Preface
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Preface
Contents
Introduction ........................................ 1-1
Overview .................................................................................1-1
System Specifications .............................................................1-2
Structure .............................................................................1-2
Processor .............................................................................1-2
Memory ..............................................................................1-2
Core Logic ..........................................................................1-2
BIOS ...................................................................................1-2
LCD ....................................................................................1-2
Display ................................................................................1-3
Storage ................................................................................1-3
Security ...............................................................................1-3
Audio ..................................................................................1-4
Keyboard ............................................................................1-4
PC Card Sockets .................................................................1-4
Interface ..............................................................................1-4
Communication ..................................................................1-5
Power Management ............................................................1-5
Power ..................................................................................1-5
Indicator ..............................................................................1-5
Environmental Spec ............................................................1-5
Physical ...............................................................................1-6
Weight ................................................................................1-6
Optional ..............................................................................1-6
External Locator - Top Views .................................................1-7
External Locator - Front and Rear View .................................1-8
External Locator - Right View ................................................1-9
External Locator - Left View ................................................1-10
External Locator - Bottom View ...........................................1-11
Mainboard Overview - Top .................................................. 1-12
Key Parts .......................................................................... 1-12
Mainboard Overview - Bottom ............................................. 1-13
Key Parts .......................................................................... 1-13
Mainboard Overview - Top .................................................. 1-14
Cable Connectors ............................................................. 1-14
Mainboard Overview - Bottom ............................................. 1-15
Cable Connectors ............................................................. 1-15
Disassembly ......................................... 2-1
Overview ................................................................................. 2-1
Maintenance Tools ............................................................. 2-2
Connections ........................................................................ 2-2
Maintenance Precautions ................................................... 2-3
Disassembly Steps .................................................................. 2-4
Removing the Battery ............................................................. 2-6
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly ............................. 2-7
Removing the System Memory in Socket Two ...................... 2-8
Removing the Keyboard ......................................................... 2-9
Removing the System Memory in Socket One ..................... 2-10
Removing the CPU ............................................................... 2-11
Removing the Modem .......................................................... 2-12
Removing the GSM/CDMA Modem .................................... 2-12
Removing the LCD Assembly .............................................. 2-13
Removing the Mainboard and CRT board ............................ 2-15
Removing the Inverter .......................................................... 2-16
Removing the LCD .............................................................. 2-17
Removing the PCMCIA Assembly ..................................... 2-18