Toshiba Personal Computer libretto U100 Maintenance Manual
First edition April 2005
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer libretto U100.
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate
faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.
DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property
damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.
NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance
service.
Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service
technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety
precautions are adhered to strictly.
Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw is not fully
fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short circuit, which could cause
overheating, smoke or fire.
If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the same model
battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong
battery can cause the battery to explode.
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The manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the libretto U100 system unit and each
FRU.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve
FRU problems.
Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic
operations for maintenance service.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the
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Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and
operating procedures.
Acronyms
On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in
parentheses following their definition. For example:
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Keys
Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on
the keyboard is printed in boldface type.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such
operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If
three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
User input
Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below:
DISKCOPY A: B:
The display
Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face
below:
Format complete
System transferred
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The Toshiba libretto U100 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI),
and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide
compact size, low power usage and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following
features and benefits.
Microprocessor
Intel Mobile Pentium-M
A 1.1/1.2GHz processor with a 400MHz external clock, 100MHz bus and
0.94/0.81V core operation.
Chipset
The libretto U100 is equipped with Intel Montara-GM+ (855GME), Intel ICH4-M and
Texas Instruments PCI7411.
Cache Memory
64KB (32kB Code+32KB Data) primary cache (in CPU) and 2MB secondary cache (in
CPU).
Memory
One DDR SO-DIMM slot is available for installation of PC2700 compatible 256, 512MB
or 1GB memory modules.
VRAM
64MB VRAM in Montara-GM+ (855GME) (North Bridge).
HDD
60GB internal drive of 1.8-inch, 8.0mm height or 30GB internal drive of 1.8-inch, 5.0mm
height.
USB FDD (option)
An optional USB FDD that supports 720KB/1.44MB format is prepared.
libretto DVD Dock (option)
A 9.0mm height CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM or DVD Super-Multi Drive can be mounted in
the optional libretto DVD Dock.
Built-in 7.2 inch, 16M colors, WXGA (1280×768 dots), thin type low temperature
poly- silicon TFT color display. Video controller is included in North Bridge chip.
External monitor
Supported via an RGB connector.
Keyboard
Keyboard has 82-key and supports Windows key.
AccuPoint
AccuPoint with two buttons is installed as a pointing device.
Batteries
The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack (10.8V3400mAh) and Ni-MH RTC battery (2.4V-16mAH) (that backs up the Real Time Clock
and CMOS memory).
Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0)
Two USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which enables
data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard.
PC card slot
A PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates one 5mm Type II card.
SD card slot
A SD card slot can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various
capacities.
Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
The internal modem is equipped as a modem daughter card (MDC).
The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication and supports
V.90. For data reception it operates at 56,000bps and for data transmission it operates at
33,600bps. For fax transmission it operates at 14,400bps. The speed of data transfer and
fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has an RJ11 modem jack for
connecting to a telephone line.
Internal LAN
The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100 BASE-TX).
Wireless LAN
The internal wireless LAN supports Mini PCI Type III (802.11b/g).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth module can be equipped. This enables a communication to devices that support
Bluetooth Version 1.2/2.0. Adopting AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping), reduce the
interference with the wireless communication in 2.4GHz.
Fingerprint sensor
The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility.
They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer.
Optical drive is incorporated in the libretto DVD dock (option) and it is supported as a
libretto DVD dock (option).
1.4.1 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15inch) CD/DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW. It is a high-performance drive that reads DVD at
maximum 8-speed and CD at maximum 24-speed.
The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is shown in Figure 1-6. The dimensions and
specifications of the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive are described in Table 1-4, Table 1-5.
The DVD Super multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch)
CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW and DVD-RAM. It is a high-performance drive
that reads DVD-ROM at maximum 8-speed and CD at maximum 24-speed. It writes CD at
maximum 24-speed.
The DVD Super multi drive is shown in Figure 1-7. The dimensions and specifications of the
DVD Super Multi drive are described in Table 1-6, Table 1-7.
The keyboard is mounted 82 keys that consist of character key and control key. The
keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the
keyboard controller.
The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses a backlight as the light source and can
display images and characters of 16M colors with 1024×768 resolution. The video controller
is incorporated into the North Bridge chip and can control both internal and external WXGAsupport displays simultaneously.
Table 1-8 lists the specifications of the LCD.
