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  • Page 1 PRESTIGIO NOBILE 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Prestigio Nobile 157 Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates 11/24/2003 Chapter 1, 6, AppA 1. Remove LCD 14" 2. Remove GigaLAN support 3. Remove 802.11a+b description 4. Remove Windows 2000 support...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Prestigio Intl. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without...
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that Screen messages appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Prestigio "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Prestigio Nobile 157 Exploded Diagram ......100...

  • Page 8: System Specifications

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Intel Pentium M processor 15.0-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD at 1024 x 768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution, or 15.0-inch TFT LCD at 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ (Super eXtended Graphic Array Plus) resolution, all displaying...

  • Page 9: Operating System

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 One DC-in jack for AC adapter One external VGA port (DDC 2.0) One parallel port One speaker / headphone-out jack (SPDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack) One Mic-in / line-in jack (3.5mm mini-jack) Three USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 10: System Block Diagram

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Block Diagram Mobile CPU Mobile CPU Mobile CPU Mobile CPU CLK GEN CLK GEN CLK GEN CLK GEN Banias Dothan Banias Dothan ICS 94239 ICS 950810 ICS 94239 ICS 950810 G768D G768D G768D...

  • Page 11: Board Layout

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Board Layout Top View 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 Line-in/Microphone-in connector Speaker cable connector Line-out connector CPU socket USB port RTC battery connector Power button cable connector Inverter cable connector USB port...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Bottom View Volume adjuster Intel ICH4-M Golden finger for debug Memory socket 2 Battery connector Memory socket 1...

  • Page 13: Outlook View

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Outlook View Front View Number Item Description Display cover latch Press to unlatch the display cover Optical drive Accepts a CD or DVD LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active Eject button...

  • Page 14: Top View

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Top View Number Item Icon Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
  • Page 15 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Number Item Icon Description Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer. Click buttons (left, right, The left and right buttons function like the left and and center) right mouse buttons. Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

  • Page 16: Left Panel

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Left Panel Number Item Icon Description Volume control Adjusts the volume. Memory Stick / Secure Accepts a Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia Digital card slot (option) Card (MMC) memory card. PC card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC card.

  • Page 17: Right Panel

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Right Panel Number Icon Item Description Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Rear Panel Number Item Icon Description DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S- video input. External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution).

  • Page 19: Bottom Panel

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Bottom Panel Number Item Icon Description Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it.

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the bottom of the display screen. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the staus of the computer while the cover is closed.

  • Page 21: Lock Keys

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

  • Page 22: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

  • Page 23: Windows Keys

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: Windows + Tab (Activates next task bar button)

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

  • Page 25: Launch Keys

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Launch Keys Located on the left of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as Wireless Communication, E-mail, Internet Browser, P1 and P2 buttons. Number Function Icon...

  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Mobile Pentium M 1.3GHz - 1.8GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache CPU package Micro-FCPGA package CPU core voltage 1.3V CPU I/O voltage 1.2V...
  • Page 27 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 LAN Interface Item Specification Chipset Boardcom 4401/5705MA3 Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps or Giga LAN LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K...
  • Page 28 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name QSI SDR-083 Rotational speed CD-ROM read: 5,000 rpm DVD-ROM read: 5,000 rpm Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained: DVD-ROM inside: Min.: 4.6Mbytes/sec. CD-ROM inside: Min.: 1.575Mbytes/sec. Data Buffer Capacity...
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1...
  • Page 30 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Video Resolutions Mode 8 bits 16 bits 24 bits 32 bits Resolution (256 colors) (High color) (True color) (True color) 1400x1050 (Maximum for: 15.0” TFT SXGA+) Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller NS SIO PC87392...
  • Page 31 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller Ricoh R5C593 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One Type-II Access location Left side Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ11)
  • Page 32 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL DC-AC LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor & model name Ambit T62I194.06 Sumida TWS-458-017 Input voltage (V) Ambit 8.5 (min.) 21 (max.) Sumida 12 (typ.) Input current (mA) Ambit 1 (max.) Sumida 310(min.) 360(typ.) 410(max.)
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name LiteOn ADPT 70W 3P PA-1700-02AC REV.B Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, 1.5 A @ 90Vac full load) 0.9 A @ 180Vac Nominal frequency (Hz)
  • Page 34 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode The Sleep indicator lights up Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity. When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low...
  • Page 35 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 326 (W) x 270 (D) x 29.8 (H) mm for 15.0” TFT Weight 5.73 lbs for 15.0” TFT model I/O Ports One Type II/I CardBus socket, One RJ-11 modem port, One RJ-45 LAN port, One...
  • Page 36 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 00000070-00000077 System CMOS/real time clock 00000080-00000080 Motherboard resources 00000081-0000008F Direct memory access controller 00000090-00000091 Direct memory access controller 00000092-00000092 Motherboard resources 00000093-0000009F Direct memory access controller 000000A0-000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller...
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 00001C00-00001CFF Crystal WDM AC’97 driver for ICH4 00002000-0000207F Agere systems AC’97 modem 00002400-000024FF Agere systems AC’97 modem 0000FE00-0000FEFF Generic CardBus controller 0000FF00-0000FFFF Generic CardBus controller IRQ Assignment Map...

