Clevo N240GU Series User manual

N240GU

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Notebook Computer
N240GU
Service Manual

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Notice
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Version 1.0
March 2018
Trademarks
Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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 N240GU /
N241GU 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
Appendix C, Updating the FLASH ROM BIOS

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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 with an AC Input of 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, DC Output
of 19V, 2.1A (40 Watts) minimum AC/DC Adapter.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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 and
power cord). It is advis-
able to also remove
your battery in order to
prevent accidentally
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.
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%.
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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 var-
ious 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 recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Battery Level
Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge status. A battery that drops below a level of 10%
will not allow the computer to boot up. Make sure that any battery that drops below 10% is recharged within one week.

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Related Documents
You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information:
User’s Manual on CD/DVD
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.
System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Insert the battery and make sure it is locked in position.
4. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
5. When first setting up the computer use the following proce-
dure (as to safeguard the computer during shipping, the battery
will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the
AC/DC adapter and initially set up as below):
• Attach the AC/DC adapter cord to the DC-In jack on the left of
the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter and leave it
there for 6 seconds or longer.
• Remove the adapter cord from the computer’s DC-In jack, and
then plug it back in again; the battery will now be unlocked.
6. Use one hand to raise the
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle
(do not exceed 130 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”.
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Powering the
Computer On
After every disassem-
bly, make sure that the
bottom case’s screws
are all inserted and
tightened before open-
ing the Lid/LCD and
turning the computer
on.
Figure 1
Opening the Lid/LCD/
Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
130°
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Shut Down
Note that you should always shut your
computer down by choosing the Shut
down command in Windows (see be-
low). This will help prevent hard diskor
system problems.
1. Click the Start Menu icon .
2. Click the Power item .
3. Choose Shut Down from the
menu.

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Contents
Introduction ..............................................1-1
Overview .........................................................................................1-1
Specifications ..................................................................................1-2
External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......................1-4
External Locator - Front & Right Side Views .................................1-5
External Locator - Left Side & Rear View .....................................1-6
External Locator - Bottom View .....................................................1-7
Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts) .........................................1-8
Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Key Parts) ....................................1-9
Mainboard Overview - Top (Connectors) .....................................1-10
Mainboard Overview - Bottom (Connectors) ...............................1-11
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 System Memory (RAM) ..........................................2-8
Removing the Keyboard ................................................................2-10
Removing the Wireless LAN Module ...........................................2-11
Wireless LAN, Combo, & 3G Module Cables ..............................2-12
Removing the 3G Module .............................................................2-13
Removing and Installing the M.2 SSD Module ............................2-14
Removing the CCD .......................................................................2-16
Part Lists ..................................................A-1
Part List Illustration Location ........................................................A-2
Top .................................................................................................A-3
Bottom ........................................................................................... A-4
MB ................................................................................................. A-5
LCD ............................................................................................... A-6
HDD ............................................................................................... A-7
Schematic Diagrams.................................B-1
System Block Diagram ...................................................................B-2
Processor 1/9 ...................................................................................B-3
Processor 2/9 ...................................................................................B-4
Processor 3/9 ...................................................................................B-5
Processor 4/9 ...................................................................................B-6
Processor 5/9 ...................................................................................B-7
Processor 6/9 ...................................................................................B-8
Processor 7/9 ...................................................................................B-9
Processor 8/9 .................................................................................B-10
Processor 9/9 .................................................................................B-11
eMMC ...........................................................................................B-12
DDR4 SO-DIMM_0 .....................................................................B-13
DDR4 SO-DIMM_1 .....................................................................B-14
RTD2136N ...................................................................................B-15
Panel .............................................................................................B-16
HDMI ............................................................................................B-17
Audio Codec .................................................................................B-18
SATA, LED, HUB ........................................................................B-19
USB Port / TPM ............................................................................B-20
Conn, CCD, Fan, Click, TV .........................................................B-21
WLAN, 3G/mSATA .....................................................................B-22
KBC ITE IT8987E ........................................................................B-23
USB ...............................................................................................B-24
Level Shifter 1 ..............................................................................B-25
Level Shifter 2 .............................................................................B-26

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System Power ...............................................................................B-27
VDD3, VDD5 ...............................................................................B-28
1.2V, 0.6VS, 2.5V ........................................................................B-29
VCGI, VNN .................................................................................B-30
VCore ...........................................................................................B-31
1.05VS, 1.8VA .............................................................................B-32
AC-In Charger ..............................................................................B-33
USB Board ...................................................................................B-34
Multi-Board CRT .........................................................................B-35
RTL8411B ....................................................................................B-36
Pwer SW Board ............................................................................B-37
Click Board ..................................................................................B-38
LED Board ...................................................................................B-39
HDD Board ..................................................................................B-40
Power Sequence ...........................................................................B-41
Updating the FLASH ROM BIOS......... C-1
Download the BIOS .......................................................................C-1
Unzip the downloaded files to a bootable CD/DVD/ or USB Flash
drive ................................................................................................C-1
Set the computer to boot from the external drive ...........................C-1
Use the flash tools to update the BIOS ..........................................C-2
Restart the computer (booting from the HDD) ..............................C-2

Introduction
Overview 1 - 1
1.Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the N240GU series notebook computer. Information
about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about dri-
vers (e.g. VGA & audio) is also found in the User’s Manual. The manual is shipped with the computer.
Operating systems (e.g. Window 10, etc.) have their own manuals as do application softwares (e.g. word processing and
database programs). If you have questions about those programs, you should consult those manuals.
The N240GU series 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 take note of the warning and safety information indicated
by the “” symbol.
The balance of this chapter reviews the computer’s technical specifications and features.

