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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 ...

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram ................................................................................................

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test ................................................................................... 3-4 3.3 Setting of the...

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media .......................................................................... 4-8 4.3 HDD ...........

Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................ A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ............................................................................................. B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignment ................................

1 Hardware Overview 1 Hardware Overview 1-ii QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498)

1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-5 1...

1 Hardware Overview 1-iv QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer and the system units configuration ............................ 1-4 Figure 1-2 System block diagram.................................................................................... 1-5 Figure...

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Block Diagram 1.2 System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-2 System block diagram QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) 1-5

1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive A compact, high-capacity HDD with a height of 9.5mm. Contains a 2.5-inch magnetic disk and magnetic heads. Figure 1-3 shows a view of the 2.5-inch HDD and Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the specifications. Figure 1-3 2.5-inch HDD...

1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications (1/2) Specification (TOSHIBA) Parameter HDD2189B HDD2194B HDD2188B HDD2191V HDD2A02B HDD2D08B Storage size (formatted) 60GB 80GB 100GB Speed (RPM) 4,200 5,400 4,200 5,400 4,200 5,400 Data transfer speed (Mbits/s) ...

1.4 Optical Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 Optical Drive This model equipped with the DVD super multi drive as the optical drive. Some drives support double layer specification. The DVD Super Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD, CD-R/RW and DVD. It is a high-perfo...

1 Hardware Overview 1.4 Optical Drive Table 1-4 DVD Super Multi drive specifications (1/4) Drive Specification Parameter MATSUSHITA (G8CC0001S610) Read(KB/s) DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV Write CD-R 16x (Zone CLV) CD-RW 4X (CLV) High Speed CD-RW 8X (CLV) DVD-R 4x (Zone CLV) DVD-RW 2x (CLV) D...

1.6 TFT Color Display 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 TFT Color Display The TFT color display is 15.4 inch and consists of LCD module and FL inverter boards. 1.6.1 LCD Module The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses two backlights as the light source and can display a maximum of 262,144 colors wit...

1 Hardware Overview 1.6 TFT Color Display 1.6.2 FL Inverter Board The FL inverter board supplies a high frequency current to illuminate the LCD module FL. Table 1-6 lists the FL inverter board specifications. Table 1-6 FL inverter board specifications Specifications Item G71C0004F310 Voltage (V) 5 (...

1.7 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Power Supply The power supply supplies twenty-five different voltages to the system board. The power supply microcontroller has the following functions. 1. Judges if the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer. 2. Detects DC output and circu...

1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries The PC has the following two batteries. ❑ Main battery ❑ Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-8 lists the specifications for these two batteries. Table 1-8 Battery specifications Battery Name Battery Element Output Voltage Capacity G71C0004H210 G71C00...

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 1.8.2 Battery Charging Control 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. ❑ Battery Charge When the A...

1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.8.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides the power supply to maintain the date, time, and other system information in memory. Table 1-11 lists the Time required for charges of RTC battery and data preservation time. Table 1-11 Time required for charges of RTC batt...

1 Hardware Overview 1.9 AC Adapter 1.9 AC Adapter The AC adapter is used to charge the battery. Table 1-12 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-12 AC adapter specifications Parameter Specification (G71C00024410) Power 90W (Peak 105W) Input voltage AC 100 to 240V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz Inp...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 2-ii QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498)

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................ 2-2...

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 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 the user if a password is registered ...

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 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. Th...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 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 contro...

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 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...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 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 1R5-C1V output (P61) 6*h 1R5-C1V output (P62) 7*h PPV output 8*h PTV output 9*h E5V output A*h E3V output B*h...

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures ‰ Main Battery Error code Meaning 21h Main battery charge current is over 12.0A. 22h Main battery discharge current is over 0.5A when there is no load. 23h Main battery charge current is over 3.9A when AC adapter is not connected. 24h Abn...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ‰ 1R5-C1V output Error code Meaning 60h 1R5-C1V voltage is over 2.16V when the computer is powered on/off. 61h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or less when the computer is powered on. 62h 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or less when the computer is b...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ‰ 2R5-B2V output Error code Meaning E0h 2R5-B2V voltage is over 3.00V when the computer is powered on/off. E1h 2R5-B2V voltage is 2.125V or less when the computer is powered on. E2h 2R5-B2V voltage is 2.125V or less when the computer is b...

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 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 ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 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 ...

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. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedur...

