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Preface Notebook Computer 4200/4200M/4600 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.
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Preface About this Manual 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 Notebook PC. The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications.
The 4200/4200M/4600 notebook is designed to be upgradeable. See “Disassembly” on page 2 - 1 for a detailed descrip- tion of the upgrade procedures for each specific component. Please note the warning and safety information indicated by the “...
Introduction Display • ATI M6-P Integrated AGP 4X • Integrated 128-bit 2D / 3D Graphics Accelerator Advanced HW Acceleration for DVD Playback (Motion Compensation engine and IDCT) Fully DirectX 8 Compliant Graphics Engine • External memory up to 32MB or 64MB of DDR SGRAM on board •...
Introduction Interface • Built-in Touch pad (Scrolling Key functionality integrated) • Four USB ports • One IEEE 1394 port (Mini) • One S-Video jack for TV output • One parallel port (LPT1), support ECP / EPP • Infrared file transfer, IrDA 1.1 FIR/SIR/ ASKIR •...
Introduction Power Management • Supports ACPI v1.0b • Supports APM v1.2 • Supports suspend to RAM • Supports suspend to disk • Battery low suspend • Resume from modem ring • Resume from LAN ring Power • Full Range AC adapter AC in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC Output 20V, 3.25A. •...
Introduction External Locator - Left & Right Side Views Figure 1 - 2 Left View 1. CD or DVD Label Indicator 2. Busy Indicator 3. Open Button 4. Emergency Eject Hole Figure 1 - 3 Right View 1. Microphone-In Jack 2.
Disassembly 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). Component Parts We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart. Procedures such as upgrading/replacing the RAM, CD device and hard disk are included in the User’s Manual but are repeated here for your convenience.
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: 1. Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other 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 hard disk drive assembly: 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9 2.Remove the hard disk drive assembly page 2 - 10 To remove the keyboard:...
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Disassembly To remove the modem: 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9 2.Remove the keyboard page 2 - 11 Modem Cable 3.Remove the modem page 2 - 15 procedure scribed here is suffi- cient to enable the To remove the Top Case and LCD: removal of the modem 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9...
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Disassembly To remove the floppy disk drive assembly: 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9 2.Remove the CD Device page 2 - 13 3.Remove the hard disk drive assembly page 2 - 10 4.Remove the keyboard page 2 - 11 5.Remove the system memory page 2 - 12 6.Remove the CPU...
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Disassembly To remove the fan unit: 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9 2.Remove the CD Device page 2 - 13 3.Remove the hard disk drive assembly page 2 - 10 4.Remove the keyboard page 2 - 11 5.Remove the system memory page 2 - 12 6.Remove the CPU page 2 - 14...
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Disassembly To remove the power board: 1.Remove the battery page 2 - 9 2.Remove the CD Device page 2 - 13 3.Remove the hard disk drive assembly page 2 - 10 4.Remove the keyboard page 2 - 11 5.Remove the system memory page 2 - 12 6.Remove the CPU page 2 - 14...
Disassembly Remove the Battery Figure 2 - 1 Battery Removal 1. With the computer shut down and on a level surface, raise the LCD cover. Sequence 2. Remove the palm rest by applying gentle upward pressure with your fingers close to the area around the left Alt a.
Disassembly Remove the Hard Disk Drive Assembly Figure 2 - 2 Hard Disk 1. Turn the computer over. Removal 2. Remove screw 1 (Figure 2 - 2a) from the hard disk cover 2, and remove the cover. Sequence 3. Remove the screws 3-6 (Figure 2 - 2a) which hold the HDD assembly in place. a.
Disassembly Remove The Keyboard Figure 2 - 3 Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer. Removal 2. Use a small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip to press in the latches 1-4 (Figure 2 - 3a) to release the key- Sequence board.
Disassembly Removing The System Memory Figure 2 - 4 Memory Removal 1. Lift the RAM bay shielding 1(Figure 2 - 4a) up off the memory sockets 2 (Figure 2 - 4b). Sequence 2. Gently pull the two latches at the side of the memory socket outwards, as indicated in Figure 2 - 4c, to release the a.
Disassembly Remove the CD-Device Figure 2 - 5 CD Device 1. Turn off the computer. Removal 2. Turn the computer over. Sequence 3. Remove the screw from the CD-Device release latch 1 ( Figure 2 - 5a ) a. Remove the screw 4.
Disassembly Remove the CPU Figure 2 - 6 Processor 1. Turn off the computer and turn it over. Removal 2. Remove the screws 1 & 2 ( Figure 2 - 6a ) from the CPU cover and remove the cover 3 ( Figure 2 - 6b ). Sequence 3.
Disassembly Remove the Modem Figure 2 - 7 Modem Removal 1. Remove the modem bay shield 1 ( Figure 2 - 7a ) covering the modem bay by removing the screws 2-3 ( Figure 2 - Sequence 7a ). a. Remove the shield- 2.
Disassembly Remove the Top Case and LCD Figure 2 - 8 Top Case and 1. Refer to page 2 - 5 to make sure you have removed all the necessary components. LCD Removal 2. Turn the computer over and remove the screws 1-11 ( Figure 2 - 8a ) from the bottom of the case. Sequence 3.
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Disassembly 5. Slide the LED cover module and board 1 ( Figure 2 - 9a ) towards you, and lift it up and away ( Note : You do not Figure 2 - 9 need to separate the LEDs held to the underside of the board by three screws). Top Case 6.
Disassembly Remove the Inverter Figure 2 - 10 Inverter Removal 1. Refer to page 2 - 5 to make sure you have removed all the necessary components. Sequence 2. Remove the rubber covers 1-4 ( Figure 2 - 10a ) and the screws under them. a.
Disassembly Remove the Floppy Disk Drive Assembly Figure 2 - 11 Floppy Disk 1. Remove screws 1-3 ( Figure 2 - 11 ) from the floppy disk assembly. Drive Removal 2. Remove the ribbon cable from the socket and lift out the floppy disk drive assembly. Sequence Unscrew the screws and remove the flop-...
Disassembly Remove the Bottom Case and Audio Board Figure 2 - 13 Bottom Case and 1. Remove the screws 1-9 ( Figure 2 - 13a ) from the mainboard and audio board. Audio Board 2. Remove the connectors at points 10-12 ( Figure 2 - 13a ). Removal 3.
Disassembly Remove the Fan Unit Figure 2 - 14 Fan Unit 1. Remove the screws 1-3 ( Figure 2 - 14a ) from the fan unit. Removal 2. Unplug the connector 4 ( Figure 2 - 14b ) from the fan unit to the mainboard. Sequence 3.
Disassembly Remove the Power Board Figure 2 - 16 Power Board 1. Remove the hex studs 1-4 ( Figure 2 - 16a ) from the IO bracket, and separate the IO bracket from the mainboard Removal slightly. Sequence 2. Release connector 5 ( Figure 2 - 16b ) from the fan to the mainboard (top) at point 6 . a.
Part Lists Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. 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.
Part Lists Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table 1 - 1 Part List Illustration Part 4200 4200M 4600 Location page A - 3 page A - 13 page A - 23 Top 15”...
1. Using your web browser go to www.clevo.com.tw 2. Choose Download from the menu bar at the top of the page. 3. In the Driver section select the model of your computer ( 4200/4600 series ) and the driver type ( BIOS ). 4. Select GO .
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