Samsung NP900X4D Service Manual

Samsung NP900X4D Service Manual

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SERVICE
NP900X4D
Refer to the service manual in the GSPN (see the rear cover) for more information.
Amor2-14CRVM
NP900X4D
MANUAL
1. Precaution
2. Introduction
3. Desassembly and Reassembly
4. Trouble shooting
5. System Wire Diagram
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  • Page 1 Amor2-14CRVM NP900X4D SERVICE MANUAL NP900X4D Contents 1. Precaution 2. Introduction 3. Desassembly and Reassembly 4. Trouble shooting 5. System Wire Diagram Refer to the service manual in the GSPN (see the rear cover) for more information.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CPU FAN Control........................4 − 14 4.7. Other............................. 4 − 16 4.8. H/W Upgrade.......................... 4 − 17 System Wire Diagram ........................5 − 1 5.1. System Layout ........................5 − 1 5.2. System Component ........................5 − 3 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Precaution

    If the cord is disconnected, it may cause electric shock or fire. 9) Repair the product using only authorized parts 10) Keep the product away from heating devices such as heaters. › Exposure to heaters may cause deformation of the product or fire. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Avoid leaving excessive amounts of flux within a custom IC or between the pins when soldering a custom IC. k) Take care to not damage the board when installing or separating an Option Board. l) Take care to not break the printed circuit pattern on the PCB when separate an IC. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Ground

    #18. Never ground the product to a PVC water pipe, phone line, TV, radio antenna, aluminum window or gas pipe, because this does not actually ground the product and may be dangerous. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Static Electricity Precautions

    4) Do not touch any parts unless absolutely necessary 5) Disassemble the parts on the anti-static-electricity pad. 6) When a board is not installed in the system, package the board with an anti-static-electricity packaging. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    2. Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1. Product Features Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8: Specification

    AM: Rising + Falling typ. 16ms Intel HD Graphics 4000 Graphics Controller Video Memory Shared memory (Int) Graphics set in the BIOS setting : 64MB Windows boot : 1696MB GPU TDP Max.17W (CPU Integrated) Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 Output Video Format YUY2, MJPEG Interface USB 2.0 UVC Support Compliant with USB Video Class Storage Type mSATA (mini PCIe type) Solide Stae Disk SATA2 3.0 Gbps / SATA3 6.0Gbps Supports up to ATA/ATAPI-7 standard Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 Audio Jacks 1 x 3.5mm Combo(HeadPhone-out, MIC-in) 1x LAN dongle port 1x Combo(4 pole, HeadPhone-out, MIC-in) [Micro HDMI to VGA dongle is not supported.] Dock None Security None Power 1x DC-in jack(3Pie)for AC adapter Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 Packing Size(W X D X H) With Option : 491 * 317* 112 With out Option : 491 * 317* 112 Design LCD Back Mg + Teflon Coating LCD Front Al, Sanding + Anodizing Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 ※ TRIM, which purges data from the SSD's cells upon deletion and can prevent the slowdown that many solid state drives experience after prolonged use, is generally considered to be the best thing to have happened to the devices for quite some time. Location labeling Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13: Comparing Product Specifications

    2. Introduction 2.3. Comparing product specifications Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14: Function Of Product

    2. Introduction 2.4. Function of Product Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 2. Introduction 2-10 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Touch Pad

    2. Introduction Touch pad Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-11...
  • Page 18 2. Introduction Keyboard ※ ※ ※ Keyboard arrangement and size can differ to by each country. 2-12 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-13...
  • Page 20: New Technology / Ability

    2. Introduction 2.5. New Technology / ability Inner battery KBD Function 2-14 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 2. Introduction Gesture Pad Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-15...
  • Page 22 2. Introduction USB 3.0 2-16 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-17...
  • Page 24: Wireless Display

    2. Introduction Wireless Display 2-18 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-19...
  • Page 26 2. Introduction 2-20 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27: Hardware

    2. Introduction 2.6. Hardware Intel’s 2012 Mobile Platform : Chief River Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-21...
  • Page 28 2. Introduction 2-22 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-23...
  • Page 30 2. Introduction 2-24 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-25...
  • Page 32 2. Introduction WLAN 2-26 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33: Software

    Electronic Manual Interactive guide EPOP MultiMedia POP Survey Icon Easy File Share 1.2 Smartview 1.0 Allshare 2.1 Easy Support Center 1.2 Easy Software Manager 1.2 Samsung Recovery Solution 5.0 Samsung Internet Service Short cut Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-27...
  • Page 34 ※ ※ ※ For more information, product descriptions and installation training manuals refer to Chap.1 Consultation stage of development ※ Consultation of development stage. (Known Issue & Spec) Please refer that [Consulting Script] → [Consultation] 2-28 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    2. Introduction 2.8. Bios Setup Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-29...
  • Page 36 2. Introduction Bios Setup-System memory share 2-30 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-31...
  • Page 38 2. Introduction 2-32 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-33...
  • Page 40: Hw & Option Materials

    2. Introduction 2.9. HW & Option Materials Basic Item 2-34 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41 2. Introduction Option Materials ※ mouse is currently being developed. Code and description will be updated later. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-35...
  • Page 42 2. Introduction Wireless Mouse VGA & LAN Adapter 2-36 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 2. Introduction Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 2-37...
  • Page 44: Desassembly And Reassembly