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 d...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Debug Port Check Check the D port status by a debug port test. The tool for debug port test is shown below. Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test The test procedures are follows: 1. Connect the debug test cable to the c...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-4 Debug port (Boot mode) error status (8/9) D port status Inspection items Details (F11Ch) (In the case of “Boot”) BM loading process (for models supporting fingerprint authentication) Initialization of BM (for models supporting f...

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Debug port (Suspend mode) error status (2/3) LED Status Test item Contents Storing CPU register Permission of system area and memory cache (for high-speed operation) Suspending of HDD Storing KBC,SCC and MOUSE Storing of PCI dev...

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-6 Debug port (Resume mode) error status s (3/4) LED status Test item Contents Recovery of user alarm setting and cancel of alarm power-on function (only one time) Enable of power-off switch F125h Initializing EC and start of readi...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-6 Debug port (Resume mode) error status (4/4) LED status Test item Contents (F12Ah) Process related to CPU Setting of CPU clock to SETUP designation Waiting for motor-off of disabled HDD Final decision of USB FDD information Post-...

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-36 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) 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 ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2 2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the USB 3.5” FDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: F...

2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the FDD connected to the computer, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnos...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 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. Turn on the computer and che...

2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Format Check The computer’s HDD is formatted using the MS-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 MS-...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting 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 ...

2.8 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Touch Pad Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s touch pad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Progr...

2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting To check if the optical drive is defective or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Repla...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting To check if the modem is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement C...

2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 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. Pro...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Antennas' Connection Check The wireless LAN function-wiring diagram is shown below: Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and...

2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Replacement Check The wireless LAN board, wireless LAN antennas or the system board may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then check the followings...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is defective or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check Procedure 3: Replacement...

2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Replacement Check Check 1 When the headphone does not work properly, it may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 2 When the external microphone does not work properly, it may be f...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 TV Tuner Troubleshooting 2.15 TV Tuner Troubleshooting To check if the TV tuner is defective or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Connector Check and Replacement Check The T...

Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Diagnostics menu ................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 H/W(Hardware) initial information sett...

Tables Table 3-1 Subtest names............................................................................................... 3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names .............................................................. 3-35 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents....

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test programs to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. The Diagnostics Programs are stored on some Diagnostic Disks. There are Service Program Modules (DIAGNOSTI...

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Diagnostics disk in the floppy disk drive. 2. Release the lock of the power switch and turn on the computer with pressing the F12 . Select th...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test NOTE : To exit the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Esc . If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + Break to exit the test program. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + C to stop the test program. Set the highlight bar to 1 , and pr...

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Select the option you want to execute and press Enter . When you select 1- SYSTEM TEST , the following message will appear: SYSTEM TEST NAME XXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; key stop SUB-TEST : XX PA...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Selecting YES of ERROR STOP stops the test program when an error is found and displays the operation guide on the right side of the display screen as shown below: ERROR STATUS NAME [[ HALT OPERATION ]] 1: Test end 2: Continue 3: Retry These t...

3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration To execute this program, select 2-Repair initial config set in the startup menu, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The H/W initial information setting tool consists of follo...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration • Setting of the HWSC • Setting of the UUID • Display of the DMI information (including UUID) • Setting of DVD region code (Yes/No) After completion of the above settings, H/W configuration & DMI information are appeared in order....

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Heatrun Test 3.4 Heatrun Test To execute this program, select 3-Repair heatrun in the startup menu and press Enter . After selecting this test, the same subtests as 3.23 Running Test are executed successively. For more details on the procedure and test content, refer to R...

3.5 Subtest Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Subtest Names Table 3-1 lists the subtest names for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 1 SYSTEM 01 02 03 04 05 ROM checksum Fan ON/OFF Geyserville Quick charge DMI read 2 ME...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test If the CPU supports Gerserville (SpeedStep), this Subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. Subtest 04 Quick Charge This subtest checks the status for the quick charge. Subtest 05 DMI read This subtest displays the information in the Fl...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.8 Keyboard Test 3.8 Keyboard Test To execute the Keyboard Test, select 3 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Pressed key code display When ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.9 Display Test Subtest 04 Gradation & Mode test for VGA This subtest displays gradations for following modes. To change the mode, press Enter . [Mode 12] [Mode 13] [Mode 3] [Mode 111 640*480 64K] [Mode 112 640*480 16M] [Mode 114 800*600 64K] [Mode 115 800*600 16M] [Mode...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3.10 Floppy Disk Test CAUTION : Before running the floppy disk test, prepare a formatted work disk. Remove the Diagnostics Disk and insert the work disk into the FDD because the contents of the floppy disk will be erased. To execute the Floppy Disk Test,...

