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Preface Notebook Computer D900C/D901C 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.
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 D900C/ D901C series notebook PC.
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. VIII...
1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the D900C/D901C series notebook computer. Infor- mation 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.
Introduction System Specifications Feature Specification Processor Types Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor 65nm (65 Nanometer) Process Technology LGA775 Package (775-pin) 2MB On-die L2 Cache & 1066MHz FSB E6300/ E6400 1.86/ 2.13 GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor 65nm (65 Nanometer) Process Technology LGA775 Package (775-pin) 4MB On-die L2 Cache &...
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Introduction Feature Specification Video Card NVIDIA GeForceGo 7950 GTX (G71GM-UU +MXM IV) SLI Module PCI-Express Video Card Video Card Options Note that card types, specifications and drivers Windows Vista SLI Support are subject to continual updates and changes. Check with your service center for the latest de- At the time of going to press Windows Vista did not tails on video cards supported.
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Introduction Feature Specification I/O Ports Four USB 2.0 Ports One RJ-11 Modem Jack One Mini-IEEE1394 Port One RJ-45 Gigabit LAN Jack One S-Video-Out Jack for TV & HDTV Output One DC-In Jack One DVI-Out Port (with DVI-Dual Link Support) One External Monitor Port One CATV Antenna (Analog/Digital) Jack (Functions with One Headphone/Speaker-Out Jack Optional TV Tuner Module)
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Introduction Feature Specification Physical 397mm (w) * 298mm (d) * 51 ~ 60mm (h) 5.4kg Dimensions & Weight Optional Optical Drive Module Options: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG PCIe Wireless LAN Module DVD-Super Multi Drive Module Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN PCIe Wireless LAN Module External USB 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive USB 2.0 Bluetooth Class II Module Analog TV Tuner Module with Mini-PCI Interface...
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. LED Power & Communication Indicators 4. Built-In Microphone 5. LED Status Indicators 6. Hot Key Buttons 7. Power Button 8.
Introduction External Locator - Left & Right Side View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. External Monitor Port S-Video-Out Jack 3. Cable (CATV) Antenna Jack 4. RJ-11 Phone Jack 5. RJ-45 LAN Jack 6. Mini-IEEE 1394 Port 7. Express Card Slot 8.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) Figure 10 Mainboard Bottom Connectors 1. CPU Fan Cable Connector 2. RAM Fan Cable Connector 3. DC-In Jack 4. DVI-Out Port 5. S-Video-In Jack 6. Serial Port 7. S-Video-Out Jack 8. CATV Jack* 9. RJ-11 Phone Jack 10.
2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the D900C/D901C 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.
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 Keyboard: 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. Loosen screws a. Loosen screws. 3. Release the battery. b. Release the battery. 4. Lift the battery (Figure b) out of the bay as indicated. c.
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 Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 4 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 compartment. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) DDR II Removal (DDR2) supporting 533/667/800 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 4GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup- ported are 512MB, 1024MB and 2048MB DDR Modules.
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Disassembly 6. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 6 arrows (Figure RAM Module 7. The RAM module will pop-up (Figure f), and you can then remove it. Removal (cont’d.) e.
Disassembly Removing the Processor Figure 7 Processor Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and RAM fan (page 2 - 2. Locate the CPU heatsink and remove screws from the heat sink in the order indicated on the label. a.
Disassembly Removing the VGA Card Figure 8 VGA Card Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Locate the VGA bay cover and remove screws a. Remove the screws. 3. Lift off the bay cover b.
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Disassembly 8. Grip the handle and carefully lift the VGA card module in slot A. Figure 9 9. If two VGA cards are installed, disconnect the SLI cable from the VGA card modules. VGA Card Removal 10. Carefully remove the VGA card module in slot B from the mainboard.
Disassembly Installing the VGA Card 1. Prepare to fit the VGA card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle. 2. The card needs to be fully into the slot, and the VGA card and socket have a guide-key and pin which align to allow the card to fit securely.
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 11 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over 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 Wireless LAN Module Figure 12 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and keyboard (page 2 - 15). Module Removal 2. Remove screws from the keyboard shielding 3.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 13 Bluetooth Module 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard (page 2 - 15) and keyboard Removal shielding (page 2 - 16). 2. The Bluetooth module is visible at point a.
Disassembly Removing the Modem Figure 14 Modem Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard (page 2 - 15) and keyboard shielding (page 2 - 16). a. Remove the screws and 2.
Disassembly Removing the TV Tuner Card Figure 15 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard (page 2 - 15) and keyboard TV Tuner Card shielding (page 2 - 16). Removal 2.
Part Lists Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the D900C/D901C 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.
TOP (D900C/D901C) page A - 4 BOTTOM (D900C/D901C) page A - 5 LCD (D900C/D901C) page A - 6 MB - one VGA only (D900C/D901C) page A - 7 MB (D900C/D901C) page A - 8 HDD (D900C/D901C) page A - 9...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B:Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the D900C/D901C notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Table B - 1 Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Schematic BLOCK DIAGRAM - Page B - 2 BR03 PCI-E &...
