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Preface Notebook Computer P270WM/P270WM3 Service Manual...
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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor.
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Preface About this Manual This manual is intended for service personnel who have completed sufficient training to undertake the maintenance and inspection of personal computers. It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the P270WM/ P270WM3 series notebook PC.
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Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong mag- netic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals.
Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on CD This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro- gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC. System Startup 1.
Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the P270WM/P270WM3 series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer. Operating systems (e.g.
Introduction System Specifications Video Adapter Storage Processor nVIDIA® GeForce GTX 580M PCIe * 16 Up to three (Factory Option) Changeable Intel® Core i7-3960X (3.30GHz) Video Card 2.5" 9.5 mm (h) SATA (Serial) Hard Disk 15MB L3 Cache, 32nm (32 Nanometer), Drives supporting RAID level 0/1/5 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM On Board DDR3-1600MHz, TDP 130W...
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Introduction Card Reader Communication Power Management Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader Built-In 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet LAN Supports Wake on LAN - MMC / RSMMC Supports Wake on USB Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 3*3 (802.11 - SD / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC a/g/n) Half Mini-Card PCIe WLAN Module (Fac- Power - MS / MS Pro / MS Duo...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Built-In PC Camera 2. Built-In Microphone 3. LCD 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Touch Sensor Instant Keys 6. Speakers 7. 3D IR Emitter (P270WM3 Only) 8.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators 2. Express Card Slot 3. Multi-In-1 Card Reader Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Line-In Jack 2. S/PDIF-Out Jack 3. Microphone-In Jack 4. Headphone-Out Jack 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. HDMI-Out Port 4. Display Port 5. 2 * USB 3.0 Ports 6. Combined eSATA/ Powered USB 3.0 Port 7.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Fan Outlet/Intake 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Battery 4. HDD Bay Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use.
Disassembly Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the P270WM/P270WM3 series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart. Procedures such as upgrading/replacing the RAM, optical device and hard disk are included in the User’s Manual but are repeated here for your convenience.
Disassembly NOTE: All disassembly procedures assume that the system is turned OFF, and disconnected from any power supply (the battery is removed too). Maintenance Tools The following tools are recommended when working on the notebook PC: • M3 Philips-head screwdriver •...
Disassembly Maintenance Precautions The following precautions are a reminder. To avoid personal injury or damage to the computer while performing a re- moval and/or replacement job, take the following precautions: Power Safety Warning 1. Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other Before you undertake components could be damaged.
Disassembly Disassembly Steps The following table lists the disassembly steps, and on which page to find the related information. PLEASE PERFORM THE DISASSEMBLY STEPS IN THE ORDER INDICATED. To remove the Battery: To remove the Wireless LAN Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. Loosen the screws. 1. Turn the computer off, remove the AC/DC adapter and turn it over. b.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 2 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws , and remove the bay cover 3.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" SATA hard disk HDD Assembly drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary driv- Removal ers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 4. Remove screws and pull the tab to disconnect the connector from hard disk assembly. Figure 4 5. Carefully lift the hard disk assembly using two hands at points HDD Assembly 6. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the computer. Removal (cont’d.) 7.
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Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 5 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Secondary HDD 2. The secondary hard disk bay is located under the battery. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 6 Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove screws & from the bottom of the computer. 3. Turn the computer over, open the Lid/LCD, and carefully (a cable is connected to the underside of the LED cover a.
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Disassembly 6. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. 7. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket , and the keyboard LED cable from Figure 7 its locking collar socket Keyboard Removal 8.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) -1 Figure 8 RAM-1 Module The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) DDR III Removal (DDR3) supporting 1333/1600 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 16GB. The total memory size is auto- matically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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Disassembly 5. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. 6. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot. 7. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) - 2 Figure 9 RAM-2 Module Memory Upgrade Process Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and remove the keyboard (page 2 - 2.
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Disassembly 5. Remove screws from the fan unit, disconnect the fan cable , and lift the fan unit off the computer (Figure 10d). Figure 10 6. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by RAM-2 Module the arrows (Figure...
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 11 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). a. Locate the heat sink. 2.