  • Page 38: System Utilities

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 39: System Information

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. P h o e n ix B IO S S e tu p U tility I n f o r m a tio n...

  • Page 40: Main System Settings

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Main System Settings The Main System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Advanced Security Boot Exit Main System Time: [xx:xx:xx] Item Specific Help System Date:...
  • Page 41 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Parameter Description Options Hotkey Beep Enable or disable hotkey beep. Enabled Disabled Auto Dim The system will support an automatic dim in of Enabled the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT Disabled available (running on battery power).

  • Page 42: Advanced Information

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Advanced Information The Advanced Information screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. P h o en ixB IO S S etu p U tility Inform ation M ain...
  • Page 43 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Parameter Description Options USB BIOS Legacy Support Set Enabled or Disabled USB BIOS Legacy Enabled Support. Disabled AC97 Audio Device Set Enabled or Disabled AC97 Audio Device. Enabled Disabled AC97 Modem Device Set Enabled or Disabled AC97 Modem Device.

  • Page 44: Primary Master

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
  • Page 45 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Parameter Description Options Multi-Sector Transfers Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple 16 Sectors sector transfers. Disabled 8 Sectors 4 Sectors 2 Sectors LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to Enabled be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors.

  • Page 46: Secondary Master

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.
  • Page 47 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Parameter Description Options Multi-Sector Transfers Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple Disabled sector transfers. 16 Sectors 8 Sectors 4 Sectors 2 Sectors LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to Disabled be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors.

  • Page 48: I/O Device Configuration

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL I/O Device Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
  • Page 49 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Parameter Description Options Parallel Port Enables or disable the parallel port. Enabled The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled Disabled setting won’t affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the parallel port. Configure Parallel Port using options:...

  • Page 50: System Security

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. P h oen ixB IO S S etu p U tility In form atio n M ain...
  • Page 51 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Setting a Password Follow these steps: Use the cursor keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press the key. The password box appears as below if choosing...
  • Page 52 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing a Password Should you want to remove a password, do the following: Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, User or Hard Disk) and press the key. The password box appears.
  • Page 53 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Press . Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Press to return to the main menu. Press . The following dialogue box appears. Setup Confirm ation Setup Confirm ation Save C onfiguration changes and exit now?

  • Page 54: Boot Options

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Boot Options Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security...

  • Page 55: Exit Setup

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Exit System Setup and...

  • Page 56: Bios Flash Utility

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Executing Flash Program Create a bootable disk. Unzip the flash file, and save the three files (.bat, .exe, .wph) to the bootable disk.
  • Page 57 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157...

  • Page 58: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge...

  • Page 59: General Information

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

  • Page 60: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 61: Screw List

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 L C D M o d u le L C D M o d u le L C D S c r e w L C D S c r e w R u b b e r s & M y la r s R u b b e r s &...

  • Page 62: Removing The Battery

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Battery Unlock the battery release button. Push the other battery release button in the arrow direction and lift up the battery out from the main unit. Remove the battery from the system.

  • Page 63: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover. Push the HDD module out by pulling the mylar, lift up the HDD module and remove it from the unit.

  • Page 64: Removing The External Dimm Module

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the External DIMM Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 Remove the two screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.

  • Page 65: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the Optical Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 Remove the screw on the back side of the unit and pull gently to detach the optical drive module from the main unit .

  • Page 66: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 Remove the two screws. Push the middle cover outward on the right side, and lift it up gently in the way as shown.

  • Page 67: Removing The Keyboard

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 Lift the keyboard up, turn it over and put it on the upper case. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard away.

