Computer models equipped with AMD processors and graphics subsystems with discrete memory
Computer models equipped with AMD processors and graphics subsystems with UMA memory
Keyboard/ pointing devices
17-inch full-size keyboard with numeric keypad Touchpad supports 2-way scrolling Taps enabled as default

Power requirements

8-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin, supports 2-pin DC connector) 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin, supports 2-pin DC connector)

Security

Security cable slot Fingerprint reader (select models only)

Operating system

Preinstalled: FreeDOS Linux Red Flag Windows Vista Business (32 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) vvv Windows Vista Premium (32 bit) Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit)

Serviceability

AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drives (2) Memory module Optical drive TV tuner module WLAN module
External component identification

Top components

Display and top components

Item (1) (2)

Component Internal display switch Wireless antennae (select models only)
Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. Send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. NOTE: To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

Item (3) (4) (5)

Component Internal microphones (2) Integrated webcam light Integrated webcam
Description Record sound. On: The integrated webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs.

Chapter 2 External component identification
Buttons, fingerprint reader, and speakers
Component Speakers (2) Power button*
Description Produce sound. When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep. When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. (3) Media button Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled).
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay software Help for more information. (4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

Item (5)

Component Volume scroll zone
Description Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once. Rewinds media when the button is pressed simultaneously with the fn key.

Previous/rewind button

(7) (8)
Play/pause button Next/fast forward button
Plays or pauses the disc. Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed once. Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with the fn key.

(9) (10)

Stop button Wireless button
Stops playback. Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection.

Fingerprint reader

Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 454619-001 459263-001 CAT5E cable Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

486794-001 486795-001 486796-001 486797-001
Rubber Feet Kit (includes 4 base enclosure rubber feet) Screw Kit Power button board (includes cable) Audio/infrared board (includes cable)
Spare part number 486798-001 486799-001 486801-001 487330-001
USB board (includes cable) Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors and graphics subsystems with discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material) Speaker assembly Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe Switch cover (includes LED board and cable) Display inverter Keyboard for use in the United States Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom Keyboard for use in Germany Keyboard for use in France Keyboard for use in Italy Keyboard for use in Spain Keyboard for use in Switzerland Keyboard for use in French Canada Keyboard for use in Portugal Keyboard for use in Turkey Keyboard for use in Greece Keyboard for use in Latin America Keyboard for use in Saudi Arabia

488316-001 488317-001 488590-001 488590-031 488590-041 488590-051 488590-061 488590-071 488590-111 488590-121 488590-131 488590-141 488590-151 488590-161 488590-171
Spare part number 488590-201 488590-211 488590-221 488590-251 488590-281 488590-291 488590-A41 488590-AB1 488590-AD1 488590-B31 488590-BB1 488590-DH1 489817-001 489817-002 489818-001 489818-002 489819-001 489819-002 489820-001 489821-001 489822-001 490371-001 490371-011 490371-021 490371-031 490371-061 490371-081 490371-111 490371-201
Keyboard for use in Brazil Keyboard for use in Hungary Keyboard for use in the Czech Republic Keyboard for use in Russia Keyboard for use in Thailand Keyboard for use in Japan Keyboard for use in Belgium Keyboard for use in Taiwan Keyboard for use in South Korea Keyboard for use in the Netherlands Keyboard for use in Israel Keyboard for use in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators) Bluetooth module cable Power cord for use in Canada, French Canada, Latin America, Thailand, and the United States Power cord for use in Australia and New Zealand Power cord for use in Belgium, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden Power cord for use in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong Power cord for use in Italy Power cord for use in Denmark Power cord for use in Switzerland Power cord for use in Brazil