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Disassembly 5. Press down and hold the latch (with the latch held down you will be able to release it). Figure 12 6. Move the latch and bracket fully in the direction indicated to unlock the CPU. Processor Removal 7. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure 12e).
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 13 Processor 1. Insert the CPU , pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE IT!). Installation 2. Move the latch towards the lock symbol and bracket fully in the direction indicated to lock the CPU.
Disassembly Removing the VGA Card Figure 14 VGA Card Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and component bay cover (page 2 - 2. The VGA card will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 17a).
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Disassembly 8. Remove the VGA mylar covers at point (two VGA mylar covers are pictured here). Figure 15 9. Remove the VGA mylar and remove screws & from the VGA assembly. VGA Card Removal 10. Carefully remove the VGA card (cont’d) 11.
Disassembly Installing the VGA Card 1. Do not forget to replace the master and slave cable if you are replacing two video cards. 2. Prepare to fit the VGA card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle. Figure 16 3.
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 17 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard and keyboard shielding plate Module Removal (page 2 - 10). 2. The Wireless LAN Module will be visible at point a.
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the P270WM/P270WM3 series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings. Note: This section indicates the manufacturer’s part numbers. Your organization may use a different system, so be sure to cross-check any relevant documentation.
Part Lists Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A- 1 Part List Illustration Location Parts P270WM P270WM3 page A - 3 Bottom page A - 4 page A - 5 page A - 6 Mainboard page A - 7...
Part Lists COMBO Figure A - 8 COMBO A - 10 COMBO...
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Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the P270WM/P270WM3 notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 PCH PCI - Page B - 23 HDD, ODD - Page B - 44...
Schematic Diagrams PCH Power CLOSE TO PIN CLOSE TO PIN C454 22u_6.3V_X5R_08 C427 1u_6.3V_X5R_04 1u_6.3V_X5R_04 C440 TP_VCCDSW U36I BD82027D ES2 B0 Sheet 28 of 63 PCH Power V_3P3_STBY\G¡÷VDD3 CLOSE TO PIN 0713-J §ó¥¿¹q·½ R448 0_04 V_DMI_SATA3_VRM 1.5VS 1.1VS VCCSATAPLL 1.1VS VCC1P1PLLSAS0 1.1VS VCC1P1PLLPU...
Schematic Diagrams Clock Generator, Buffer CLOSE TO PIN VD D_C LK R647 2.2_04 AVDD _SR C H CB1608KF-121T25 C325 C 312 AVD D_SRC AVD D_SR C CPU0T 1u_6.3V_Y 5V_04 0.1u_16V_Y 5V_04 C PU 0C VDD _SR C VD DC PU VD DC PU CPU1T VDD _SRC...
Schematic Diagrams FINGER SENSOR BOARD The TESD_GND trace has to be wide (> 20mil) The path be marked in needs to be design to be short and at low impedance. GJT1 FREG_OUT F REF_OSC FBDRIVE1 FBDRIVE2 FAVDD F BEZEL1 FXIN F BEZEL2 FXOUT F MISO...
Schematic Diagrams POWER LED BOARD AC IN/POWER ON LED VDD3_I VDD3_I IJ_LED1 LED_ACIN#_I LED_PWR#_I LED_BAT_CHG#_I 330_06 LED_BAT_FULL#_I 85205-06001 GND_I RY-SP115UHY UYG4 LED_ACIN#_I LED_PWR#_I Sheet 63 of 63 POWER LED BOARD BAT CHARGE/FULL LED VDD3_I 330_06 RY-SP115UHY UY G4 LED_BAT_CHG#_I LED_BAT_FULL#_I MTH6_0D2_3-9p MTH6_0D2_3-9p GND_I...
BIOS Update Appendix C:Updating the FLASH ROM BIOS BIOS Version To update the FLASH ROM BIOS, you must: Make sure you down- • Download the BIOS update from the web site. load the latest correct version of the BIOS ap- •...
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BIOS Update Use the flash tools to update the BIOS 1. Make sure you are not loading any memory management programs such as HIMEM by holding the F8 key as you see the message “Starting MS-DOS”. You will then be prompted to give “Y” or “N” responses to the programs being loaded by DOS.
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