3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear during the floppy disk test. FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS XXXXXXX xxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end [Ctrl]+[C] : key stop SUB-TEST : XX ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Async Test 3.12 Async Test CAUTION : Async Test is not supported for this model. To execute the Async Test, select 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions displayed on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute an...

3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test To execute the Hard Disk Test, select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter , and follow the directions on the screen. CAUTION : The contents of the hard disk will be erased when subtest 02, 03, 04, 06, 08 or 09 is executed. Befo...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test 3. The Hard Disk Test message will appear after you respond to the Detail Status prompt. Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear during each subtest. HARD DISK TEST XXXXXXX XXX DIAGNOSTIC TEST...

3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-28 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) Subtest 04 Cross talk & peak shift This subtest writes eight types of worst pattern data (listed below) to a cylinder and then reads the data while moving from cylinder to cylinder. (Test the data interferen...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Real Timer Test 3 3.14 Real Timer Test To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Real time A new date...

3.16 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Expansion Test To execute the expansion test, select 11 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 PCMCIA wraparound NOTE: : PCMCIA wraparound test is not supported for this model. NOTE: To execute ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3) Device name Error code Error status name (Common) FF Data Compare E...

3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (2/3) Device name Error code Error status name FDD 01 02 03 04 08 09 10 20 40 80 60 06 EE FDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - WRITE PROTECTED FDD - RECORD NOT FOUND FDD ...

3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status When an error occurs in the hard disk test, the following message is displayed: HDC status = XXXXXXXX Detailed information about the hard disk test error is displayed on the screen by an eight-digit number. T...

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3.20.1 Program Description This program tests the unique functions of this model. 3.20.2 Operations Select test 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter . The following menu appears in the display. ######################################...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Subtest 03 GP Button This subtest checks if the AV buttons (10 buttons) work properly. The following message appears in the display. Press button [0] Press the AV button from the left (the AV button nearest to power button). The name of AV buttons in the me...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Subtest 06 Touch Pad (Scroll Button) This subtest checks if the scroll button of touch pad works properly. The following message appears in the display. ****** Scroll button TEST (VX.XX) ****** Press Scroll button Up Button xxx Down Button xxx Press [ESC] k...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning kit is necessary to perform this program. 3.21.2 Operations 1. Selecting test 4 from the DIAGNOS...

3.22 Log Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22.1 Function Description This function logs error information generated while a test is in progress and stores the results in RAM. This function can store data on a floppy disk, or output the data to a printer or the display. The error...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22.2 Operations 1. Select 5 and press Enter in the DIAGNOSTIC MENU, the error information is displayed in the following format: XXXXX ERRORS CNT TS-NO PASS STS ADDR WD RD HSTS [ERROR STATUS NAME] 001 FDD 02 0000 103 00001 00 00 0000 FDD-WRITE PROTECTED 00...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, copies the floppy disk and displays the dump list for both the FDD and HDD. 1. FORMAT NOTE : This program is only for testing a floppy disk drive. It i...

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following message: [ FDD UTILITIES ] 1 - FORMAT 2 - COPY 3 - DUMP 4 – HDD-ID READ 9 - EXIT TO DIAGNOSTICS MENU 2. FORMAT program (a) Selecting FORMAT dis...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3. COPY program (a) When COPY is selected, the following message appears: FLOPPY DISK FORMAT & COPY : VX.XX Type select (0:2DD,3:2HD) ? (b) Selecting a media/drive type number will display a message similar to the one below: Insert source ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) 3-55 (k) The following message will appear. To finish the dump, select 3 . Press number key (1:up,2:down,3:end) ? (l) The following message will appear. Selecting 2 returns to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Ano...

3.25 System Configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.1 Function Description NOTE : To display the system configuration, the write protect tab should be OFF position. If the tab is ON position, move the tab to OFF position and restart the test. Otherwise the correct info...

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test (Intel-made Calexico 802.11b/g). To execute the wireless LAN test, use the Diagnostics disk for w...

