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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor.
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This manual is intended for service personnel who have completed sufficient training to undertake the maintenance and inspection of personal computers. It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the P775TM (- G) / P775TM1 (-G) series notebook PC.
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Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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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...
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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. Removal Warning Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before When removing any peripherals.
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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.
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Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on Disc This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro- gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC. System Startup 1.
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 Top ....................A-3 Overview ..................1-1 Bottom ..................A-4 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 LCD (LG-AU) ................A-5 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 LCD (AU) ..................
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Preface Lynix Point 6/7 ................B-22 P750DM HDD Board ..............B-54 Lynix Point 7/7 ................B-23 P750DM Power LED Board ............B-55 USB Charging ................B-24 P750DM Click Board ..............B-56 CCD, USB Port3 ................B-25 P750DM Audio Board ..............B-57 M.2 3G+USB & WLAN+BT ............B-26 P750DM Audio ESS DAC ............B-58 M.2 PCIE4X SSD1 &...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the P775TM (-G) / P775TM1 (-G) series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual.
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Certain items 6MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR4-2666MHz, TDP 65W (particularly processor types/speeds) may be i3-8350K (4.00GHz) (for P775TM/P775TM1 only) changed, delayed or updated due to the manu- facturer's release schedule. Check with your 8MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR4-2400MHz, TDP 91W SO-DIMM Memory Types service center for more details.
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera 2. PC Camera LED 3. Built-In Microphone 4. LCD 5. Speakers 6. Power Button 7. LED Lock Indicators 8. Keyboard 9. TouchPad and Buttons 10.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators Front Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Line-In Jack 2. Microphone Jack 3. Line-Out Jack Right 4. Headphone and S/PDIF Combo Jack 5. USB 3.0/3.1 Port 6.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. USB 3.1/ Thunderbolt Combo Port Left 3. USB 3.1 Port 4. USB 3.0/3.1 Port 5. Powered USB 3.1 Port 6. Multi-in-1 Card Reader Figure 5 Rear View...
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Vent 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Battery 4. Sub Woofer 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.
Introduction Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1. RJ-45 LAN Jack 2. USB 3.1/ Thunderbolt Combo Port 3. USB 3.1 Port 4. USB 3.0/3.1 Port 5. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 6. KB LED Connector 7. WLAN Card Connector 8.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the P775TM (-G) / P775TM1 (-G) series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart.
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 •...
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 Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other components Warning could be damaged.
Disassembly Disassembly Steps The following table lists the disassembly steps, and on which page to find the related information. PLEASE PERFORM THE DISASSEMBLY STEPS IN THE ORDER INDICATED. To remove the Battery: To remove the WLAN Module: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Battery Removal 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a 4.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive Figure 2 HDD Assembly The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7mm/ Removal 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as out- lined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 4. Lift the hard disk bay cover off the computer (Figure 3c Figure 3 5. Remove the screw . Slightly lift and pull the HDD-1 assembly in the direction of the arrow to remove the hard HDD Assembly disk assembly (Figure 3d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
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Disassembly Hard Disk Size Note (Foam Rubber Insert) Note that the hard disks pictured on the following pages are all 9.5mm(H) hard disk drives. In some cases 7mm(H) hard disk drives will be installed. Figure 4 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm(H) HDDs HDD-2 HDD-1...
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 5 Note that the SSD (if installed) is beside the HDD bay. M.2 SSD Module Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 2. Remove the screw from the SSD (Figure 5a a.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 RAM Module The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 4 type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 4. Lift the component bay cover off the computer case. The modules will be visible at point (Figure 7c Figure 7 5. Gently pull the two release latches ( ) on the sides of the memory socket(s) in the direction indicated below &...
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 8 Processor Processor Removal Procedure Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). Procedure 2. Remove screws from the heat sink unit in the order indicated on the label (i.e screw first through to screw last...
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Disassembly 4. Press down and hold the latch (with the latch held down you will be able to release it). 5. Move the latch and bracket fully in the direction indicated to unlock the CPU(Figure 9c). Figure 9 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure 9d).
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 10 Processor 1. Insert the CPU ; pay careful attention to the pin alignment (Figure 10a), it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE Installation IT!). 2. Move the bracket and latch fully in the direction indicated to lock the CPU. a.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard Figure 11 Keyboard The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR 4 type memory modules. Removal The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly 5. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cables Figure 12 6. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the locking collar socket by using a small flat-head screw- RAM Module driver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base (Figure 12d).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 13 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), CPU (page 2 - 12) and the keyboard (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point under the keyboard (Figure 13a).
Disassembly Wireless LAN, Combo Module Cables Note that the cables for connecting to the antennae on WLAN, WLAN & Bluetooth Combo, 3G and LTE modules are not labelled. The cables/covers (each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover) are color coded for iden- tification as outlined in the table below.
Disassembly Removing the WiGig Module Figure 14 WiGig Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), CPU (page 2 - 12) and the keyboard (page 2 - Removal 2. The module will be visible at point under the keyboard (Figure 13a).
Disassembly Removing the M.2 SSD Module Figure 15 M.2 SSD Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). Removal 2. Locate the module; it is visible at point Figure 15a 3.
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Disassembly M.2 SSD Installation Procedure Figure 16 1. Place the thermal pad on the computer as shown (Figure 16a). M.2 SSD Module 2. Insert the module in the computer. Make sure that the hexagonal screw is in the correct location Figure Installation 3.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Video Card Figure 17 Video Card Video Card Removal Procedure Removal Procedure Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and component cover (page 2 - Remove screws from the heat sink unit in the order indicated on the label (i.e screw first through to a.
