Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio F60 Series Maintenance Manual
First edition December 2009
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 F60 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 F60 Series
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 Qosmio F60 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 computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face
below:
Format complete
System transferred
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Table 1-9 Time required for charges ..................................................................................... 30
Table 1-10 Data preservation time......................................................................................... 31
Table 1-11 RTC battery charging/data preservation time ..................................................... 31
Table 1-12 AC adapter specifications.................................................................................... 32
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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Qosmio F60 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration
(LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to
provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage and high reliability. This computer
incorporates the following features.
There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model
and options.
Microprocessor
The Toshiba Qosmio F60 Series computer is equipped with an Intel® Processor.
The PC comes in with one of the following speeds:
Intel® Arrandale Processor
Core Frequency
(GHz)
2.66GHz
Core i7-620M
2.4GHz
Core i5-540M
Intel® Arrandale Seam Processor
Core Frequency
(GHz)
2.26GHz
Core i5 430M
2.26GHz
Core i3 350M
System Bus Frequency
(MHz)
1066 4
1066 3
System Bus Frequency
(MHz)
1066 3
1066 3
L2 Cache Size
(Mbytes)
L2 Cache Size
(Mbytes)
2.13GH
Core i3 330M
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Memory
Two DDR3-1066 SDRAM slots. Memory modules can be installed to provide a maximum
of 8GB. Memory modules are available in 1024MB, 2048MB and 4096MB sizes.
Chipset
Toshiba Qosmio F60 Series computer is Equipped with Intel Ibex peak HM55 or PH55
(Gfx model made from nVIDIA).
VGA Controller
The PC comes in with one of the following two types:
The internal graphics Intel Processor(Core i*) is used.
nVIDIA N11P-LP1 is used.
HDD
The computer has a 2.5-inch SATA HDD. The following capacities are available.
320/400/500/640GB
USB FDD
A 3.5-inch USB FDD accommodates 2HD (1.44MB) or 2DD (720KB) disks.
Optical Drive
A DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi drive (double layer) or a BD-R/RE drive can be
installed.
Display
The PC comes in with one of the following tree types:
15.6”HD TFT color display, resolution (1366x768)
15.6”HD+ TFT color display, resolution (1600x900)
15.6" FHD TFT color display, resolution (1920x1080)
Interface
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To external monitor via - RGB connector
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Keyboard
The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key. enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhanced keyboard
functions can be performed on the computer.
Touch Pad
The Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of
the onscreen pointer.
Batteries
The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack and RTC
battery (that backs up the Real Time Clock and CMOS memory.
Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0)
Three Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to the USB 2.0 standard, are provided on
the right hand side of the computer.
A Charge power supply (When a computer is power-on or sleep) to USB ports.
eSATA/USB combo
One eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on
the left hand side of the computer. This port has eSATA (External Serial ATA) function.
Some models are equipped with a eSATA/USB combo port.
A Charge power supply (When a computer is power-on or sleep) to USB ports.
External monitor (RGB) port
This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. This port allows you to connect an external
monitor to the computer.
Bridge Media slot
This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card,
Memory Stick® (PRO™/PRO Duo™), xD-Picture Card™ and MultiMediaCard
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Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
Stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Stereo headphone jack
External microphone jack
Internal LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASET), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet
LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
Wireless LAN
Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN module that is
compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies
with the IEEE 802.11 Standard.
Bluetooth
Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication function which
eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers, printers and
mobile phones. When it is enabled, Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area
network environment which is safe and trustworthy, that is quick and easy.
Web Camera
Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication
tool such as Windows Live Messenger. TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will help you
to add various video effects to your video or photograph. Enables the transmission of
video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications.
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Front operation panel (seven panels)
Seven panels are available for use: eco, Wireless On/Off, Programmable button, CD/DVD
Play/Pause, Mute, volume -, volume +. These panels allow you to manage Audio/Video,
run applications and access utilities.
TV Tuner
Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of receiving digital broadcasts.
These tuners can receive DVB-T digital broadcasts. Digital broadcasts cannot be received
in regions where DVB-T digital broadcasts are not available. TV-tuner (Mini PCI Card):
Japanese model only
HDMI out port
HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. HDMI cable can send
video and audio signals. In addition to this, it can send and receive control signals. By
connecting a TV which supports HDMI Control to this port, the remote control for the
connected TV can be used
Remote controller
A remote controller, which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some
functions of your computer from a distant location.
SpursEngine: Japanese model only
This manual does not explain.
