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NEC Versa LX+ Series Service And Reference Manual

NEC Versa LX+ Series Service And Reference Manual (138 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
Abbreviations
8
Chapter 1 System Overview

11
- Getting to Know the NEC Versa LX
  12
- Around the Front of the System
  13
  - LCD Panel
    13
  - Status Panel
    14
  - Keyboard Panel and Base Unit
    15
- Around the Back of the System
  17
- Around the Left Side of the System
  18
- Around the Right Side of the System
  20
- Around the Bottom of the System
  22
- Internal Components
  22
  - Battery Pack
    22
  - Hard Disk Drive
    23
  - File Bay
    23
  - Versabay III
    23
  - CPU Board
    23
  - Audio Board
    23
  - CMOS Battery
    23
  - Bridge Battery
    23
- Chipset
  24
Chapter 2 System Configuration and Setup

25
- Power Sources for Your NEC Versa
  26
  - Using the AC Adapter
    26
    
    Powering on
    28
  - Using the Main Battery Pack
    28
    
    Determining Battery Status
    29
    
    When to Change the Battery
    30
    
    Battery Handling
    31
    
    Replacing the Battery
    31
    
    Battery Precautions
    33
    
    Recharging Battery Precautions
    34
    
    Extending Battery Life
    34
  - NEC Versabay III Battery
    34
  - Internal Batteries
    34
    
    CMOS Battery
    34
    
    Bridge Battery
    35
- BIOS Setup
  35
  - How to Enter the BIOS Setup
    35
    
    BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
    36
  - How to Use BIOS Setup
    36
    
    Looking at Screens
    37
    
    Using Keys
    37
    
    Checking/Setting System Parameters
    38
  - BIOS Setup Menus
    40
    
    Standard CMOS Setup
    40
    
    Advanced CMOS Setup
    41
    
    System Security Setup
    41
    
    Power Management Setup
    42
    
    Boot Device Setup
    43
    
    Peripheral Setup
    44
    
    Other BIOS Setup Options
    45
    
    Password Protection
    45
  - Using BIOS Setup to Set Power Management
    45
    
    Using the Save to File (STF) Feature
    46
  - Updating the BIOS
    46
    
    Preparing the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
    47
    
    Changing the Switch Settings
    48
    
    Performing the BIOS Update
    48
- NEC CSD Utilities
  49
  - NEC Customize Utility
    49
    
    Using the NEC Customize Utility
    49
  - HDPREPEZ Utility
    50
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows 95 and Windows 98
    50
    
    Using HDPREPEZ in Windows NT
    50
- Software Applications and Drivers
  51
  - Using the Application and Driver CD
    51
    
    Launching the Application and Driver CD
    51
    
    Installing the Software
    52
  - Partition Magic
    52
    
    Using Partition Magic
    52
  - Intel Landesk Client Manager
    53
  - Systemsoft Powerprofiler
    54
  - Systemsoft Cardwizard
    54
  - Intellisync 97 or Intellisync for Notebooks
    54
  - Mcafee Virusscan
    55
  - Microsoft Internet Explorer
    55
  - Netscape Navigator
    55
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
    55
  - Enabling the IR Port
    55
    
    Windows 95 Systems
    56
    
    Windows NT Systems
    56
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Reassembly

57
- Required Tools and Equipment
  58
- Disassembly
  58
  - Battery
    58
  - Removing a Device from the Versabay III
    60
  - Keyboard, Memory Module, Switch Settings
    61
    
    Switch Settings for Non-AGP Models
    63
    
    Switch Settings for AGP Models
    63
    
    Changing Switch Settings
    64
  - Disassembly Differences
    65
  - Disassembly - User Replaceable Drive System
    66
  - CPU Assembly
    66
  - File Bay Assembly
    67
  - Hard Disk Drive Assembly
    68
  - Front Cover
    69
    
    Speaker Assembly, Versaglide Assembly, LCD Panel Latch Switch Assembly
    70
    
    Versaglide Assembly
    70
    
    LCD Panel Switch Board
    71
  - LCD Panel Assembly
    71
    
    LED Sub Assembly
    72
  - PC Card Assembly, CMOS Battery, Buzzer, and Audio Board
    73
    
    PC Card Assembly
    73
    
    CMOS Battery
    74
    
    Buzzer
    74
  - Main Board Assembly
    74
    
    Fan Assembly
    74
    
    CPU Assembly
    75
  - Bracket/Insulator Assemblies, Bridge Battery, Power Switch
    75
  - Connector Board, Switch/Cable Cover, Switch/Cable
    75
  - Bottom Base Assembly
    76
  - Disassembly - Non-User Replaceable Drive System
    76
  - CPU Assembly
    76
  - Front Cover
    77
    
    Speaker Assembly, Versaglide Assembly, LCD Panel Latch Switch Assembly
    79
    
    Versaglide Assembly
    79
    
    LCD Panel Switch Board
    79
  - LCD Panel Assembly
    80
    
    LED Sub Assembly
    81
  - Hard Drive and PC Card Assemblies, CMOS Battery, Buzzer, Audio Board
    81
    
    Hard Drive Assembly
    82
    
    PC Card Assembly
    82
    
    CMOS Battery
    82
    
    Buzzer
    83
  - Main Board Assembly
    83
    
    Fan Assembly
    83
    
    CPU Assembly
    83
  - Bracket/Insulator Assemblies, Bridge Battery, Power Switch
    84
  - Connector Board, Switch/Cable Cover, Switch/Cable
    84
  - Bottom Base Assembly
    85
- Reassembly
  85
Chapter 4 System Board Layout

86
- Audio Board
  87
- Connector Board
  87
- LCD Panel Switch Board
  88
- LED Status Board
  88
- Main Board
  89
Chapter 5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

90
Chapter 6 Preventive Maintenance

98
- Cleaning the Notebook Exterior
  99
- Cleaning the Notebook Interior
  99
- Protecting the Disk Drives
  99
- Handling the Battery Pack
  100
- Maintaining the LCD Quality
  101
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

102
- Quick Troubleshooting
  102
- Quick Troubleshooting
  103
- Troubleshooting
  104
- Helpful Questions
  105
Chapter 8 Getting Services and Support

106
- Services and Support Contact Information
  106
- NEC CSD Web Site
  107
- NEC CSD FTP Site
  108
- Email/Fax to Support Services
  108
- NEC CSD Bulletin Board
  109
- NEC CSD Support Services
  110
- NEC CSD Customer Assistance Center
  111
Chapter 9 Specifications

112
- System Components
  112
- Pin Assignments
  112
- Connector Locations
  112
- Memory Map
  112
- Interrupt Controllers
  112
Glossary

126
Index

133

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