Preface - NEC VERSA LXi Service And Reference Manual

Preface

This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up and
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maintain the NEC Versa LXi notebook computer.
The manual also provides hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of
the system design. The manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system analysts,
service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, "System Overview," provides an overview of the hardware and interface
components.
Chapter 2, "System Configuration and Setup," provides information on setup and how to
operate the notebook.
Chapter 3, "Disassembly and Reassembly," provides detailed instructions on how to
disassemble the notebook.
Chapter 4, "System Board Layout," shows the system boards and the board connectors.
Chapter 5, "Illustrated Parts Breakdown," shows the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) and
corresponding part numbers.
Chapter 6, "Preventive Maintenance," lists general notebook preventive maintenance
procedures.
Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting," lists troubleshooting procedures as well as helpful servicing
hints.
Chapter 8, "Getting Services and Support," provides information as to how to contact NEC
Computers for service information, technical support, and product information.
Chapter 9, "Specifications," provides physical specifications, connector locations, the memory
map, and interrupt controllers.
A Glossary and an Index are included for convenience.
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