Felica: Japanese model only
This manual does not explain.
B-cas: Japanese model only
This manual does not explain.
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Figure 1-1 Front of the computer
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The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2
Figure 1-2 System unit configurations
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1.2 System Unit Block Diagram
Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit.
Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram
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The system unit is composed of the following major components:
Microprocessor
The Toshiba Qosmio F60 Series computer is equipped with an Intel® Processor.
The PC comes in with one of the following speeds:
Intel® Arrandale Processor
Core Frequency
(GHz)
2.66GHz
Core i7-620M
2.4GHz
Core i5-540M
Intel® Arrandale Seam Processor
Core Frequency
(GHz)
2.26GHz
Core i5 430M
2.26GHz
Core i3 350M
System Bus Frequency
(MHz)
1066 4
1066 3
System Bus Frequency
(MHz)
1066 3
1066 3
L2 Cache Size
(Mbytes)
L2 Cache Size
(Mbytes)
2.13GH
Core i3 330M
Memory
Two DDR3-1066 SDRAM slots. Memory modules can be installed to provide a maximum
of 8GB. Memory modules are available in 1024MB, 2048MB and 4096MB sizes.
- 204-pin slot
- DDR3-1066 support
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Chipset
Toshiba Qosmio F60 Series computer is Equipped with Intel Ibex peak HM55 or PH55
(Gfx model made from nVIDIA).
It is a thing corresponding to the following standards, and is constituted.
1. DDR
2. PCI express
3. PCI express x16
4. PCI 2.2
5. PCI Power Management Interface spec 1.1
6. DMI
7. IDE-ATA100/66/33
8. S-ATA
9. LPC (Low Pin Count Interface) spec 1.0
10. USB 1.1/2.0
11. SMBus (System Management Bus Interface) V2.0
12. I2C bus
13. AC Link—AC’97 2.2
15. SD Card/SDHC
16. MemoryStick/MemoryStickPRO/DUO
17. MMC
18. xD PictureCard/TypeM
19. LAN---IEEE802.3 Ethernet
20. WLAN—IEEE802.11b,g,a (Intel pre-n is also supported. )
21. HDMI1.3
22. FeliCa.
VGA Controller
The PC comes in with one of the following two types:
The internal graphics Intel Processor(Core i*) is used.
nVIDIA N11P-LP1 is used.
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LAN Controller
This controller has the following functions:
PCI-Express connection
Controller : (RealTek) RTL111DL
One RJ45 port
WOL support
Ibex peak QM57 or HM55 Built-in HD Audio
Realtek ALC269
Stereo speakers
Digital volume control (Font operation panel)
Stereo headphone jack
External microphone jack
Built-in microphone
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PSC (Power Supply Controller)
One TOSHIBA TMP86FS49AUG chip is used.
This controller controls the power sources.
Clock Generator
L9LVRS394 is used.
This device generates the system clock.
Sensor
Acceleration Sensor :LIS3L02A
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1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (USB External)
The 3.5-inch FDD is a thin, high-performance reliable drive that supports 720KB (formatted)
2DD and 1.44MB (formatted) 2HD disks.
The FDD is shown in figure 1-4. The specifications for the FDD are listed in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-4 3.5-inch FDD (USB External)
Table 1-1 3.5-inch FDD specifications
TEAC FD-05PUB-337
Items
720KB mode 1.44MB mode
FDD part 250K bits/second 500K bits/second Data transfer rate
USB Full speed mode (12M bits/second)
Disk rotation speed 300rpm
Track density 5.3 track/mm (135TPI)
(G8AC0000B320)
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1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive
The removable HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable
2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads.
The computer supports a 160GB, 250GB or 320GB.
The HDD is shown in figure 1-5. Specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD
Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications(FUJITSU)
Specifications
Items
Outline Width (mm)
Dimensio
ns
Depth (mm)
Weight (g)
Storage size (formatted) 320GB 400GB 500GB
Speed (RPM) 5,400
Data transfer speed (Mb/s)
To/Form Media
To/Form Host
Data buffer size (MB/s) 8
Positioning Time(read and
seek time)
Motor startup time (s) 4
Height (mm)
FUJITSU
G8BC00065320
FUJITSU
G8BC00065400
100.0
9.5
70
101 max
116.2 MB/s Max
150 MB/s (Genli)
Read: 12ms
FUJITSU
G8BC00065500
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(Mb/s)
Data buffer size (MB/s) 8
Positioning Time(read and
seek time)
Motor startup time (s) 3.5
363-952 typ
Read: 12ms
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1.5 Optical Drive (ODD)
1.5.1 DVD-Super Multi Drive: Not used
The DVD Super Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CDROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,
DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL.