Table 1-8 LCD module specifications
Specifications Item
7.2-inch WXGA (G33C0002Q110)
Number of Dots 1280(W) × 768(H)
Dot spacing (mm) 0.123(H) × 0.123(V)
Display range (mm) 157.44(H) × 94.464(V)
Outline dimensions 185.0(W) × 115.9(H) × 7.5Max(D)
CPU (VCC)
CPU (VCCP), GMCH, ICH4-M
CPU (VCCA0)
GMCH (1.2V in power saving mode)
GMCH (VCCASM) (1.2V in power saving mode)
GMCH, DDR-SDRAM
GMCH (VCCQSM)
SO-DIM DDR-SDRAM (VREF), GMCH
On Board DDR SDRAM (VREF)
ICH4-M, HDD, KB (LED), PAD, LEDs, RGB (DDC)
Backlight LED
Finger print sensor
Finger print sensor
CRT
Speaker Amp
AC97 Codec, Speaker Amp, MIC Amp
DVD Dock
DVD Dock
LCD
Bluetooth Module
The computer has two types of batteries as follows:
Main battery pack
RTC battery
The battery specifications are listed in Table 1-10.
Table 1-10 Battery specifications
Battery name Material
G71C00054110
Main battery
G71C00054210
RTC battery P71035009115 Ni-MH 2.4V 16mAh
Lithium-Ion 6 Cell 10.8V 3,400mAh
Output
voltage
Capacity
1.8.1 Main Battery
The main battery is the primary power supply for the computer when the AC adapter is not
connected. In stand-by (instant recovery) mode, the main battery maintains the current status
of the computer.
Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The power supply
microprocessor controls power supply and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and
battery are connected to the computer. The system charges the battery using quick charge or
trickle charge.
θ Quick Battery Charge
When the AC adapter is connected, normal charging is used while the system is
turned on and quick charge is used while the system is turned off or in suspend mode.
(See Table 1-11)
Table 1-11 Time required for charges of main battery
Normal charge About 3.0 to 8.5 or longer
Quick charge About 3.0 hours
Charging Time
Quick battery charge is stopped in the following cases.
1. The main battery is fully charged.
2. The main battery is removed.
3. Main battery or AC adapter voltage is abnormal.
4. Charging current is abnormal.
θ Trickle charge
When the main battery is fully charged and the AC adapter is plugged in, the power
supply microcontroller automatically switches from quick charge to trickle charge.
1.8.3 RTC Battery
The RTC battery provides the power supply to maintain the date, time, and other system
information in memory. Table 1-12 lists the battery charging time and data preservation
times.
Table 1-12 RTC battery charging/data preservation time
Time
Charging
time
Data preservation time (when fully charged) 1 month
Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determining which troubleshooting procedures
to execute. Before going through the flowchart steps, verify the following:
Ask user to enter the password if a password is registered.
Make sure that Toshiba Windows OS is installed on the hard disk. Non-Toshiba
operating systems can cause the computer malfunction.
Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The
Running Test program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. Check the
Log Utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected an error, then perform the
appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows:
1. If an error is detected on the system test, memory test, real timer test, perform the
System Board and Processor Module Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.4.
2. If any trouble is detected on the floppy disk, perform the USB FDD Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.5.
3. If any trouble is detected on the hard disk, perform the HDD Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.6.
4. If any trouble is detected on the keyboard, perform the Keyboard Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.7.
5. If any trouble is detected on the display, perform the Display Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.8.
6. If any trouble is detected on the accupoint test, perform the accupoint
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9.
7. If any trouble is detected on the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.10.
8. If any trouble is detected on the LAN, perform the LAN Troubleshooting Procedures
in Section 2.11.
9. If any trouble is detected on the sound, perform the Sound Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.12.
10. If any trouble is detected on the Bluetooth , perform the Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.13.
11. If any trouble is detected on the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.14.
12. If any trouble is detected on the SD card, perform the SD card slot Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.15.
13. If any trouble is detected on the fingerprint sensor, perform the Fingerprint
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16.
14. If any trouble is detected on the libretto DVD Dock, perform the libretto DVD Dock
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
The power supply controls many functions and components. To determine if the power
supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures
as instructed. The procedures described in this section are:
The following Icons indicate the power supply status:
Battery icon
DC IN icon
The power supply controller displays the power supply status through the Battery icon and
the DC IN icon as listed in Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 below. To check the power supply status,
install a battery pack and connect an AC adapter.
Table 2-1 Battery icon
Battery LED Power supply status
Lights orange Quick charge
Lights green Battery is fully charged and AC adapter is connected.
Blinks orange
(even intervals)
Flashes orange
Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above
The battery level becomes low while operating the computer on battery
power.
The power switch is pressed on when the battery level is low.
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Table 2-2 DC IN icon
DC IN icon Power supply status
Lights green DC power is being supplied from the AC adapter.
Blinks orange Power supply malfunction*1
Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above
*1 When the power supply controller detects a malfunction, the DC IN icon
blinks and an error code is displayed.
If the icon blinks, execute the followings:
1. Remove the battery and AC adapter to cut power supply to the computer.
2. Reinstall the battery and AC adapter.
If the icon still blinks, perform the followings:
Check 1 If the DC IN icon blinks orange, go to Procedure 2.