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest03 Antenna check & communication test of 11b mode Caution: To execute subtest 03-05, use another computer (with Calexico wireless LAN card) that can communicate by the wireless LAN as a responder machine. Access point...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) Check the connection and condition, and execute the subtest again. Subtest04 Communication test of 11g mode This subtest checks the communication of wireless LAN antenna of Calexico 802.11g mode. After finishing the test, OK mes...

3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test (Intel-made Calexico 802.11a/b/g). To execute the wireless LAN test, use the Diagnostics disk...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) If a defective is found during the test, NG message will appear in the display. Press any key and following message will appear in the display. ************************************************************* * * * SKU NG !! * * ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test (Askey-made Atheros b/g, a/b/g). Caution: To execute subtest 03-07, use another computer (with Atheros wi...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program This section describes how to perform the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test with the test program. Insert the test program disk for LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test in FDD and turn ...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest01 (i82562 + ICHx) This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. The following message will appear: [LAN transmit & receive test !] COMPLETED Repeat count = 00000 Error count = 000...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Subtest02 (GbE) CAUTION : Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) test is not supported for this model. This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. Select 2 to execute and press Enter . The following messag...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29.2 Modem test For this subtest, connect the modem PCB and RJ11 connector with a harness. Use the dedicated “FAT-MODE inspection device (product code: QE2000P01 made by Nitto Electric Manufacture Co.,Ltd)” for the tests. To ex...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3.29.3 Bluetooth test CAUTION : Bluetooth test is not supported for this model. To execute this test, input 3 and press Enter . Note : Use another computer that can communicate by the Bluetooth as a reference machine to perform t...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest01 BD_ADDR check This subtest checks the BD_ADDR functions. When the Bluetooth test menu is displayed, press 1 to select the test and press Enter . The following message will appear: ---------------------------------------...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program If the target machine has any problem, it displays Error messasge. The following message is displayed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) Ve...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics If the machine detects a malfunction, it indicates the error code as shown below. The error code begins with the least significant digit. Error code Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) (1/2) Error code Meaning 0x01 ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) (2/2) Error code Meaning 0x20 Unsupported LMP Parameter Value. 0x21 Role Change Not Allowed. 0x22 LMP Response Timeout. 0x23 LMP Error Transaction Collision. 0x24 LMP PDU Not Allo...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. ---------------------------------------------------------------------...

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics If any problem is detected during the test, the massage FAIL is displayed on the tester machine with the error code as shown below. The error code begins with the least significant digit. Error code Table 3-7 Error code for Bluet...

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3 Tests and Dia tics 3.30 Sound Test program gnos This section describes how to perform the Sound test. To execute the sound test, refer to the following description. Insert the test program disk for Sound test in the floppy disk drive and turn on the ...

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics To return to the Sound test menu, Press 9 and Enter . Then following message will appear in the display. *********************************** ******** May I Restart ? ******* *********************************** Press any key to continue… After pressing ...

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30.3 CD Sound (Standard) test To execute the CD Sound (Standard) test, press 3 and Enter . Insert the test media (TOSHIBA TEST CD-ROM or ABEX TEST CD-ROM) or music CD on the market (if the test media can not be prepared). The menu appears in the disp...

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics (2) Audio CD Insert an audio CD and the following menu appears in the display. CD/DVD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX ERROR COUNT: XXXXX WRITE DATA...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP 3.31 SETUP 3.31.1 Function Description This program displays the current system setup information as listed below: 1. Memory 2. System Date/Time 3. Battery 4. Password 5. Boot Priority (a) Boot Priority (b) Network Boot Protocol 6. Display (a) Power On Display (b) ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press Å and Æ to move between the two columns. Press ↑ and ↓ to move between items in a column. Press Fn + ↑ ( PgUp) and Fn + ↓ ( PgDn) to move between the two pages. 2. Press either the Space bar or Back Space to...

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics SETUP Options The SETUP screen is divided into 13 functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its options. 1. Memory This group of options displays the computer’s memory. This field displays the total amount of memory installed and is automat...

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics HDD Auto Off Use this option to set the duration of the HDD automatic power off function. xx Min. Automatically turns off the power to the hard disk drive if it is not used for the duration set. The duration xx can be set to 1 , 3 , 5 , 10 , 15 , 20 or 30 minutes. ...

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics This option is used to select the display when booting up. Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Otherwise it selects the internal LCD. (Default) LCD+AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and the external monitor for simultaneous display....

