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Preface Preface Notebook Computer M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T Service Manual I
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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication. This publicat
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Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is intended for service personnel who have completed sufficient training to undertake the maintenance and inspection of personal computers. It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the M720T/ M728T/M729T/M730T series notebook PC. The following information is included: Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information about the location of system elements and their specifications. Chap
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Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential Warning installation. This equip
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Preface Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of elec- trical shock fr
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Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration. surface. on the computer. 2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heati
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Preface Preface 4. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong mag- netic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. 5. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals. attaching peripheral devices. Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC adapter may be d
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Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire. • Recharge the batteries using t
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Preface Preface Contents Part List Illustration Location ........................................................ A-2 Introduction ..............................................1-1 Top with Fingerprint (M720T) ...................................................... A-3 Overview .........................................................................................1-1 Top without Fingerprint (M720T) ................................................. A-4 System Specifications .....................
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Preface System Block Diagram ................................................................... B-2 Multi I/O Board 1/2 ......................................................................B-34 Intel Penryn (Socket-P) 1/2 ............................................................ B-3 Multi I/O Board 2/2 ......................................................................B-35 Intel Penryn (Socket-P) 2/2 ............................................................ B-4 Finger Printer Board ..
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1.Introduction Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M720T/M728T/M729T/M730T series notebook computer. Information about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about drivers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer. Operating systems (e.g. Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc.) have their own manuals as do ap
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Introduction System Specifications Feature Specification Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 45nm (45 Nanometer) Process Technology 35W - (478-pin) Micro-FC-PGA Package - Socket-P 6MB On-die L2 Cache & 1006MHz FSB T9400/ T9600 2.53/ 2.8 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor 45nm (45 Nanometer) Process Technology 25W - (478-pin) Micro-FC-PGA Package - Socket-P 3MB On-die L2 Cache & 1006MHz FSB P8400/ P8600 2.4/ 2.53 GHz Core Logic Intel GM45 + ICH9M Chipset LCD M720T/M728T/M729T: M730T: 12.1" WXGA (1
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1.Introduction Introduction Feature Specification Interface Three USB 2.0 Ports One RJ-11 Modem Jack One Headphone-Out Jack One RJ-45 LAN Jack One Microphone-In Jack One DC-In Jack One S/PDIF Out Jack One External Monitor Port One Internal Microphone Card Reader Embedded 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/ MS Pro/ SD/ Mini SD/ MMC/ RS MMC/ MS Duo) Note: MS Duo/ Mini SD/ RS MMC Cards require a PC adapter ExpressCard Slot One ExpressCard/34(54) Slot Communication 10M/ 100/ 1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN Azalia
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Introduction Feature Specification Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Spec Operating: 5°C - 35°C Operating: 20% - 80% Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C Non-Operating: 10% - 90% Dimensions M720T/M728T/M729T: M730T: & Weight 299mm (w) * 219mm (d) * 26.5-35.7mm (h) 310mm (w) * 233mm (d) * 30-36mm (h) 1.88 kg With 4 Cell Battery and ODD 2.0 kg With 4 Cell Battery and ODD Optional Optical Drive Module Options: Fingerprint ID Reader Module (Factory Option) SATA DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Module *Note
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1.Introduction Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1 1 1. Optional Built-In PC Camera 2. LCD 3. Speakers 2 4. Power Button 2 5. Hot Key Buttons 6. LED Status Indicators 7. Keyboard 3 3 8. Touchpad & 4 11 5 Buttons 6 4 5 6 9. LED Power & Communication 7 7 Indicators 10. Fingerprint (Optional) 11. Built-In 8 Microphone 8 9 9 11 *Note: This model may have 10 10 either a fingerprint module or M720T/M728T/M729T M730T card reader module, depend- ing on
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Introduction External Locator - Front & Right side Views Figure 2 Front Views 1. LED Power & Communication Indicators 2. 7-in-1 Card M720T/M728T/M729T 1 Reader 3 4 5 2 3. S/PDIF-Out Jack 4. Microphone-In Jack M730T 1 5. Headphone-Out Jack 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Right Side Views M720T/M728T/M729T 1. Optical Device Drive Bay 4 1 2 3 2. USB 2.0 Port 3. RJ-11 Phone Jack M730T 4. Security Lock Slot 1 4 2 3 1 - 6 External Locator - Front & Right side Views 1.Introduction
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1.Introduction Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. RJ-45 LAN Jack 3. External Monitor M720T/M728T/M729T 6 Port 4. Vent/Fan Intake/ 2 3 4 5 5 1 Outlet 5. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 6. ExpressCard Slot M730T 6 4 3 2 5 5 1 M720T/M728T/M729T 1 Figure 5 Rear View 1. Battery M730T 1 External Locator - Left Side & Rear View 1 - 7
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Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery (M730T 8 1 1 Cell Battery Pictured) 2 2. Hard Disk Bay 2 Cover (3.5G Module 3 Location) 3 3. RAM & CPU Bay Cover 4. Vent/Fan Intake/ 4 Outlet 5 5 4 (M730T Only) 5. Speakers (M730T Only) M720T/M728T/M729T M730T Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan in- takes while the com- puter is in use. 1 - 8 External Locator - Bottom View 1.Introduction
