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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 E4120 / E4121-C / E4125-C / E4121D-C 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.
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...
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.
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 CD 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. VIII...
Overview ..................1-1 Part List Illustration Location ............A-2 System Specifications ..............1-2 Top (E4120 / E4121-C / E4121D-C) ..........A-3 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 Top (E4125) ................... A-4 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 Bottom ...................
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Preface IBEXPEAK - M 5/9 ..............B-19 IBEXPEAK - M 6/9 ..............B-20 IBEXPEAK - M 7/9 ..............B-21 IBEXPEAK - M 8/9 ..............B-22 IBEXPEAK - M 9/9 ..............B-23 New Card, Mini PCIE ..............B-24 CCD, 3G, TPM ................B-25 Card Reader, LAN (JMB251) ............
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the E4120 / E4121-C / E4125-C / E4121D-C series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual.
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. Power Button 4. Hot Key Buttons 5. LED Status Indicators 6. Keyboard 7. Built-In Microphone 8. Touchpad & Buttons 1 - 4 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Microphone-In Jack 2. Headphone-Out Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 4. RJ-11 Phone Jack 5. Optical Device Drive Bay 6.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. External Monitor Port 3. RJ-45 LAN Jack 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 6. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 7. ExpressCard Slot 8.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 4. Hard Disk Bay Cover 5. 3.75G/HSPA USIM Card Cover (optional) WITHOUT 3G WITH 3G Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure...
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the E4120 / E4121-C / E4125-C / E4121D-C 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 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.
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 Modem: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Figure 1 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow. Battery Removal 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place. 4.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm Figure 2 (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in HDD Assembly Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 3. Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 3 4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow HDD Assembly 5. Lift the hard disk out of the bay Removal (cont’d.) 6. Remove the screw and the adhesive cover from the hard disk 7.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 4 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Removal 2. Locate the RAM & CPU bay cover , and remove screws 3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover. a.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting RAM Module DDR3 1066MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 1GB, 2GB and Removal 4GB and DDRIII Modules.
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Disassembly 9. Replace the bay cover and screws (make sure you reconnect the fan cable before screwing down the bay Figure 6 cover). RAM Module Note that there are four cover pins which need to be aligned with slots in the case, to insure a proper cover Removal (cont’d.) fit, before screwing down the bay cover.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 7 Processor Removal Procedure Processor Removal 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and the component bay cover (page 2 - 2. Loosen the CPU heat sink screws in the order &...
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Disassembly 4. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol , to release the CPU (Figure 8a). Figure 8 5. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure 8b). Processor Removal 6. See page 2 - 13 for information on inserting a new CPU.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 9 Processor 1. Insert the CPU , pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE IT!), and turn Installation the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 9b).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 10 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the 3.75G Module Figure 11 3.75G Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. The 3.75G module will be visible at point on the mainboard. 3.
Disassembly Removing the Modem Figure 12 Modem Removal 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - 2. The modem will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Disassembly Removing the Bluetooth Module Figure 13 Bluetooth Module 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. The Bluetooth module will be visible at point on the mainboard. 3.
Disassembly Removing the LCD Back Cover (for E4121D-C only) 1. Turn off the computer, and turn the computer over to remove the battery (page 2 - Figure 14 2. Open the LCD and carefully remove the rubber screw covers & (2 corner rubber screw covers only) and set LCD Back Cover them aside.
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Disassembly 6. Align the replacement cover with the dotted line as illustrated below (and as marked on the cover). Figure 15 LCD Back Cover Removal (cont’d) d. Align the replacement cover and slide forward to click firmly into place. 7. Slide the back cover forward until it clicks firmly into place 8.
Disassembly Removing the LCD Front Cover Figure 16 LCD Front Cover 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and remove the LCD back cover (page 2 - 18). Removal 2. Remove the rubber covers and screws (Figure 16a), then run your finger around the middle of the frame to carefully unsnap the LCD front cover...
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - Figure 17 2. Press the four keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position (you may need to use a small screwdriver to do this). Keyboard Removal 3.
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the E4120 / E4121-C / E4125-C / E4121D-C series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. 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 List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A- 1 Part List Illustration Location Parts E4120 E4121-C E4125-C E4121D-C page A - 3 page A - 4 page A - 3...
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Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the E412P-C notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 Schematic System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 IBEXPEAK - M 2/9 - Page B - 16...
