xiv Preface
Preface
This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up
and maintain the Versa
®
LX 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 centre 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
disassembly the notebook.
Section 4, System Board Layout and Board Connectors, 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, Specifications, lists physical specifications, video modes, pin assignments,
connector locations, memory map and interrupt controllers.
