Sony PRS-T1 Service Manual
PRS-T1
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.0 2011.09
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
Model name
PRS-T1
Power source
Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAh
USB powered from a computer or the optional AC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A (sold
separately) via the supplied USB cable.
Battery life (continuous page turn)
Maximum Battery: Approximately 14,000 continuous page turns when reading only.*
* Measured using a text based content in ePub format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page-
turns at approximately one second per page under the recommended operating temperature. Actual
battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device.
Charging time
Computer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hours
AC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA -AC1A (sold separately)-based charging: Approximately 2 hours
Internal Memory Capacity (for data storage)
Approximately 1.4 GB after initial setting.
Depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary.
Operating/Charging temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approximately 110 × 173 × 8.9 mm (4 3/8 × 6 7/8 × 3/8 inches)
Mass
Approximately 168 g (5.9 oz.)
Display
152.4 mm (6 inch) diagonal electrophoretic display
600 × 800 pixels, 16-level grayscale
Wi-Fi
Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant
Wireless security: WEP (Open System), WEP (Shared Key), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK
(AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)
Expansion slots
microSD card slot
SD cards are made to standards and are commonly used as storage media for portable devices.
microSD and microSDHC cards are members of the SD card family.
The Reader supports the following card types.
microSD and microSDHC cards
Up to 32 GB
microSD cards of up to 32 GB has been tested to work with the Reader; however, not all
microSD cards are guaranteed to work.
Supplied items
USB cable × 1
Stylus × 1
Quick Start Guide
SPECIFICATIONS
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Supported File Types
The following files can be managed on the Reader software and transferred to the Reader
device.
However, depending on the file size and format, it may not be possible to view/display/play some
data.
Books
EPUB files (.epub)
EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported.
PDF files (.pdf)
Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification.
Text files (.txt)
Audio
MP3 files (.mp3)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file:
Bit rate: 8 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 8 to 48 kHz
File must be unsecured.
AAC files (.mp4, .m4a)
Raw AAC is not supported.
The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file:
Bit rate: up to 160 kbps
Sampling frequency: 8 to 48 kHz
File must be unsecured.
Pictures
JPEG files (.jpg, .jpeg)
GIF files (.gif)
PNG files (.png)
BMP files (.bmp)
Note
If the size of a picture that you transferred with the Reader software is too large, a thumbnail
may not be created on the Reader and the picture may not be displayed in the [Pictures]
content list. In this case, delete the picture via the Reader software.
For an animated GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.
Sony, the Sony logo, “Reader”, “BBeB” and their logos are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
EPUB is a registered trademark of the IDPF.
Frutiger, Univers, Helvetica and Palatino are trademarks of Linotype Corp. registered in the
United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions in
the name of Linotype Corp. or its licensee Linotype GmbH.
Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of
Bitstream Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
This PRS-T1 contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems
Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-2011 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Adobe and Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL
Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/) Copyright© 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights
reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
(eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson
(tjh@cryptsoft.com). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to [End User License Agreement]
in [About] at [Settings] on the Reader.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, WPA, WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
All other system names and product names appearing in this document are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and registered
trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document.
Program © 2011 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2011 Sony Corporation
9-893-299-01
2011I33-1
2011.09
©
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during
repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
DIGITAL BOOK READER
PRS-T1
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
NOTE THE EACH BOARDS REPAIRING
The mount parts on each boards installed in this set cannot exchange with single. When the each boards are damaged, exchange
the entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE COMPLETE MAIN BOARD
OR CHASSIS ASSY
Please do the following work when you exchange complete MAIN
board or CHASSIS ASSY.
Note: INK INDICATOR 6inch ELEMENT is included in CHASSIS
ASSY.
• REWRITING THE LUT:
Refer to “9. Update Waveform” on page 9.
• Write VCOM:
Refer to “14. Write VCOM” on page 11.
