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  • Page 2: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
  • Page 3: Power Safety

    Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong mag- netic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals.
  • Page 4: Battery Precautions

    Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
  • Page 5: System Specifications

    Introduction System Specifications BIOS Pointing Device Processor AMI BIOS (32Mb SPI Flash-ROM) Built-in TouchPad (scrolling key functionality Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition integrated) i7-2920XM (2.50GHz) Video Adapter 8MB L3 Cache, 32nm, DDR3-1600MHz, TDP Card Reader nVIDIA® GeForce GTX 560M PCIe Video Intel®...
  • Page 6 Introduction Slots One ExpressCard/54(34) Slot One Mini Card Slot for WLAN Module or WLAN and Bluetooth Combo Module Audio High Definition Audio Compliant Interface S/PDIF Digital Output Five Speakers One Sub Woofer Built-In Microphone THX TruStudio Pro Environmental Spec Temperature °...
  • Page 7: External Locator - Top View With Lcd Panel Open

    Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. Speakers 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Touch Sensor Instant Keys 6. 8 * Gaming Keys 7. Keyboard 8. TouchPad and Buttons 9.
  • Page 8: External Locator - Front & Right Side Views

    Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. Speakers 2. LED Power Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. ExpressCard/54(34) Slot 2. Headphone-In Jack 3. Microphone-In Jack 4. Line-In Jack 5. S/PDIF-Out Jack 6. Combined eSATA/ USB Port 7.
  • Page 9: External Locator - Left Side & Rear View

    Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. Powered USB 2.0 Port 3. USB 2.0 Ports 4. RJ-45 LAN Jack 5. HDMI-Out Port 6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 7. USB 3.0 Ports 8.
  • Page 10: External Locator - Bottom View

    Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Sub Woofer 2. Fan Outlet/Intake 3. Component Bay Cover 4. Battery 5. HDD Bay  Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Tools

    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 •...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Precautions

    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: Power Safety Warning 1. Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other Before you undertake components could be damaged.
  • Page 13: Removing The Battery

    Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. Slide the latch 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. the direction of the ar- Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 14: Removing The Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device

    Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 2 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws , and remove the bay cover 3.
  • Page 15: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 3 The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" SATA hard disk HDD Assembly drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary driv- Removal ers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
  • Page 16 Disassembly 4. Remove screws and pull the tab to disconnect the connector from hard disk assembly. Figure 4 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the computer. HDD Assembly 6. Remove screws (depending on how many hard disks you have installed in the assembly). Removal (cont’d.) 7.
  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Disk(S) In The Secondary Hdd Bay

    Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 5 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery and r.emove the optical device drive Secondary HDD 2. The secondary hard disk bay is located under the optical device drive. Assembly Removal 3.
  • Page 18: Removing The Keyboard

    Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 6 Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove screws & from the bottom of the computer. 3. Turn the computer over, open the Lid/LCD, and carefully (a cable is connected to the underside of the LED cover a.
  • Page 19 Disassembly 6. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. Figure 7 7. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket Keyboard Removal 8. Remove the keyboard (cont’d.)  e. Disconnect cable from the locking collar.
  • Page 20: Removing The System Memory (Ram)

    Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) -1 Figure 8 RAM-1 Module The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) DDR III Removal (DDR3) supporting 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The total memory size is automat- ically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
  • Page 21 Disassembly Figure 9 6. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by RAM-1 Module the arrows (Figure Removal (cont’d.) 7. The RAM module will pop-up (Figure e), and you can then remove it. d.
  • Page 22: Memory Upgrade Process

    Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) - 2 Figure 10 RAM-2 Module Memory Upgrade Process Removal (cont’d.) 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and remove the keyboard (page 2 - 2.
  • Page 23: Removing The Wireless Lan Module

    Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 16 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), keyboard and keyboard shielding plate Module Removal (page 2 - 10). 2. The Wireless LAN Module will be visible at point a.

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