User manual
Table Of Contents
- System specifications
- System utilities
- Replacing notebook components
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the work space
- Required tools
- Preparing the notebook
- Removing the battery
- Removing the bay cover
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the multimedia board
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the speakers
- Replacing the touchpad board
- Replacing the modem board
- Replacing the USB board
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the LCD front panel
- Replacing the webcam
- Replacing the LCD
- Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
- Replacing the power button board
- Replacing the Kensington lock cap
- Replacing the microphone
- Replacing the antennas
- Replacing the LCD assembly lid
- Troubleshooting
- Connector locations
- FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list
- Test compatible components
- Online support information
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Symptom-to-FRU error messages
LCD
Power
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
n
The LCD backlight doesn't work.
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The LCD is too dark.
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The LCD brightness cannot be adjusted.
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The LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.
n
Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot
the notebook.
n
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
n
Test or replace the keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key
doesn't work).
n
Check the LCD inverter ID.
n
Test or replace the LCD cable.
n
Test or replace the LCD inverter.
n
Test or replace the LCD.
n
Test or replace the system board.
n
The LCD screen is unreadable.
n
Missing pels in characters.
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The screen appears abnormal.
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The wrong color is displayed.
n
Reconnect the LCD connector.
n
Check the LCD inverter ID.
n
Test or replace the LCD cable.
n
Test or replace the LCD inverter.
n
Test or replace the LCD.
n
Test or replace the system board.
The LCD is displaying extra horizontal or vertical
lines.
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Check the LCD inverter ID.
n
Test or replace the LCD cable.
n
Test or replace the LCD inverter.
n
Test or replace the LCD.
n
Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The notebook shuts down during operation.
n
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
the power system” on page 118.
n
Test or replace the battery pack.
n
Test or replace the power adapter.
n
Test or replace the system board.
The notebook doesn’t turn on.
n
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
the power system” on page 118.
n
Test or replace the battery pack.
n
Test or replace the power adapter.
n
Test or replace the system board.
The notebook doesn’t turn off.
n
Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Testing
the power system” on page 118.
n
Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.
n
Test or replace the system board.
The battery can’t be charged.
n
Test the battery pack. See “Check the battery pack” on page 119.
n
Test or replace the battery pack.
n
Test or replace the system board.