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. Security Key Hole (Kensington Lock Hole) 2. LAN Port 3. Vent 4. VGA Port 5. e-SATA/USB Port 6. Headphone Port 7. Microphone port ■ Right View 8. Optical disk drive 9. HDMI port 10.
Ch3. System information Chapter 3. System information Specification Available Processors • Intel® Core™ i7‐6 Series / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Intel® Pentium® processors (L3 cache memory: 3 MB) are supported. ※ L3 cache memory size differs depending on the CPU, which in turn differs depending on the model. ※...
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• RJ 45 Jack ※ The LAN specifications may differ depending on the model. HSPA modem • LG LUM850T ※ The HSPA modem is optional and may not be provided in some models. Also, its specifications may differ 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: • On: The system is on and running by the AC adapter or battery. • Off: The system is turned off or in Hibernates. •...
In order to boot with USB device, you have to change the USB to the highest item on the Boot menu after entering to the BIOS Setup by F2 key or push the F10 key when printing “LG logo” and then choose the next device to use on the boot menu ·...
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Ch3. System information 7. Turn off automatically after BIOS Flash. 8. Press F2 Key while the "LG LOGO" appears. 9. It selects the :” Load User Defaults” on the “Save & Exit” menu and it summons a BIOS settings at initial...
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Ch3. System information · How to update Start Easy Flash You can flash using by Flash utility of the CMOS setup without booting using DOS system file. 1. Press [F2] Key, then you can see the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen as below. 2.
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Ch3. System information 4. BIOS, after selecting USB systems (FDD/USB Memory) where files are copied presses Enter. 5. Select “Yes” in the “Do you want to update BIOS?”...
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Ch3. System information 6. With afterwords the same screen appears. 7. After flashing is completed, The computer turn off with automatic movement.
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Ch3. System information 8. Press [F2] Key, then you can see the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen as below. 9. It selects the :” Load User Defaults” and it summons a BIOS settings at initial value.
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 · BIOS Version · Processor Type This shows the Version of BIOS. This shows the type of CPU. · VBIOS Version · Processor speed This shows the VBIOS Version of BIOS. This shows the speed of CPU. ·...
Ch3. System information Advanced menu · Wake On LAN · Start Easy Flash Enables Wake Wake – UP On LAN. · CPU Power State · No Execute Mode Memory Protection Set CPU Power status. Set if it is used a prevention function or not Data Execution Prevention of Windows XP SP2.
Ch3. System information Security menu · Administrator Password This shows the system’s administrator password has been set, or not. · User Password Set User Password is for setting the password lower than the one set in Set Supervisor Password. Set User Password is active only when the supervisor password is set. ·...
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Ch3. System information Boot menu · Quiet Boot Set whether or not to use Quiet Boot. · PXE Boot Booting to connect with a server that supports PXE. · Set Boot Priority Select the desired device drive by using the arrow buttons and change its booting sequence by using the [+] or [-] key.
Ch3. System information Save & Exit menu Save Changes and Exit · Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Discard Changes and Exit · Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. · Discard Changes This returns to the factory default settings for each parameter in the Setup menu.
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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 1(-) and 5(+). See the following figure : Terminal Voltage (V dc) Ground(-) +0V ~ +12.6V 5(+)
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 Utility System CMOS checksum bad to reset the time and date. – System CMOS checksum is not correct. – 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 remove the battery pack out of the slot. 2. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1020 Memory Cover ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 1 screw. Specification FRU No. M2 x L4 FAB30342001 2. Remove the memory cover.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1030 Memory ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1020) 1. Remove the Hook. Hook Hook Hook Hook 2. Remove the Memory.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1040 HSPA Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1020) 1. Remove 2 antenna cables. Cable 2. Remove 2 screws. FRU No. Specification M2 x L3 FAB30278202...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the HSPA module.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1050 WLAN Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory Cover(1020) 1. Remove 2 antenna cable. Cable 2. Remove 2 screws. FRU No. Specification FAB30278202 M2 x L3...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the WLAN module.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1060 HDD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 1 screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30342001 M2 x L4 2. Remove the HDD cover and 1 screw. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the HDD. FRU No. Specification FAB30342001 M2 x L4 4. Remove 4 screws. FRU No. Specification FAB30278601 M3 x L3...