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP 7. Others Whether or not you need to configure the computer with these options depends primarily on the kind of software or peripherals you use. (a) CPU Cache Use this option to enable or disable the CPU cache. Enabled Enables the CPU cache. (Default) Disabled Disa...

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics Set the parameters for the Auto Power On (automatic power on) function in the “OPTIONS” window. To set the time, use Space bar or BackSpace . Press ↓ to move the cursor to the right and ↑ to move the cursor to the left when you set the date and time. For the Alarm ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Mode 2 Sets to Mode 2. Glows blue (Power ON) / Alternately flashes green and orange (Standby) / Alternately flashes green and blue (Power OFF/Hibernation) Mode 3 Sets to Mode 3. Flashes in order of green, orange and blue (Power ON) / Glows yellow (Standby) / Glows ...

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 11. Peripheral Use this option to select the peripheral's mode. (a) Internal Pointing Device This option enables or disables the touch pad Enabled Enables the touch pad. (Default) Disabled Disables the touch pad. (b) Hard Disk Mode Use this option to select the har...

4 Replacement Procedures 4 4-ii QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498)

4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 4-2 Bef...

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions while working on the computer. DANGER: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2.1 Battery Pack”. 1. Do not di...

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly Procedure Three main types of cable connector are used. Pressure plate connector • • • Spring connector Normal pin connector When disconnecting a pressure plate connector, lift up the tag on one side of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Assembly Procedure After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. Take your time and follow the ...

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Screw Tightening Torque Use the following torque when tightening screws. CAUTION : Overtightening may damage screws or parts. Undertightening may allow screws to loosen (and possibly fall out) causing a short circuit or other damage. NOTE : To tighten screws qui...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Screw Notation To make maintenance of the computer easier, markings of the kinds of the screws including the types and lengths of the screws are indicated on the computer body. Format: Screw shape + Screw length (mm) Screw shape B: Bind screw F: Thin head screw ...

4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media 4.2.1 Battery pack Removing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for removing the battery pack (See Figure 4-1). CAUTION: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media NOTE : Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Installing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for reinstalling the battery pack (See Figure 4-1). CAUTION: Th...

4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2.2 PC card Removing the PC card The following describes the procedure for removing the PC card (See Figure 4-2). CAUTION: Insert or remove the PC card in accordance with any instructions in the PC card manual or the manuals of the com...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack/PC card/Bridge Media 4.2.3 Bridge Media (SD Card / Memory Stick / xDPicture Card/Multi Media Card) Removing the Bridge media The following describes the procedure for removing the bridge media (See Figure 4-3). CAUTION: Insert or remove the Bridge Media in a...

4.3 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD Removing the HDD The following describes the procedure for removing the HDD (See Figure 4-4 and 4-5). CAUTION: Be careful not to drop or leave screws in the PC. Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD 4. Remove the following screws fixing the HDD assembly . • F3 × 4S FLAT BIND screw x4 5. Detach the HDD holder from the HDD . 6. Pull out the laminate cover to the arrow direction and detach it from the HDD. HDD F3 × 4S FLAT BIND HDD holder F3 × 4S FLAT BIND Laminate...

4.3 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the HDD The following describes the procedure for installing an HDD (See Figure 4-4 and 4-5). 1. Attach the laminate cover to the HDD. 2. Install the HDD to the HDD holder and secure them with the following screws . • F3 × 4S FLAT BIND screw x4 NOTE: Altho...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Memory module 4.4 Memory module CAUTION: The power of the computer must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing a memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory module terminals. Any dirt on the...

4.4 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the memory module To install the memory module, confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Then perform the following procedure (See Figure 4-6). 1. Insert the memory module into the connector of the computer slantwise (terminal side first) and p...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 4.5.1 Keyboard Removing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for removing the keyboard (See Figure 4-7 to 4-9). CAUTION: As the keytop may fall out, when handling the keyboard always hold it by the frame and do not ...

4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the following screws fixing the keyboard • M2.5 × 2.8B FLAT BIND screw x2 M2.5x2.8B FLAT BIND Figure 4-8 Removing the keyboard 6. Lift the upper side of the keyboard and turn it face down on the palm rest. 4-18 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 7. Remove the following screws fixing the keyboard support plate . • M2.5 × 2.8B FLAT BIND screw x2 8. Remove the keyboard support plate . M2.5 × 2.8B FLAT BIND Slit Keyboard support plate CN3230 Keyboard Keyboard flexible cable Figure 4-9 Removing the...