Check 2 If the DC IN icon does not light green, go to Procedure 3.
Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or green, go to Procedure 4.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
Procedure 2 Error Code Check
If the power supply microprocessor detects a malfunction, the DC IN icon blinks orange. The
blink pattern indicates an error as shown below.
Start Off for 2 seconds
Error code (8 bit)
“1” On for one second
“0” On for a half second
Interval between data bits Off for a half second
The error code begins with the least significant digit.
Example: Error code = 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.)
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
Check 1 Compare the patterns in the hexadecimal error code to the tables below.
DC power supply (AC adapter)
Error code Meaning
10h AC Adaptor output voltage is over 16.5 V.
11h Common Dock output voltage is over 16.5 V.
12h Current from DC power supply is over 4.50 A.
13h Current from DC power supply is over 0.5 A, when there is no load.
14h Current sensing IC is not normal.
1st Battery
Error code Meaning
21h Main battery charge current is over 4.50 A.
22h Main battery discharge current is over 0.5A when there is no load.
2nd Battery
Error code Meaning
S3V output (P60)
Error code Meaning
23h Main battery charge current is over 2.7A when AC adapter is not
connected.
24h Current sensing IC is not normal.
25h Main battery charge current is over 0.3A.
31h Secondary battery charge current is over 4.50 A.
32h Secondary battery discharge current is over 0.5A when there is no
load.
33h Secondary battery charge current is over 2.7A when AC adapter is not
connected.
34h Current sensing IC is not normal.
35h Secondary battery charge current is over 0.3A.
40h S3V voltage is 2.81 V or under, when the computer is powered on/off.
45h S3V voltage is 2.81 V or under when the computer is booting up (CV
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
1R5-C1V output (P61)
Error code Meaning
50h 1R5-C1V voltage is over 1.80 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
51h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is powered
on.
52h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is booting up.
53h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is
suspended.
54h 1R5-C1V voltage is not normal, when the computer i s shutdown (CV
support).
55h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or under whe n the computer is booting up
(CV support).
1R5-C1V output (P62)
Error code Meaning
60h 1R5-C1V voltage is over 1.80 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
61h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is powered
on.
62h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is booting up.
63h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or und er, when the computer is
suspended.
64h 1R5-C1V voltage is not normal, when the computer i s shutdown (CV
support).
65h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or under whe n the computer is booting up
(CV support).
PPV output (P63:MUX_CH1)
Error code Meaning
70h PPV voltage is over 1.80 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
71h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or under, when the computer is powered on.
72h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or under, when the computer is booting up.
73h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or over, when the computer is powered off.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
PTV output (P64)
Error code Meaning
80h PTV voltage is over 1.26 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
81h PTV voltage is 0.68 V or under, when the computer is powered on.
82h PTV voltage is 0.68 V or under, when the computer is booting up.
83h PTV voltage is 0.68 V or over, when the computer is powered off.
84h PTV voltage is 0.68 V or under, when the computer is suspended.
E5V output (P65)
Error code Meaning
90h E5V voltage is over 6.00V, when the computer is powered on/off.
91h E5V voltage is 4.50 V or under, when the computer is powered on.
92h E5V voltage is 4.50 V or under, when the computer is booting up.
93h E5V voltage is 4.50 V or over, when the computer is powered off.
94h E5V voltage is 4.50 V or under, when the computer is suspended.
E3V output (P66)
Error code Meaning
A0h E3V voltage is over 3.96 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
A1h E3V voltage is 2.81 V or under, when the computer is powered on.
A2h E3V voltage is 2 .81 V or under, when the computer is booting up.
A3h E3V voltage is 2.81 V or over, when the computer is powered off.
A4h E3V voltage is 2.81 V or under when the computer is suspended.
PPV output (P63:CH1)
Error code Meaning
B0h PPV voltage is over 1.80 V, when the computer is powered on/off.
B1h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or under, when the computer is powered on.
B2h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or under, when the computer is booting up.
B3h PPV voltage is 0.56 V or over, when the computer is powered off.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
Procedure 4 Charge Check
Check if the power supply controller charges the battery pack properly. Perform the
following procedures:
Check 1 Make sure the AC adapter is firmly plugged into the DC IN socket.
Check 2 Make sure the battery pack is properly installed. If the battery is properly
installed, go to Check 3.
Check 3 The battery pack may be completely discharged. Wait a few minutes to charge the
battery pack while connecting the battery pack and the AC adapter. If the battery
pack is still not charged, go to Check 4.
Check 4 The battery’s temperature is too high or low. Return the temperature to normal
operating condition. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5.
Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged,
go to Procedure 5.
Procedure 5 Replacement Check
The AC adapter supplies the power to the System board. If either the AC adapter or the
System board was damaged, perform the following Checks.
