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Preface Notebook Computer W370ST Service Manual...
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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 W370ST se- ries 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...
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 2nd HDD ..................A-7 DVD ....................A-8 Overview ..................1-1 COMBO ..................A-9 System Specifications ..............1-2 Schematic Diagrams......... B-1 External Locator - Front View with LCD Panel Open ....1-4 External Locator - Front & Right side Views .........1-5 System Block Diagram ..............B-2 External Locator - Left Side &...
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W370/350STQ Click Board ............B-50 W370ST Power Switch Board ............. B-51 W350STQ Power Switch Board ..........B-52 W370ST LID / VGA LED Board ..........B-53 W350STQ LID / VGA LED Board ..........B-54 W350STQ VGA / WLAN SW Board .......... B-55 POWER ON SEQUENCE ............
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the W370ST series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about driv- ers (e.g.
Introduction System Specifications Security Interface Processor Options BIOS Password One USB 2.0 Port Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot Three USB 3.0 Ports i7-4900MQ (2.80GHz) (Factory Option) Fingerprint Reader (Model A One eSATA Port (USB 3.0 Port Combined) 8MB L3 Cache, 22nm, DDR3L-1600MHz, TDP Only) One HDMI-Out Port...
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Introduction Communication Built-In Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Factory Option) 2M HD PC Camera Module WLAN/ Bluetooth Half Mini-Card Modules: (Factory Option) Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Wireless LAN (802.11a/g/n) + Bluetooth (Factory Option) Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)+ Bluetooth 4.0 (Factory Option) Third-Party Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) (Factory Option) Third-Party Wireless LAN...
Introduction External Locator - Front View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. Built-In PC Camera (Optional) 2. PC Camera LED 3. LCD 4. Power Button 5. GPU Button 6. Speakers 7. Top Case LED Indicators 8. Hot Key Buttons 9.
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1. Multi-in-1 Card Reader 2. USB 3.0 Ports 3. Combined eSATA/ USB 3.0 Port 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. RJ-45 LAN Jack External Locator - Front &...
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. Security Lock Slot 2. USB 2.0 Port 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. Microphone-In Jack 5. Headphone-Out Jack 6. Optical Device Drive 7. Emergency Eject Hole Figure 5 Rear View 1.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Component Bay Cover 2. Vent 3. Battery 4. 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.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the W370ST 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: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 To remove the Optical Device: 1.
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. a. Slide the latch in the 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. direction of the arrow.
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 - 5) and remove the component bay cover Removal (page 2 - 2. Remove the screw , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point a.
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 or 7mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all nec- Removal essary drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the computer (Figure 4c Figure 4 6. Remove screws HDD Assembly 7. Separate the hard disk and hard disk mylar Removal (cont’d.) 8. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s). c.
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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. For more information contact your distributor/supplier, and bear in mind your warranty terms.
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Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk(s) in the Secondary HDD Bay Figure 6 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Secondary HDD 2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws and the cover. Assembly Removal 3.
Disassembly Removing and Installing the Processor Figure 7 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). a. Locate the heat sink. 2.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 8d). Figure 8 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 8e). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 9 Processor 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 9a), pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE Installation IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 9b).
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard Figure 10 Keyboard Removal 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), and component bay cover (page 2 - 10). a. Use a screwdriver to 2. Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the speakers cover at point carefully push out the 3.
Disassembly Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM) Figure 11 Primary RAM The computer has three memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3L) type mem- Module Removal ory modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer. a.
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Disassembly Memory (under Keyboard) Upgrade Process Figure 12 RAM Module 5. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5), component bay cover (page 2 - 10) and (under keyboard) keyboard (page 2 - 14).
Part Lists Appendix A: Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W370ST 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 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 page A - 5 page A - 6 2nd HDD page A - 7 page A - 8...
Schematic Diagrams VGA Frame Buffer Interface Frame Buffer Interface Term Description The total trace length measured from GPU ball to capacitor is Under GPU no more than 150 mil The total trace length measured U17C from GPU ball to capacitor is no U17B Near GPU BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290...
Schematic Diagrams VGA I/O U17M BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 U17K U17L 3V3_RUN COMMON BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 BGA_0908_P080_P085_P100_290X290 9/19 IFPEF COMMON COMMON 7/19 IFPC 8/19 IFPD ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 SMD_VGA_THERM1 ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 ALL PINS NC FOR GF117 SMC_VGA_THERM1 DVI-DL DVI-SL/HDMI I2CB_SCL I2CB_SDA IFPC_RSET IFPD_RSET...
Schematic Diagrams Lynx 6/9 Lynx Point -M (PCIe,USB) PCI-E x1 Usage USB2.0 PORT USB2.0 7 PORT USB3.0 Lane 1 U19I PCH LYNX POINT SUPER SKU ES1 Lane 2 AW31 Lane 3 WLAN USB3_RX3_N PERN1/USB3RN3 USB2N0 USB_PN0 AY31 USB 3.0 PORT0 USB3_RX3_P USB_PP0 PERP1/USB3RP3...
Schematic Diagrams Mini PCIE, Fan, Audio Con MSATA MINI CARD mSATA POWER UIM_PW R R597 *4.7K_04 UIM_DATA SIM CONN C419 *220u_6.3V_6.3*6.3*4.2 MSATA function D02 DEL 3G FUNCTION C572 *0.1u_16V_Y5V_04 MSATA function PJ43 SHORT J_SIM1 3G_3.3V J_3G1 60mils PJ28 OPEN_2A (TOP VIEW) R595 WAKE# 3.3VAUX_0...
TGND TGND TGND TGND 6-03-00005-0F1 The TESD_GND trace has to be wide (> 20mil) TGND Title Title Title [49] W370ST/W350STQ CLICK BOARD [49] W370ST/W350STQ CLICK BOARD [49] W370ST/W350STQ CLICK BOARD Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number 6-71-W35S2-D02...
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number BDGND BDGND 6-71-W37SS-D01 6-71-W37SS-D01 6-71-W37SS-D01 BDGND Date: Date: Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Sheet Sheet Sheet W370ST Power Switch Board B - 51...
Size Size Size Document Number Document Number Document Number BLGND 6-71-W37S5-D01 6-71-W37S5-D01 6-71-W37S5-D01 Date: Date: Date: Monday, January 14, 2013 Monday, January 14, 2013 Monday, January 14, 2013 Sheet Sheet Sheet W370ST LID / VGA LED Board B - 53...
Schematic Diagrams W350STQ LID / VGA LED Board W350STQ LID & VGA LED BOARD HDD LED BT&WLAN LED VGA LED V5L_3.3VS V5L_3.3VS V5L_3.3VS V5L_3.3VS V5LR3 V5LR1 V5LR2 470_04 220_04 220_04 V5LR4 V5LR5 WHITE Yellow/Green 220_04 220_04 Sheet 53 of 55 V5LD2 HDD/CD-ROM V5LD1...
BIOS Update Appendix C:Updating the FLASH ROM BIOS BIOS Version To update the FLASH ROM BIOS you must: Make sure you down- • Download the BIOS update from the web site. load the latest correct version of the BIOS ap- •...
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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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