Schematic Diagrams Clock Generator CLKGEN POWER CLOCK GENERATOR C LK _V C C 1 C L K _ V C C 2 3 . 3 V S C L K _ V C C 1 L 15 *1 5 m i l _ sh o rt _ 06 V D D _ D OT V D D _ S R C _I / O V D D _ 27...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 1/7 PROCESSOR ( DMI,PEG,FDI ) U 16 A 20 mil P E G _I R C OM P _R B 2 6 R 2 06 4 9 . 9 _ 1% _ 0 4 P E G_ I C OM P I A 2 6 P E G_ I C O MP O A 2 4...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 3/7 PROCESSOR ( DDR3 ) U16C U16D A A6 M _CLK _DD R0 10 S A _CK [0] A A7 M _A _DQ[63:0] S A _CK #[0] M _CLK _DD R#0 10 M _B _DQ [ 63:0] SB _CK [0] M _C LK_D DR2 11 SA _CK E [0]...
Schematic Diagrams Processor 4/7 PROCESSOR ( POWER ) U 1 6 F P ROCESSOR CORE POWE R PROCE SSOR UNCO RE POWER V C O R E 1 . 1 V S _ V T T VTT T OTAL 21A A G3 5 A H 1 4 V C C 1...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 5/7 PROCESSOR ( GRAPHICS POWER ) V G F X _ C O R E U 1 6 G A T 21 V A X G 1 A T 19 A R 22 V A X G 2 V A X G _ S E N S E G P U V C C S E N S E C 3 7 3...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 6/7 PROCESSOR ( GND ) U 16H U1 6I AT2 0 AE34 VS S1 VSS81 AT1 7 AE33 VS S2 VSS82 AR3 1 AE32 VS S3 VSS83 VSS16 1 AR2 8 AE31 VS S4 VSS84 VSS16 2 AR2 6 AE30 VS S5...
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Schematic Diagrams Processor 7/7 PROCESSOR ( RESERVED ) 1 . 5 V U 1 6 E AP230 2GN A J 13 R 3 6 R S V D 32 A J 12 R S V D 33 PCI-Expre ss Configuration Sele ct * 1 K _ 1% _ 0 4 A P 2 5 * A O 34 0 2 L...
Schematic Diagrams DDRIII SO-DIMM_0 SO-DIMM A CHANGE TO STANDARD JD I M M2 A M_ A _ A [ 1 5 : 0 ] M_ A _ D Q [ 6 3 : 0] M_ A _ A 0 M_ A _ D Q0 J D I MM 2 B D Q 0 M_ A _ A 1...
Schematic Diagrams DDRIII SO-DIMM_1 SO-DIMM B CHANGE TO STANDARD JD I M M1 A M_ B _ A [ 1 5 : 0 ] M_ B _ D Q[ 6 3 : 0 ] 5 M_ B _ A 0 M_ B _ D Q 0 J D I M M1 B D Q0...
Schematic Diagrams LVDS, Inverter PANEL CONNECTOR 3 . 3 V S E DID M ode COSTDOWN R N 6 2 . 2 K _ 4P 2R _0 4 ? ? ? ? V I N V I N _ L C D J _ LC D 1 8 0mi ls P _ D D C _D A T A...
Schematic Diagrams HDMI, CRT L 27 1 _0 4 5 V S For ESD 5V S HDMI PORT R D 2 R D 3 B A V9 9 R E C TI F I E R B A V 99 R E C T I F I E R R 20 7 FOR INTEL GRAPHIC R D 1...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 1/9 IBEXPEAK - M (HDA,JTAG,SATA) R T C V C C 2 0m ils 20 mils V D D 3 C 4 0 8 1 5 p_ 5 0 V _ N P O_ 0 4 C 3 8 2 2 .
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Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 2/9 IBEXPEAK - M (PCI-E,SMBUS,CLK) 3 . 3 V R N 1 6 2 . 2 K _4 P 2 R _ 0 4 S M B _ C L K S M B _ D A T A U 2 0 B R N 1 1 2 .
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Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 3/9 IBEXPEAK - M (DMI,FDI,GPIO) U 2 0 C B A 18 F D I _ T XN 0 3 F D I _ R XN 0 B C 2 4 B H 1 7 D MI _ R XN 0 D M I 0 R X N F D I _ R XN 1...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 4/9 IBEXPEAK - M (LVDS,DDI) U20D T 48 BJ46 B LON L_B KLTE N S DVO _TV CLK I NN T 47 BG46 NB _ENA VDD L_V DD_EN SD VO_T V CLKINP BJ48 L_B KLTCT L S DV O_STA LL N BG48 SD VO_S TALLP...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 5/9 IBEXPEAK - M (PCI,USB,NVRAM) U2 0E AY 9 A D 0 NV_ CE#0 BD 1 A D 1 NV_ CE#1 AP1 5 Boot BIOS Strap A D 2 NV_ CE#2 BD 8 A D 3 NV_ CE#3 A D 4 PCI_GNT#0...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 6/9 IBEXPEAK - M (GPIO,VSS_NCTF,RSVD) U20F ED P _CA RD _DE T # AH 45 BM B US Y# / GP IO0 CLK OU T _P CIE 6N 0213 S_GPIO CHANGE TO EDP_C ARD_DET# AH 46 C LK OUT _PC IE6 P SM I# S M I #...