To disassemble the computer, follow the steps described in Chapter 4.
When AC adapter is connected:
Check 1 AC adapter may be faulty. Replace the AC adapter with a new one. If the problem
still occurs, perform Check 2.
Check 2 DC-IN harness may be faulty. Replace the DC-IN harness with a new one. If the
problem still occurs, perform Check 3.
Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace the System board with a new one.
When AC adapter is not connected:
(When driving with battery pack)
Check 1 Battery pack may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs,
perform Check 2.
Check 2 System board may be faulty. Replace the System board with a new one.
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the System board is defective or not. Start with
Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described
in this section are:
Procedure 1: Message Check
Procedure 2: Debugging Port Check
Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 4: Replacement Check
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Procedure 1 Message Check
When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed
in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the System board and initializes it.
If an error message is shown on the display, perform Check 1.
If there is no error message, go to Procedure 2.
If MS-DOS or Windows OS is properly loaded, go to Procedure 4.
Check 1 If one of the following error messages is displayed on the screen, press the F1 key
as the message instructs. These errors occur when the system configuration
preserved in the RTC memory (CMOS type memory) is not the same as the actual
configuration or when the data is lost.
If you press the F1 key as the message instructs, the SETUP screen appears to set
the system configuration. If any other error message is displayed, perform Check
2.
(a)*** Bad HDD type ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(b)*** Bad configuration ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(c)*** Bad memory size ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(d)*** Bad time function ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(e)*** Bad check sum (CMOS) ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(f)*** Bad check sum (ROM) ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(g)RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time
Check 2 If the following error message is displayed on the screen, press any key as the
message instructs.
The following error message appears when data stored in RAM under the resume
function is lost because the battery has become discharged or the System board is
damaged. Go to Procedure 3.
WARNING: RESUME FAILURE.
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.
If any other error message is displayed, perform Check 3.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Table 2-4 D port status (1/8)
D port Status Test item Message
Permission of A20 line and Clearance of software reset
Prohibition of APIC
Initialization for MCH
Initialization for ICHM
Initialization for Super I/O
Initialization for Debug port
Dummy read of 3
Setting of printer port (model supporting printer)
rd
Bus data
F000H
Check sum check
F001H EC/KBC rewrite check
F002H BIOS rewrite request check
F003H
Rewriting BIOS
Initialization of only PIT CH0 (for HOLD_ON)
BIOS rewrite flag initialization
Check sum check
Transition to protected mode
Boot block checksum (Skip when S3 is returned)
(HLT when checksum error occurred)
Checksum Except Boot block (Skip when S3 is
returned)
EC/KBC rewrite check
Transition to BIOS rewriting when required
Transits the process to System BIOS IRT side when S3
returned.
Key input
When a key is pressed, check if it is Tilde key or Tab
key.
BIOS rewrite request check
When checksum error other than in Boot Block is
detected or key rewriting is requested, go to BIOS rewrite
process
Transits the process to System BIOS IRT.
Initialization for CH.D31
Configuration of DRAM
Permission of cache (only L1 cache)
Memory Clear
Shifts to real mode and copies BIOS on RAM.
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Table 2-4 D port status (2/8)
D port Status Test item Message
F005H Stores key scan code.
Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC
FAN control
Sound controller initialization (for beep)
Enabling system speaker
Releasing mute
Sets the volume maximum. (models that can control
volume)
BIOS, EC/KBC rewrite request (Flashing green 2s
period (On:1s,Off:1s))
BIOS ROM fault (Flashing orange 2s period
(On:1s,Off:1s))
Key input
Prohibition of USB
Beeping.
Waiting for key input
Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE/CHGFIRMA.EXE
FDC reset
Setting of parameter for 2HD (1.44MB)
Reading first sector
When it is 2HD (1.44MB), media is defined.
Setting of parameter for 2DD (720KB)
Search of CHGBIOSA.EXE from route directory
Calculation of directory start head, sector
Reading contents of route directory by one sector
Search of entry for "CHGBIOSA.EXE" from the sector
read
Reading of EXE header of "CHGBIOSA.EXE"
when an error occurred, to key input
Execute "CHGBIOSA.EXE"/"CHGFIRMA.EXE"
F100H Prohibition of cache
Permission of L1/L2 cache (Flash ROM area)
Initialization for H/W (before recognition of DRAM)
Initialization of MCHM
Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func0
Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func1
Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func1/2
Initialization of USB Function0,1,2,7
Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func3
Initialization of ICH4M D31 Func5
Initialization of TI Controller
PIT CH1 initialization (Setting refresh interval to 30ms)
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Table 2-4 D port status (3/8)
D port Status Test item Message
F101H
Check of DRAM type and size
SM-RAM stack area test Tests the stuck area of SM-RAM. HLT when it can not
Check of DRAM type and size (in Cold boot)
When not-supported memory is connected, HLT after
beeping.
