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. Kensington lock 2. Fan louvers 3. VGA Port 4. HDMI Port 5. LAN Port 6. e-SATA Port(USB-combo) 7. Multi Card Slot(xD/SD/MS/MS Pro) 8. Express Card Slot ■ Right View 9. Optical Disk Drive 10.
Ch2. Locations ■ Front Back ④ ② ① ③ 13. Power Port 14. Modem Port 15. Fan louvers ■ Front View 16. Built-in Microphone(May vary depending onmodel.) 17. Smart Cam(May vary depending onmodel.) 18. Mute Button 19. Volume Down Button 20.
Ch3. System information Chapter 3. System information Specification Available Processors • Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual‐Core / Celeron® Dual‐Core / Celeron® Processors (L2 Cache Size: 1MB/2MB/3MB/6MB, FSB:667/800/1066MHZ ) are supported. ※ The user must not replace or expand the CPU capacity arbitrarily. The CPU capacity differs depends on model type. Main Memory •...
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Chapter 3. System information Web Camera • 1.3 Mega pixels USB camera module • UVC (USB Video Class) driver supported ※ Web Camera is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models External I/O Interface • External VGA Monitor Port: 1 •...
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Chapter 3. System information Modem • Agere Systems Delphi D40(Rev.AM5) ※ The support availability may differ by model type. Wireless LAN • Ralink RT2700E / Intel 512AN_MMW / 533AN_MMW ※ Wireless LAN specifications may differ by model type and cannot be arbitrarily changed by the user. Weight ·...
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.
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Ch3. System information 6 . Wireless LAN/Bluetooth lamp • Off: Wireless LAN/Bluetooth is not in use. • Blinking (short interval): Wireless LAN/Bluetooth is connected and data are being transmitted. • Blinking (every 2 ~ 3 seconds): Wireless LAN/Bluetooth is not connected but Wireless Radio is on. •...
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.
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Ch3. System information 12. It selects the “Exit & Saving Change” 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 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 · 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 · USB BIOS Legacy Support This enables to use the USB devices in the MS-DOS environment. · HDC Configure as This configures the compatibility settings for the SATA controller. · VT Support Set whether or not to support the Intel virtualization technology. ·...
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 · Quick Boot Set whether or not to use Quiet Boot. · PXE Boot to LAN Set whether or not to use the HDD password. · 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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· Serial Number This shows the serial number of the product. · SLP 2.0 The Vista OS protection device will be able to use from LG. · CPU Type This shows the type of the CPU installed in the system.
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Ch3. System information Exit menu Exit & Save Change · Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Exit & Discard Changes · Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Load Optimal Defaults · This changes the parameters in the Setup menu to the factory default settings. When it is selected or [F9] key is pressed, the confirmation message appears.
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 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: •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 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 Memory / Wi-Fi Cover ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 3 screw. 2. Remove the Memory / Wi-Ri 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), Memory/Wi-Fi Cover(1020) 3. Remove the Hook. Hook Hook Hook Hook 4. Remove the Memory.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1040 HDD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 2 Screw. 2. Remove the HDD Cover.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. 3. Remove the HDD. 4. Remove the 4 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479801 (M3.0*3.5) White...
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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 ■ 1050 WLAN Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory/Wi-Fi Cover(1020) 1. Remove the 2 Antenna Cable. 2. Remove the 1 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30208501 (M2.0*3.0) White...
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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 Turbo Memory ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory/Wi-Fi Cover(1020) 1. Remove the 1 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30208501 (M2.0*3.0) black 2. Remove the Turbo Memory.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1070 Modem Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part Battery Pack(1010), b. Memory/Wi-Fi Cover(1020) 1. Remove the 1 Cable and 2 Screw. Cable FRU No. Specification 2. Remove the Modem Module.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1080 ODD ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 1 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479701 (M2.5*6.5) White 2. It uses JIG and pushes separates with arrow ticket direction.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the ODD. 4. Remove the ODD Bezel. Bezel...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1090 Retainer/Keyboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010) 1. Remove the 6 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479701 (M2.5*6.5) black FAB30255101 (M2.5*3.0) white 2. It uses JIG and it removes the Hooks.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the 2 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30255101 (M2.5*3.0) white 4. Remove the Retainer/Keyboard Cable. Cable Cable...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 5. Remove the Keyboard. 6. Remove the Retainer.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1100 Button Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090) 1. Remove the Cable and 1 Screw. Cable FRU No. Specification FAB30255101 (M2.5*3.0) white 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1110 Display Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard(1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) 1. Remove the 4 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479701 (M2.5*6.5) black FAB30255101 (M2.5*3.0) white 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Display Module.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1120 Keydeck ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) d. Display Module(1110) 1. Remove the 14 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30255101 (M2.5*3.0) white...
