Toshiba QOSMIO F30 series Maintenance Manual
First edition March 2006
Disclaimer
The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included
set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the QOSMIO F30 series at the time of this
manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without
notice. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors,
omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding product and this manual.
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer QOSMIO F30 series.
NOTE: Each model of QOSMIO F30 series has a different configuration. For each
model’s configuration, refer to the parts list dedicated to it.
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. Be sure to use the PH
Point size “0” and “1” screwdrivers complying with the ISO/DIS 8764-1:1996. 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 QOSMIO F30 series 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 QOSMIO F30 series that appear on its display is presented in the type
face below:
Format complete
System transferred
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The QOSMIO F30 series are high performance all-in-one PCs running an Intel® CoreTM
Duo/Solo or Intel® Celeron® M processor.
There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model
and options.
The features are listed below.
Microprocessor
Microprocessor that is used will be different of the model.
Intel® Core
Core
TM
Duo
TM
Duo-2M 1.66GHz (Processor Number : T2300)
1.83GHz (Processor Number : T2400)
2.00GHz (Processor Number : T2500)
2.16GHz (Processor Number : T2600)
Intel® Core
Core
TM
Solo
TM
Solo-1M 1.66GHz (Processor Number : T1300)
Intel® Celeron® M
Celeron® M1.60GHz (Processor Number : 420)
1.73GHz (Processor Number : 430)
Chipset
Equipped with Intel 945GM/945PM as North Bridge, Intel ICH7-M as South Bridge
and Texas Instrument PCI7412ZHK as Card Controller.
Memory
Two DDR2-533/DDR2-667 SDRAM slots. Memory modules can be installed to
provide a maximum of 4GB. Memory modules are available in 256MB, 512MB,
1024MB and 2048MB sizes.
GPU
An nVIDIA G72M or G73M for 945PM models is mounted.
st
HDD
1
40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB serial-ATA drive. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height or
160GB serial-ATA drive 2.5 inch x 12.5mm height.
40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB or 120GB serial-ATA drive. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height.
Optical devices
A slot-loading style DVD Super Multi drive (supporting double layer) is equipped.
Keyboard
An-easy-to-use 85(US)/86(UK)-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for
fast numeric data entry or for cursor and page control. The keyboard also includes
two keys that have special functions in Microsoft® Windows® XP. It supports
software that uses a 101- or 102-key enhanced keyboard.
Display
LCD
Built-in 15.4-inch, WXGA (1,280 x 800 dots) amorphous silicon TFT color
display.
Interface
To external monitor via - RGB connector
- S-video OUT connector
- D-port OUT connector
To internal monitor via - S-video IN connector
- Monitor IN port
Sound system
Harman/Kardon-made stereo speaker is equipped. An internal microphone, external
monaural microphone jack and two stereo headphone jacks (one stereo headphone
jack can be used also as S/PDIF connector) are also equipped.
Battery
The RTC battery is equipped inside the computer.
The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery (4,700mAh:Li-Ion, 6cell/
7,050mAh:Li-Ion, 9cell).
TV-tuner (Mini PCI card)
This enables to watch TV and record it (Supporting world wide signal : NTSC, PAL
and SECAM).
The wireless LAN is equipped in the PCI Express Mini card slot.
LAN/MODEM
Connectors for 10M/100M Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet (1000M) LAN and Modem
are mounted.
Bluetooth
Depending on the model, the computer is equipped with a dedicated Bluetooth
module. This enables a communication to devices that support Bluetooth
Version 2.0. Adopting AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping), reduce the interference
with the wireless communication in 2.4GHz. It can be switched on or off with a
switch on the computer.
Remote controller
A remote controller for easy operation from some distance.
USB FDD
USB FDD supports 720KB and 1.44MB.
PC card slot
The PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates one 5mm Type II card. (Based on PC
Card Standard, supporting CardBus)
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Four USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which
enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard. USB1.1 is also
supported.
