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PRESTIGIO VISCONTE125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL...
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Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 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 Visconte 125W notebook PC.
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 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.
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 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.
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 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-...
Removing the Touchpad ............... 2-20 Specifications ..................1-2 Removing the LCD Front Panel Module ........2-21 Gloss Style Top Covers for Visconte 125W .........1-5 Removing the Inverter ..............2-22 External Locator - LCD Open ............1-6 Removing the LCD Panel ............. 2-23 External Locator - Front, Left &...
1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the Visconte 125W notebook computer. Information 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Specifications Feature Specification µ µ Processor Types Intel® Pentium® M Processor (478-pin) FC-PGA 0.13) 0.13 Micron Process Technology, 1MB On-die L2 Cache & 400MHz Front Side Bus - 1.3/1.4/1.5/1.6/1.7 Package µ µ Intel® Pentium® M Processor (478-pin) FC-PGA 0.09) 0.09 Micron Process Technology, 2MB On-die L2...
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Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Feature Specification Keyboard & Winkey Keyboard Built-In TouchPad Pointing Device PCMCIA One Type II PCMCIA 3.3V/5V Socket Supporting CardBus Interface & Two USB 2.0 Ports One RJ-45 Jack (Local Area Network) Communication One Infrared Transceiver (IrDA 1.1 FIR/SIR/ASKIR)
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Feature Specification Optional DVD-ROM Drive Module Software DVD Player CD-RW Drive Module Video Camera Module DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Module MDC & Bluetooth Combo Module DVD-RW Drive Module Intel/PRO Wireless 2100 Mini PCI I/F 802.11b Wireless...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Figure 1 - 1 Gloss Style Top Covers for Prestigio Visconte 125W Note the following guidelines for care and attention of the gloss style top cover incorporated within the design styles of this notebook model.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W External Locator - LCD Open Figure 1 - 2 Top View with LCD Panel Open Optional PC Camera LCD Panel 2 * Built-In Speakers LED Power Indicators Power Button Close Cover Switch Keyboard TouchPad and...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL External Locator - Front, Left & Right Side Views Figure 1 - 3 Front View LCD Latches Microphone-In Jack Front View Headphone-Out Jack Infrared Transceiver Figure 1 - 4 Left Side View Left Side View...
2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the Visconte 125W note- book’s 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 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: •...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 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 PC Camera: 1.
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Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL To remove the Modem/Bluetooth Modem: To remove the LCD Front Panel Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 page 2 - 8 page 2 - 8 2.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W To remove the LCD Panel: To remove the Audio & DC /DC Boards: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 7 page 2 - 8 page 2 - 8 2.
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Battery 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over and locate the battery bay. 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow , and hold it in place.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Removing the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL 3. Grip the plastic loop at point and carefully, but firmly, ease it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4. Lift the HDD assembly out of the computer’s hard disk bay (note when you reinsert the hard disk it should be inserted at an angle towards the side illustrated).
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Removing the System Memory (RAM) The computer has one memory socket for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) type memory modules sup- porting DDR SDRAM SODIMM (2.5V) - DDR 266/ DDR 333. The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB. The...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Upgrading the Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove screws & , and then remove the hard disk cover Figure 2 - 5...
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Removing the Wireless LAN Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove screws & and remove the WLAN cover 3. Carefully disconnect the WLAN aerial cable 4. Gently pull the two release latches &...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Processor 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 7) and turn it over. 2. Remove screws from the CPU cover, and lift off the cpu cover from the heat sink, in the order indicated on the label (note the order when replacing 3.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 4. Use a small screwdriver to release the CPU lock by giving it a counter-clockwise turn towards the open symbol. 5. Remove the CPU Figure 2 - 8 Processor Removal (cont’d) Locked a. Unlock the CPU.
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the PC Camera Module 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove all the rubber covers and screws from points 3. Run your finger around the middle of the frame to carefully unsnap the LCD front panel module from the LCD assembly.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Removing the Keyboard & Shielding Plate 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Press the two keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position (you may need to use a small screwdriver to do this).
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Separating the Top & Bottom Cases 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 7), HDD (page 2 - 8), RAM (page 2 - 10), optical device (page 2 -...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 4. Disconnect cables from the mainboard. 5. Carefully lift the top case up from the bottom case (a cable may still be attached to a Bluetooth modem at point , and instructions for removing the module are on the following page).
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the LCD Panel 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 7), HDD (page 2 - 8), RAM (page 2 - 10), optical device (page 2 - 11), WLAN module...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W 4. Carefully lift the LCD forward and the remove the speakers and hinges 5. If you need to remove individual cables (e.g. the speaker cables), or the LCD Panel, then the cables will need to be...
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the Visconte 125W notebook’s construction into a series of illustra- tions. 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.
TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A - 1 Part List Illustration Part Visconte 125W Location page A - 3 page A - 4...
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Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Figure A - 2 藍銀 藍銀 藍銀 無鉛...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Visconte 125W Bottom Figure A - 3 Bottom...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Appendix B:Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the Visconte 125W notebook’s PCB’s. The following table in- dicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1...
Prestigio Visconte 125W TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Audio Board / Codec, Amp PLEASE PLACE CLOSE CODEC & PLEASE PLACE CLOSE THE AMP THE POWER INPUT PINS AUD_VDD POWER INPUT PINS EAPD_MUTE-A AR22 10K_04_R +3VS-A Z2301-A AR38 AU4 78L05(SO8) AUDG AC67 1U_R...
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