ABOUT THE LEAD WIRE OF BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
Confi rm the operation after pressing the button of the main unit
bottom without fail when soldering the BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
to the MAIN board.
battery assy (BAT1)
MAIN board
soldering
NOTE OF REPLACING THE WLAN ANTENNA
Please do the following work when you exchange WLAN ANTENNA.
Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection
You can set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually by inputting the required information for
connection. Make sure to turn on [Wi -Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network
Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [WiFi Settings].
1. Tap [Add Wi-Fi Network].
2. Tap [Manual Registration].
3. Tap the [SSID] input area and type in using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported
security type.
5. Tap the [Wachtwoord] input area and type in your password using the on-screen keyboard,
and then tap [Gereed]
6. Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
7. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen
keyboard.
8. Tap [Connect].
The Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network.
The Wi-Fi connection status is displayed in the status bar.
System Requirements
The Reader software will work with the following operating systems.
[Save].
RESET button
Operating System Details
Windows 7 Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista
(32/64-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP (32bit only)
Mac OS X 10.7 (64-bit only) Mac OS X version 10.7 or later
Mac OS X 10.6 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X version 10.6.6
Mac OS X 10.5 (32-bit only) Mac OS X version 10.5.8
The Reader software also requires at minimum the following computing environment.
Requirement Details
CPU 1 GHz Intel processor
RAM 512 MB
Free space on hard disc 250 MB or more*
Screen 1,024 x 768 display resolution with 24 -bit color
Network Broadband internet connection
* Depending on the content amount, more space may be required.
Note
The Reader software is not supported with the following:
An operating system other than those listed above
A personally built computer or operating system
A multi -boot environment
A multi -monitor environment
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later
Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later
Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service
Pack 3 or later
2
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
2-2. CASE REAR ASSY
(Page 4)
PRS-T1
SECTION 2
2-3. MAIN BOARD
(Page 5)
2-4. CASE FRONT ASSY
(Page 6)
2-5. BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)
(Page 7)
2-6. CHASSIS ASSY (IIE1),
JACK BOARD
(Page 7)
3
PRS-T1
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2. CASE REAR ASSY
JIG
When disassembling the set, use the following jig.
Part No. 9-913-402-33 Tool for Disassembly
Left side:
3 Insert the jig in the gap between case
rear assy and case front assy.
Then slide it to arrow direction to remove
claws of case rear assy.
case rear assy
case front assy
Please spread a sheet under a
Note:
unit not to injure case front.
– Rear bottom view –
4 five claws
4 five claws
Top side:
1 Insert the jig in the gap between case
rear assy and case front assy.
Then slide it to arrow direction to remove
claws of case rear assy.
2 four claws
Right side:
case rear assy
case front assy
case rear assy
5 five claws
7 case rear assy
6
– Rear bottom view –
case front assy
3 Insert the jig in the gap between case
rear assy and case front assy.
Then slide it to arrow direction to remove
claws of case rear assy.
4
2-3. MAIN BOARD
PRS-T1
9 copper leaf (PWB)
8 screw
(M1.4 u L2)
7 screw
(M1.4 u 1.6)
2 WLAN antenna connector
8 three screws
(M1.4 u L2)
3 sheet (cable)
1 sheet AL
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battery assy (BAT1)
MAIN board
8 seven screws
(M1.4 u L2)
0 MAIN board
white red black
copper leaf
(PWB)
6 element INK indicator
flexible printed board
– 5HDU ERWWRP YLHZ –
:/$N DQWHQQD ZLUH VHWWLQJ
conductor part
(without film)
WLAN antenna
– OK –
5 FPC M-J5047
(FPC1)
sheet AL
MAIN board
Please spread a sheet under a
Note 1:
unit not to injure case front.
Remove three solders of wire of battery assy (BAT1).
4
Note 2:
WIRE OF BATTERY ASSY (BAT1)” (page 2).
When soldering, refer to “ABOUT THE LEAD
MAIN board
film part
– NG –
5
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