Amilo v3205 / Si1520 problems / manual

Hi!

I have an v3205 for over 16months, and unfortunately past warranty (purchased in Austria).

It has developed an interesting issue - it occasionally crashes in an unpredictable fashion (kernel panics, freezes even on BIOS POST, sometimes even CMOS checksum errors).

It usually boots fine but attempting to move the laptop around causes it to misbehave.

I tried reseating all user-accessible parts with no avail, so I start to assume some mechanical failure of a component inside (Lithium backup battery? flash chip? video connector?). Is there a guide on how to disassemble it properly so I can examine remaining parts?

I noticed service manuals popping out on ebay in the past, but couldn't get one right now. If you have a copy, I'd like to get it (willing to chip few $$ if you're in business of selling them). Or maybe you opened the case and are willing to instruct me where to start. I presume it's the usual, starting from the lid, through the part above the keyboard to reach the rest of the logic boards?

best,
Tom

 

hi there... a friend of mine gave me his laptop for free and the problem is the same with yours...
have you found a solution to it?