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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 ■ 1070 ODD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 1 screw. 2. Push to the arrow to remove it...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the ODD. 4. Remove 2 screws and the ODD Bezel. Bezel FRU No. Specification FAB30278202 M2 x L3...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1080 SD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the SD Card.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1090 Keyboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 1 screw. FRU No. Specification M2 .5 x L6 FAB31219201 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 ■ 1100 Keydeck ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090) 1. Remove 19 screws. Specification FRU No. M2 x L6 12EA FAB30342201 M2 x L2.5 FAB31219101 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Hold SD card insertion parts by the hand, remove keyborad deck. 4. Remove the keyboard deck.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1110 Touch Pad ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100) 1. Remove 1 cable. Cable 2. Remove the touch pad cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1120 Speaker ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100) 1. Remove 4 screws. FRU No. Specification FAB30278202 M2 x L3 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. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100) 1. Remove 4 connector/cables. Cable 2. Remove 5 screws and MIC rubber. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the MIC rubber. 4. Remove mainboard from bottom case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 5. Remove the mainboard case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1140 CPU/GPU Fan Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove 1 antenna cable and 6 screws. Cable FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1150 CPU ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130) f. CPU/GPU Fan Assembly(1140) 1. It uses screwdriver and it removes the CPU.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1160 USB(R) Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove the 4 screws. FRU No. Specification M2 x L3 FAB30278202...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1170 Power Switch Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove the power switch board.
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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. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130) 1. Remove 1 screw. FRU No. Specification M2 x L3 FAB30278202...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1190 Display Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130), f. USB(R) Sub Board(1160) 1. Remove 6 screws. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1200 LCD Front Case ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), a. Battery Pack(1010), b. ODD(1070), c. Keyboard (1090), d. Keydeck(1100), e. Mainboard(1130), f. Display Module(1190) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 2. Remove the LCD Front Case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1210 LCD Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1190), c. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove the 6 screws. FRU No. Specification FAB31239201 M2.5 x L4 FAB31239201 M2.5 x L4...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1220 LCD Panel Bracket ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1190), c. LCD Front Case(1200), d. LCD Assembly(1210) 1. Remove the 6 screws. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1230 LCD Cable ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1190), c. LCD Front Case(1200), d. LCD Assembly(1210), e. LCD Panel Bracket(1220) 1. Remove the LCD Cable. Cable...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1240 Web Cam Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Display Module(1190), c. LCD Front Case(1200), d. LCD Assembly(1210), e. LCD Panel Bracket(1220), f. LCD Cable(1230) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 2. Remove the web cam module.
Ch6. Part lists Chapter 6. Part lists REV.04 Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NMLB01 EBR72923401 APOLLO PM MAIN B/D Mainboard NMLB01 EBR72923402 APOLLO GM MAIN B/D NSUB01 EBR73113301 APOLLO Power Switch Sub Board (with cable) SUB B/D NSUB02...
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DC-Jack Cable - 10 Pin (GM) It is same model with NBOTM03 MCQ66285901 Bottom Rubber (4ea) C500. NLCD01 ABQ73504601 Rear case assy Black LG-WL (Non-3G) NLCD01 ABQ73504602 Rear case assy Red LG-WL (Non-3G) NLCD01 ABQ73504603 Rear case assy Black LG -3G NLCD01...
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LG P/N Description Remark Webcam NWEBC01 EBP61322301 FS13FF-183-2 NONE FOXLINK 1.3M CMOS NLCD01 ABQ73504601 Rear case assy Black LG-WL (Non-3G) NLCD01 ABQ73504602 Rear case assy Red LG-WL (Non-3G) NLCD01 ABQ73504603 Rear case assy Black LG -3G NLCD01 ABQ73504604 Rear case assy Red LG -3G...
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Etc. Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NSUB01 EBR73113301 APOLLO Power Switch Sub Board (with cable) SUB B/D Video GM and NSUB02 EBR72923451 APOLLO PM SUB B/D PM circuitry be incorrect NSUB02 EBR72923452 APOLLO GM SUB B/D NCVR01 ABQ73504401...
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