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Service Manual
Page 1: ...Preface I Preface Notebook Computer PB70EF PB71EF Service Manual ...
Page 2: ...le or in part be reproduced translated transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publica tion except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are mentioned for ident...
Page 3: ...vicing and or upgrading components of the PB70EF PB71EF series notebook PC The following information is included Chapter 1 Introduction provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications Chapter 2 Disassembly provides step by step instructions for disassembling parts and subsystems and how to upgrade elements of the system Appendix A Part Lists Appendix B S...
Page 4: ...g 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit as follows AC Input of 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output of 19 5V 11 8A 230 Wa...
Page 5: ... down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect t...
Page 6: ...rpose If you do not have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplie...
Page 7: ...ur hands or metal objects Battery Guidelines The following can also apply to any backup batteries you may have If you do not use the battery for an extended period then remove the battery from the computer for storage Before removing the battery for storage charge it to 60 70 Check stored batteries at least every 3 months and charge them to 60 70 Battery Disposal The product that you have purchase...
Page 8: ...rst connected to the AC DC adapter and initially set up as below Attach the AC DC adapter cord to the DC In jack on the left of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter and leave it there for 6 seconds or longer Remove the adapter cord from the computer s DC In jack and then plug it back in again the battery will now be unlocked 6 U...
Page 9: ...he System Memory RAM 2 9 Removing the M 2 SSD Module 2 10 Removing the Wireless LAN Module 2 11 Wireless LAN Combo Module Cables 2 12 Removing the CCD 2 13 Part Lists A 1 Part List Illustration Location A 2 Top A 3 Bottom A 4 Main Board A 5 HDD A 6 LCD A 7 Schematic Diagrams B 1 System Block Diagram B 2 Processor 1 6 B 3 Processor 2 6 B 4 Processor 3 6 B 5 Processor 4 6 B 6 Processor 5 6 B 7 Proce...
Page 10: ...8587 B 56 Fan TP Smart AMP PWR B 57 LED Keyboard Ctrl B 58 LID B 59 TR TBT B 60 AR_TBT_SP PWR B 61 TPS65987 B 62 TBT Type C B 63 Conn_to Extend Board B 64 3 3VA 3 3V 3 3VS 5VS B 65 PWR_SW VCCST STG SFR_OC B 66 PWR_SW 1V8_AON RUN B 67 VDD3 VDD5 B 68 DDR 1 2V 0 6VS 2 5V B 69 1 8VA 1 05VA B 70 VCCIO B 71 VCore VCCGT VCCSA B 72 VCore Output Stage B 73 VCCGT VCCSA B 74 NVVDD 1 2 B 75 NVVDD 3 B 76 PEX_V...
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Page 13: ... is shipped with the computer Operating systems e g Windows 10 etc have their own manuals as do application softwares e g word processing and database programs If you have questions about those programs you should consult those manuals The PB70EF PB71EF series notebook is designed to be upgradeable See Disassembly on page 2 1 for a detailed description of the upgrade procedures for each specific c...
Page 14: ...Compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB or 32GB Modules The real memory operating frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Supports XMP 3000MHz XMP is processor dependent Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Intel PTT for Systems Without TPM Hardware Factory Option TPM 2 0 Factory Option Fingerprint Sensor Video Adapter Options Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Mode or Discrete Graphics Mod...
Page 15: ...n One Thunderbolt 3 Port The maximum amount of current supplied by Thunderbolt 3 port is 3000mA Three USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Ports Including one AC DC Powered USB Port One DisplayPort 1 3 over USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C Port One Mini DisplayPort 1 3 One HDMI Out Port One 2 In 1 Audio Jack Microphone and S PDIF Optical One 2 In 1 Audio Jack Headphone and Microphone One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack...
Page 16: ...n External Locator Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1 PC Camera 2 PC Camera LED When the PC camera is in use the LED will be illuminated 3 Built In Array Microphone 4 LCD 5 Power Button 6 Keyboard 7 Touchpad Buttons 8 Fingerprint Sensor Optional 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 3 ...
Page 17: ...n External Locator Front Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1 LED Indicator 2 Multi in 1 Card Reader Figure 3 Right Side View 1 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C Port Or Factory Option Thunderbolt 3 Port 2 USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Port 3 Vent FRONT VIEW 1 2 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 ...
Page 18: ...ered USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Port 4 2 In 1 Audio Jack Microphone and S PDIF Optical 5 2 In 1 Audio Jack Headphone and Microphone LEFT SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 5 Rear View 1 Vent 2 RJ 45 LAN Jack 3 HDMI Out Port 4 Mini DisplayPort 1 3 5 DisplayPort 1 3 over USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C Port 6 USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Port 7 DC In Jack REAR VIEW 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 19: ...1 7 1 Introduction External Locator Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1 Vent 2 Battery 3 Speakers 4 Subwoofer Overheating To prevent your com puter from overhea ting make sure no thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 4 ...
Page 20: ...Introduction 1 8 Mainboard Overview Top Key Parts 1 Introduction Mainboard Overview Top Key Parts Figure 7 Mainboard Top Key Parts 1 KBC ITE IT8587 1 ...
Page 21: ...GPU 3 CPU 4 Memory Slots DDR4 SO DIMM 5 Mini Card Connector M 2 PCIE SATA SSD Module 6 Mini Card Connector M 2 PCIE Module 7 Mini Card Connector WLAN Module Introduction Mainboard Overview Bottom Key Parts 1 9 1 Introduction Mainboard Overview Bottom Key Parts ...
