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 ·...
Ch3. System information Chapter 3. System information Specification - Processors · Intel Core2 Duo/Mobile Intel Celeron Prossesror ™ (L2 Cache :1MB/2MB4MB, FSB : 533/800Mhz) The user must not replace or expand the CPU capacity arbitrarily. The CPU capacity differs depends on model type.
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. Switches the monitors. If you have an external monitor connected, press Fn + F2 keys to Fn + F2 rotate the display mode in order between Default LCD Only, External Only, and Both Default LCD and External.
Ch3. System information Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer 1. System On/Off/Suspend lamp System on standby mode: Blue (Blinking) - System ON: On 2. Hard Disk Drive Lamp - The lamp is turned on when the HDD is running. ※...
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Ch3. System information Status indicators 6. Scroll Lock lamp - Scroll Lock lamp is on when the it is active. 7. ™Wireless LAN/Bluetooth lamp - On (Yellow): When Wireless LAN is on. On (Blue): When Bluetooth is on. On (White): When Wireless LAN and Bluetooth are on. Off: When Wireless LAN/Bluetooth are off.
2. Copy BIOS Flash software to the flash update USB Device (FDD/USB Memory). 3. Connect the USB Device for USB Port. 4. Press F11 Key while the "LG LOGO" appears. 5. A while later, the system setup home screen appears.
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Ch3. System information 6. Type in “163x_xxx”. (x_xxx is Model Name & BIOS version) 7. You can see the BIOS flash process as below. 8. After flashing is completed, The computer turn off with automatic movement. 9. Turn it on your PC, then you can see the CMOS Checksum bad screen as below.
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Ch3. System information 10. Press [F1] Key, then you can see the BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen as below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use [ENTER] to Select System Overview a field. Firmware Information Use [+] or [ - ] to BIOS Build A1636IL1, Ver0. 01, 03/07/2007 Configure systme Time.
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Ch3. System information 12. It selects the “Exit & Save Change” and it stores system a settings and the reboot BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit & Discard Changes changes. Disard Changes F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operatios.
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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 5. 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use [ENTER] to Select System Overview a field. Firmware Information Use [+] or [ - ] to BIOS Build A1636IL1, Ver0. 01, 03/07/2007 Configure systme Time. EC Build 1636EL11 Ver3.0B 03/07/2007 Processor Brand Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU Speed...
Ch3. System information Advanced menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY While entering setup, Advanced Settings BIOS auto detects the presenced of IDE Primary IDE Master [Hard Disk] devices. This diaplays Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] the status of auto Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] detection of IDE Secondary IDE Slave...
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Ch3. System information Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Full screen Logo Display [Enabled] 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD:SS-HL-DT-ST] Disabled 2nd Boot Device [SATA:PM-Hitachi HT] Enabled 3rd Boot Device [Network:Realtek Bo] Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
Ch3. System information Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY <Enter> to change Supervisor Password :Not Installed password. User Password :Not Installed <Enter> again to Disable password. Change Supervisor Password Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Ch3. System information Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit & Discard Changes changes. Disard Changes F10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for this operatios. Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help...
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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: In contrast to the PSD Backup, standard hard disk backup tools •...
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Ch3. System information ■ How to Backup and Restore How to configure automatic backups Software Component to use ("System Backup") Administrative Task: Configure automatic If Security Platform is not yet initialized: backups for all users (including Security Initialization Wizard Platform Credentials and Settings, If Security Platform is already initialized: Settings Emergency Recovery and PSD configuration Tool - 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: •...
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.