The specifications are listed in Table 1-4.
Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive
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Table 1-4 DVD Super Multi drive outline dimensions
項目
Outline
dimensions
Data transfer speed
(Read)
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM
Data transfer speed
(Write)
Width (mm) 128 (excluding projections)
Height
(mm)
Depth (mm) 129 (excluding projections)
Mass (g) 175±10
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,DVD-ROM DVD-R DL(Read only,
DVD+R DL(Read only
150MByte/s
150msec typ.
180msec typ.
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1.5.2 BD-R/RE drive
The full-size BD-R/RE drive module lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/BDs as well
as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor.
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1.6 Keyboard
The keyboard is mounted 85(US)/87(UK) or 104(US)/105(UK)keys that consist of character
key and control key, and in conformity with JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane
connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller.
Figure 1-7 is a view of the keyboard.
See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard.
Figure 1- 7 Keyboard
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1.7 TFT Color Display
The TFT color display consists of 15.6-inch HD /HD+ LCD module.
1.7.1 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 1,366 x 768, 1,600 x 900 and 1,920 x 1080
resolutions.
Figure 1-8 shows a view of the LCD module and Table 1-6 lists the specifications.
Figure 1- 8 LCD module
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Table 1-6 LCD module specifications
Specifications
15.6" HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
Item
Number of Dots 1,366 (W) x 768 (H)
Dot spacing (mm) 0.252(H)x0.252(V)
Display range (mm) 359.3(H)x209.5(V)x5.5(D:Max)
Samsung
LTN156AT10-T01
G33C0005S110
LG
LP156WH2-TLAB
G33C0005L110
Specifications
15.6" HD+ (1680x945) LED Backlight
Item
LG
LP156WD1
-
Number of Dots 1,680 (W) x 945 (H)
Dot spacing (mm) Display range (mm) -
Specifications
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) LED Backlight
Item
Number of Dots 1,920 (W) x 1,080 (H)
Dot spacing (mm) Display range (mm) -
LG
LP156WF1
-
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1.8 Power Supply
The power supply supplies many different voltages to the system board and performs the
following functions:
1. Judges that the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer.
2. Detects DC output and circuit malfunctions.
3. Controls the battery icon, and DC IN icon.
4. Turns the battery charging system on and off and detects a fully charged battery.
5. Turns the power supply on and off.
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery.
7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity.
8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery.
The power supply output rating is specified in Table 1-7.
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Table 1-7 Power supply output rating
Powe
r line
name
P * PPV
B 1.5 1R5-B1V
ME 1.05 1R05M-
LAN 1.05 LN1R05-
E 3.3 E3V
S 3 S3V
R 3 R3V
Voltage
[V]
* IGD-PGV
0.75 0R75-P1V
1.05 1R05-P1V
1.5 1R5-P1V
3.3 P3V
0.75 MR0R75-
3.3 LAN-E3V
ACPI
state
M state M3 MoffMoffMoff Moff
Wakeup - WOLNo
Name
B0V
E1V
E1V
MCV
S3 S3 S3 S4/S5S4/S5
WOL No WOL
WOL
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
× × × × × ×
○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○
○
○
○ ○
○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
× × × × ×
× × × × ×
× ○ × ×
× ○ × ×
× × ×
× × ×
× ×
× ×
G3
Object
Processor
Processor
Memory
Processor 1.05/1.1 PTV
PCH
PCH
CLK Gen
Processor 1.8 1R8-P1V
PCH
PCH
PCH 5 P5V
SATA
Processor
,
Memory
Memory
PCH
PCH 3.3 M-E3V
SPI
LAN PHY
LAN PHY
PCH
PCH, 5 E5V
USB
EC/KBC
×
×
LED, M 5 M5V,
PSC
RTC
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1.9 Batteries
The computer has three types of batteries as follows:
Main battery pack
RTC battery
The battery specifications are listed in Table 1-8.
Table 1-8 Battery specifications
Battery name Material Output
voltage
Main battery battery G71C000AJ110 Lithium-Ion10.8 V 48Wh, 6 cell
RTC battery GDM710000041 NiMH 2.4 V 16 mAh
Capacity
1.9.1 Main Battery
The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor
is not attached. The main battery maintains the state of the computer when the computer
enters in sleep mode.