  • Page 68: Removing The Antennas

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Antennas See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 Lift up the keyboard, turn it over and put it on the upper case. Put the RTC battery aside.
  • Page 69 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 The two RF cables are routed beneath the inverter cable and the coaxial cable. Thus, lift up the inverter cable first and then the coaxial cable before you release the two RF cables. Or you may choose to disconnect the inverter cable, remove the two screws on the coaxial cable, and then disconnect the coaxial cable from the main board.
  • Page 70 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: 1. When attaching the antennas back to the upper case, make sure the two RF cables are routed as shown. 3. The two RF cables should be beneath the inverter cable and the coaxial cable...

  • Page 71: Removing The Lcd Module

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 ( Remove the two screws and put the two antennas aside. Do not need to release the two RF cables from the upper casea and the sponge.)

  • Page 72: Removing The Fan Module

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Lift up the LCD module carefully. NOTE: When connecting the inverter cable and coaxial cable back to the unit, please note that the two cables should be routed as shown. Removing the Fan Module See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 73: Removing The Cpu

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 63 Remove the four screws on the CPU heat sink in the numerical order, and then remove the CPU heat sink from the main board. Removing the CPU See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 74: Removing The Rtc Battery

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 Disconnect the RTC cable from the mainboard and remove the RTC battery.

  • Page 75: Separating The Upper Case From The Lower Case

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Remove the two screws on the modem board, disconnect the modem cable from the modem board and remove it from the main board. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 76: Removing The Launch Pcb Bracket And Launch Pcb

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Launch PCB Bracket and Launch PCB See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Touch Pad Fpc

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board. Release the touch pad cable from the upper case, remove the two screws, slide the touch pad holder module as shown and then detach the touch pad holder module from the upper case.

  • Page 78: Removing The Touch Pad Board

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: When attaching the touch pad FPC back to the touch pad holder, please make sure the points on the touch pad holder are well inserted as shown. Removing the Touch Pad Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 79: Removing The Microphone

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the Microphone See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case”...

  • Page 80: Removing The Cover Switch Bracket And Cover Swtich Cable

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Cover Switch Bracket and Cover Swtich Cable See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 81: Removing The Choke Heatsink

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Removing the Choke Heatsink See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the Fan Module”...

  • Page 82: Removing The Main Board Chassis

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Main Board Chassis See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 83: Removing The Pcmcia Socket

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 63 See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 63 10. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 66 11.

  • Page 84: Removing The Modem Board Cable

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Modem Board Cable See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 65...

  • Page 85: Disassembling The 15" Tft Lcd Module

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Disassembling the 15” TFT LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 Remove the three mylars and two screw rubbers from the LCD module.

  • Page 86: Removing The Inverter Board

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Removing the Inverter Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 53 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57 See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Bezel”...

  • Page 87: Removing The Lcd Coaxial Cable

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Remove the four screws on the hinges as shown. Detach the LCD together with the LCD brackets from the LCD panel. 10. Remove the eight screws and then detach the LCD brackets from the LCD.
  • Page 88 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL See “Removing the Antennas” on page 59 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 76 See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 77 See “Removing the LCD”...
  • Page 89 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only our company’s products. Other brand’s products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 91: System Check Procedures

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 System Check Procedures Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

  • Page 92: Touchpad Check

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

  • Page 93: Phoenix Bios Error Code Messages

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages The following are the list of messages that Phoenix BIOs can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., and the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a porblem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
  • Page 94 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Error Codes Error Messages 0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS 02B0 Diskette Drive Error 02B1 Diskette Drive B Error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup...
  • Page 95 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Error Codes Error Messages nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn KB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in shadow in kilobytes successfully tested.

  • Page 96: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.
  • Page 97 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Memory size found by POST differed from Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS DIMM Main Board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS...

  • Page 98: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power blank.
  • Page 99 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs correctly Inverter board Main Board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
  • Page 100 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main Board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and Press Fn+ and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
  • Page 101 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard Main Board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board Main Board...

  • Page 102: Intermittent Problems

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

  • Page 103: Index Of Pqa Diagnostic Error Code, Message

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in Sequence 16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery 01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting. Main Board 02XXX Memory error...

  • Page 104: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Jumper and Connector Locations Top View PCB 03226-SC LIN/MIC1 Line-in/Microphone-in SPK1 Speaker cable connector connector LOUT1 Line-out connector RTC1 RTC battery connector USB2 USB port INV1 Inverter cable connector PWR1 Power button cable MINI1...

  • Page 105: Bottom View

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Bottom View Golden finger for debug Memory socket 2 BAT1 Battery connector Memory socket 1...

