serw14: Overview & repairs

jacobgkau · leviport · commit 82f659fd186e · 2025-07-30T13:29:28.000-06:00
diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md
@@ -56,6 +56,8 @@
         - [Internal Overview](models/pang15/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/pang15/repairs.md)
     - [Serval WS (serw14)](models/serw14/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/serw14/external-overview.md)
+        - [Internal Overview](models/serw14/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/serw14/repairs.md)
     - [Thelio (thelio-r3-n1)](models/thelio-r3-n1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/thelio-r3-n1/external-overview.md)
diff --git a/src/models/serw14/README.md b/src/models/serw14/README.md
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ The System76 Serval WS is a laptop with the following specifications:
 - Chipset
     - [Intel HM870](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240123/intel-hm870-chipset/specifications.html)
 - BIOS
-    - Macronix MX25U25671GZ4I4G flash chip
+    - Flash chip:
+        - XMC XM25QU256C, GigaDevice GD25LB256FYIG, or equivalent
         - WSON-8 form factor
     - Programmed with System76 firmware (non-open)
 - EC
@@ -38,7 +39,9 @@ The System76 Serval WS is a laptop with the following specifications:
 - Power
     - 230W (20V, 11.5A) DC-in port
         - Barrel size: 5.5mm (outer), 2.5mm (inner)
+    - Included AC adapter: FSP FSP230-ACBS3
     - 80Wh 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery
+        - Model number: X560BAT-4-80
 - Sound
     - Internal speakers & microphone
     - Combined headphone & microphone 3.5mm jack
diff --git a/src/models/serw14/external-overview.md b/src/models/serw14/external-overview.md
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# Serval WS (External Overview)
+
+## Left side:
+
+![Left Ports](./img/ports-left.webp)
+
+## Right side:
+
+![Right Ports](./img/ports-right.webp)
+
+## Front side:
+
+![Front Ports](./img/ports-front.webp)
+
+## Back side:
+
+![Back Ports](./img/ports-back.webp)
+
+## Keyboard & touchpad:
+
+![Keyboard & Touchpad](./img/keyboard-touchpad.webp)
+
+## Lid:
+
+![Lid](./img/lid.png)
+
+## Materials:
+
+|Part                              |Material | Part Number    |
+|----------------------------------|---------|----------------|
+|LCD back cover (lid)              |Aluminum | 6-39-X5601-022 |
+|LCD front cover (bezel)           |Plastic  | 6-39-X5601-012 |
+|Top case (palm rests/port covers) |Aluminum | 6-39-X5602-012 |
+|Bottom panel                      |Aluminum | 6-39-X5603-012 |
+
+## LED indicators
+
+The Serval WS has the following LED indicators:
+
+|Icon                                    |Color          |Description                      |
+|----------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------|
+|![Power LED](./img/led-power.png)       |Orange         |Powered off, DC power plugged in |
+|                                        |Green          |Powered on                       |
+|                                        |Blinking green |Sleeping (suspended)             |
+|![Battery LED](./img/led-battery.png)   |Orange         |Battery charging                 |
+|                                        |Green          |Battery fully charged            |
+|                                        |Blinking orange|Battery critically low           |
+|![Storage LED](./img/led-storage.png)   |Green          |Storage drive activity           |
+
+### Keyboard Shortcuts
+
+The Serval WS has the following actions available using the Fn and Function keys:
+
+|Key                        |Shortcut|Action                             |
+|---------------------------|--------|-----------------------------------|
+|![Fn-F1](./img/fn-f1.png)  |Fn+F1   |Toggle trackpad                    |
+|![Fn-F2](./img/fn-f2.png)  |Fn+F2   |Toggle microphone mute             |
+|![Fn-F3](./img/fn-f3.png)  |Fn+F3   |Mute                               |
+|![Fn-F5](./img/fn-f5.png)  |Fn+F5   |Volume down                        |
+|![Fn-F6](./img/fn-f6.png)  |Fn+F6   |Volume up                          |
+|![Fn-F7](./img/fn-f7.png)  |Fn+F7   |Toggle displays                    |
+|![Fn-F8](./img/fn-f8.png)  |Fn+F8   |Screen brightness down             |
+|![Fn-F9](./img/fn-f9.png)  |Fn+F9   |Screen brightness up               |
+|![Fn-F10](./img/fn-f10.png)|Fn+F10  |Toggle webcam                      |
+|![Fn-F11](./img/fn-f11.png)|Fn+F11  |Toggle airplane mode               |
+|![Fn-F12](./img/fn-f12.png)|Fn+F12  |Suspend                            |
+|![Fn-F12](./img/fn-dia.jpg)|Fn+`    |Play/Pause                         |
+|![Fn-*](./img/fn-star.png) |Fn+*    |Toggle keyboard backlight          |
+|![Fn-/](./img/fn-slash.png)|Fn+/    |Cycle keyboard color               |
+|![Fn--](./img/fn-minus.png)|Fn+-    |Decrease keyboard brightness       |
+|![Fn-+](./img/fn-plus.png) |Fn++    |Increase keyboard brightness       |
+|1                          |Fn+1    |Toggle fan between max/automatic   |
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diff --git a/src/models/serw14/internal-overview.md b/src/models/serw14/internal-overview.md
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+# Serval WS (Internal Overview)
+
+## Bottom components and connectors:
+
+![Internal Components](./img/components-highlighted.webp)
+
+- LCD panel connector (under the heatsink) is highlighted in light green
+- Webcam/microphone connector (under the heatsink) is highlighted in brown
+- Keyboard adhesive access point is highlighted in pink
+- M.2 SSDs are highlighted in dark green
+    - Slot 1 (closest to the fan) supports PCIe NVMe Gen 5
+    - Slots 2 and 3 (closest to the battery) support PCIe NVMe Gen 4
+- Wireless card (under SSD slot 4) is highlighted in cyan
+- Fan connectors are highlighted in orange
+- CMOS battery connector (under SSD slot 2 and the main battery) is highlighted in purple
+- Speaker connectors are highlighted in yellow
+- BIOS flash chip (U81) is highlighted in black
+- Main battery connector is highlighted in red
+- RAM is highlighted in white
+
+## Under-keyboard components and connectors:
+
+![Under-Keyboard Connectors](./img/under-keyboard.webp)
+
+- Touchpad connector is highlighted in pink
+- Keyboard connector is highlighted in yellow
+- Keyboard backlight connector is highlighted in green
+- Keyboard adhesive access slot is highlighted in cyan
+- Power button/LED connector is highlighted in red
diff --git a/src/models/serw14/repairs.md b/src/models/serw14/repairs.md