HLT when DRAM size is 0
Memory test of UMA area (when Diagnostic mode is
permitted.)
Memory check of SRAM area ( when Diagnostic Mode is
permitted.)
used for stuck.
F102H
F103H
F17AH
F173H
F179H
F176H Checksum check of PnP RAM Resume error
F177H
Cache configuration
Cache permission (L1/L2 cache)
CMOS access test
CMOS checksum check
CMOS access test (in Cold Boot) (HLT when an error is
detected.)
Battery level check of CMOS
CMOS checksum check
Initialization of CMOS data (1)
Setting of IRT status (Boot status and IRT busy flag, the
remaining bit is 0.)
Storing DRAM size
Resume branch (in Cold Boot)
Not resume when a CMOS error occurred.
Not resume when resume status code is not set.
Resume error check
S3 returning error (1CH) Resume error
SM-RAM checksum check Resume error
Check of memory configuration change
Resume error
Checksum check of RAM area of system BIOS
Resume error
Checksum check of expansion memory
Resume error)
Transition to RESUME-MAIN
Resume error process
Reset of CPU clock to “low”
Prohibition of all SMI
Clearance of resume status
Returning to ROM
Turning area of C0000h to EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition
of DRAM)
Setting of resume error request
Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT at error)
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Table 2-4 D port status (4/8)
D port Status Test item Message
F104H Initialization of SMRAM
Check of Wake Up factor
Rewriting of SMRAM base and storing CPU state map
for BIOS
Permission only SMI by ASMI
F105H
Initialization of devices which need initialization before
initialization of PCI bus
PIT test (in the Cold Boot) and initialization
Setting of test pattern for CH0 of PIT#0
Checks whether the test pattern set can be read.
Initialization of PIT CH0 (Setting of timer interrupt
interval to 55ms)
Initialization of PIT CH2 (Setting of sound generator
frequency to 664Hz)
Test of PIT CH1 (Checks whether a refresh signal is
working properly when refresh interval is set to
30ms. HLT when the time is out.)
Test of PIT CH2 (Checks whether the speaker gate
is working properly.)
Measuring of CPU clock
Checks parameter block A.
Permits SMI except auto-off function
Process for default setting of CMOS
Judge of destination (domestic or overseas)
Judge of panel type / size
Control of over rating of input voltage
Control of battery discharge current (1CmA)
Control of over current rated of AC adapter
Division process for time measuring of IRT
Setting for clock generator
CPU initialization
Update of micro code
Judgement of CPU type
Check of Geyserville support
Setting of CPU clock to “high”
Setting of Graphics Aperture Size (VGA_BUS_0)
F106H Storing memory configuration in buffer
Reading EC version
Update of flash ROM type
Initialization of ACPI table (for executing an option ROM)
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Table 2-4 D port status (5/8)
LED Status Test item Message
(F106H) Initialization of a device that needs initialization before
PCI bus initialization
Setting of AC’97
Initialization of temperature control information
KBC initialization
VGA display off and reset control (Starts returning
VGA.)
Control of permission/prohibition of interval LAN
Sound initialization
Acquisition of multi box status
Initialization of HC and recognition of device
PIC initialization
PIC test
Password initialization
F107H PCI Bus initialization (connection of DS Bus)
Initialization of LAN information
Check of Wakeup factor
F108H Running a task waiting for the completion of INIT PCI
Initialization of SVP (models supporting SVP)
CMOS data initialization (2)
PnP initialization
Setting of setup item
Waiting for completion of Multibox status check (model
supporting select bay)
Setting of HW from resource
F109H
Running a task waiting for the end of PnP resource
Serial interrupt control (executes before using interrupt)
(model supporting YEBISU)
Initialization of H/W related to PnP
Initialization of PC card slot
Initialization of SIO (model supporting SIO)
Initialization of FIR (model supporting FIR)
PCI automatic configuration
Creating a work area for auto configuration
Acquisition of PCIIRQ
Configuration
Storing the results of VGA configuration
F114H EXT_MEM_CHECK (Check of exceptional cases in
F115H (DPORT=F116H when error occurs error in the
F117H CHK_DMA_PAGE (Check of DMA Page Register )(Boot)
FIRST_64KB_CHECK (Check memory of first 64KB)
INIT_INT_VECTOR (Vector initialization)
INIT_DNP (NDP initialization)
Storing CMOS error status in IRT_ERR_STS_BUF
Control of CD POWER SW (CD play supporting model)
Start of TIMER initialization
Initialization of EC and reading battery information
Update of system BIOS (EDID of the LCD)
BIOS Initialization)
Waiting for VGA power on
Waiting for completion of display access
Diagnostic Mode is not permitted.)
