Asus P527 - Smartphone - GSM User manual

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ASUS P527
Service Manual (L1&L2)

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1EQUIPMENT NEED............................................................................................................................. 3
2INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 ABOUT THIS SERVICE MANUAL ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................... 5
3DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................................................................................... 6
3.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS...................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.3 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 EXPLODED DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................ 22
4MMI TESTING ................................................................................................................................... 23

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1 Equipment Need
NO# Equipment
Description ASUS Part# Supplier Quantity Remarks
1 Computer None None 1
2 SIM Card None None 1
3 P527 80A-S5G1003 ASUS 1
4 Battery 07G016043459 ASUS 1
5 USB
download
cable 14G000506200 ASUS 1
6 Screwdriver
(T5) 16-T00362002 ASUS 1
7 Tweezers 16-000600014 ASUS 1
8 Plastic
Wrench 13GV0400PZZZ ASUS 1
9 Micro SD
Card 04G352800500 ASUS 1
10 ADAPTER 04G267013800 ASUS 1

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2 Introduction
2.1 About This Service Manual
Using this service manual and the suggestions contained in it
assures proper installation, operation, and maintenance of the PDA
P527. This manual aids service personnel in testing and repairing
P527. Service personnel should be familiar with electronic
assembly, testing, and troubleshooting methods.
2.2 Overview
ASUS PDA P527 is a friendly use product for young business man,
heavy traveler and the people who enjoy sharing their travel
experience and memory to others.
As a product which is built-in GPS with full Travelog and
Location Courier applications, users can share travel route with friends. Elegant and slim
(15.4mm) ID design with numeric keypad and 8 hot keys make one touch come true. Also, P527
supports FM radio. Users can enjoy latest news and music.
RSS Reader can help to receive up-to-date news or message without active access.ASUS ZIP
makes users not to worry if the download file is compressed or not, just one click to open it.
Memory auto clean let it always keeps enough memory space for the operation. Power saving is
extra benefit. BCR digitizes contact information with high recognition rate.

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2.3 Product Specification
Networking
system EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 EGPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CPU TI OMAP 850 (200MHz)
Dimensions 113 x 58 x 15.4 mm, 125g
Battery 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion
Talk time 4-5 hour
Standby time 150-200 hours
Form Factor Bar type with numeric keypad
Color Dark Gray
Display 2.6“，65K，TFT ，240 x 320
Connectivity WLAN 802.11 b+g / Bluetooth 2.0+EDR / FM / USB
v1.1
Browsing HTTP and WAP 1.2.1/2.0
Messaging SMS/MMS/Email/MSN
Memory 128 MB Flash + 64 MB SDRAM
Expansion Slot Micro-SD (SDHC supports)
GPS GPS (SiRF III Solution with internal antenna)
JAVA J2ME
Camera 2 Mega-Pixel (Auto focus)
Audio MP3, WMA, and AAC
Video MPEG4 / H.263 Playback and Recording
Ringtone MIDI and MP3
PIM/Utilities Word (editor), Excel (editor), and Power Point (viewer)
Advanced Travelog, FM radio, Bluetooth Presenter, Location
courier
Business Card Recognition, RSS reader, Meeting
planner, Memory auto clean, GPS catcher,
TMC(optional)

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3 Disassembly / Assembly Procedure
3.1 Introduction
This section describes how to disassemble PDA P527. Many of the integrated devices used in this
phone are vulnerable to damage. Ensure adequate static protection is in place when handling,
shipping, and servicing any internal components.
3.1.1 Recommended Tools
 Anti-Static Mat (Ground Cord included)
 Anti-Static Wrist Strap
 Torque Screw Driver (T5 type, torque is set to 1.2kg-cm)
 Tweezers
 Plastic blade

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3.1.2 Disassembly Procedure
The following set of diagrams will demonstrate the correct sequence and action to disassemble
P527.
Step 1
Take the stylus away from the PDA.
Step 2
Remove the battery case and take the battery away.
Step 3
Take off the antenna cover by plastic blade.

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Step 4
Unscrew and remove 4 screws on PDAby screw driver.
Step 5
Please switch the “Hold” key as the arrowhead shows. Then separate the middle cover from front
cover by plastic blade.

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Step 6
Remove the speaker by a pair of tweezers.
Step 7
Remove the vibrator by a pair of tweezers.

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Step 8
Release the antenna FPC by a pair of tweezers. Then tear off the antenna FPC from middle cover
by hand.
Step 9
Open the LCM connector by plastic blade and release the LCM FPC by a pair of tweezers.
Step 10
Separate the main board from front cover. Pay attention to the hook at the bottom of the front
cover. Main board should be released from it first.

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Step11
Open the camera connector by plastic blade and remove it from main board by hand.
Step12
Open the touchpad FPC connector and release the FPC by a pair of tweezers.

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Step13
Take the touchpad FPC away. Pay attention to the hooks. The FPC should be released from them
first.
Step14
Take off the MIC rubber and joy stick key by a pair of tweezers.

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Step15
Take off the keypad by hand.
Step16
Remove the two top bezel rubbers by a pair of tweezers and then take the LCD module away.

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Step17
Remove the receiver by a pair of tweezers.

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3.1.3 Assembly Procedure
It is carried out in the exact reverse sequence as the disassembly.
Step 1
Install the receiver on the front cover by a pair of tweezers.
Step 2
Install the LCM on the front cover and place two top bezel rubbers to fix the LCM.

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Step 3
Install the keypad and arrange the keypad properly in the front cover.
Step 4
Install the joystick key and MIC rubber by a pair of tweezers.
Step 5
Install the keypad FPC on main board and press gently to arrange it into the hooks.

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Step 6
Connect the keypad FPC with main board by a pair of tweezers and close the connector by plastic
blade.
Step 7
Install the camera by hand and close its connector by plastic blade.
Step 8
Install the main board on front cover and press gently to fix it into the hook. Please notice the
hook on top of front cover. The main board should be inserted first and then arranged into the
hook at bottom of front cover.

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Step 9
Connect the LCM FPC by a pair of tweezers and close its connector by plastic blade.
Step 10
Install the antenna FPC on middle cover and then arrange it by plastic blade.

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Step 11
Install the vibrator by a pair of tweezers.
Step 12
Then install the speaker by a pair of tweezers.
Step 13
Install the middle cover and press four sides to lock it into the hooks. Pay attention to the “Hold”
key, please switch it firstly as the arrowhead shows.

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Step 14
Secure 4 screws on middle cover by screw driver.