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Summary of Contents for P150SM-A

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Page 2: ... 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 3: ...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 supplies Use only approved brands of peripherals Unplug the power cord before attaching peripheral devices Do not plug in the power cord if yo...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...sert the battery and tighten the screws 4 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 5 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 6 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not to exceed 135...

Page 6: ...z Memory The real memory operating frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable up to 16GB 32GB Note Four SO DIMMs are only supported by Quad Core CPUs Dual Core CPUs support two SO DIMMs maximum Core Logic Intel HM87 Express Chipset Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Factory Option Fingerprint Reader Module Factory Option TPM 1 2 Storage Factory Option On...

Page 7: ...rts Including one AC DC Powered USB port One USB 2 0 Port One eSATA Port USB 3 0 Port Combined One HDMI Out Port One DisplayPort 1 1a One Mini DisplayPort One S PDIF Out Jack One Headphone Speaker Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One Line In Jack One Mini IEEE1394a Port One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack Note External 7 1CH Audio Output Supported by Head phone Microphone Line In and S PDIF Out Jacks...

Page 8: ...mera 2 PC Camera LED 3 Built In Microphone 4 LCD 5 Speakers 6 Power Button 7 LED Lock Indicators 8 LED Status Indicators 9 Keyboard P150SMsupports an Illuminated Keyboard 10 TouchPad and Buttons 11 Fingerprint Reader Optional 2 1 8 9 7 6 5 4 5 3 10 11 Note that the Touchpad and Buttons has a valid operation al area indicated within the red dotted lines above ...

Page 9: ...ocator Front Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1 LED Power Indicators Figure 3 Right Side Views 1 Optical Device Drive Bay 2 Emergency Eject Hole 3 Headphone Jack 4 Microphone Jack 5 S PDIF Out Jack 6 Line In Jack 7 USB 2 0 Port 8 Security Lock Slot 1 Front Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 10: ...Side Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1 Mini IEEE 1394a Port 2 RJ 45 LAN Jack 3 USB 3 0 Ports 4 Combined eSATA Powered USB 3 0 Port 5 Multi in 1 Card Reader 4 5 1 2 3 Left 3 Figure 5 Rear View 1 Vent Fan Intake 2 Display Port 3 HDMI Out Port 4 Mini Display Port 5 DC In Jack Rear 4 5 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 11: ...n External Locator Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1 Vent 2 Component Bay Cover 3 Sub Woofer 4 HDD Bay 5 Battery Overheating To prevent your com puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan in takes while the com puter is in use 3 2 1 4 5 1 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...c ing the connection 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 13: ...o not pull on the wire 6 Peripherals Turn off and detach any peripherals 7 Beware of static discharge ICs such as the CPU and main support chips are vulnerable to static electricity Before handling any part in the computer discharge any static electricity inside the computer When handling a printed circuit board do not use gloves or other materials which allow static electricity buildup We suggest...

Page 14: ...igure 1a 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Figure 1a 4 Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow 5 Lift the battery out of the compartment Figure 1c 4 Battery 1 2 3 6 4 a b 1 2 4 3 c Figure 1 Battery Removal a Slide the latch and hold in place b Lift the battery up toward the direction of the arrow c Lift the battery out ...

Page 15: ...hard disk bay cover and remove screws Figure 2a 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover by levering the cover at point Figure 2b Figure 2 HDD Assembly Removal a Locate the HDD bay cover and remove the screws b Remove the hard disk bay cover by levering the cover at point 3 2 Screws 1 2 3 HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Before you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from yo...

Page 16: ...crews and the insulation plate Figure 3e 7 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk do not forget to replace all the screws and covers 4 6 5 6 7 6 8 c d 5 6 4 7 e 8 5 HDD 8 HDD Insulation Plate 2 Screws Figure 3 HDD Assembly Removal cont d c Slide the HDD assembly in the direction of the ar row d Remove the hard disk assembly e Remove the screws and the insulation plate ...

Page 17: ... 2 When aligned carefully insert the HDD assembly into the case so that the connectors line up Figure 5a 3 Replace the hard disk bay covers and screws 2 HDD Assembly Figure 5 Inserting the Hard Disk Into the HDD Bay a Make sure the HDD as sembly is aligned with the black taped area When aligned carefully insert the HDD assembly into the case so that the con nectors line up 1 6 2 1 1 a 2 ...

Page 18: ...rews from shielding plate Figure 6a 3 Carefully remove the SSD shielding plate and remove the screw from the SSD Figure 6b 4 The SSD module will pop up and you can remove it from the computer Figure 9c 5 Reverse the process to install a new SSD 3 SSD Shielding Plate 5 SSD Module 3 Screws Figure 6 SSD Removal a Remove the screws b Remove the shielding plate and screw c Remove the SSD mod ule 1 2 6 ...

Page 19: ... 4 Remove the screw at point Figure 7c and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Figure 7d 5 Reverse the process to install any new optical CD DVD device Figure 7 Optical Device Removal a Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove the screws b Remove the hard disk bay cover c Remove the screw d Use a screwdriver to carefully push the optical device out 1 2 6 3 4 6 5 6 ...

Page 20: ...e 8f 9 Insert the new device and carefully slide it into the computer the device only fits one way DO NOT FORCE IT The screw holes should line up 10 Replace the component bay cover and tighten the screws 11 Restart the computer to allow it to automatically detect the new device 8 7 8 8 9 8 Bezel Cover 1 Screw g 8 e f 7 8 9 Figure 8 Optical Device Removal cont d e Pry the bezel off the opti cal dev...

Page 21: ... secondary HDD module at point Figure 9a and Figure 9b 3 When the module is removed turn it over to access the rear Remove screws from the secondary HDD module assembly Figure 9c 4 Remove the hard disk from the caddy module Figure 9d 5 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk do not forget to replace all the screws and covers 8 HDD 9 Caddy Module 5 Screws Figure 9 Secondary HDD Assembly Remo...

Page 22: ...r component bay cover the bottom case cover and two secondary memory sockets are located under the keyboard not user upgradable If you are installing only two RAM modules then they should be installed in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover Note that the RAM located under the keyboard is not user upgradable Memory Upgrade Process 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over remove ...

Page 23: ...NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the bay cover and screws 12 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up 6 6 7 Figure 11 RAM Module Removal cont d c Lift the component bay cover off the computer case...

Page 24: ...ules then they should be in stalled in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover Memory Upgrade Process 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove screws Figure 12a 3 Use the small tool provided see picture below to carefully push out the top cover module at point 4 Remove the top cover module and remove screws 5 Carefully lift the keyboard up bein...

Page 25: ...slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 13 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 14 Replace the bay cover and screws 15 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up 10 11 12 Figure 13 RAM Module Removal f Disconnect the key board ribbon ...

Page 26: ... Carefully disconnect cables then remove screw from the module socket Figure 17b 4 The Wireless LAN module will pop up Figure 17c 5 Lift the Wireless LAN module Figure 17d up and off the computer Figure 17 Wireless LAN Module Removal a The Wireless LAN mod ule will be visible at point under the keyboard b Disconnect the cables and remove the screw c The WLAN module will pop up d Lift the WLAN modu...

Page 27: ...cover page 2 14 2 Locate the module it is visible at point Figure 18a 3 Carefully remove the screw from the module Figure 18b 4 Lift the module up and off the computer Figure 18b Figure 18 MSATA Module Removal a Locate the module b Remove the screw c The module will pop up d Lift the module up off the socket 1 2 3 a b 1 3 2 3 c d 3 MSATA Module 1 Screw ...

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