(Boot)
protected mode) (Boot)
exceptional check in protected mode.)
INT_SYS _ MEM (Conventional memory initialization)
(Reboot)
F118H CHECK_DMAC (Check of DMAC) (Boot)
F119H INIT_DMAC (DMAC initialization) (Boot)
F11AH CHECK_PRT (Check of printer port existence) (model
supporting PRT)
F11BH CHECK_SIO (Check of SIO) (model supporting SIO)
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Table 2-4 D port status (7/8)
LED Status Test item Message
F11CH BOOT_PASSW
F11DH EX_IO_ROM_CHECK (Option I/O ROM check)
F11EH
BOOT_PASSWORD (Password check)
Waiting for completion of FDD initialization ( model with
Internal FDD) (Reboot)
Waiting for completion of HDD initialization
Check of key input during IRT (waiting for completion
of KBC initialization)
I/O LOCK process (model supporting I/O LOCK)
Initialization of ATA priority (Boot)
Loading process of BM (model supporting finger print
Authentication)
Initialization of BM (model supporting finger print
Authentication)
Check of key input during IRT (waiting for completion
of KBC initialization)
Input of password (Waiting for completion of HDD
initialization)
I/O LOCK process (model supporting I/O LOCK)
Releasing of BM (model supporting finger print
Authentication)
PRE_BOOT_SETUP
Storing the value of 40:00h (for SIO save/restore)
Setting Font address for resume password
Setting parameter for character repeat on a USB
keyboard
Final check key input during the IRT
Storing T_SHADO_RAM_SIZE
Update of system resources information just before
booting
Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h
function
Waiting for AC-Link initialization completion
Updating a table for DMI
Setting parts information (model supporting parts
information)
Copying an ACPI table to the top of an expansion
memory
Waiting for the completion of writing PSC version on
BIOS
Waiting for the completion of setting clock generator
and check (Stop at DPORT=F11FH when an error
occurred)
Waiting for the completion of serial port initialization
(model supporting SIO)
Canceling NMI Mask
Examining the checksum of TIT
Clearance of IRT-running flag in Runtime side
Updating checksum for Runtime
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Table 2-4 D port status (8/8)
LED Status Test item Message
(F11EH)
Branching to Hibernation (model supporting BIOS
hibernation)
Bluetooth initialization (model supporting Bluetooth)
Check whether a target maintenance card is set
Disabling a PC card not used
Setting of Wake UP status data for ACPI
HW initialization prior to boot, Waiting for the
completion of HW initialization
Notifies the DVI connection status to VGA BIOS
(model supporting DVI)
Setting of battery save mode
Setting of date
Waiting for completion of Bluetooth initialization
(model supporting Bluetooth)
Update of DMI Wakeup factor, Update of SM-BIOS
structure table
Closing PCI device configuration space
Cache control
Process related to CPU
Making the CPU clock to be set by SETUP
Waiting for completion of motor-off of disabled HDD
Final decision of USB FDD information
Post-process of PRE_BOOT_SETUP
Clearance of PWRBTN_STS
Enabling POWER Button
Clearance of IRT status F120H
Updating checksum for Runtime
FFFFH
Check 1 If the D port status error code F11CH or F11EH is displayed, go to the 1.8” HDD
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.6.
Check 2 If any other D port status error code is displayed, perform Procedure 3.
D port error statuses are following:
Error code Contents
F116H Exception check error
F11FH Error of Setting clock generator
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and
Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform these tests.
1. System test
2. Memory test
3. Keyboard test
4. Display test
5. Floppy Disk test
6. Hard Disk test
7. Real Timer test
8. NDP test
9. Expansion test
10. Only One test
11. Wireless LAN test
12. LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test
13. Sound test
If an error is detected during these tests, go to Procedure 4.
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Procedure 4 Replacement Check
The System board connectors may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the
steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform Check 1.
Check 1 Visually check for the following:
a) Cracked or broken connector housing
b) Damaged connector pins
If connectors are in good condition, but there is still a problem, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The System board may be damaged. Replace the System board with a new one
following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting
2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the USB FDD is functioning properly. Perform the
steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required.
Procedure 1: FDD Head Cleaning Check
Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 3: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 FDD Head Cleaning Check
FDD head cleaning operation details are given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics.
Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the
test. Clean the FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the USB FDD still does not function
properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2.
If the test program cannot be executed, go to Procedure 3.
2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB FDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to
Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures.
If the test program cannot be executed, go to Procedure 3.
Floppy disk drive test error codes and their status names are listed in Table 2-5. Make sure
the floppy disk is formatted correctly and that the write protect tab is disabled. If any other
errors occur while executing the FDD diagnostics test, go to Check 1.