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Disassembly Installing a New Video Card Figure 18 Place the thermal pad on the computer as shown (Figure 18e). Installing a New 2. Prepare to fit the video card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle (Figure 18f).
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the P775TM (-G) / P775TM1 (-G) series notebook’s construction into a series of illustra- tions. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings. Note: This section indicates the manufacturer’s part numbers. Your organization may use a different system, so be sure to cross-check any relevant documentation.
Part Lists Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A- 1 Part List Illustration Location Parts page A - 3 Bottom page A - 4 LCD (LG-AU) page A - 5 LCD (AU) page A - 6 page A - 7...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the P775TM (-G) / P775TM1 (-G) notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indi- cates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page...
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Schematic Diagrams Block Diagram P750DM AUDIO BOARD P7XXTM COFFEELAKE System Block Diagram PHONE JACK x4, USB3.0 x1 SHEET 55-58 Display PortA PS8338B P770DM AUDIO BOARD SHEET 12 SHEET 36 PHONE JACK x4, USB3.0 x1 SHEET 59-62 CoffeeLAKE-S CPU DDR IV 2333 MHz P750DM HDD BOARD PS8330B...
Schematic Diagrams Display Port B DISPLAY PORT B PLEASE CLOSE TO CONNECTOR DPB_DHPD_R 1K_04 R963 0_04 DP_B_HPD 3.3VS_FUSE 220p_50V_NPO_04 BAV99 RECTIFIER *100K_1%_04 GND1 3.3VS_FUSE GND2 BAT54CW (lision) 3.3VS_FUSE DPB_AUX#_R AUX_CHN DPB_AUX_R Close to Display PORT D_DP_B#2J DPB_AUX_R 0_04 LANE_2N AUX_CHP D_DP_B2J LANE_2P DP_B#3...
Schematic Diagrams CCD, USB Port3 CCD_PW R 48 mil 0_06 3.3VS VOUT 1u_6.3V_X5R_04 UP7553PMA5-25 2.2u_6.3V_X5R_04 CCD_EN From KBC default HI Port 5 J_CCD1 *0_04 INT_MIC USB_PN10 USB_PP10 47p_50V_NPO_04 FCM1005KF-121T03 3.3VS MIC_DATA_L MIC_DATA MIC_CLK_L MIC_CLK FCM1005KF-121T03 47p_50V_NPO_04 W B247H-008S11M BEAD & CAP FOR EMI 6-21-C3A00-108 Sheet 24 of 69 CCD, USB Port3...
Schematic Diagrams M.2 3G+USB & WLAN+BT HUAWEI MU736 PIN 1.8 V LEVE L HI: Present P775 CONNECTOR NORMA L CLOSED ( GN D ) 3G CARD P U L L HIGH, P U L L H I G H CURRENT2A ,DON'T DROP BELOW 3.135V...
Schematic Diagrams M.2 PCIE4X SSD1 & SSD2 1st M2 NGFF (PCIE 4X) 3.3VS >120 mil R387 3.3VS 10K_04 C429 C428 C864 J_SSD1 R394 0_04 M.2_SSD1_DET_N 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 0.1u_10V_X7R_04 22u_6.3V_X5R_08 GND13 GND12 3.3V8 PC H Mul ti PC IE OR SA TA S S D GND11 3.3V7 H:SATA...
Schematic Diagrams LID SW, Fan, LED Conn CPU FAN CONTROL VGA FAN CONTROL CPU FAN CPU_FAN_PW R CPU_FAN_OUT VGA_FAN_PW R VGA_FAN_OUT VGA FAN 12V FAN PWM FAN 12V FAN PWM FAN VOUT VOUT C_EN R959 V_EN R960 C163 C162 J_CPUFAN1 J_CPUFAN2 C606 C597...
Schematic Diagrams NOTE: TBT_XTAL_25_OUT XTAL SNK0_DDC_data/clk ? connect to 2k PU only if SRC0 is connected and support HDMI (a.i HDMI or DP++ connector). Otherwise can be 100k PD. SNK1_DDC_data ? connect to 100k PD. If SRC0 support HDMI, connect as SNK0_CFG1 to GPU and/or appropriate AUX/DDC demux control TBT_XTAL_25_IN SNK1_DDC_clk ? connect to 100k PD.
Schematic Diagrams Cardreader RTS5250 RTS5250 CARD READER SD_CARD SUPPORT UHS-II LENGTH <2INCH MDIO0~5 <2 00 m i l | CLK - DATA | <= 100mils 3.3V_IN | DATA.x - DATA.y | <= 100mils 3V3AUX 3.3VS SD_W P/MS_BS CR1_LEDN R473 10K_04 CLK NEED DOUBLE SPACE THEN OTHER 40 mil SD_CD#...
Download the BIOS computer model. 1. Go to www.clevo.com.tw and point to E-Services and click E-Channel. Note that BIOS versions 2. Use your user ID and password to access the appropriate download area (BIOS), and download the latest BIOS files...
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BIOS Update Use the flash tools to update the BIOS 1. Make sure you are not loading any memory management programs such as HIMEM by holding the F8 key as you see the message “Starting MS-DOS”. You will then be prompted to give “Y” or “N” responses to the programs being loaded by DOS.
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