Bridge Media slot
One SD memory card/ SDIO card/Memory stick (PRO)/xD picture card/MultiMedia
card slot. Data can be read and written by inserting each media to the slot.
IEEE1394 port
The computer has one IEEE 1394 port. It enables high-speed data transfer directly
from external devices such as digital video cameras.
This port can send or receive the digital sound data with the equipment like CD, MD
Player. (This port is also used for headphone I/F.)
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.
PC card controller (PCI7412ZHK, Texas Instrument-made)
- PCI Interface
- PC Card/Ultra Media Controller
- IEEE1394 Controller (2ports)
- SD/MMC, MemoryStick, xD card Controller
- 288-ball 16mm x 16mm x 1.4mm BGA Package
GPU controller nVIDIA G72/G73 (945PM models)
- VRAM DDR2 128MB (G72), DDR3 128MB/256MB (G73)
- PCI Express Interface
- LCD Interface LVDS 2ch
- Supports TV encoder, S-video, D-connector, HDMI
Wireless LAN card (in PCI Express Mini card slot)
2.4GHz DSSS/OFDM, 5.0GHz OFDM wireless LAN card is equipped. Conformity
with IEEE 802.11b/g or IEEE 802a/b/g. Transfer speed is maximum 54Mbit/sec.
Supports 128/152 bit WEP.
TV tuner (in Mini PCI card slot)
Some signals (NTSC, PAL and SECAM) are supported for worldwide use and
MPEG2 hardware encoding function are also supported.
LAN controller (Intel made Ekron)
Controls LAN and supports 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)/100BASE-TX (Fast
Ethernet)/10BASE-T (Ethernet).
MODEM (Askey-made MDC x 1)
Supported by Azallia MDC 1.5 using the Azallia link.
1.4.1 DVD Super Multi Drive (supporting Double-Layer)
The DVD Super Multi drive (supporting Double Layer) accommodates 12 cm (4.72-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-ROM at maximum 24-speed. It writes
CD-R at maximum 24-speed, CD-RW at maximum 16-speed (Ultra Speed), DVD-R and
DVD+R at maximum 8-speed, DVD-RW and DVD+RW at maximum 4-speed, DVD-RAM
at maximum 5-speed, DVD-R (Double Layer) at maximum 2-speed and DVD+R (Double
Layer) at maximum 2.4-speeed.
The DVD Super Multi drive is shown in Figure 1-4. The dimensions and specifications of the
DVD Super Multi drive are described in Table 1-3, Table 1-4.
Table 1-3 DVD Super Multi drive (Double-Layer) outline dimensions
Outline
dimensions
(excluding
projections)
Figure 1-4 DVD Super Multi drive (Double-Layer)
Parameter Standard value
Maker
Width (mm) 128.0
Height (mm) 12.7
Depth (mm) 127.0
Mass (g) 179 ±15
A keyboard which consists of 85(US)/86(UK) keys is mounted on the system unit. The
keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the
keyboard controller.
Figure 1-5 is a view of the keyboard.
Figure 1-5 Keyboard
See Appendix E for details of the keyboard layout.
The TFT color display is 15.4 inch and consists of LCD module and FL inverter board.
1.6.1 LCD Module
The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses a backlight as the light source and can
display a maximum of 16M colors with 1,280 x 800 (WXGA) resolution.
Figure 1-6 shows a view of the LCD module and Table 1-5 lists the specifications.
Figure 1-6 LCD module
Table 1-5 LCD module specifications
Item
Number of Dots 1,280(W) x 800(H)
Dot spacing (mm) 0.2588 (H) x 0.2588 (V)
Display range (mm) 331.2 (H) x 207.0 (V)
Outline dimensions 344.0 (W) x 222.0 (H) x 6.2 (D)
Specifications (one lamp)
Samsung (G33C0002S110)
Item
Number of Dots 1,280(W) x 800(H)
Dot spacing (mm) 0.2588 (H) x 0.2588 (V)
Display range (mm) 331.2 (H) x 207.0 (V)