Table 2-5 FDD error code and status
Code Status
01h Bad command
02h Address mark not found
03h Write protected
04h Record not found
06h Media removed on dual attach card
08h DMA overrun error
09h DMA boundary error
10h CRC error
20h FDC error
40h Seek error
60h No FDD
80h Time out error (Not ready)
EEh Write buffer error
FFh Data compare error
Check 1 If the following message displays, release the write protect tab on the floppy disk.
If any other message appears, perform Check 2.
FDD-Write protected
Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3.
This section describes how to determine if the HDD is functioning properly. Perform the
steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required.
Procedure 1: Message Check
Procedure 2: Partition Check
Procedure 3: Format Check
Procedure 4: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 5: Connector Check and Replacement Check
CAUTION: The contents of the hard disk will be erased when you execute the HDD
troubleshooting procedures. Transfer the contents of the hard disk to floppy
disks or other storage media.
Procedure 1 Message Check
When the computer’s HDD does not function properly, some of the following error messages
may appear on the display. Start with Check 1 below and perform the other checks as
instructed.
Check 1 If any of the following messages appear, go to Procedure 5. If the following
messages do not appear, perform Check 2.
HDC ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.)
or
IDE #0 ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.)
or
IDE #1 ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.)
Check 2 If either of the following messages appears, go to Procedure 2. If the following
messages do not appear, perform Check 3.
Insert system disk in drive
Press any key when ready .....
or
Non-System disk or disk error
Replace and press any key
Check 3 Make sure the Hard Disk option is set to not used. If it is set to not used, choose
another setting and restart the computer. If the problem still exists, go to
Procedure 2.
Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and restart the computer with U key holding down.
Perform the following checks:
Check 1 Type C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you
can change to drive C, go to Check 3.
Check 2 Type FDISK and press Enter. Choose Display Partition Information from the
FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, go to Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to
the FDISK menu and choose the option to create a DOS partition on drive C.
Restart the computer from the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk. If the problem still
exists, go to Procedure 3.
Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the FDISK menu, go to Check 4. If drive C is not
listed as active, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to set the active
partition for drive C. Restart the computer and then go to Procedure 3.
Check 4 Remove the FD and restart the computer. If the problem still exists, go to
The computer’s HDD is formatted using the low level format program and the MS-DOS
FORMAT program. To format the HDD, start with Check 1 below and perform the other
steps as required.
Check 1 Format the HDD and transfer system files using FORMAT C:/S/U on MS-DOS.
If the following message appears on the display, the HDD is formatted.
Format complete
If an error message appears on the display, refer to the Toshiba MS-DOS Manual
for more information and perform Check 2.
Check 2 Set the partition of the HDD using FDISK command on MS-DOS. If it can not be
executed, go to Check 3. If executed, format the HDD.
Check 3 Start the Tests and Diagnostic program and format the HDD using HDD format in
the Tests and Diagnostic program. If it can be formatted set the HDD using
FDISK command on MS-DOS. If it can not be formatted, go to Procedure 4.
Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The HDD test program is stored in the Diagnostics Disk. Perform all of the HDD tests in the
Hard Disk Drive Test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about
the HDD test program.
If an error is detected during the HDD test, an error code and status will be displayed. The
error codes and statuses are listed in Table 2-6. If an error code is not generated and the
problem still exists, go to Procedure 5.
Table 2-6 Hard disk drive error code and status
Code Status
01h Bad command
02h Bad address mark
04h Record not found
05h HDC not reset
07h Drive not initialized
08h HDC overrun (DRQ)
09h DMA boundary error
0Ah Bad sector error
0Bh Bad track error
10h ECC error
11h ECC recover enable
20h HDC error
40h Seek error
80h Time out error
AAh Drive not ready
BBh Undefined error
CCh Write fault
E0h Status error
EEh Access time out error
DAh No HDD
Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The HDD is connected to the System board via HD FPC (FLVHD*). The connections may
be loosed or may be disconnected. The HDD, HD FPC or the System board may be damaged.
To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following
procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Keyboard Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and
Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program.
If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, the keyboard is functioning
properly.
The keyboard be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps
described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable is securely connected to the connector CN3230 on
the System board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still
an error, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The keyboard or its cable may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following
the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists,
perform Check 3.
Check 3 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly.
Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: External Monitor Check
Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 3: Connector and Cable Check
Procedure 4: Replacement Check
Procedure 1 External Monitor Check
Connect an external monitor to the computer’s external monitor port, then boot the computer.
The computer automatically detects the external monitor.
If the external monitor works correctly, the internal LCD may be damaged. Go to Procedure
3.
If the external monitor appears to have the same problem as the internal monitor, the System
board may be damaged. Go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The Display Test program is stored on the computer’s Diagnostics disk. This program checks
the display controller on the System board. Insert the Diagnostics disk in the computer’s
floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and
Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3.