Schematic Diagrams CPU-1 VCORE VCORE U19A CPU_A#[3..16] CPU_D#[0..15] 5 U19C CPU _A#3 C PU_D#0 A03# D00# CPU _A#4 C PU_D#1 AH18 A04# D01# CPU _A#5 C PU_D#2 AH19 VCORE VCORE A05# D02# CPU _A#6 C PU_D#3 AC23 AH21 A06# D03# U19D CPU _A#7 C PU_D#4...
Schematic Diagrams CPU-2 CPU_VIDSEL 34 U19B VCCA_VSSA_VCOREPLL Trace w idth done sn't le ss than 12 Mil 47_04 CPU_SMI# TESTH I_0 CPU_SMI# 1.2VS SMI# TESTHI00 U19E U19F As close a s possible to CPU socke t TESTH I_1 47_04 CPU_A20M# CPU_A20M# A20M# TESTHI01...
Schematic Diagrams Intel P965 PCI- E I/F 2/4 P E0_RX[0..15] DMI_RX[0..3] PE0_RX[0..15] 15 DMI_RX[0..3] 10 P E0_RX#[0..15] DMI_RX#[0..3] PE0_RX#[0..15] 15 DMI_RX#[0..3] 10 P E0_TXC[0..15] DMI_TX[0..3] PE0_TXC[0..15] 15 DMI_TX[0..3] 10 P E0_TXC#[0..15] DMI_TX#[0..3] R797 39_04(R) D AC _H SY N C PE0_TXC#[0..15] 15 DMI_TX#[0..3] 10 D AC_H SY NC 18...
Schematic Diagrams DVI/ CRT Close to DVI PORT DVI PORT SCS751V-40 C140 10P/50V_04(R) J_DVI1 0_04 TXN2 TXN2 CASE R100 0_04 TXP2 TXP2 CASE C141 10P/50V_04(R) TMDS DATA 2- 10P/50V_04(R) TMDS DATA 2+ TXUP1# 0_04 TXUP1# TMDS 2/4 Shield TXUP1 0_04 TXUP1 TMDS DATA 4- 10P/50V_04(R)
Schematic Diagrams Panel CON/ LED Indicator LCDVCC LCDVCC HCB2012KF-121T30 HCB2012KF-121T30 C342 C339 JLCD1 .1U_04 .1U_04 T XOUT -LN0 T XOUT -UN0 R323 T XOUT -LP 0 T XOUT -UP 0 0_04 LCDVCC T XOUT -LN1 T XOUT -UN1 60 mil SI4800BDY T XOUT -LP 1 T XOUT -UP 1...
Schematic Diagrams Mini Card & TV Out/ Video In MINI CARD for WAN 1.5VS 1.5VS 4,9..13,28,33 TV OUT 3VS 2,6,8..15,17..22,24,26..28,31,33 FILTER 1.5VS 1.5VS 4,9..13,28,33 3V 4,6,10..13,21,26..28,30..33 VDD3 VDD3 4,13,19,23,26,27,29,32,33 JMINI1 C457 11,13,21,28 PE_WAKE# WAKE# 3.3V_0 1.5VS BT_DATA 1.5V_0 C426 C444 8.2P/50V_06(R) BT_CHCLK UIM_PWR...
Schematic Diagrams HotKey Board DWEB1 HOT KEY1#_D HCH STS-05-A GND_D DJ_KEY1 HOT KEY1#_D HOT KEY2#_D DSW EB1 85202-0405 HOT KEY2#_D GND_D HCH STS-05-A GND_D Sheet 38 of 40 HotKey Board SPI_TOOL1 SXUAZ-10S2-B PLACE TOP SIDE SPI_TOOL2 (Hotkey Board) H6_0D2_3 H6_0D2_3 SBHZ-10S1-B C48D48N PLACE BOTTOM SIDE...
Schematic Diagrams Switch Board VIN_E SCRO L LO CK _ 1 220_08 EJSW1 SML-010MTT86 CA P SLO CK _ 1 PWRS_1 220_08 LID_SW#_1 WEB0#_1 SML-010MTT86 WEB1#_1 WEB2#_1 220_08 NU M L OCK_ 1 +3V_E +3VS_E SML-010MTT86 SCROLLOCK_1 CAPSLOCK_1 2 2 0 _ 0 8 NUMLOCK_1 2N3906 CR_ L E D_ 1 #...
Schematic Diagrams USB Board 60 mil 60 mil EMI solution,when placement EMI solution,when placement near to USB Port? near to USB Port? FJ_USB2 FJ_USB3 HCB2012KF-121T30 HCB2012KF-121T30 USBVCC1 USBVCC2 VCC0 VCC0 60 mil 60 mil DATA0- DATA0- DATA0+ DATA0+ FC13 GND0 GND0 U SBP0_F USBN4_F...