    Also, carefully detach double-sided tape on the bottom side of the FPC. 2. Disassemble Battery Remove 7 screws to separate Battery from the system. 3. Battery connector Pull the battery connector to remove battery. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 45 Remove two screws to detach the fan ※ Caution: When reassembling the subboard, make sure the board is fixed under the rib circled in red. : Power switch/power LED may be damaged if assembled on the rib. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 When changing LCD Ass’y, remove 6 screws on the hinge to separate the LCD and top. 11. Removing memory module Pull two hooks on the side to remove memory module. ※ ※ ※ Refer to this section backwards for resassembly Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 47: Top A'ssy

    3. Desassembly and Reassembly 3.2. TOP A’ssy 1. TOUCHPAD Assembly 2. SUB PART Assembly 3. AUDIO GUIDE Assembly 4. ANTENNA Assembly Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 48 3. Desassembly and Reassembly 5. 3 in 1 Assembly Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49: Lcd A'ssy

    3. Desassembly and Reassembly 3.3. LCD A’ssy CAUTION ※ ※ ※ LCD is assembled as a whole unit. Cannot disassemble. - LCD panel of the open cell structure. So will not be reused. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50: Trouble Shooting

    Wlan module / Bluetooth Module • System Fan • LCD Panel • Main Board • System Fan • Key Board • Touch Pad • Modem • 0.3M Camera module • Cables • LCD Panel / LCD Inverter Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51: Debugging Flow Chart

    4. Trouble shooting 4.2. Debugging Flow Chart Debugging Flow of Samsung’s computer product is universal between products. Refer to attached Debugging Flowchart for more contents. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 4. Trouble shooting Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53 4. Trouble shooting Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54: Diagnosis Application

    • : Test Item §It displays Test items included in this Group. If there is any FAIL or FAULT in this test item, the color of the test item will be changed to Red. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 55 First, make Dos bootable USB memory or CD. • Copy all released files to the Dos bootable device. • After you boot using the Dos bootable device, Select the menu that you want to execute. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 56: System Diagnosis

    In general, if a defect of the circuit or part is detected during the system test, the system stops at a particular code. The error codes for each part of the system are listed in the following table. ※ ※Please Refer to the Training manual chapter4.Trouble Shooting Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 57: Hardware Troubleshooting

    - LCD Cable on Main board side connector → Make sure Cable is inserted correctly Check if there is a part of the LCD that is bent or broken due to impact. → Replace the front Ass’y Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58: Problems Related With Power

    Check if DC Cable is plugged in correctly → If not, plug in the DC cable. Check if Battery is plugged in correctly → If not, plug in the Battery Change DC cable Change DC cable Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 59 If problem persists, replace SSD 5. The system can power on, but LED on power button does not lit up. Check if there is any material blocking the LED Change Power switch FPC Change Sub board Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-10...
  • Page 60: Others

    Check bios setting Change main-board Camera function is abnormal, or does not work Check device manager and make sure camera driver (under imaging devices) is loaded correctly Check LCD cable connection Change LCD assy 4-11 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 61 Check if the sound is muted after booting up Windows. Control panel confirmation. → Speaker Setting. Check main board around audio connector. Check for any short circuit or soldering NG. Change main board Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-12...
  • Page 62 Change Wireless LAN module Check wlan module connector damage Main-board change The system temperature is too high. Check the system by using SAFC(Samsung Advanced Fan Control)program. * Tool Program reference Check the connection status of Heat sink → Screw 5EA...
  • Page 63: Cpu Fan Control

    4. Trouble shooting 4.6. CPU FAN Control 1) Normal Mode (AC) 2) Normal Mode(Battery) 3) Silent Mode a) Silent Mode(Auto_on/off) b) Silent Mode (Low) Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-14...
  • Page 64 - Press "OFF" in "ON/OFF Control" Fan returns to default setting. • Fan Voltage Measurement Read Fan RPM indicated in SAFC. • Fan Voltage Pass/Fail determination If Fan RPM satisfies "rpm spec +/-10%", then Fan test is "PASS" . 4-15 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 65: Other

    Turn the wireless LAN R/F switch off and disable USB devices (DMB, fingerprint recognition and Bluetooth) Refer to attachment The method of Battery check. ※ Please Refer to the Training manual chapter4.Trouble Shooting. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-16...
  • Page 66: H/W Upgrade

    4. Trouble shooting 4.8. H/W Upgrade HDD Upgrade 4-17 Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 67: Memory Upgrade

    4. Trouble shooting Memory Upgrade Memory : Pull two hooks on the side to remove memory module. Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-18...
  • Page 68: System Wire Diagram

    5. System Wire Diagram 5. System Wire Diagram 5.1. System Layout 1. System Layout 2. LCD Layout Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 69 5. System Wire Diagram 3. Height Simulation 4. KBD Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 70: System Component

    5. System Wire Diagram 5.2. System Component Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 71 11. KBD connector 15. Fan connector 16. BIOS ROM 14. Keyboard Backnit connetor 18. Audio combo jack 19. m-HDMI connector 17. USB 2.0 connector 21. Speaker connetor(left) 22. Mic chip 20. LAN dongle connector Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 72 Board Component- Sub BD 1. USB 3.0 connector 5. Speaker connetor(right) 2. USB 3.0 connector 6. 60pin B2B connector 3. VGA dongle connector (Sub-board to main-board) 4. 4 in 1 socket 7. SSD connector 8. Power S/W Copyright© 1995-2012 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 73 CIS, Africa E.Asia, W.Asia, https://gspn2.samsungcsportal.com China, Japan N.America, S.America https://gspn3.samsungcsportal.com This Service Manual is a property of Samsung Electronics © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of Manual can be punished under Printed in Korea applicable International and/or domestic law.

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