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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages 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.
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Wistron "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.
Chapter 1 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This document 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 Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hex screwdriver...
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. Remove the battery pack. Amilo Pro V2040...
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.
Removing the Lower Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 Removing the eight screws to remove the lower cover. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (8) Black 1.2 kgf-cm Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Modem Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6 Remove the two screws to detach the modem board. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.2 kgf-cm Disconnect the modem cable to remove the modem board.
See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6 Remove the gasket from the wireless LAN board. Disconnect the main antenna RF cable and aux antenna RF cable. Release the latches on both sides of the socket to detach the wireless LAN board. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the CPU See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6 Remove the four screws to remove the CPU thermal module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque CPU SPRING (4) Silver 3 kgf-cm NOTE: Follow the steps indicated above to secure the screws on CPU thermal module when reinstalling. Release the CPU socket by turning the screw counterclockwise;...
See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 10 Remove the two screws, and then push the hard disk drive out to remove it from the chassis. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3 kgf-cm Amilo Pro V2040...
See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 Release the latches to detach the keyboard as shown, and then turn it over. Release the latch to disconnect the keyboard cable to remove the keyboard. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 Remove the one screw; then use a plastic flat screw driver to push the optical disk drive out as shown and pull it out to remove it.
Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.2 kgf-cm M2.5 x L8 (1) Silver 3 kgf-cm NOTE: When installing, insert the DIMM plate to the upper case to make sure the DIMM plate is installed well. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Internal DIMM See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the DIMM Plate” on page 14 Release the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to detach the DIMM.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 Disconnect the RTC cable to remove the RTC battery. CAUTION: Make sure the RTC battery is reinstalled immediately to prevent CMOS from resetting. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6 See “Removing the Wireless LAN Board” on page 8 to disconnect the RF cables. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard”...
Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Wireless LAN Board” on page 8 to disconnect the RF cables. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 Amilo Pro V2040...
See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 17 Remove the five pieces of the screw rubber. Remove the five screws as shown. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L5 (3) Silver 3 kgf-cm M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3 kgf-cm Snap off the LCD bezel carefully and then remove it from the LCD module.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 17 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 18 Remove the two screws to remove the left hinge. Amilo Pro V2040...
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3 kgf-cm Remove the two screws to remove the right hinge. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3 kgf-cm Removing the LCD See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Wireless LAN Board”...
See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 18 See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 19 See “Removing the Hinge” on page 20 See “Removing the LCD” on page 21 10. Remove the tape as shown; and then disconnect the LCD FPC cable. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Antenna See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Wireless LAN Board” on page 8 to disconnect the RF cables. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 17 See “Removing the LCD Bezel”...
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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L3 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: When installing, make sure to route the RF cable well as shown. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Upper Case See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 17 Release the latch and disconnect the touch pad cable. Disconnect the cover switch cable.
Release the latches as shown. 10. Remove the upper case. Removing the Touch Pad Bracket See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 Amilo Pro V2040...
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See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 17 See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 25 Remove the four screws as shown. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L3 (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Disconnect the touch pad cable and release it from the bracket to remove it. Remove the five pieces of EMI cloth.
See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 25 See “Removing the Touch Pad Bracket” on page 26 Remove the touch pad board. NOTE: The adhesive between the touch pad bracket and the touch pad board would make the removal difficult. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 10 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module” on page 13 See “Removing the LCD Module”...
1.2 kgf-cm M2 x L6 (1) Silver 1.2 kgf-cm M2.5 x L2.5 (1) - Nut 10. Remove the other one screw as shown and remove the acetic acid tape. 11. Disconnect the FAN cable and remove the FAN. Amilo Pro V2040...
Removing the Speaker See “Removing the Battery” on page 5 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 10 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 11 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12 See “Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module” on page 13 See “Removing the LCD Module”...
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12. Release the knob latch on the bottom side of the upper case to release the right speaker cable from the upper case to remove the right speaker. NOTE: While reinstalling, arrange the right speaker cable well as shown. Amilo Pro V2040...