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1.9.2 Battery Charging Control
Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The microprocessor
controls whether the charge is on or off and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and
battery are attached to the computer. The system charges the battery.
Battery Charge
When the AC adaptor is attached, there are two types of charge: When the system is powered
off and when the system is powered on. Table 1-9 lists the charging time required for charges.
Table 1-9 Time required for charges
Battery type Power on (hours) Power off (hours)
Battery(48Wh, 6 cell)
about 3.0 to 10.5
About 2.0
NOTE: The time required when the system is powered on is affected by the amount of
power the system is consuming. Use of the fluorescent lamp and frequent disk
access diverts power and lengthens the charge time.
If any of the following occurs, the battery charge process stops.
1. The battery becomes fully charged.
2. The AC adaptor or battery is removed.
3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal.
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Data preservation time
When turning off the power in being charged fully, the preservation time is as
following Table 1-10.
Table 1-10 Data preservation time
Condition preservation time
Standby About 3 days Battery(48Wh, 6 cell)
Shutdown About 48 days Battery(48Wh, 6 cell)
1.9.3 RTC battery
The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other setup information
in memory while the computer is turned off. Table 1-12 lists the charging time and data
preservation period of the RTC battery.
Table 1-11 RTC battery charging/data preservation time
Status Time
Charging Time (power on) 24 hours
Data preservation period (full charge) 30 days
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1.10 AC Adapter
The AC adapter is also used to charge the battery.
Table 1-12,1-13 lists the AC adapter specifications.
Table 1-12 AC adapter specifications
Parameter Specification
G71C0009S114 (2-pin) G71C0009S115 (3-pin)
Power 90W
Input voltage 100V/240V
Input frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
B Output voltage 19V
Output current 4.74A
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Troubleshooting Procedures
Chapter 2
Troubleshooting Procedures
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Table 2-4 Debug port error status...........................................................................................27
Table 2-5 FDD error code and status......................................................................................41
Table 2-6 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status.............................................................47
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Troubleshooting Procedures
2.1 Troubleshooting
Chapter 2 describes how to determine which Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is
causing the computer to malfunction. (The “FRU” means the replaceable unit in the field.)
The FRUs covered are:
1. Power supply 8. Optical Disk Drive 17. Web camerta
2. System Board 10. LAN 18. TV tuner
3. USB FDD 11. Wireless LAN 19. HDMI
4. 2.5” HDD 12. Bluetooth
5. Keyboard 13. Sound
6. Touch pad 14. Bridge Media slot
7. Display 15. PCI ExpressCard slot
The Test Program operations are described in Chapter 3. Detailed replacement procedures are
described in Chapter 4.
NOTE: Before replacing the system board, it is necessary to execute the subtest 03 DMI
Information save of the 3.4 Setting of the hardware configuration in Chapter 3.
After replacing the system board, it is necessary to execute the subtest 04 DMI
Information recovery and subtest 08 System configuration display of the 3.4
Setting of the hardware configuration in Chapter 3. Also update with the latest
EC/KBC as described in Appendix H “EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures”.
After replacing the LCD, update with the latest EC/KBC as described in Appendix
H “EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures” to set the SVP parameter.
The implement for the Diagnostics procedures is referred to Chapter 3. Also, following
implements are necessary:
Toshiba MS-DOS system FD
RS-232C cross cable
Test board with debug port test cable
PC for displaying debug port test result
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There are following two types of connections in the figure of board and module connection in
and after 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting.
(1) Cable connection is described in the figure as line.
(2) Pin connection is described in the figure as arrow.
<e.g> Connection of modem
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2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart
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 him or her to enter the password if a password is registered.
Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk. Non-
Windows operating systems can cause the computer to malfunction.
Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
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Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2)
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Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2)
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If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The Test
program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. Check the Log Utilities
function to confirm which diagnostic test detected an error(s), then perform the appropriate
troubleshooting procedures as follows:
1. If an error is detected on the system test, memory test, display test, CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM test, expansion test, real timer test, sound test or Modem/LAN/Bluetooth
/IEEE1394 test, perform the System Board Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.4.
2. If an error is detected on the floppy disk test, perform the USB FDD Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.5.
3. If an error is detected on the hard disk test, perform the 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.6.
4. If an error is found on the keyboard test (DIAGNOSTICS TEST) and pressed key
display test (ONLY ONE TEST), perform the Keyboard Troubleshooting Procedures
in Section 2.7.
5. If an error is detected on the Power SW test, perform the Power SW Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.8.
