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Preface Notebook Computer D500E/D510E/D520E/D530E 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.
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 computer. The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications.
Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 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. • Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode. • Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel.
Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on CD This describes the computer’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup program. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the computer. VIII...
1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the D500E/D510E/D520E/D530E notebook comput- er. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Infor- mation about drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer.
Introduction Feature Specification Device Bay Options Bay One Bay Two for one of the following interchangeable devices: for one of the following interchangeable devices: 3.5" 3-mode FDD CD-ROM Secondary Battery DVD-ROM Secondary CD Device Combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW Secondary Hard Disk Drive CD-RW 7-in-1 Card Reader DVD-RW...
Introduction Feature Specification Power Management Supports ACPI v2.0 Supports resume from alarm time Supports Standby mode Supports resume from modem ring Supports Hibernate mode Supports resume from LAN ring Supports Battery low suspend Power Full Range AC adapter Primary Battery Smart Li-Ion 14.8v, 4400mAh AC Input: 100~240V, 50~60Hz (removable) DC Output: 20V, 6.0A...
Introduction External Locator - Top Views Figure 1 - 1 Top Views with LCD Panel Open 1. LCD 2. LED Power & E-Mail Indicators 3. Speakers 4. Hot-Key buttons Model Differences 5. LED Status Indicators This manual refers to the two notebook mod- 6.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Left Side View Figure 1 - 2 Front View 1. LCD Latch 2. Audio “DJ” CD Player Control Panel On/Off Switch 3. Previous Track 4. Next Track 5. LCD 6. Play Pause 7. Stop/Eject 8.
Introduction External Locator - Right Side & Rear Views Figure 1 - 4 Right Side View 1. Device Bay One 2. Device Bay Two 3. Infrared Transceiver Figure 1 - 5 Rear View 1. Security Lock 2. Microphone-In Jack 3. Headphone-Out Jack 4.
Disassembly 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling 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, 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 To remove the CPU: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 The following table lists the disassembly steps, and on 2. Remove the CPU page 2 - 13 which page to find the related information. PLEASE PERFORM THE DISASSEMBLY STEPS IN THE To remove the Modem: ORDER INDICATED.
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Disassembly To remove the Audio “DJ” Module: 9. Remove the Audio “DJ” module page 2 - 20 10. Remove the HDD converter board page 2 - 21 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 11. Remove the mainboard page 2 - 22 2.
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Disassembly To remove the TouchPad: To remove the Inverter: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 2. Remove the Bay One device page 2 - 8 2. Remove the Bay One device page 2 - 8 3.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 2 - 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer OFF and turn it over to locate the battery release latch (Figure 2 - 1a). Sequence 2. Slide the battery release latch towards the unlock symbol. 3.
Disassembly Removing the Bay One Device Figure 2 - 2 Bay One Device 1. Turn the computer OFF. Removal 2. Place the computer on a clean, stable surface and turn it over. Sequence 3. Locate the release latch (Figure 2 - 2a) for the Bay One device.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly Figure 2 - 3 Hard Disk 1. Turn the computer OFF and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove the device in Bay One (see “Removing the Bay One Device” on page 2 - Sequence 3.
Disassembly Removing the Bay Two Device Figure 2 - 4 Bay Two Device 1. Turn OFF the computer. Removal 2. Turn the computer over. Sequence 3. Remove screw (Figure 2 - 4a). 4. Apply gentle but firm pressure at point (Figure 2 - 4b), and slide the device out of the computer.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 2 - 5 Keyboard 1. Turn OFF the computer. Removal 2. Press the two keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard as in Figure 2 - 5a (you may need to use a small screw- Sequence driver to do this).
Disassembly Removing the System Memory Figure 2 - 6 Memory Removal 1. Remove the keyboard (page 2 - 11). Sequence 2. Remove screws (Figure 2 - 6a) from the shielding plate, and lift the plate up off the computer. 3. Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2 - 6c), and gently pull latches (Figure 2 -...
Disassembly Removing the CPU Figure 2 - 7 Processor 1. Turn OFF the computer and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove the screws (Figure 2 - 7a) from the CPU cover, and remove the CPU cover Sequence a. Remove the three screws and the CPU cover.
