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Preface Notebook Computer M570U/M575U 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 M570U/ M575U 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.
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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. VIII...
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Part Lists ..........A-1 Overview ..................1-1 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 System Specifications ..............1-2 Top ....................A-3 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-6 Bottom ................... A-4 External Locator - Front View ............1-7 LCD ....................
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Preface Card Reader & New Card ............B-20 MINI PCI & MINI Card ............... B-21 Realtek GIGA LAN ..............B-22 AC97, FAN & LED Board Connector ......... B-23 Audio DJ ..................B-24 Azalia CODEC & AMP ............... B-25 Pre Amp & Sub-Woofer ............... B-26 Super I/O, IR &...
Introduction 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M570U/M575U series notebook computer. In- formation 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.
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Introduction Feature Specification Video Card ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 (M56) NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX (G71M-U) Options PCI-Express Video Card PCI-Express Video Card 128MB DDR Video RAM On Board 256MB DDR-III (DDR3) Video RAM On Board PCI Express * 16 256 bit Memory Interface Supports DirectX®...
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Introduction Feature Specification Audio Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface (HDA) S/PDIF Digital Output 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Built-In Microphone SRS WOW Surround Sound Technology Inside 2 * Built-In Speakers Sound-Blaster PRO™ Compatible Built-In Sub Woofer Built-In Standalone Audio "DJ" CD Player (Supports MP3 Formats) Note: External 7.1 CH Audio Output Support Configurable Through Headphone-Out, Microphone-In, Line-In and S/ PDIF Output Jacks...
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Introduction Feature Specification Operating Windows XP SP2 Systems Supported Power Supports ACPI 2.0 Supports Resume from Modem Ring Management Supports Resume from Alarm Supports Wake on LAN Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter – AC in 100 ~ 240V, 47 ~ 63Hz DC Output 20V, 6.5A (130 Watts) Easy Changeable 8-Cell Smart Lithium-Ion 4400mAH Main Battery Easy Changeable 6-Cell Smart Lithium-Ion 3800mAH 2nd Battery Environmental...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. Hot Key Buttons 4. Power Button 5. Keyboard 6. TouchPad and Buttons 7. Audio "DJ" Controls 8. Built-In Microphone 9.
Introduction External Locator - Rear View Figure 3 Rear View 1. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 2. S/PDIF-Out Jack 3. Line-In Jack 4. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 5. DVI-Out Port 6. TV Antenna Jack (Enabled With TV Tuner Only) 7. RJ-11 Phone Jack 8.
Introduction External Locator - Left & Right Side View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. Speaker 3. Device Bay (for CD/DVD Device, or 2nd SATA Hard Disk, or 2nd Battery) Figure 5 Right Side View 1. Headphone-Out Jack 2.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts) Figure 7 Mainboard Top Key Parts 1. LAN Transformer 2. Super I/O 3. Audio “DJ” 4. LAN 5. Flash BIOS ROM 6. New Card Assembly 7. 1394 and Card Reader 8. Clock Generator Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts) 1 - 11...
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) Figure 10 Mainboard Bottom Connectors 1. S/PDIF-Out Jack 2. Line-In Jack 3. USB Port 4. DVI-Out Port 5. TV Antennna Jack 6. RJ-11 Jack 7. RJ-45 Jack 8. 7-Pin S-Video-Out Jack 9. DC-In Jack 10.
Disassembly 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the M570U/M575U series notebook’s parts and sub- systems. 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, CD 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 TV Tuner Card: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. 2. Slide latch towards the unlock symbol and hold it in place, and lift the battery up and out of the battery bay. a.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 2 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA II) Removal hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all nec- essary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 5. Lift the hard disk module in the direction of the arrow 6. Remove the hard disk module Figure 3c) Figure 3 7. Remove screws and lift the HDD shielding plate up from the hard disk HDD Assembly 8. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s). Removal a.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 4 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Slide latch towards the unlock symbol and hold it in place. 3. Slide latch (while still holding latch in place) in the direction indicated by the arrow in order to push the opti- a.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting RAM Module DDRII (DDR2) Up to 667 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 2GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are Removal 256MB, 512MB and 1024MB DDRII Modules.
Disassembly Removing the Processor Figure 6 Processor Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - 2. The heat sink will be visible at point on the mainboard a.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU. Figure 7 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 7e). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
Disassembly Removing the VGA Card Figure 8 VGA Card Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), the component bay cover (page 2 - 6) and the CPU heat sink (page 2 - 10).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 9 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the TV Tuner Card Figure 10 TV Tuner Card 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. The TV Tuner card will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 11 Bluetooth Module 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. The Bluetooth module will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 12 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Press the four keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position (you a.
Disassembly Removing the Modem Figure 13 Modem Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), hard disk (page 2 - 6), optical device (page 8), RAM (page 2 - 9), CPU (page 2 - 10), VGA card (page 2 -...
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Disassembly 6. Carefully lift the top case (Figure 14e) up and off the computer. Figure 14 7. Remove screws from the modem and disconnect cable Modem Removal 8. Lift the modem Figure 14g up and off the computer. (cont’d) e. Lift the top case off the computer.
Part Lists Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the M570U/M575U series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The compo- nent 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 Part M570U/M575U Location page A - 3 page A - 4 Bottom page A - 5 page A - 6 DVD-ROM Drive DVD-RW Drive...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B:Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the M570U/M575U notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 Schematic SYSYTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM - Page B - 2 ICH7-R 3/4 FWH - Page B - 16 +1.05VS, +2.5VS - Page B - 30...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Card Connector CON2 DVI_HPD C415 0.1UF D VI_5VS JDVI1 TXM0 TXC M +5VS TXP0 TXC P CON 1 C ASE 1SS355 TXM2 TXM1 D AC1_HSYN C TMDS D ATA 2- TXP1 D AC1_VSY NC C482 TXP2 100K TMDS D ATA 2+ C483 0.1UF/50V/0603...
Schematic Diagrams ICH7-R 4/4 +5VS +5VS U 35E +1.5VS_PC IE_ICH VSS[1] VSS[98] VSS[2] VSS[99] C 249 C 278 C 254 C 276 C 279 C 270 C 251 C 277 C 253 C 250 C 281 C 283 C 295 C 292 C 344 C 286...
Schematic Diagrams TI-7412/7402 R375 R374 +3VS 6.34K_1% 1394_XI C184 [14,20,21] AD[31:0] Crystal Place m ent 24.576MHz Cry stal must be place as close as CAD31/D10 possible to the Chip. Keep traces CAD30/D9 RSVD 1394_XO C186 all on one PCB lay er. CAD29/D1 RSVD CAD28/D8...
Schematic Diagrams Super I/O, IR & CIR & TPM 2006/03/08 +3VS C273 C272 C 287 C 319 10UF/10V 0.1U F 0.1U F 0.1UF +3VS C306 C310 0.1U F 1U F U 13 COM PORT LPC _AD0 C 308 [13,15,27] LPC _AD 0 LAD 0 LPC _AD1 JC OM1...
Schematic Diagrams +1.8V, 0.9V, +1.5VS FOR EMI +VD D 5 PC 120 0.1u(X7R)/ 0603 +0.9VS +1. 8V PU 7 1.8_SD # PD 23 VDD QEN OC D DQ PR 95 7. 15K_1% PC 112 C 366 C258 C 143 C 337 R B751V 0.1U /0603 0.01UF...
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