Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
I've spanned the WWW looking for this but to no avail. Does such a document exist? Can anyone clue me in on this? Clevo has their ftp site upon which one might expect to find such a thing. However, they seem to only offer user manuals, which don't really contain schematics, procedures for accessing mobo, etc. I''m very close to purchasing the barebone kit so that I can provide my own components. It shouldn't be a problem for me to install the processor, but I'd feel better if I had a guide to let me know where all of the screws fit and such.
-skel
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Justin, thanks for responding. Yes, I do have the user manual for the 570u, and yes, I did notice that there were procedures listed for upgrading the RAM and hard disk. I have done both of these things before with a laptop, so no worries there. The procedure that's not listed in the user manual is upgrading the CPU; it is described as "not a user serviceable part." I have never upgraded a CPU of any sort. The only processor-related maintenance I've ever done is to re-install a faulty heat sink on my current laptop, so I know my way around a little bit. I actually had to de-solder the old heat sink from the mother board, which was nerve wracking, delicate work.
Like I said, I'm confident that I could install my own CPU. I just have a little anxiety about certain aspects, like seating the pins correctly, setting the locking bar or screw, applying thermal paste (if necessary), etc. That's why I'd feel best if there were some manual that would describe the procedure step-by-step. I'm good at following directions, like many people I guess. I view this undertaking as an excellent opportunity to learn, but at the same time, I'm not keen on making some critical mistake and ruining $2k worth of components.
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I think you wont have any problems
A brief overview of the CPU install goes as follows:
1. Open the large panel on the bottom of the laptop
2. The CPU socket should be unlocked (You will see a notch in the locking mechanism and a icon on the socket that displays a icon of a padlock locked and one open)
3. You will see a arrow on the CPU in the upper corner and likewise on the socket on the laptop. Install so the arrows match. If you look at the pin sequence and compare it to the laptop socket you will see the cpu can only go on one way.
4. Install the CPU and lock the socket
5. Apply your thermal compound (AS5 guide here)
6. A copper heatsink should be included and has 4 spring loaded screws that fasten the CPU heatsink to the system.
I hope this helps with your worries with the CPU install. If i can help with anything more, just ask
Sager 5760 (M570U) Service Manual?
Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by skel, Nov 14, 2006.