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Disassembly 4. Carefully pull the heat sink upward using the label at point (Figure 2 - 9a). Figure 2 - 9 5. Remove the heat sink (Figure 2 - 9b) from the computer. Processor 6. Unlock the processor by raising lever (Figure 2 - 9c) to the fully vertical position, and carefully lift the proces- Removal...
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Figure 2 - 11 1. Remove the keyboard (page 2 - 11) and shielding plate (page 2 - 12). Wireless LAN 2. Gently pull latches & in the direction of the arrows (Figure 2 - 11) and the module will pop-up.
Disassembly Removing the Palm Rest 1. With the computer shut down and on a level surface, raise the LCD cover. Figure 2 - 12 2. Remove the palm rest by applying gentle upward pressure with your fingers close to the area around the left Alt Palm Rest key, and the right Ctrl key (Figure 2 -...
Disassembly Removing the Bottom Case Figure 2 - 13 Bottom Case 1. Remove the battery (page 2 - 7), bay one device (page 2 - 8), hard disk assembly (page 2 - 9), bay two device (page Removal 10), keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 -...
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Disassembly 3. Turn the computer around and remove screws (Figure 2 - 14) from the rear of the computer. Figure 2 - 14 Bottom Case Removal Sequence (cont’d) Remove screws from the rear of the computer. 4. Disconnect the inverter cable , touchpad cable , LED cable , LCD cable...
Disassembly Removing the Mainboard Figure 2 - 18 Mainboard 1. Remove the battery (page 2 - 7), bay one device (page 2 - 8), hard disk assembly (page 2 - 9), bay two device (page Removal 10), keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 - 12), CPU...
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Disassembly 3. Separate the system fan cable from the mainboard Figure 2 - 19 4. Lift the mainboard and DC/DC board out of the bottom case (Figure 2 - 19a). Mainboard Removal Sequence (cont’d) a. Separate the sys- tem fan cable. b.
Disassembly Removing the LED Board Figure 2 - 23 LED Board 1. Remove the battery (page 2 - 7), bay one device (page 2 - 8), hard disk assembly (page 2 - 9), bay two device (page Removal 10), keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 -...
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the notebook PC’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 Part D500E D510E D520E D530E Location page A - 3 page A - 14 page A - 25...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the systems PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 ICH5 (3 of 3) - Page B - 17 Schematic CPU 1 of 2 - Page B - 3...
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Schematic Diagrams System Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM VRD 10.0 mPGA478B Socket for CK-409 Prescott or Northwood VRAM 2 CHANNEL AGP 8X SPRINGDALE Sheet 1 of 29 TV OUT 2DIMMs GMCH-PE System Block CRT PORT Diagram LAN /GIGA MINI Hub Link USB Port 1 8100C USB Port 2...
Schematic Diagrams AGP/ POWER VGA_CORE BGA4F BGA4A GAD[0..31] +3VS DIODE SUPPLIES POWER GAD[0..31] [5] VDDC GPIO0 GAD0 TO VDDC RAIL Part 6 of 7 GPIO0 VDDC RP40 GPIO1 Part 1 of 7 GAD1 WHEN VDDC IS OFF AND +3.3V IS ON GPIO1 VDDC 8P4RX10K...
Appendix C: Installing Optional Module Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing optional modules. We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart. To make the assembly process easier each section may have a box in the page margin. Information contained under the Figure # will give a synopsis of the sequence of procedures involved in the disassembly/assembly procedure.
Installing a Bluetooth Modem Figure C - 1 Bluetooth Installation procedure for computers with Bluetooth modem and wireless LAN module. Modem 1. Turn the computer OFF. Installation 2. Remove the keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 - 12) and modem (page 2 - 15).
Installing the 802.11b+g Wireless LAN Figure C - 2 Installation procedure for computers with Bluetooth modem and wireless LAN module. 802.11b+g 1. Turn the computer OFF. Wireless LAN 2. Remove the keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 - 12).
Installing the 802.11a+b+g Wireless LAN Figure C - 3 Installation procedure for computers with Bluetooth modem and wireless LAN module. 802.11a+b+g 1. Turn the computer OFF. Wireless LAN 2. Remove the keyboard (page 2 - 11), shielding plate (page 2 - 12).