6. If an error is found on the Touch sensor test (ONLY ONE TEST), perform the Touch
sensor Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9.
7. If an error is found on the touch pad test (ONLY ONE TEST), perform the touch pad
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.10.
8. If an error is found on the Touch pad En-Sw test (ONLY ONE TEST), perform the
Touch pad En-Sw Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.11.
9. If an error is detected on the display test, perform the Display Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.12.
10. If an error is detected on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, perform the Optical Disk
Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.13.
11. If an error is detected on the LAN test, perform the LAN Troubleshooting Procedures
in Section 2.14.
12. If an error is detected on the wireless LAN test, perform the Wireless LAN
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.15.
13. If an error is detected on the Bluetooth test, perform the Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.16.
14. If an error is detected on the sound test, perform the Sound Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.17.
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15. If an error is detected on the Bridge Media test, perform the Bridge Media
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.18.
16. If a malfunction is detected on the PCI ExpressCard test,, perform the PCI
ExpressCard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.19.
17. If a malfunction is detected on the Web camera test,, perform the Web camera
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.20.
18. If a malfunction is detected on the TV turner test, , perform the TV turner
Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.21.
19. If a malfunction is detected on the HDMI test, , perform the HDMI Troubleshooting
Procedures in Section 2.21.
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
The power supply controller 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 with the Battery icon and the
DC IN icon as listed in the tables below.
Table 2-1 Battery icon
Battery icon Power supply status
Lights orange Battery is charged and the external DC is input. It has no
relation with ON/OFF of the system power.
Lights blue Battery is fully charged and the external DC is input. It has
no relation with ON/OFF of the system power.
Blinks orange
(even intervals)
Blinks orange once
(at being switched on)
Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above.
The battery level is low while the system power is ON.
The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level
is low.
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Table 2-2 DC IN icon
DC IN icon Power supply status
Lights blue 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
orange. It shows an error code.
When the icon is blinking, perform the following procedure.
1. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter.
2. Re-attach the battery pack and the AC adapter.
If the icon is still blinking after the operation above, check 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, go to Procedure 3.
Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or blue, go to Procedure 4.
NOTE: Use a supplied AC adapter G71C000A5210 (2-pin)/ G71C000A6210 (3-pin).
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2.3.2 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 half second
Interval between data bits Off for half second
The error code begins with the least significant digit.
Example: Error code 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.)
Start
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Check 1 Convert the DC IN icon blink pattern into the hexadecimal error code and compare
it to the tables below. Then go to Check 2.
Table 2-3 Error code
Error code Where error occurs
1*h DC Power (AC Adapter)
2*h Main battery
3:h 2nd battery
4*h S3V output
5*h E5V output
6*h E3V output
7*h 1R5-B1 output
8*h 1R05-P1V output
9*h PPV output
A*h
B*h PTV output
C*h
D*h SURS-PP output
E*h
F*h -
1R5-PGV output (10G)
1R05-P1V output (10)
PGV output(10G)
IGD-PGV output(10)
1R5-PGV output(10G)
1R05-P1V output(10)
DC power supply (AC adapter)
Error code Meaning
10h AC Adapter output voltage is over 20.92V.
11h Common Dock output voltage is over 20.92V..
12h Current from the DC power supply is over 8.00A.
13h Current from the DC power supply is over 0.5A when there is no load.
14h The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (±
481mA).
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Main Battery
Error code Meaning
22h Main battery discharge current is over 0.5A.
23h Main battery charge current is over 4.3A.
24h The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (±
400mA).
25h Main battery charge current is over 0.3A when the charging is off.
2nd Battery
Error code Meaning
32h Second battery discharge current is over 0.5A.
33h Second battery charge current is over 3.5A.
34h The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (±
400mA)
35h Second battery charge current is over 0.3A
S3V output
Error code Meaning
40h S3V voltage is over 3.47V.
45h S3Vvoltage is under 3.14V.
46h S3V voltage is under 3.14V or less when the computer is booting up.
E5V output
Error code Meaning
50h E5V voltage is over 6.00V.
51h E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is powered on.
52h E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is booting up.
53h E5V voltage is output when the computer is powered off.
54h E5V voltage is under 4.50V when EV power is maintained.
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E3V output
Error code Meaning
60h E3V voltage is over 3.96V.
61h E3V voltage is under 2.81V when the computer is powered on.
62h E3V voltage is under 2.81V when the computer is booting up.
63h E3V voltage is output when the computer is powered off.
64h E3V voltage is under 2.81V when EV power is maintained.