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Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 7/9 IBEXPEAK - M (POWER) 3 . 3 V S R 9 0 *0 _ 0 6 1 . 1 V S _ V T T V C C A _D A C _ 3 . 3 V S L 1 2 5 V S POWER...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 8/9 V ol ta ge Ra il V ol tag e S0 Ic cm ax Cu rr en t (A) IBEXPEAK - M (POWER) V _C PU _I O 1. 1/1 .0 5 < 1 ( mA ) V 5R EF <...
Schematic Diagrams IBEXPEAK - M 9/9 U 2 0 I IBEXPEAK - M (GND) AY 7 H 49 VS S[ 1 59 ] V SS [ 2 59 ] B 1 1 VS S[ 1 60 ] V SS [ 2 60 ] B 1 5 J 24 VS S[ 1 61 ]...
Schematic Diagrams New Card, Mini PCIE 3 . 3V 3. 3V C 46 1 *0 . 1 u_ 1 0 V _X 7 R _ 0 4 NEW CARD(Port 8) B U F _ P L T_ R S T# U 2 6 MC 74 V H C 1 G0 8 D F T 1 G R 3 2 4...
Schematic Diagrams CCD, 3G, TPM MINI CARD 3G(Port 6) 3G POWER R 17 8 * 0 _0 6 Layo ut S ho w "3.5G(HS DPA)" N o te 3G _ 3. 3 V 3 . 3 V Q 14 3 G_ 3. 3 V 3A 120 mils A O3 4 15 3A 120 mils...
Schematic Diagrams Card Reader, LAN (JMB251) Sw it ch in g Re gu la to r S5 WAKE ON LAN cl os e to P IN 6 JMC251 D V D D L 3 5 S D _C L K V D D 3 R 18 7 2 2 _0 4...
Schematic Diagrams LAN (JMC251), SATA HDD, ODD GIGA LAN (JMC251) L2 6 L P 2 J _R J 1 *S B 0 4 02 T L -04 0 -s ho rt L A N _ MD I P 0 L MX 1 + D L MX 1 + GN D 1 L A N _ MD I P 0...
Schematic Diagrams Audio Codec VIA 1812 CODEC (VIA1812 /ALC272) 3 . 3 V S 1 . 5 V P IN2 5, PI N3 8 ? 1? 1 0u F/. 1u F R 31 9 *1 5 m i l _ s ho rt _ 0 6 D 1 9 *R B 5 51 V 3 0 R 31 3...
Schematic Diagrams LED, MDC, BT 3 V _ B T Bluetooth(Port8) COSTDOWN J _B T1 3 . 3 V Port 11 U S B _P N 1 1 MJ _MDC 1 20 MIL 1. 5 V U S B _P P 11 R 3 4 4 B T _ D E T # B T_ E N #...
Schematic Diagrams USB, Fan, TP, Multi Con1 USB PORT*2(Port 0,Port1) FAN CONTROL 5 V S _F A N 5 V S U 1 9 F O N # F ON GN D U S B _F L G # U S B V C C 01 F L G # V OU T1 V I N...
Schematic Diagrams Power 1.1VS_VTT V I N P D 8 P R 8 6 1.1VS_VTT=0.75 X (1+PR65 / PR67) R B 0 5 4 0S 2 6 . 4 9 K _ 1 % _ 04 P C 1 6 3 P Q4 0 P Q3 9 1 5 u _ 2 5V _6 .
Schematic Diagrams Power VGFX_CORE 1. 1 V S _V T T P J2 40 m i l PR 58 1 0K _ 04 3. 3 V D F G T_ V I D _ 0 D F G T_ V I D _ 1 ? ? JU MP? ? D F G T_ V I D _ 2 D F G T_ V I D _ 3...
Schematic Diagrams V-Core V I N FOR EMI P C 80 * 1n _ 50 V _ 04 S G N D 2 P R 1 11 *4 7K _ 0 4 P C 8 2 1u _ 25 V _ 08 C S _ P H 1 P R 1 13 2 0 0K _ 1% _ 04...
Schematic Diagrams DC-In, Charger CHARGER # Char ge Cur r en t 3.0A # Char ge Volt age 12.6V P Q 2 3 V I N ? ? :6-20-B3410-003 P 2 0 0 3E V G # To tal Pow er 60W JA C K 1 50 9 3 2- 00 3 0 1-0 0 1 P L 1...
Schematic Diagrams Audio / USB / RJ11 Board RJ-11 USB PORT A _ U S B V C C A _U S B V C C A U 1 60 mils A _ 5V F L G# V O U T 1 60 mil s V I N 1 V O U T 2...
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