The LCD Module is connected to CN 5600 on the System board via a LCD cable. The FL is
connected to the BL board (FLVBL*) and the BL board is connected to CN9650 on the
System board. The connectors may be disconnected from the System board or the BL board,
or they may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter
4, Replacement Procedures.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error,
go to Procedure 4.
The FL, BL board, LCD module, and System board are connected to display circuits. Any of
these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for
instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then perform the following checks:
If the FL does not light, perform Check 1.
If characters or graphics are not displayed clearly, perform Check 4.
If some screen functions do not operate properly, perform Check 4.
If the FL remains lit when the display is closed, perform Check 5.
Check 1 Replace the FL with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedures and test the display again. If the problem still exists,
perform Check2.
Check 2 The LCD/BL cable or HV cable may be defective or damaged. Replace the
FL/LCD or HV cable with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedure and test the display again. If the problem still exists,
perform Check3.
Check 3 The BL board may be defective or damaged. Replace the BL board with a new
one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure and test the
display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check4.
Check 4 The LCD module may be defective or damaged. Replace the LCD module with a
new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure and test
the display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check 5.
Check 5 The System board may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one
following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure.
To determine if the computer’s Accupoint is functioning properly, perform the following
procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Keyboard Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and
Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program.
If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, the keyboard is functioning
properly.
The Accupoint may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the
steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the Accupoint cable is firmly connected to the connector CN3240 on
the System board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 2. If there is still
an error, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The Accupoint or the Accupoint cable may be damaged. Replace it with a new
one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the
problem still exists, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
This section describes how to determine if the computer's modem is functioning properly.
Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures
as required.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE 1394 test program is stored in the Diagnostics Disk.
For the test, prepare a test Sound/LAN/Modem.
Then insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run
the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the
diagnostics test procedures.
If any errors occur while executing the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE 1394 test, go to
Procedure 2.
Procedure 2 Connector Check an d Replacement Check
The Modem is installed as a modem daughter card (MDC). If the modem malfunctions, the
MDC, SD board (FLVSD*), System Board or their connectors might be damaged.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the following connections are secure.
If a connector is disconnected, connect it firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the
Modem is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2.
Check 2 The Modem cable or MDC cable may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a
new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the Modem
is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The MDC may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the Modem is still not functioning
properly, perform Check 4.
Check 4 The SD board may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one following
the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the Modem is still not
functioning properly, perform Check 5.
Check 5 The System board may be defective or damaged. Replace the System Board with
a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
2.11 LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.11 LAN Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the computer's LAN is functioning properly.
Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures
as required.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test program is stored in the Diagnostics Disk.
For the test, prepare a test LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394.
Then insert the Diagnostics Disk in the computer’s floppy disk drive, turn on the computer
and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the
diagnostics test procedures.
If any errors occur while executing the test, go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
A RJ45 jack with LAN cable is connected to the connector CN4100 on the System Board. If
the LAN malfunctions, the connections may loose or the LAN cable, LAN harness or,
System Board might be damaged.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement
Procedures.
Check 1 Make sure the following connections are secure. If any connection is loose, secure
the connection. If the LAN is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2
Before starting the test, make sure the wireless communication switch is set in the ON
position.
Check 1 Execute Bluetooth test program to check the transmitting-receiving function of
Bluetooth. You will need a second computer that can communicate by Bluetooth.
Perform the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/ IEEE1394 test following the instructions
described in Chapter 3.
If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer
does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Procedure 2 Antenna Connection Check
The Bluetooth module and Bluetooth antenna are connected as shown below:
Any of the connections may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps
described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure that the wireless communication switch is “On”.
If the switch is “Off”, turn it “On”. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2.
Check 2 Make sure that Bluetooth module is firmly connected to the CN4400 on the
System board. If the connector is defective, connect it firmly and perform
Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3.
Check 3 Make sure that Bluetooth antenna cable is firmly connected to the connector on
the Bluetooth module. If the Bluetooth antenna cable is not connected properly,
connect it firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the
procedure 3.
2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
Bluetooth module, Bluetooth antenna or System board may be faulty. Refer to Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then
perform the following checks:
Check 1 The Bluetooth antenna may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs,
perform Check 2.
Check 2 The Bluetooth module may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs,
perform Check 3.
Check3 The System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the computer's Wireless LAN is functioning
properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other
procedures as required.
Make sure the wireless communication switch of the computer is turned ON. If it is not, slide
the switch to turn it on.
Check 1 Execute test program to check the transmitting-receiving function of the wireless
LAN. You will need a second computer that can communicate by the wireless
LAN. Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3, Wireless LAN Test Program.
If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working.
If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2.