1R5-B1V output
Error code Meaning
70h 1R5-B1V voltage is over 1.80V.
71h 1R5-B1V voltage is under 1.28V when the computer is powered on.
72h 1R5-B1V voltage is under 1.28V when the computer is booting up.
73h 1R5-B1V voltage is output when the computer is powered off.
74h 1R5-B1V voltage is under 1.28V when BV power is maintained.
1R05-P1V output
Error code Meaning
80h 1R05-P1V voltage is over 1.26V.
81h 1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is powered on.
82h 1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is booting up.
83h 1R05-B1V voltage is output when the computer is powered off.
PPV output
Error code Meaning
90h PPV voltage is over 1.68V.
91h PPV voltage is under 0.00V when the computer is powered on.
92h PPV voltage is under 0.55V when the computer is booting up.
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1R5-PGV/1R05-P1 output
Error code Meaning
A0h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1 voltage is over 1.80V.
A1h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1 voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is powe red on.
A2h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is booting up.
PTV output
Error code Meaning
B0h PTV voltage is over 1.32V.
B1h PTV voltage is under 0.85V when the computer is powered on.
B2h PTV voltage is under 0.85V when the computer is booting up.
PGV/IGD-PGV output
Error code Meaning
C0h PGV/IGD-PGV voltage is over 1.80V.
C1h PGV/IGD-PGV voltage is under 0V whe n the computer is powered on.
C2h PGV/IGD-PGV voltage is under 0V whe n the computer is booting up.
SPURS-PPV output
Error code Meaning
D0h SPURS-PPV voltage is over 1.2V.
D1h SPURS-PPV voltage is under 0V when the computer is powered on.
D2h SPURS-PPVvoltage is under 0.85V when the computer is booting up.
1R5-PGV/1R05-P1V output
Error code Meaning
E0h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1V voltage is over 1.80V.
E1h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is powered on.
E2h 1R5-PGV/1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is booting up.
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Miscellaneous
Error code Meaning
F0h The sub clock does not oscillate.
Check 2 In the case of error code 10h or 12h:
Make sure the AC adapter and AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC
IN 15 V socket and wall outlet. If the cables are connected firmly, go to the
following step.
Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the problem still occurs, go
to Procedure 5.
Check 3 In the case of error code 21h:
Go to Procedure 3.
Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5.
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2.3.3 Procedure 3 Connection Check
The wiring diagram related to the power supply is shown below:
Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1.
Check 1 Make sure the AC adapter and the AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC
IN jack and wall outlet. If these cables are connected firmly, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Replace the AC adapter and the AC power cord with new ones.
If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 5.
If the battery icon does not light, go to Check 3.
Check 3 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is
properly installed and the battery icon still does not light, go to Procedure 4.
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2.3.4 Procedure 4 Charging 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 jack.
Check 2 Make sure the battery pack is properly installed. If it 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. Leave the battery for a while to adjust
it in the right temperature. 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.
2.3.5 Procedure 5 Replacement Check
The power is supplied to the system board by the AC adapter. 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, Replacement Procedures.
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 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 it with a new one.
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the system board is malfunctioning 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
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2.4.1 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 error message (b) appears often when the power is
turned on, replace the RTC battery. If any other error message is displayed,
perform Check 2.
(a) *** Bad HDD type ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(b) *** Bad RTC battery ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(c) *** Bad configuration ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(d) *** Bad memory size ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(e) *** Bad time function ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(f) *** Bad check sum (CMOS) ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
(g) *** Bad check sum (ROM) ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key ......
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.
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If any other error message displays, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The IRT checks the system board. When the IRT detects an error, the system stops
or an error message appears.
If one of the following error messages (1) through (17), (23) or (24) is displayed,
go to Procedure 4.
If error message (18) is displayed, go to the Keyboard Troubleshooting Procedures.
If error message (19), (20) or (21) is displayed, go to the HDD Troubleshooting
Procedures.
If error message (22) is displayed, go to the USB FDD Troubleshooting Procedures.
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2.4.3 Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. These tests check the system
board. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostic, 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. Printer test [It is not supported]
7. Async test
8. Hard Disk test
9. Real Timer test
10. NDP test
11. Expansion test
12. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test
13. Only One test
14. Wireless LAN test
15. LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test
16. Sound test
If an error is detected during these tests, go to Procedure 4.
2.4.4 Procedure 4 Replacement Check
System board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one.
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2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting
To check if the USB FDD is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures
below as instructed.
