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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message. 
						

							
46Chapter 2
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onbo ard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility
    
 
  
Item Specific Help 
Boot priority order: 
 
   
 
 
 
Keys used to  view or 
configure devices :
Up and Down arrows
select a device.
 and <
-> moves
the device up or down.
 and  specifies
the device fixed or
removable.
 exclude or include 
the device to boot. 
 enables or 
disables a device.
 Loads default
boot sequence.
  
 
F1   Help          Select Item           F5/F6  Change Values              F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc  Exit             Select Menu       Enter  Select    Sub -Menu       F10 Save and Exit  
1:  PCI BEV : MBA v9.4.5  Slot 0800
2:  USB FDC :
3:  IDE HDD: ST980811AS-(S1)
4:  IDE CD : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(P
5:  USB HDD :
6:  USB CDROM :
7:  USB KEY :
Excluded from boot order :
8:  
  Information      Main            Security                    Boot                 Exit 
						

							
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility
             
 
   
Item Specific Help 
Exit Saving Changes   
Exit Discarding Changes  
 
Load Setup Defaults  
 
  Exit System Setup and 
save your changes to 
CMOS.
 
F1
  Help          Select Item           F5/F6  Change Values              F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc  Exit             Select Menu       Enter  Select    Sub -Menu       F10 Save and Exit  
Discard Changes
Save Changes
  Information      Main            Security                    Boot                Exit 
						

							
48Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE:  If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a  Crisis Recovery 
Diskette  before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE:  Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS , EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE:  Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run  the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you  may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Follow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from  the bootable diskette. The flash ut ility has auto-execution function. 
						

							
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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE:  The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 
When you remove the stripe cover, pl ease be careful not to scrape the cover.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 
						

							
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the  system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack. 
						

							
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must fi rst remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Thermal DoorHDD Door
LCD Module
Middle Cover
HDD Bracket
Keyboard
Battery Pack
F*2
D*5
F*1
B*4 C*2 LCD hinges to logic
D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side
C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side
Lower Case Assembly
ModemBoardSwitch Board (for AS
models)
Upper Case Assembly
Main Board
H*4
Speaker Set
ODD Module
Thermal
Module
Lower Case
F*2
F*1
F*2 F*1
System FanMemory
CPU
B*1
D*1
HDD
F*1
F*2
Media Board (for AS
models)Touchpad Bracket
F*1
TouchpadTouchpad
FFC
Mimi Cover
F*1 
						

							
54Chapter 3
Screw List
ItemDescriptionPart Number
A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001
B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002
C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TAVV5.003
D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.TAVV5.004
E SCREW M2*2.2 86.TAVV5.005 F SCREW M2*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.006
G SCREW M2*4 86.TAVV5.007
H SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.TAVV5.008 I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.TAVV5.009
LCD Module
LCD Inverter
LCD Panel
Wireless
Antenna Set
LCD Bezel
G*1 for 15
G*2 for 15.4
B*4
B*2
G*2 for 15.4
F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right)
LCD
Assembly
LCD CableLCD Bracket Sets
LCD 
						

							
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Unlock the battery lock (move th e battery lock to the right).
2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery.
  
						

							
56Chapter 3
Removing the HDD Modules/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/VGA 
Board/Thermal Module and the LCD Module 
To access the intenal laptop components, you have to first remove the back panel.
1. Remove the nine screws fastening the back panel.
2. Lift the back panel up as shown.
Removing the HDD Module
3.Pull out the HDD tab.
4. Pull up the HDD module by the two brackets as shown.
5. Pull out the HDD module as shown.
Removing the ODD Module
6.Remove the screw fastening the ODD module.
7. Use a flat screwdriver to gent ly push out the ODD module.
Removing the Memory and Wireless LAN Card
8.Pull out the snaps securing the memory in place. The memory will pop up.