Spare part number 490371-291 490371-AA1 490371-AB1 490371-AD1 490371-AR1 490371-BB1 490371-D01 490371-D61 491571-001 491572-001 492314-001 493001-001 493002-001 493020-001 501891-001
Power cord for use in Japan Power cord for use in the People's Republic of China Power cord for use in Taiwan Power cord for use in South Korea Power cord for use in South Africa Power cord for use in Israel Power cord for use in Argentina Power cord for use in India RTC battery Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors and graphics subsystems with UMA memory (includes replacement thermal material) Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors and graphics subsystems with UMA memory (includes replacement thermal material) Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors and graphics subsystems with discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material) Screw Kit Display Cable Kit for use with WXGA BrightView display panels Cable Kit NOTE: See Cable Kit on page 31 for more Cable Kit spare part information.
Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements

Tools required

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: Magnetic screwdriver Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Flat-bladed screwdriver

Service considerations

The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures. NOTE: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

CAUTION: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.
Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

Cables and connectors

CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer. Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.

Drive handling

CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam. Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag. Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE.

Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines: Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material. Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment. Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums. When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials. Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.
Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm 10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap. When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.
The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage: Antistatic tape Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids Nonconductive foam Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground Field service kits Static awareness labels Material-handling packages Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes Metal tote boxes Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials
The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.
Material Antistatic plastic Carbon-loaded plastic Metallized laminate Use Bags Floor mats Floor mats Voltage protection level 1,500 V 7,500 V 5,000 V

Unknown user password

If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password. NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS.
Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52). Remove the RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 59). Wait approximately 5 minutes. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. Turn on the computer.

Remove the optical drive: 1. 2. 3. Position the computer with front toward you. Remove the Phillips PM2.57.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the disc tray release access hole. (The optical drive disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)
Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Remove the optical drive. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket toward you. Remove the two Phillips PM2.04.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.

TV tuner module

NOTE: The TV tuner module spare part kits do not include a TV tuner module cable. The TV tuner module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 501891-001. NOTE: The TV tuner external antenna cables are available using spare part numbers 482900-001 (with F-PAL jack) and 482900-002 (with PAL jack).
Description DVB-T TV tuner module DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module NTSC/ATSC/ANG TV tuner module Spare part number 482899-003 482899-002 482899-001
Before removing the TV tuner module, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52).
Remove the TV tuner module: 1. 2. 3. Position the computer with the front toward you Loosen the Phillips PM2.56.0 captive screw (1) that secures the Mini Card module compartment cover to the computer. Lift the right side of the Mini Card module compartment cover (2), swing it to left, and remove the cover (3). The Mini Card module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 486793-001.

Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52). Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 62).

Remove the WLAN module:

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module. NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Main terminal. The white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Aux terminal. 2. 3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.04.0 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: WLAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion into the WLAN module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module.
Switch cover and keyboard
Description Switch cover (includes LED board and cable) Spare part number 488316-001
Keyboards For use in country or region Belgium Brazil Canada The Czech Republic Denmark, Norway, and Sweden France Germany Greece Hungary Israel Italy Japan Latin America Spare part number 488590-A41 488590-201 488590-121 488590-221 488590-DH1 488590-051 488590-041 488590-151 488590-211 488590-BB1 488590-061 488590-291 488590-161 For use in country or region The Netherlands Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia South Korea Spain Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey The United Kingdom The United States Spare part number 488590488590488590488590488590488590488590488590488590488590488590488590-
Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52).

Remove the Bluetooth module.
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.

Display assembly

NOTE: All display assemblies include a webcam, 2 microphones, and 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables.
Description 15.4-inch WSXGA+ AntiGlare display assembly 15.4-inch WSXGA+ BrightView display assembly 15.4-inch WXGA AntiGlare display assembly 15.4-inch WXGA Brightview display assembly Spare part number 484372-001 484368-001 484371-001 484367-001
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52). Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 65). Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 69). Remove the speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 74).
Remove the display assembly: 1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) and the webcam/microphone cable (2) from the system board.
Remove the WLAN antenna cables from the clips (3) built into the top cover.
CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components. 3. 4. Remove the four Phillips PM2.57.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer. Remove the display assembly (2).
NOTE: Steps 5 through 22 provide display assembly internal component removal information for computer models equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies. See steps 23 through 32 for display assembly internal component removal information for computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies. NOTE: See Webcam/microphone module on page 53 for webcam/microphone module replacement instructions for computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies.