Procedure 1: FDD Head Cleaning Check
Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 3: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.5.1 Procedure 1 FDD Head Cleaning Check
FDD head cleaning is one option available in the Diagnostic Program.
After connecting USB FDD, insert the Diagnostics Disk in the floppy disk drive. Turn on the
computer and run the test. And then clean the FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the FDD
still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2.
Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics.
If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3.
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2.5.2 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.
Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly and that the write protect tab is disabled.
Floppy disk drive test error codes and their status names are listed in Table 2-7. 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 replaced
08h DMA overrun error
09h DMA boundary error
10h CRC error
20h FDC error
40h Seek error
60h FDD not drive
80h Time out error (Not ready)
EEh Write buffer error
FFh Data compare error
Check 1 If the following message is displayed, disable the write protect tab on the floppy
disk by sliding the write protect tab to “write enable”. If any other message appears,
perform Check 2.
Write protected
Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3.
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2.5.3 Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check
USB FDD is connected to USB port on system board or USB/Sound board. The connection of
the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the
computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform
the following checks.
USB FDD can be connected to the following 4 ports.
(System board x 3 ports and USB/Sound board x 1 port)
Check 1 Make sure USB FDD is firmly connected to USB port. If the connection is loose,
connect firmly and repeat Procedure 2. If the problem still occurs, go to Check 2.
NOTE: When checking the connection, be sure to check it with care for the followings.
1. Cable can not be disconnected from the connector.
2. Cable is connected straight to the connector.
3. Cable is connected all the way seated in the connector.
4. Cable or connector can not be broken.
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Check 2 Connect USB FDD to other USB port and check if it works properly. If it does not
work properly, perform Check 3
Check 3 USB FDD may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs,
perform Check 4
Check 4 System board and USB / Sound board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one
following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting
To check if the 2.5” HDD is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures
below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Partition Check
Procedure 2: Message 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 the 2.5”HDD
troubleshooting procedures are executed. Transfer the contents of the hard
disk to floppy disks or other storage drive(s). For the backup, refer to the
User’s Manual.
2.6.1 Procedure 1 Partition Check
Insert the Toshiba DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks:
Check 1 Input C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you
can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
Check 2 Input FDISK and press Enter. Choose Display Partition Information from the
FDISK menu. If drive C is listed in the Display Partition Information, go to Check
3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to
create a DOS partition or a logical DOS drive on drive C. If the problem still
occurs, go to Procedure 2.
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. Then go to Procedure 2.
Check 4 Remove the system disk from the FDD and reboot the computer. If the problem
still occurs, go to Procedure 2. Otherwise, the 2.5” HDD is operating normally.
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2.6.2 Procedure 2 Message Check
When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed
in the BIOS ROM. When the test detects an error, an error message is displayed on the screen.
Make sure no floppy disk is in the FDD. Turn on the computer and check the message on the
screen. When an OS starts from the 2.5” HDD, go to Procedure 3. Otherwise, start with Check
1 below and perform the other checks as instructed.
Check 1 If any of the following messages appear, go to Procedure 3. If the following
messages do not appear, perform Check 2.
HDC ERROR
or
HDD #X ERROR(After 5 seconds this message will disappear.)
Check 2 If either of the following messages appears, go to Check 3. If the following
messages do not appear, perform Check 4.
Insert system disk in drive
Press any key when ready .....
or
Non-System disk or disk error
Replace and press any key when ready
Check 3 Using the SYS command of the DOS, transfer the system to the 2.5” HDD. If the
system is not transferred, go to Procedure 3. Refer to the DOS Manual for detailed
operation.
If the following message appears on the display, the system program has been
transferred to the HDD.
System Transferred
If an error message appears on the display, perform Check 4.
Check 4 2.5” HDD(s) and the connector(s) of system board may be defective (Refer to the
steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert
HDD(s) to the connector(s) firmly. If it is (or they are) firmly connected, go to
Procedure 3.
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2.6.3 Procedure 3 Format Check
The computer’s HDD is formatted using the DOS FORMAT program or the physical format
program of the test program. To format the HDD, start with Check 1 below and perform the
other steps as required.
Refer to the DOS Manual for the operation of DOS. For the format by the test program, refer
to the Chapter 3.
Check 1 Format the 2.5” HDD using DOS FORMAT command. Type as FORMAT C:
/S/U.
If the 2.5” HDD can not be formatted, perform Check 2.
Check 2 Using the DOS FDISK command, set the 2.5” HDD partition. If the partition is not
set, go to Check 3. If it is set, format the 2.5” HDD using MS-DOS FORMAT
command.