4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for installing the keyboard (See Figure 4-7 to 4-9). 1. Turn the keyboard upside down and place it on the palm rest as its face down. Connect the keyboard flexible cable to the connector CN3...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Keyboard/Bluetooth 4.5.2 Bluetooth Removing the Bluetooth The following describes the procedure for removing the bluetooth (See Figure 4-10). 1. Disconnect the bluetooth flat cable from the connector CN4400 on the system board. 2. Turn up the insulator to take out the bl...

4.6 Switch membrane 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Switch membrane Removing the switch membrane The following describes the procedure for removing the switch membrane (See Figure 4-11). 1. Remove the following screw and remove the LCD CON holder . • M2.5 × 6B FLAT BIND screw x1 2. Disconnect the switc...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Switch membrane Installing the switch membrane The following describes the procedure for installing the switch membrane (See Figure 4-11). 1. Connect the switch membrane to the connector CN9650 on the system board. 2. Slide the switch membrane to install and secure it wi...

4.7 Optical drive 4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Optical drive NOTE : Do not apply excessive force to the top of an optical drive. Do not touch the shaded portion of the figure below, when you remove or install the drive. Removing the optical drive The following describes the procedure for removing th...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Optical drive 3. Remove the following screws to remove the side bracket from the optical drive. • M2 × 3C SUPER THIN HEAD screw x2 • M2 × 3.2 Stepping screw x1 Stepping screw Side bracket M2 × 3C SUPER THIN HEAD Figure 4-13 Disassembling the side bracket Installing the o...

4.8 Display assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Display assembly Removing the display assembly The following describes the procedure for removing the display assembly (See Figure 4-14 to 4-18). 1. Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following screws from the bottom o...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Display assembly 3. Tun over the computer and open the display. 4. Remove the following screws and remove the harness cover . • M2.5 × 6B FLAT BIND screw x2 • M2.5 × 10B FLAT BIND screw x1 M2.5 × 10B FLAT BIND Harness cover M2.5 × 6B FLAT BIND Figure 4-15 Removing the sc...

4.8 Display assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Disconnect the LCD harness from the connector PJ5600 on the system board. 6. Unlock the connector CN3201 and disconnect the touch pad cable from the connector on the system board. 7. Unlock the connector CN9550 and disconnect the SJ board flat cable f...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Display assembly 9. Lift up the display assembly from the Optical drive side first to unhook the latches. 10. Remove the display assembly from the base assembly and place it next to the base assembly. 11. Remove the following screws and remove the wireless LAN cover on t...

4.8 Display assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 12. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna cables from the wireless LAN board. Wireless LAN antenna cable Aux (black) Wireless LAN antenna cable Main (white) Figure 4-18 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cables 4-30 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498)

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Display assembly Installing the display assembly The following describes the procedure for installing the display assembly (See Figure 4-14 to 4-18). 1. Connect the wireless LAN antenna cables (Main (white cable) and Aux (black cable)) to the connectors on the wireless L...

4.9 SD board/MDC 4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 SD board/MDC 4.9.1 SD board Removing the SD board The following describes the procedure for removing the SD board (See Figure 4-19). 1. Disconnect the SD board flat cable from the connector CN9510 on the SD board. 2. Disconnect the SVP harness from the c...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 SD board/MDC M2.5x4B FLAT BIND SVP harness CN2410 SD board flat cable RJ11 connector Speaker cable L TV tuner cable CN9614 TV tuner coaxial cable M2.5x4B FLAT BIND Core CN9510 CN9615 USB harness CN4620 PJ6002 PJ6003 Speaker cable R Figure 4-19 Removing the SD board Insta...

4.9 SD board/MDC 4 Replacement Procedures 4-34 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) 4.9.2 MDC Removing the MDC The following describes the procedure for removing the MDC (See Figure 4-20). 1. Turn over the SD board. 2. Remove the following screws fixing the MDC and pull the MDC straight up from t...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Fan 4 4.10 Fan Removing the fan The following describes the procedure for removing the fan (See Figure 4-21). 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the CN8770 on the system board. 2. Remove the following screws and remove the fan. • M2.5 × 4B FLAT BIND screw x2 M2.5x4B FLAT ...

