NEC VERSA FX Service And Reference Manual page 4

Peripheral Setup........................................................................................................................... 2-18
Other BIOS Setup Options .......................................................................................................... 2-19
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................ 2-19
Obtaining the BIOS Update......................................................................................................... 2-19
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette ........................................................................................... 2-20
Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch ................................................................................................. 2-20
Performing the BIOS Update....................................................................................................... 2-21
NEC Utilities ..................................................................................................................................... 2-22
NEC Customize Utility................................................................................................................ 2-22
NEC Customize Utility Screen ........................................................................................ 2-22
Using the NEC Customize Utility .................................................................................... 2-23
HDPREPEZ Utility...................................................................................................................... 2-23
Using the HDPREPEZ Utility.......................................................................................... 2-23
Application and Driver CD ............................................................................................................... 2-23
Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows 98..................................................... 2-24
Application and Driver CD Dialog Box ...................................................................................... 2-24
Installing the Application and Driver CD Software .................................................................... 2-24
3 Disassembly and Reassembly
Required Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................................... 3-2
Disassembly ........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Memory Module and Switch Settings ........................................................................................... 3-4
Switch Settings .............................................................................................................................. 3-5
Keyboard ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
VersaGlide Assembly .................................................................................................................... 3-7
Top Cover...................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Hard Disk Drive........................................................................................................................... 3-10
PC Card Assembly....................................................................................................................... 3-11
LED Status Board........................................................................................................................ 3-12
IR/Sound Board ........................................................................................................................... 3-12
Bridge Battery ............................................................................................................................. 3-13
Speakers....................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Main Board, Modem Board, and CMOS Battery ........................................................................ 3-14
Reassembly........................................................................................................................................ 3-17
4 System Board Layout
LED Status Board ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
IR/Sound Board................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Connector Board ................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Video/USB Board ............................................................................................................................... 4-3
Main Board.......................................................................................................................................... 4-3
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Illustrated Parts Breakdown ................................................................................................................ 5-2
Parts List.............................................................................................................................................. 5-3
6 Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning the Notebook Exterior.......................................................................................................... 6-2
Cleaning the Notebook Interior ........................................................................................................... 6-2
Protecting the Disk Drive .................................................................................................................... 6-2
Handling the Battery Pack................................................................................................................... 6-3
Maintaining the LCD Quality.............................................................................................................. 6-3
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