Clevo M590K User manual

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Notebook Computer
M590K
Service Manual

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Notice
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herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven-
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Version 1.0
March 2006
Trademarks
AMD Turion™is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and./or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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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 M590K 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, Schematic Diagrams

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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 from lightning.
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 (DC Output 20V, 11A minimum AC/DC Adapter.
CAUTION
Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY NO. 26 AWG OR LARGER,
TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD

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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.
2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element. This
is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged.
3. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer 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 the system.
Don’t use or store the com-
puter in a humid environment.
Do not place the computer on
any surface which will block
the vents.
Do not turn off the power
until you properly shut down
all programs.
Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is
on.
Do not disassemble the com-
puter by yourself.
Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

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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.
Power Safety
The computer has specific power requirements:
• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.
• Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are
unsure of your local power specifications, consult your service representative or local power company.
• The power adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The third prong is an important safety feature; do
not defeat its purpose. 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 supplies.
Use only approved brands of
peripherals.
Unplug the power cord before
attaching peripheral devices.
Do not plug in the power
cord if you are wet.
Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.
Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.
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Power Safety
Warning
Before you undertake
any upgrade proce-
dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and discon-
nected all peripherals
and cables (including
telephone lines). It is
advisable to also re-
move your battery in
order to prevent acci-
dentally turning the
machine on.

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Battery Precautions
• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.
• 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 the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.
• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service
personnel.
• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries may explode
or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.
• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.
• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.
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Battery Disposal
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of
its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper
disposal.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Related Documents
You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information:
User’s Manual on CD
This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro-
gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC.

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Contents
Introduction ..............................................1-1
Overview .........................................................................................1-1
System Specifications ................................. 1-2
External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......................1-5
External Locator - Front & Rear Views .........................................1-6
External Locator - Left & Right Side View ...................................1-7
External Locator - Bottom View .....................................................1-8
M590K Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts) ............................1-9
M590K Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Key Parts) ....................1-10
M590K Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) .......................1-11
M590K Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) ..................1-12
Disassembly ...............................................2-1
Overview .........................................................................................2-1
Maintenance Tools ..........................................................................2-2
Connections .....................................................................................2-2
Maintenance Precautions .................................................................2-3
Disassembly Steps ...........................................................................2-4
Removing the Battery ......................................................................2-5
Removing the Hard Disk Drive .......................................................2-6
Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device ......................................2-7
Removing the System Memory (RAM) ..........................................2-8
Removing the Processor ..................................................................2-9
Removing the VGA Card(s) ..........................................................2-11
Removing the Wireless LAN Module ...........................................2-12
Removing the TV Tuner Card .......................................................2-13
Removing the Bluetooth Module ..................................................2-14
Removing the Keyboard ................................................................2-15
. ..................................................................A-1
Part Lists ..................................................A-1
Part List Illustration Location ........................................................ A-2
Top (M590K) ................................................................................. A-3
Bottom (M590K) ........................................................................... A-4
LCD (M590K) ............................................................................... A-5
DVD DUAL (M590K) .................................................................. A-6
Combo Drive (M590K) ................................................................. A-7
HDD (M590K) ............................................................................... A-8
Schematic Diagrams................................. B-1
SYSYTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................B-2
ATHLON 64 1/4 HyperTransport ..................................................B-3
ATHLON 64 2/2 DDR ...................................................................B-4
ATHLON 64 3/4 Misc ....................................................................B-5
ATHLON 64 4/4 Power ..................................................................B-6
DDR SODIMM ..............................................................................B-7
DDR TERMINATION ...................................................................B-8
LCD CON & LCD VCC .................................................................B-9
CK804 HT Part A .........................................................................B-10
CK804 PCI-E Part B .....................................................................B-11
CK804 PCI Part C ........................................................................B-12
CK804 SATA & PATA Part D ....................................................B-13
CK804 CODEC, USB, IO Part E .................................................B-14
CK804 POWER & GND F ...........................................................B-15
USB CON X3, TV-OUT .............................................................B-16
INV, WEB, CLICK, S/W CON ....................................................B-17
PCI-E LAN (MARVELL) ............................................................B-18
TI-1394A (43AB22A) ..................................................................B-19
MINIPCI (TUNER, WLAN, BT) .................................................B-20
PCI6411, MCARD CON ..............................................................B-21