  • Page 106: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Nobile 157 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

  • Page 107: Prestigio Nobile 157 Exploded Diagram

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Prestigio Nobile 157 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 108 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description LCD 15" XGA TFT LG LCD 15"XGA TFT LG/LP150X08-A3 LP150X08-A3 Cables/Antenna LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15" CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15.1" LCD LCD COAXIAL CABLE CABLE LCD COAXIAL MODEM CABLE CABLE RJ11 WIRELESS ANTENNA...
  • Page 109 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Picture Partname Description LOWER CAES ASSY LOWER CASE B2M DIMM COVER W/SCREW ASSY DIMM DOOR(CU) B2I HDD COVER W/SCREW ASSEMBLY HDD COVER B2M LCD PANEL 15" ASSY PANEL D2U LCD BEZEL 15" ASSY LCD BEZEL 15"...
  • Page 110 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description HINGE PACK 15" LEFT/ HINGE PACK 15" LEFT/RIGHT RIGHT UPPER CASE W/COVER ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE B2M SWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD MODULE & MICROPHONE GL UPPER CASE W/COVER ASSY UPPER CASE D2U SWITCH CABLE &...
  • Page 111 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Picture Partname Description MODEM AMBIT/ MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.10(01) T60M283.10(01) Storage Device COMBO 24X QSI/SBW-242 COMBO 24X QSI/SBW-242 B2M BZL DVD-ROM LITEON XJ- DVD LITEON XJ-SD081D B2M SD081D Battery RTC BATTERY BATTERY RTC FOR PORON...
  • Page 112 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description SPEAKER SPEAKER 13.5MM*6MM B2M Heatsink CPU HEATSINK ASSEMBLY CPU HEAT SINK B2M CHOKE HEATSINK CHOKE HEAT SINK B2M FAN ASSEMBLY W/FAN ASSEMBLY FAN B2M Main board MAINBOARD W/O CPU W/ D2U M9 W/O CPU MB PD MODEM &...
  • Page 113 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Picture Partname Description LCD SCREW RUBBER RUB SCREW COVER MAXDATA SILVER LCD SCREW RUBBER RUBBER B SCREW COVER B2M Screws SCREW SCR. HEX NUT W/WASHER&NYLOK SCREW SCRW MACH FLT M2*L3BK-NI NYLOK SCREW WCH MSN+CZ SCREW M2.5X5 SCREW SCRW M2.5*5 WAFER B-ZN...
  • Page 114 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Picture Partname Description SCREW SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 SCREW SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI SCREW SCRW MAC PAN M2*L9.3COL-ZN SCREW SCRW MACH PAN NYLOK M2.5*10 NI SCREW SCRW MAC PAN M2*L9.3NI NYL SPR SCREW...
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  • Page 116: Test Compatible Components

    Windows XP. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Nobile 157 Compatibility Test Report released by the Mobile System Testing Department.

  • Page 117: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications BANIAS 1.8GHz Mainboard D2U MB LCD 15” AU SXGA+ LCD Cable Coaxial Cable Inverter Inverter Ambit HDD 60GB-HGST Optical DVD Multi LAN (10/100) AC Adapter(70W) -- Liteon...
  • Page 118 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Item Specifications BlueTooth Card IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card PABTC001 ISDN US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM ISDN Card D5K3320 Token Ring Card IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II...
  • Page 119 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Item Specifications I/O - USB Storage Drive Logitec CDRW + DVDROM combo USB interface Iomega USB Zip 250MB Plextor Burn-Proof CDRW (usb 2.0) Fujitsu MO-1300 1.3G (usb 2.0) Fujitsu 20G HDD (usb 2.0) t4988618913874 Sony DVDROM (usb 2.0)
  • Page 120 This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Prestigio Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Prestigio branch office. Prestigio Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However, some information sources will require a user i.d.
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  • Page 122: Index

    Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Core logic 24 AC Adapter 26 core voltage 19 ACPI 1.0a 19 I/O voltage 19 package 19 AFLASH Utility 49 type 19 APM 1.2 19 Audio 22, 24 DIMM 19 package 19 Battery 24...
  • Page 123 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 157 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Bottom 12 left 6 HDD 20, 24 Rear 10 Hibernation Mode 27 right 10 Hibernation mode Parallel Port 23 hotkey 17 parallel port Hot Keys 14 setting in BIOS Utility 42...
  • Page 124 Prestigio Nobile 157 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Video 22 Resolutions 22 Video controller 24 Windows XP Environment Test 112...
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