NOTE: 6.

Step 6 applies only to computer models equipped with standard display assemblies.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.57.0 screws (1) that secure the top cover to the computer.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.56.0 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the computer.
Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until it rests at an angle. Remove the top cover (2) by lifting it straight up.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.

Modem module

NOTE: The modem module spare part kits do not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 501891-001. See Cable Kit on page 31 for more Cable Kit spare part number information.
Description Modem module for use in all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand For use only in Australia and New Zealand Spare part number 461749-001 461749-011
Before removing the modem module, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52). Remove the following components: a. b. c. d. e. f. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 62). Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 55). Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 69). Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 74). Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 76). Top cover (see Top cover on page 84).
Remove the modem module: 1. 2. Disconnect the modem module cable (1) from the modem module. Remove the two Phillips PM2.04.0 screws (2) that secure the modem module to the system board.
Lift the modem module (3) straight up to disconnect it from the system board.
Reverse this procedure to install the modem module.

Audio/infrared board

Description Audio/infrared board (includes cable) Spare part number 486797-001
Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 52). Remove the following components: a. b. c. d. e. f. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 62). Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 55). Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 69). Speaker assembly (see Speaker assembly on page 74). Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 76). Top cover (see Top cover on page 84).

Index 161

product description 6 removal 69 spare part numbers 19, 41, 69 keypad keys 11 keys embedded numeric keypad 11 esc 11 fn 11 function 11 Windows applications 11 Windows logo 11 L LAN Power Saving 107 language support 107 left-side components 15 lights battery 13 Digital Media Slot 15 drive 13 optical drive 14 power 13 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 32 media button 9 memory map specifications 123, 124, 125 memory module product description 2 removal 60 spare part numbers 22, 39, 60 memory module compartment 16 memory module compartment cover illustrated 30 removal 60 memory test 108 microphone locations 8 product description 4 microphone jack location 13 pin assignments 147 Mini Card module compartment 16
Mini Card module compartment cover ilustrated 30 removal 57 model name 1 modem jack location 14 pin assignments 150 modem module removal 87 spare part numbers 20, 37, 87 modem module cable illustrated 31 removal 95 modem, product description 4 monitor port location 15 pin assignments 148 mouse, spare part numbers 34, 35 N network jack location 15 pin assignments 150 next/fast forward button 10 O operating system, product description 6 optical drive location 14 precautions 45 product description 3 removal 55 spare part numbers 22, 32, 55 specifications 113, 114 optical drive light 14 P packing guidelines 47 password clearing 49 passwords 107 performing a system recovery 146 pin assignments audio-in 147 audio-out 148
external monitor 148 HDMI 149 headphone 148 microphone 147 modem 150 monitor 148 network 150 RJ-RJ-Universal Serial Bus (USB) 151 plastic parts 44 Plastics Kit contents 30 spare part number 20, 30, 40 play/pause button 10 pointing device components 12 product description 6 ports eSATA/USB 15 expansion port external monitor 15 HDMI 15 monitor 15 product description 5 USB 14, 15 power button 9 power button board removal 73 spare part number 19, 40, 73 power connector 14 power connector cable illustrated 31 removal 96 power cord set requirements 152 spare part numbers 34, 42 power light 13 power requirements, product description 6 power-on password 107 previous/rewind button 10 processor product description 1

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removal 102 spare part numbers 20, 38, 39, 102 Processor C4 State 107 product description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 2 docking support 5 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 6 memory module 2 microphone 4 modem 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing device 6 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 TV tuner 5 webcam 4 wireless 4 product name 1 R rear components 14 recovering a program or driver 142 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 146 recovering from the recovery discs 146 recovery 146 recovery discs 146 Recovery Manager 142 recovery partition 146 recovery, system 142 remote control, spare part numbers 34, 37 removal/replacement preliminaries 44 procedures 50 restore points 144