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Specifications
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Latest Specification Information
The specifications listed here are correct at the
time of sending them to the press. Certain items
(particularly processor types/speeds) may be
changed, delayed or updated due to the manu-
facturer's release schedule. Check with your
service center for more details.
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CPU
The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Ac-
cessing the CPU in any way may violate your
warranty.
Processor Options
Intel® Pentium® Processor
Silver N5000 (1.10GHz)
4MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR4-2400MHz, TDP 6W
Intel® Celeron® Processor
N4100 (1.10GHz), N4000 (1.10GHz)
4MB Smart Cache, 14nm, DDR4-2400MHz, TDP 6W
BIOS
64Mb SPI Flash ROM
Insyde BIOS
Memory
Two 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR4 2400MHz
Memory
Memory Expandable up to 8GB
Compatible with 4GB, or 8GB Modules
(The real memory operating frequency depends on the FSB
of the processor.)
LCD Options
14" (35.56cm), 16:9, HD (1366x768) /FHD (1920x1080)
Video Adapter
Intel GPU (CPU integrated)
Intel UHD Graphics 605 (N5000 CPU)
Dynamic Frequency
Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible
Intel UHD Graphics 600 (N4100, N4000 CPU)
Dynamic Frequency
Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Microsoft DirectX®12 Compatible
Storage
One Changeable 2.5" 7mm (h) SATA HDD/SSD
(Factory Option) One M.2 SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)
(Factory Option) eMMC 32GB/64GB/128GB
Pointing Device
Built-in Touchpad
Keyboard
“WinKey” keyboard (with embedded numeric keypad)
Audio
High Definition Audio Compliant Interface
2 * Built-In Speakers
Built-In Array Microphone
Security
Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot
BIOS Password
Intel PTT for Systems Without TPM Hardware
M.2 Slots
Slot 1 for WLAN and Bluetooth Combo Module
Slot 2 for SATA SSD
(Factory Option) Slot 3 for 4G LTE Module
Card Reader
Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader
MMC (MultiMedia Card) / RS MMC
SD (Secure Digital) / Mini SD / SDHC/ SDXC

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Specifications 1 - 3
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Interface
One USB 2.0 Port
One USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Port
One USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Port*
*The maximum amount of current supplied by USB Type-C
ports is 500mA (USB 2.0)/900mA (USB 3.1).
One HDMI-Out Port
One External Monitor Port
One Microphone-In Jack
One Headphone-Out Jack
One RJ-45 LAN Jack
One DC-in Jack
Communication
Built-In 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN
1.0M HD PC Camera Module
(Factory Option) 4G LTE M.2 Module
WLAN/ Bluetooth M.2 Modules:
(Factory Option) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 Wire-
less LAN (802.11ac) + Bluetooth
(Factory Option) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 Wire-
less LAN (802.11ac) + Bluetooth
(Factory Option) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9462 Wire-
less LAN (802.11ac) + Bluetooth
Power
Full Range AC/DC Adapter
AC Input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
DC Output: 19V, 2.1A (40W)
Removable 4 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 32WH
(Factory Option) Removable 4 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Bat-
tery Pack, 44WH
Environmental Spec
Temperature
Operating: 5°C - 35°C
Non-Operating: -20°C - 60°C
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% - 80%
Non-Operating: 10% - 90%
Dimensions & Weight
340mm (w) * 243.5mm (d) * 22.2mm (h)
(Height Excluding Battery Area)
1.8kg (Barebone with 32WH Battery)

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1.Introduction
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 in red.
3. Built-In
Microphone
4. LCD
5. Power Button
6. Keyboard
7. Touchpad &
Buttons
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Introduction
External Locator - Front & Right Side Views 1 - 5
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External Locator - Front & Right Side Views
Figure 2
Front View
1. LED Indicator
2.
Figure 3
Right Side View
1. USB 2.0 Port
2. Multi-in-1 Card
Reader
3. External Monitor
Port
4. RJ-45 LAN Jack
FRONT VIEW
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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External Locator - Left Side & Rear View
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Figure 4
Left Side View
1. Security Lock Slot
2. DC-In Jack
3. HDMI-Out Port
4. Vent
5. USB 3.0/3.1 Port
6. USB 3.0/3.1 Type
C Port
7. Microphone-In
Jack
8. Headphone-Out
Jack
LEFT SIDE VIEW
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USB Ports
The USB 3.0 ports capable of 5Gbps (SuperSpeed) are classified as USB 3.1 Gen 1.
This model includes 2 * USB 3.0 (USB3,1 Gen 1) ports and 1* USB 2.0 port.
Figure 5
Rear View
1. Battery
REAR VIEW
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Introduction
External Locator - Bottom View 1 - 7
1.Introduction
External Locator - Bottom View
Figure 6
Bottom View
1. Battery
2. Vent
3. Speakers
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Overheating
To prevent your com-
puter from overhea-
ting, make sure no-
thing blocks any vent
while the computer is
in use.
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1.Introduction
Mainboard Overview - Top (Key Parts)
Figure 7
Mainboard Top
Key Parts