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the 3 Cable. Cable Cable Cable 4. It uses JIG and it removes the Keyboard deck.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 5. Remove the Keyboard deck.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1130 Bluetooth Module ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120) 1. Remove the Bluetooth. 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1140 USB(R) Sub Board ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1080), c. Display Module(1090), d. Button Sub Board(1100) e. Keydeck(1120) 1. Remove the 1 Cable and 2 Screw. Cable FRU No.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1150 Mainboard ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120), f. USB(R) Sub Board(1140) 1. Remove the Connector/Cable. Cable Connector 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Mainboard Case. 4. Remove the SD card and Mini PCI Socket Dummy.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1160 CPU/GPU Fan Assembly ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100), d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120), f. USB(R) Sub Board(1140), g. Mainboard(1150) 1.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part ■ 1170 CPU ※ Remove the following parts in order before replacing this part a. Battery Pack(1010), b. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100), d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120), f. Mainboard(1150), g. CPU/GPU Fan Assembly(1160) 1.
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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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120) 1. Remove the Cable and 1 Screw. Cable FRU No.
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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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Button Sub Board(1100) d. Display Module(1110) e. Keydeck(1120), f. Mainboard(1150) 1. Remove the 4 Screw. 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), b. Retainer/Keyboard(1090), c..Keydeck(1120) 1. Remove the 4 Rubber and, 4 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479701 (M2.5*6.5) black 2.
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Ch5. Removing and replacing a part 3. Remove the Hinge Cap.
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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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Display Module(1110) d. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove the 4 Screw. FRU No. Specification FAB30479701 (M2.5*6.5) black...
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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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Display Module(1110) d. LCD Front Case(1200) e. LCD Assembly(1210) 1. Remove the 4 Screw. 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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Display Module(1110) d. LCD Front Case(1200) e. LCD Assembly(1210), f. LCD Panel Bracket(1220) 1.
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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. Retainer/Keyboard (1090), c. Display Module(1110) d. LCD Front Case(1200) 1. Remove the Web Cam Module.
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Ch6. Part lists Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NEW (The location is LCD Module HD 14.0INCH 1366X768 LP140WH1-TLC6 - LG different from the NLCD06 EAJ60682802 Display Co. Ltd. LCD cable connector to put.) EAD61867601 It NLCD07 EAD60845101 LCD Cable & Webcam Cable isn't replaced.
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Ch6. Part lists Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark NPWCD01 EAD55718603 POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 POWER CORD PE-336+LS-15 PE-336 LS-15 1.83M NONE 250V NPWCD01 EAD60977501 12/3 add(09') Power code 10A H03VV-F 3G 0.75 BLACK Plug, LP-26A Connector, LS-15 1.8M NONE 250V 10A H03VV-F...
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Ch6. Part lists Category Loc. No. LG P/N Description Remark COMPLEX CPU Label All model Intel Core2 Duo Processor (2009) NLAB02 MEZ62085303 7/14 add(09') 320781-001 NLAB03 MEZ61946901 Moonstone2 POP LABEL KOREA 7/14 add(09') NLAB03 MEZ61946902 Moonstone2 POP LABEL GLOBAL 7/14 add(09')
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ABQ72947105 rear case(black_LG) NLCD05 ABQ72947106 rear case(black_Xnote) NLCD05 ABQ72947107 rear case(red_LG) 1/12 add(10') LCD Module HD 14.0INCH 1366X768 LP140WH1-TLC1 - LG NLCD06 EAJ60682801 Display Co. Ltd. NEW (The location is LCD Module HD 14.0INCH 1366X768 LP140WH1-TLC6 - LG NLCD06 EAJ60682802 different from the Display Co.
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