model Windows 7 Starter Logo (0.69 X...
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Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark A510 NWEBC01 EBP60672202 Web cam module QCM 03S-1 M/B & LENS ASSY Common use A510 Webcam NWEBC01 EBP60716401 Camera 1.3M W/stereo Mic for Chicony Common use A510 NWEBC01 EBP60716801 Camera 1.3M W/stereo Mic for Suyin...
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NSUB02 EBR72762311 LED BD (with cable) Chagall14 Quanta Computer Inc. 8 LAYERS 0.1 C400 PQ main Brazil P/N NSUB02 EBR72762326 B/D Assy for Brazil, LED Board only 10/8 LG P/N NKBD01 AEW73049802 KB(USA)QL7(AEQL7U00,R3A)CNY change, same as C500 NKBD01 AEW73049801 KB(KOR)QL7(AEQL7Y00,R3A)CNY...
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Main Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NMLB01 EBR72762201 QL7 MB (HM55,UMA, PIM)WO CPU 35W Chagall14 Quanta Computer Inc. 8 LAYERS 0.1 C400 PQ main Brazil MAIN NMLB01 EBR72762234 B/D Assy for Brazil, QL7 MB (HM55,UMA, PIM)WO CPU 35W B.D P/N only...
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Main Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NMINI03 EAD61651304 Bluetooth Cable QL7 BT(6/6,3A)300V NEI MiniCard NMINI03 EAD61651301 Bluetooth Cable LX9 BT(6/6,1A)300V FOX NMRY01 EAN51348905 Hynix DDR3-1066 2G NMRY01 EAN51348605 Hynix DDR3-1066 1G Memory NMRY01 EAN61148302 A-Data DDR3-1066 2G NMRY01...
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Etc. Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NCVR01 ACQ85432101 CPU,Memory DOOR assy - White C400 NCVR01 ACQ85327101 CPU,Memory DOOR assy - Black Common use NCVR02 ACQ85452001 HDD DOOR assy - White Cover C400 NCVR02 ACQ85327201 HDD DOOR assy - Black...
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