NEC SX, Service And Reference Manual

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Preface
This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary
to set up and maintain the NEC Versa
®
SX notebook computer.
The manual also provides hardware and interface information for users who
need an overview of the system design. The manual is written for NEC-trained
customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1, System Overview, provides an overview of the hardware and
interface components.
Section 2, System Configuration and Setup, provides information on setup and
how to operate the notebook.
Section 3, Disassembly and Reassembly, provides detailed instructions on how
to disassemble the notebook.
Section 4, System Board Layout, shows the system boards and the board
connectors.
Section 5, Illustrated Parts Breakdown, shows the Illustrated Parts Breakdown
(IPB) and corresponding part numbers.
Section 6, Preventive Maintenance, lists general notebook preventive
maintenance procedures.
Section 7, Troubleshooting, lists troubleshooting procedures as well as helpful
servicing hints.
Section 8, Getting Services and Support, provides information as to how to
contact NEC CSD for service information and technical support.
Section 9, Specifications, lists physical specifications, video modes, pin
assignments, connector locations, memory map and interrupt controllers.
An Index and Glossary are included for convenience.