Page 22: ...ectors Figure 9 Mainboard Top Connectors 1 Per Key Cable Connector 2 Keyboard Cable Connector 3 LED Keyboard Cable Connector 4 Power Switch Connector 5 Multi in 1 Card Reader 6 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C Port Or Factory Option Thunderbolt 3 Port 7 USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Port 10 11 7 6 5 1 3 4 2 ...
Page 23: ...ors 1 RJ 45 LAN Jack 2 HDMI Out Port 3 Mini DisplayPort 1 3 4 DisplayPort 1 3 over USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C Port 5 USB 3 0 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type A Port 6 DC In Jack 7 Battery Connector 8 HDD Cable Connector 9 Toucpad Cable Connector 10 LED Indicator Connector 11 Audio Board Connector 12 Panel Connector 13 CCD Connector 11 12 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 ...
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Page 25: ...assembly process easier each section may have a box in the page margin Information contained under the figure will give a synopsis of the sequence of procedures involved in the disassembly procedure A box with a lists the relevant parts you will have after the disassembly process is complete Note The parts listed will be for the dis assembly procedure listed ONLY and not any previous disassembly s...
Page 26: ...cing the connec tion make sure the connector is oriented in the same way The pin1 side is usually not indicated Pressure sockets for multi wire connectors To release this connector type grasp it at its head and gently rock it from side to side as you pull it out Do not pull on the wires themselves When replacing the connection do not try to force it The socket only fits one way Pressure sockets fo...
Page 27: ...the computer When handling a printed circuit board do not use gloves or other materials which allow static electricity buildup We suggest that you use an anti static wrist strap instead 8 Beware of corrosion As you perform your job avoid touching any connector leads Even the cleanest hands produce oils which can attract corrosive elements 9 Keep your work environment clean Tobacco smoke dust or ot...
Page 28: ...e 2 5 2 Remove the keyboard page 2 6 3 Remove the HDD page 2 7 To remove the System Memory 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the keyboard page 2 6 3 Remove the HDD page 2 7 4 Remove the system memory page 2 9 To remove and install the M 2 SSD 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the keyboard page 2 6 3 Remove the HDD page 2 7 4 Remove the M 2 SSD page 2 10 To remove the Wireless LAN Module ...
Page 29: ...ft the battery up in the direction of the arrow at point Figure 1b 4 Remove the battery off the computer Figure 1c 5 Reverse the process to install a new battery do not forget to replace all the screws and bottom cover 1 2 3 4 3 Figure 1 Battery Removal a Remove the screws b Lift the battery up c Remove the battery 2 a c 4 b 3 1 3 3 Battery 2 Screws ...
Page 30: ...king collar socket by using a flat head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base Figure 2b 5 Carefully lift the keyboard off the computer Figure 2c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 6 a b 1 2 c 6 7 7 8 6 3 4 8 5 4 Eject Stick 6 Keyboard 2 Screws Figure 2 Keyboard Removal a Remove the screws from the bottom of the compu ter and then eject the keyboard using a special eject stick to push the ke...
Page 31: ... Screws HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to install your operating system and programs If you have access to the in ternet download the latest application and hardware driver updates for the operat ing system you plan to in stall Copy these to a removable medi...
Page 32: ...ssembly out of the bay Figure 4f 8 Remove screws and bracket from the hard disk Figure 4g 9 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk do not forget to carefully reinsert the bottom case in reverse order see Figure 3c and to replace the screws 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 d e 25 35 33 34 36 26 31 32 f g 27 28 30 29 31 HDD Assembly 35 HDD Bracket 36 HDD 5 Screws Figure 4 HDD Assembly Remova...
Page 33: ...s to release the second module if necessary 5 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 6 The module will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE IT it should fit without much pressure 7 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot...
Page 34: ...module will be visible at point on the mainboard Figure 6a 3 Remove the screw Figure 6b 4 The M 2 SSD module Figure 6c will pop up and you can remove it from the computer 5 Reverse the process to install a new module do not forget to replace the screws and thermal pad 1 2 3 b c a 2 3 1 3 3 2 1 3 M2 SSD Module 1 Screw Figure 6 M 2 SSD 1 Module Removal a Locate the M 2 SSD b Remove the screw c The M...
Page 35: ...n the mainboard Figure 7a 3 Carefully disconnect the cables and then remove the screw Figure 7b 4 The Wireless LAN module Figure 7c will pop up and you can remove it from the computer 1 2 3 4 5 b c a 5 1 5 2 3 4 5 Wireless LAN Module 1 Screw Figure 7 Wireless LAN Module Removal a Locate the WLAN b Disconnect the cables and remove the screw c The WLAN module will pop up Note Make sure you reconnect...
Page 36: ...mbo modules are not labelled The cables covers each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover are color coded for identification as outlined in the table below Cable 1 is usually connected to antenna 1 on the module and cable 2 to antenna 2 Module Type Antenna Type Cable Color Cable Cover Type WLAN WLAN Bluetooth Combo WM 1 Black Transparent WM 2 Black White ...
Page 37: ...e top case up forming a 130 degree angle 3 Carefully run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel to lift at points as indicated by the arrows Figure 8a 4 Remove the LCD front cover Figure 8b 1 4 5 b a 5 2 1 4 3 5 LCD Front Cover Figure 8 CCD Removal a Carefully release the in ner frame of the LCD panel at the points indi cated by the arrows b Remove the LCD front cover ...
Page 38: ...sing a flat head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base Figure 9c 6 Remove the CCD module Figure 9d 7 Reverse the process to install a new CCD module 6 7 8 d c 8 6 7 8 CCD Module Figure 9 CCD Removal cont d c Disconnect the cable from the locking collar socket d Remove the CCD mod ule ...