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) +0V ~ +12.6V (6 cell) Ground(-)
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 slide the battery pack out of the slot.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1020 HDD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 2 Screws, then remove the HDD Cover. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P,4.5mm, FAB30065101 2. Remove the HDD Cushion.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the HDD. 4. Remove 2 screws. FRU No. Specification M2X0.4,4.5mm, FAB30065501...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1030 System Door ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove 4 Screws. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P, 4.5mm, FAB30065101 2. System Door를 제거합니다.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1040 DIMM ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove the DIMM.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1050 Optical Disk Drive ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove 1 screw. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P, 4.5mm, FAB30065101 2. Remove the Optical Disk Drive.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1060 WLAN Card ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove 1 Screw than Remove the Antenna Cable. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45,4.5mm,5 FAB30065101 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1070 MDC Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove 2 Screws, then remove the MDC Cable. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45,4.5mm,5 FAB30065101 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1080 Bluetooth Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove the Antenna Cable. 2. Remove the Bluetooth Module.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1090 Fan Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove 8 screws. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P,4.5mm, FAB30065101 2. Remove the Fan Assembly Cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Fan Assembly.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1100 Retainer ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030) 1. Remove 3 Hooks. 2. Remove the Retainer.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1110 Keyboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100) 1. Remove 5 Screws. FRU No. Specification M2X0.4,4.5mm, FAB30065501 2. Remove the Keyboard Cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Keyboard.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1120 Button Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100) 1. Remove 2 Screws, Than Remove the Cable. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P,4.5mm, FAB30065101...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1130 Display Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100) 1. Remove the LCD Cable, Inverter Cable. 2. Remove the WLAN Antenna, Web Cam Cable.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove 4 screws. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P,4.5mm, FAB30065101 4. Remove the LCD Assembly.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1140 Bottom Case ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130) 1. Remove the Touchpad Connector. 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove PCMCIA Dummy Card, SD Dummy Card. 4. Remove the Bottom Case.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1150 Main Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130), g. Bottom Case(1040) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1160 Bluetooth Antenna ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130), g. Bottom Case(1040) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1170 Speakers ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130), g. Bottom Case(1040) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove 1 screw. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45P,4.5mm, FAB30065101 4. Remove the speakers.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1180 Microphone ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130), g. Mainboard(1140) 1. Remove the Connector, than Remove the Microphone.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1190 USB Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. keyboard(1110), e. Button Sub Board(1120), f. Display Module(1130), g. Mainboard(1140) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Connector. 4. Remove the USB Sub Board.
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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) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. Display Module(1130) 1. Remove 8 rubbers, than Remove 8 screws. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1210 LCD Inverter ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. Display Module(1130), e. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove 2 cables. 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1220 WLAN Antenna ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. Display Module(1130), e. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove 4 screws. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1230 Web Cam ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. Display Module(1130), e. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove the cable. 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1240 LCD Panel ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) b. System Door(1030), c. Retainer(1100), d. Display Module(1130), e. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove 2 screws. FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove 8 screws. FRU No. Specification M2.5X0.45,4.5mm,5 FAB30065101 4. Remove the LCD braket.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 5. Remove the LCD Panel.
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MS Label (Windows XP) NLAB02 MEZ37782501 MS Label (Vista Basic) NLAB02 MEZ37782601 MS Label (Vista Premium) NLAB03 MEZ39979301 ID LABEL for KOREA E500 NLAB03 MEZ39979302 ID LABEL for KOREA EB500 NLAB03 MEZ39979303 ID LABEL for EXPORT NLAB03 MEZ39979304 ID LABEL, EXPORT FREE DOS...
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Ch6. Part lists Category Location LG P/N Description Remark NLAB05 MEZ39979201 NVIDIA LABEL (128MB) Labels NLAB05 MEZ39979202 NVIDIA LABEL (256MB) NLAB05 MEZ39979203 ATI LABEL...
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ABQ34524302 LCD Front Case Assy (without Webcam) NLCD06 ABQ34523801 LCD Rear Case Assy Silver (LG) NLCD06 ABQ34523802 LCD Rear Case Assy Curlfit Silver (LG) 9/7 Add LCD Assy NLCD06 ABQ34523803 LCD Rear Case Assy Curlfit Black (LG) 9/7 Add NLCD06...
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A : NSCR02 B : NSCR01 NKBD03 NKBD04 NKBD06 NKBD07 NKBD01 NKEY01 NKBD05 NRET01...
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MS Label (Windows XP) NLAB02 MEZ37782501 MS Label (Vista Basic) NLAB02 MEZ37782601 MS Label (Vista Premium) NLAB03 MEZ39979301 ID LABEL for KOREA E500 NLAB03 MEZ39979302 ID LABEL for KOREA EB500 NLAB03 MEZ39979303 ID LABEL for EXPORT NLAB03 MEZ39979304 ID LABEL, EXPORT FREE DOS...
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A : NSCR01 B : NSCR02 NBOT01 NBOT02 NMEM01 NCPU01 NMOD01 NWLA01 NMLB01...
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Etc. Category Location LG P/N Description Remark NPOW01 6410BV21003 POWER CODE NPOW01 6410BT21003 POWER CODE Power Cord NPOW01 6410BW21601 POWER CODE NPOW01 6410BH21003 POWER CODE NPOW01 6410BC11017 POWER CODE NMIS01 ABQ34525701 Bottom Door Assy NMIS01 ABQ34525702 Bottom Door Assy_New 9/6 Add...
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