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PCMCIA SOCKET ...................................................................... B-22
HITACHI H8S/2111 .................................................................... B-23
BIOS, CCD CON & FAN CON ................................................... B-24
PCI-E/USB NEW CARD ............................................................. B-25
SUPER I/O & FIR ........................................................................ B-26
AUDIO (ALC655) & MDC ......................................................... B-27
SRS AP8202Q .............................................................................. B-28
SUB-WOOFER & DVI CON ...................................................... B-29
+5VS, +3VS, +5V, +3V ............................................................... B-30
+VDD5, +VDD3, +3V, +5V, +1.25V .......................................... B-31
CHARGER, BAT CON, PWR CON ........................................... B-32
VCORE ........................................................................................ B-33
POWER ........................................................................................ B-34
+1.5VS, +1.8VS ........................................................................... B-35
SATA HDD & CDROM .............................................................. B-36
VGA Board Connector ................................................................. B-37
CLICK BOARD ........................................................................... B-38
HOT KEY BOARD ..................................................................... B-39
PHONE JACK BOARD ............................................................... B-40
RJ11 BOARD ............................................................................... B-41
CD-ROM BOARD ....................................................................... B-42
CIR BOARD ................................................................................ B-43
FLASH BOARD .......................................................................... B-44
DEBUG BOARD ......................................................................... B-45
...................................................................................................... B-46

Introduction
Overview 1 - 1
1.Introduction
1: Introduction
Overview
This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the M590K series notebook computer. Information
about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about driv-
ers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in User’s Manual. That manual is shipped with the computer.
Operating systems (e.g. Windows XP, etc.) have their own manuals as do application software (e.g. word processing and
database programs). If you have questions about those programs, you should consult those manuals.
The M590Kseries notebook is designed to be upgradeable. See “Disassembly” on page 2 - 1 for a detailed description
of the upgrade procedures for each specific component. Please note the warning and safety information indicated by the
“” symbol.
The balance of this chapter reviews the computer’s technical specifications and features.

Introduction
1 - 2 System Specifications
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System Specifications
Feature Specification
Processor Types Mobile AMD Turion™ 64 Processor (35W),
754-pin Micro-PGA Package
Models ML-28/ ML-32
(µ0.09) 0.09 Micron Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Process
Technology, 512KB L2 Cache
1.6GHz/ 1.8GHz/ 2.4GHz
Mobile AMD Turion™ 64 Processor (35W),
754-pin Micro-PGA Package
Models ML-30/ ML-34/ ML-37/ ML-40/ ML-42
(µ0.09) 0.09 Micron Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Process
Technology, 1MB L2 Cache
1.6GHz/ 1.8GHz/ 2.0GHz/ 2.2GHz/ 2.4GHz
Mobile AMD Turion™ 64 Processor (25W),
754-pin Micro-PGA Package
Models MT-28/ MT-32
(µ0.09) 0.09 Micron Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Process
Technology, 512KB L2 Cache
1.6GHz/ 1.8GHz
Mobile AMD Turion™ 64 Processor (25W),
754-pin Micro-PGA Package
Models MT-30/ MT-34/ MT-37/ MT-40
(µ0.09) 0.09 Micron Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Process
Technology, 1MB L2 Cache
1.6GHz/ 1.8GHz/ 2.0GHz/ 2.2GHz
Core Logic nVIDIA nForce4 SLI Chipset
LCD 19" WSXGA+ (1680 * 1050) TFT LCD
Security Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot BIOS Password
Memory Two 64-bit wide DDR Data Channels
Two 200 Pin DDR SODIMM Sockets Supporting DDR 400/333 MHz
Expandable up to 2GB (Compatible with 1024MB, 512MB, 256MB DDR 400/333 MHz Modules)
BIOS One 512KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS
Video Card
Options
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX
High Performance Video Card
512MB (Dual VGA) or 256MB (Single VGA) DDR-III
(DDR3) Video RAM On Board
256 bit Memory Interface
PCI Express * 8 by 2
Supports DirectX® 9, SM 3.0 (NVIDIA Only)
Modular Design
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Video Card Options
Note that card types, specifications and driv-
ers are subject to continual updates and
changes. Check with your service center for
the latest details on video cards supported.