4.11 Wireless LAN board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Wireless LAN board Removing the wireless LAN board The following describes the procedure for removing the wireless LAN board (See Figure 4-22). 1. Open the left and right latches holding the wireless LAN board and remove it. Latches Figure 4-22 R...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 System board 4.12 System board CAUTION: 1. When handling the system board, always hold by the edges. Do not touch the printed circuit face. 2. If replacing with a new system board, execute the subtest01 Initial configuration in section 3.3 “Setting of the hardware confi...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 System board Installing the system board The following describes the procedure for installing the system board (See Figure 4-23 and 4-24). 1. Connect the DC-IN jack, SD board flat cable and SVP harness to the system board. 2. Install the BATT CONN cover with fitting to ...

4.13 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 RTC battery Removing the RTC battery The following describes the procedure for removing the RTC battery (See Figure 4-25). 1. Disconnect the RTC battery harness from the connector CN8490 on the system board. 2. Pull out the RTC battery harness from the ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 TV tuner module/Guide 4.14 TV tuner module/Guide 4.14.1 TV tuner module Removing the TV tuner module The following describes the procedure for removing the TV tuner module (See Figure 4-26). 1. Disconnect the TV tuner harness from the connector on the TV tuner module. 2...

4.14 TV tuner module/Guide 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the TV tuner module The following describes the procedure for installing the TV tuner module (See Figure 4-26). 1. Insert the TV tuner module terminals slantwise into the connector on the system board and secure it with the following scr...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 TV tuner module/Guide USB harness CN9501 TV tuner harness TV tuner coaxial cable M2x4 BIND Guide Figure 4-27 Removing the guide Installing the guide The following describes the procedure for installing the guide (See Figure 4-27). 1. Install the guide on the system boar...

4.15 Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Heat sink/CPU Removing the heat sink/CPU The following describes the procedure for removing the heat sink and CPU (See Figure 4-28 and 4-29). 1. After Removing the following screws, remove the heat sink holder and heat sink . • M2 × 4Z BIND screw x3 M...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Heat sink/CPU 2. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 180 degrees to the counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver. 3. Remove the CPU. Cam Figure 4-29 Removing the CPU Installing the heat sink/CPU The following describes the procedure for installing...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 VGA Heat sink 4.16 VGA Heat sink Removing the VGA heat sink The following describes the procedure for removing the VGA heat sink (See Figure 4-31). 1. After removing the following screws, remove the VGA heat sink . • M2 × 4Z BIND screw x3 VGA heat sink M2x4Z BIND Figure...

4.17 PC card cover 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 PC card cover Removing the PC card cover The following describes the procedure for removing the PC card cover (See Figure 4-32). 1. Remove the following screws securing the PC card cover. • M2 × 3Z BIND screw x2 2. Open the PC card cover toward the ou...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Speaker/VGA fan 4.18 Speaker/VGA fan Removing the Speaker/VGA fan The following describes the procedure for removing the speaker and VGA fan (See Figure 4-33). 1. Pull out the speaker cable L (red cable) under the insulator and the glass tapes. 2. Remove the speaker L f...

4.18 Speaker/VGA fan 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Speaker/VGA fan The following describes the procedure for installing the speaker and VGA fan (See Figure 4-33). NOTE: When installing speakers, make sure they are fit to the guides closely by pressing them from the top. Pass the VGA fan ca...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Battery latch 4.19 Battery latch Removing the battery latch The following describes the procedure for removing the battery latch (See Figure 4-34 and 3-35). 1. Remove the following screws fixing the battery latch assembly. • M2 × 4Z FLAT BIND screw x2 2. Slide the batte...

4.19 Battery latch 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the battery latch The following describes the procedure for installing the battery latch (See Figure 4-34 and 4-35). 1. Install the battery lock button . 2. Set the spring on the battery latch and install the battery latch on the battery latch a...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Touch pad 4.20 Touch pad Removing the touch pad The following describes the procedure for removing the touch pad (See Figure 4-36). 1. Remove the glass tape fixing the touch pad flexible cable. 2. Disconnect the touch pad flat cable from the touch pad. 3. Remove the fol...

4.20 Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the touch pad The following describes the procedure for installing the touch pad (See Figure 4-36). NOTE : Do not reuse the touch pad so that it can not be used after peeling off from the computer. Be sure to stick a new touch pad. 1. Stick the touc...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 SJ board 4.21 SJ board Removing the SJ board The following describes the procedure for removing the SJ board (See Figure 4-37). 1. Disconnect the microphone cable from the connector CN6000 on the SJ board. 2. Unlock the connector CN9560 on the SJ board and disconnect th...