Check 3 Using the Diagnostic Disk, format the 2.5” HDD with a format option (physical
format). If HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using DOS FDISK
command.
If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to
Procedure 4.
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2.6.4 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 described in Table 2-8. If an error code is not displayed but the
problem still occurs, go to Procedure 5.
Table 2-6 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status
Code Status
05 HDD - HDC NOT RESET ERROR
07 HDD - DRIVE NOT INITIALIZE
09 HDD - DMA BOUNDARY ERROR
0B HDD - BAD TRACK ERROR
BB HDD - UNDEFINED ERROR
08 HDD - OVERRUN ERROR (DRQ ON)
01 HDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR
02 HDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND
04 HDD - RECORD NOT FOUND ERROR
10 HDD - ECC ERROR
20 HDD - HDC ERROR
40 HDD - SEEK ERROR
80 HDD - TIME OUT ERROR
11 HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE
AA HDD - DRIVE NOT READY
CC HDD - WRITE FAULT
E0 HDD - STATUS ERROR
0A HDD - BAD SECTO R
EE HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR
DA HDD - NO HDD
12 HDD - DMA CRC ERROR
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2.6.5 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The SATA HDD may be disconnected, or the SATA HDD or system board may be damaged.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the SATA HDD is firmly connected to CN1900 on the system
board.
If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If
there is still an error, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The SATA HDD may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the
problem still exists, perform Check 3.
Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures
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2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting
To check if the computer’s keyboard is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting
procedures below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.7.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Keyboard Test (DIAGNOSTIC TEST) and Pressed key display test (ONLY ONE
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, keyboard is functioning
properly.
2.7.2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The connection of cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure keyboard cable is firmly connected to system board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the problem
still occurs, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Keyboard 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.
Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.8 Power SW Troubleshooting
To check if the computer’s Power SW is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting
procedures below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.8.1 Procedure 1 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the cables are firmly connected to the Power SW board and system
board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the problem
still occurs, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Power SW board or the cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following
the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs,
perform Check 4.
Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.9 Touch sensor Troubleshooting
To check if the computer’s Touch sensor is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting
procedures below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.9.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Touch pad test (ONLY ONE 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, touch pad is functioning
properly.
2.9.2 Procedure 1 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the cables are firmly connected to the Touch sensor and system board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the problem
still occurs, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Touch sensor may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check
4.
Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.10 Touch pad Troubleshooting
To check if the computer’s Touch pad is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting
procedures below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.10.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Touch pad test (ONLY ONE 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, touch pad is functioning
properly.
2.10.2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the cables are firmly connected to the Touch pad, Touch Pad SW board
and system board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the problem
still occurs, go to Check 2.
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Check 2 Touch pad or the cable 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.
Check 3 Touch Pad SW board or the cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one
following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem
still occurs, perform Check 4.
Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.11 Touch pad En-Sw Troubleshooting
To check if the computer’s Touch pad En-SW is malfunctioning or not, follow the
troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.11.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the Touch pad test (ONLY ONE 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, touch pad is functioning
properly.
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Cable Check
Check 1 Make sure the cables are firmly connected to the Touch pad En-SW board and
system board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If the problem
still occurs, go to Check 2.
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Check 2 Touch pad En-SW board or the cable 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
Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions
in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
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2.12 Display Troubleshooting
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: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Cable Check
Procedure 3: Replacement Check
Procedure 1 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 2.
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Cable Check
Check 1 Make sure the LCD cable is securely connected to CN5300 on the system board.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error,
go to Procedure 3.
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Procedure 3 Replacement Check
The LCD module and system board are connected to display circuits. Any of these
components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
Check 1 Replace the LCD cable with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedures and test the display again. If the problem still exists,
perform Check 2.
Check 2 Replace the LCD module with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4,
Replacement Procedures and test the display again. If the problem still exists,
perform Check 3
Check 3 The display controller on the system board may be damaged. Replace the system
board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement
Procedures.
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2.13 Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting
To check if optical disk drive is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures
below as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
2.13.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests
and Diagnostics for more information on how to perform the test program.
Prepare the tools before the test.
If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2.
2.13.2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The SATA ODD may be disconnected, or the SATA ODD or system board may be damaged.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks:
Check 1 Make sure the SATA ODD is firmly connected to CN1950 on the system
board.
If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If
there is still an error, go to Check 2.
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Check 2 The SATA ODD 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 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure.
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