Clevo N150RF, Service Manual

Page 1: ...N150RF N151RF ...

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 N150RF N151RF 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 6 15A 120 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: ...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 exceed 135 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 7 Press the power button to turn the computer on Fi...

Page 9: ... 15 6 39 62cm 16 9 QFHD 3840x2160 FHD 1920x1080 Storage One Changeable 2 5 9 5mm 7 0mm h SATA HDD SSD Factory Option One 9 5mm h Optical Device Type Drive Super Multi Drive Factory Option 2 5 7 0mm 2nd HDD SSD caddy Factory Option One M 2 SATA PCIe Gen3 x4 Solid State Drive SSD Video Adapter Intel Integrated GPU and NVIDIA Discrete GPU Supports Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Intel Integrated GPU Dynami...

Page 10: ...luetooth M 2 Modules Factory Option Intel Wireless AC 8260 Wireless LAN 802 11ac Bluetooth 4 1 Factory Option Intel Wireless AC 7265 Wireless LAN 802 11ac Bluetooth 4 0 Factory Option Intel Wireless AC 3165 Wireless LAN 802 11ac Bluetooth 4 0 Factory Option Intel Wireless N 7265 Wireless LAN 802 11b g n Bluetooth 4 0 Factory Option Qualcomm Atheros Killer Wireless AC 1535 Wireless LAN 802 11ac Blu...

Page 11: ...on 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 Microphone 4 LCD 5 Speakers 6 Power Button 7 Keyboard 8 Touchpad Buttons 9 Fingerprint Reader Optional 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 5 3 9 ...

Page 12: ...ction External Locator Front Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1 LED Indicators Figure 3 Right Side View 1 USIM Card Reader for 3G 4G USIM Cards 2 Multi in 1 Card Reader 3 USB 3 0 Port 4 External Monitor Port 5 RJ 45 LAN Jack FRONT VIEW 1 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 13: ...ure 4 Left Side View 1 Security Lock Slot 2 USB 3 0 Ports 3 S PDIF Out Jack 4 Microphone In Jack 5 Headphone Out Jack 6 Optical Device Drive Bay 7 Emergency Eject Hole LEFT SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 4 6 2 7 5 Figure 5 Rear View 1 Vent 2 USB 3 0 Port 3 HDMI Out Port 4 Mini Display Port 5 DC In Jack REAR VIEW 1 2 3 1 4 5 ...

Page 14: ...or Bottom View 1 7 1 Introduction External Locator Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1 Vent 2 Battery Overheating To prevent your com puter from overhea ting make sure no thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use 1 1 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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 that...

Page 17: ...DD page 2 6 To remove the Optical Device 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the Optical device page 2 10 To remove the Keyboard 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the keyboard page 2 11 To remove the System Memory 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the system memory page 2 12 To remove the M 2 SSD 1 Remove the battery page 2 5 2 Remove the SSD page 2 13 To remove the Wireless LAN Modul...

Page 18: ... it over 2 Locate the battery and remove screws Figure 1a 3 Carefully lift the battery up in the direction of the arrow Figure 1b 4 Remove the battery off the computer Figure 1c 1 2 3 4 Figure 1 Battery Removal a Remove the screws b Lift the battery c Remove the battery 2 a b 4 3 c 3 1 3 Battery 2 Screws ...

Page 19: ...tting up a new hard disk Hard Disk Disassembly Process 1 Turn off the computer remove the battery page 2 5 and keyboard page 2 11 2 Remove the SD card cover and screws Figure 2a 3 Carefully lift the bottom case up at point and slide in the direction of the arrow to remove it Figure 1b 4 The HDD will be visible at point on the mainboard Figure 2a 6 1 2 15 16 17 18 19 a c 1 2 3 4 5 13 6 7 8 9 11 12 ...

Page 20: ...ore 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 sys tem and programs If you have access to the internet download the latest application and hard ware driver updates for the operating system you plan to install Copy these to a removable medium 20 21 e 24 22 HDD Assembly 2 Screws Figure 3 HDD ...

Page 21: ... 32 f 28 30 26 29 27 32 31 Installing 9 5mm or 7mm HDD Note that the hard disks pictured on the following pages are all 9 5mm h hard disk drive In some cases a 7 0mm h hard disk drive will be in stalled Do pay attention on the alignment of the hard disk and bracket when tightening the screws For more information contact your distributor supplier and bear in mind your warranty terms 25 g 30 HDD 31 ...

Page 22: ... be installed Also pay attention on the alignment of the hard disk and bracket when tightening the screws For more information contact your distributor supplier and bear in mind your warranty terms Figure 5 Foam Rubber Insert for 7mm H HDDs If you are replacing a 9 5mm H HDD with a 7mm H HDD then insert the foam rubber insert as shown above If you are replacing a 7mm H HDD with a 9 5mm H HDD then ...

Page 23: ...e out of the bay in the direction of the arrow Figure 6a 3 Carefully pry the bezel off the optical device at point Figure 6b 4 Separate the bezel and the optical device Figure 6d 5 Reverse the process to attach the front bezel with the new optical device at point Figure 6d 6 Insert the new device and carefully slide it into the computer the device only fits one way DO NOT FORCE IT The screw holes ...

Page 24: ... the key board ribbon cable from the locking collar socket by using a flat head screwdriver to pry the locking collar pins away from the base Figure 7b 4 Carefully lift the keyboard off the computer Figure 7c 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 4 a b 2 c 4 5 5 6 4 1 6 3 6 4 Keyboard Figure 7 Keyboard Removal a Eject the keyboard using a special eject stick to push the keyboard out while releasing the key board as shown...

Page 25: ...ase 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 levers c...

Page 26: ...w Figure 9b 4 The M 2 SSD module Figure 9c will pop up and you can remove it from the computer 5 Reverse the process to install a new SSD make sure that the hexagonal screw is in the correct location Note that a flat head screw driver can be used to tighten or remove the hexagonal screw as shown Figure 9d 1 2 3 b c a 2 3 1 3 3 M2 SSD Module 1 Screw Figure 9 M 2 SSD Module Removal a Locate the M 2 ...

Page 27: ...the mainboard Figure 10a 3 Carefully disconnect the cables and then remove the screw Figure 10b 4 The Wireless LAN module Figure 10c will pop up and you can remove it from the computer 1 2 3 4 5 b c a 2 3 5 1 5 4 5 Wireless LAN Module 1 Screw Figure 10 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 reconne...

Page 28: ...ables covers each cable will have either a black or transparent cable cover are color coded for iden tification as outlined in the table below Cable 1 is usually connected to antenna 1 Main on the module and cable 2 to antenna 2 Aux Module Type Antenna Type Cable Color Cable Cover Type WLAN WLAN Bluetooth Combo WM 1 Black Transparent WM 2 Gray White LTE Broadband LTE 1 Black Black LTE 2 Gray 3G Br...

Page 29: ...visible at point Figure 11a 3 Carefully disconnect the cables and then remove the screw from the module Figure 11b 4 The module will pop up Figure 11c 5 Lift the module up and off the computer Figure 11d 1 2 3 4 5 5 a b 1 c d 2 5 3 4 5 5 3G Module 1 Screw Figure 11 3G Module Removal a Locate the module b Disconnect the cables and remove the screw c The module will pop up d Lift the module up off t...