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System Specifications 1 - 3
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Storage Options One Changeable 2.5" 9.5mm (h) Serial-ATA II (SATA II) Hard Disk Drive
One Changeable Optical Device Bay - 12.7 mm (h) for Optical CD/DVD Device Drive Options (see“Optional” on
page 1 - 4)
Card Reader Built-In 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/ MMC/ MS/ MS Pro)
Audio SRS WOW Surround Sound Technology Inside
3D Enhanced Sound System
Sound Blaster PRO™ Compatible
Virtual 4-Channel Sound System
S/PDIF Digital Output (5.1 CH)
Built-In Microphone
4 * Built-In Speakers
Built-In Sub Woofer
Keyboard &
Pointing Device
Full Size Winkey Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Built-In TouchPad (Scroll Functionality Included)
PCMCIA One Type II PCMCIA 3.3V/5V Socket
I/O Ports Five USB 2.0 Ports
One Mini-IEEE1394a Port
One Serial Port
One Infrared Transceiver (IrDA 1.1 / FIR)
One DVI-Out Port
One Headphone/Speaker-Out Jack
One Microphone-In Jack
One S/PDIF Out Jack
One Line-In Jack for Audio Input
One RJ-11 Jack (Modem)
One RJ-45 Giga LAN (Local Area Network) Jack
One DC-In Jack
One 7-Pin S-Video-Out Jack for TV & HDTV Output
(requires adapter)
One TV Antenna (Analog/Digital) Jack (Functions with
Optional TV Tuner Module)
One Consumer Infrared Transceiver (Functions with
Optional TV Tuner Module)
One S-Video-In Jack for Video Input (Functions with
Optional TV Tuner Module)
Feature Specification

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Communication Infrared Transceiver
Infrared Transfer 1cm ~ 1M Operating
Distance
115.2K bps SIR
4M bps FIR
IrDA 1.1 Compliant
10/100/1000 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet LAN on board
(PCIe Interface)
Integrated 56K AC’97 Modem (V.92 Compliant)
802.11 a/b/g Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module
Bluetooth™ Class II V1.2 USB 2.0 Module
1.3M Pixel USB 2.0 Video Camera Module (Factory
Option)
TV Tuner Module (either analog only OR analog/digital
options) with Mini-PCI Interface (Factory Option)
Operating
Systems
Supported
Windows XP SP2
Power
Management
Supports ACPI 2.0 Supports Hibernate/Stand by Modes
Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter – AC in 100 ~ 240V, 47 ~ 63Hz DC Output 20V, 11 A (220 Watts)
Easy Changeable 12-Cell Smart Lithium-Ion 6600mAH / 14.8V Main Battery
Environmental
Spec
Temperature
Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C
Non-Operating: -20°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% ~ 80%
Non-Operating: 10% ~ 90%
Physical
Dimensions &
Weight
476mm (w) * 343mm (d) * 29.5 ~ 47.8mm (h) 6.6kg with 12-Cell Battery
Optional Optical Drive Module Options:
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Module
DVD-Dual Drive Module
DVD-Super Multi Drive Module
TV Tuner Module (either analog only OR analog/digital
options) with Mini-PCI Interface (Factory Option)
1.3M Pixel USB 2.0 Video Camera Module (Factory
Option)
DVD Software Player
Feature Specification

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External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 5
1.Introduction
External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1
Top View
1. Optional Built-In
PC Camera
2. LCD
3. LED Power &
Communication
Indicators
4. Speakers
5. AP-Key Buttons &
Power Button
6. Built-In
Microphone
7. LED Status
Indicators
8. Keyboard
9. TouchPad and
Buttons
10. Consumer
Infrared
Transceiver*
*Enabled with Optional Mini-
PCI TV Tuner Only
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1.Introduction
External Locator - Front & Rear Views
Figure 2
Front Views
1. LCD Latches
2. Consumer Infrared
Transceiver*
*Enabled with Optional Mini-
PCI TV Tuner Only
Figure 3
Rear Views
1. 7-Pin S-Video-Out
Jack
2. DVI-Out Port
3. DC-In Jack
4. Vent/Fan Intake
5. RJ-11 Phone Jack
6. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports
7. Serial Port
8. S-Video-In Jack*
9. Security Lock Slot
*Enabled with Optional Mini-
PCI TV Tuner Only
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External Locator - Left & Right Side View 1 - 7
1.Introduction
External Locator - Left & Right Side View
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Figure 4
Left Side View
1. S/PDIF-Out Jack
2. Line-In Jack
3. Microphone-In
Jack
4. Headphone-Out
Jack
5. Optical Device
Drive Bay
(for CD/DVD
Device)
Figure 5
Right Side View
1. PC Card Slot
2. Mini-IEEE 1394a
Port
3. 3 * USB 2.0 Ports
4. TV Antenna Jack*
5. 4-in-1 Card
Reader
6. Infrared
Transceiver
7. RJ-45 LAN Jack
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1.Introduction
External Locator - Bottom View
Figure 6
Bottom View
1. Battery
2. Battery Release
Latch
3. CD/DVD Device
Release Latch
4. Hard Disk Bay
Cover
5. Vent/Fan Intake
6. Sub Woofer
7. Component Bay
Cover
8. Speakers
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Overheating
To prevent your com-
puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent/fan in-
takes while the com-
puter is in use.
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