4.21 SJ board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the SJ board The following describes the procedure for installing the SJ board (See Figure 4-37). 1. Pass through the SJ board flat cable into the slit of the middle frame and arrange it along the guide on the insulator. Secure the SJ board flat cabl...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Microphone 4.22 Microphone Removing the microphone The following describes the procedure for removing the microphone (See Figure 4-38). 1. Remove the following screw to remove the microphone hold guide from the base assembly. • M2 × 4Z BIND screw x1 2. Detach the microp...

4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter Removing the LCD unit/FL inverter The following describes the procedure for removing the LCD unit and FL inverter (See Figure 4-39 to 4-42). 1. Open widely the display panel and pull up both the hinge caps to remove by slig...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter 4. Remove the following screw fixing the FL inverter. • M2x4Z SUPER THIN HEAD screw x1 5. (for model with wireless LAN or Bluetooth) Pull out one insulator and peel off the other one adhered to the FL inverter. 6. Disconnect the LCD harnesses from t...

4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 9. Remove the following screws fixing the LCD unit. • M2x4Z SUPER THIN HEAD screw x4 10. With the bottom edge of the LCD unit on the display cover, lift only the top edge of the LCD unit. After peeling off the aluminum tape , disconnect the LCD harn...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter 11. Remove the following screws to remove the right and left LCD supports from the LCD unit. • M2x3C SUPER THIN HEAD screw x4 M2x3C SUPER THIN HEAD LCD supports M2x3C SUPER THIN HEAD Figure 4-42 Removing the LCD supports QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manua...

4.23 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD unit/FL Inverter The following describes the procedure for installing the LCD unit and FL inverter (See Figure 4-39 to 4-42). 1. Secure the LCD supports (left and right) to the LCD unit with the following screws . • M2 × 3C SUPER ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Wireless antennas/ LCD harness 4.24 Wireless antennas/ LCD harness 4.24.1 Wireless antennas Removing the wireless antennas The following describes the procedure for removing the wireless antennas (See Figure 4-44 and 4-44). 1. Make sure the wireless LAN antenna cables a...

4.24 Wireless antennas/ LCD harness 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Peel off the glass tapes fixing the wireless LAN antenna cables and bluetooth antenna cable and peel off the wireless LAN antennas and bluetooth antenna from the display cover. Glass tape Wireless LAN antenna with black cable Bluetooth ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Wireless antennas/ LCD harness 4.24.2 LCD harness Removing the LCD harness The following describes the procedure for removing LCD harness (See Figure 4-45 and 4-46). 1. Remove the following screw securing the LCD harness holder and remove the LCD harness holder (display...

4.24 Wireless antennas/ LCD harness 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the following screw securing the LCD harness holder and remove the LCD harness holder (middle frame side). • M2.5 × 2.8B FLAT BIND screw x1 3. Remove the LCD harness from the guide. M2.5x2.8B FLAT BIND LCD harness holder LCD harn...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Hinge 4.25 Hinge Removing the Hinge The following describes the procedure for removing hinge (See Figure 4-47 to 4-49). 1. Remove the following screws securing the display cover and detach the display cover . • M2.5 × 6 PSP TIGHT screw x4 M2.5x6 PSP TIGHT Figure 4-47 Re...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Hinge QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) 4-69 Installing the Hinge The following describes the procedure for installing the hinge (See Figure 4-47 to 4-49). 1. Install the hinges (middle frame side) on the back side of the middle frame and secure them with the foll...

Appendices Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module......................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout............................................................................................... B-1 B.1 System Board Front View............

Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LCD cover, be sure to seat it so that it...

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recommend a CRT cleaning agent. Apply the agent to a cloth...

Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View (e) (b) (c) (a) (d) (p) (f) (o) (g) (n) (h) (i) (j) (m) (l) (k) Figure B-1 System board layout (front) QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) B-1

B.1 System Board Front View Appendix B Board Layout Table B-1 System board ICs and connectors (front) Mark Number Name (a) CN5801 TV Input connector (b) CN9500 SD board I/F connector (c) CN9650 SWITCH I/F connector (d) CN3230 Keyboard I/F connector (e) CN3201 PAD I/F connector (f) CN2200 Mini PCI I/...

Appendix B Board Layout B.2 System Board Back View B.2 System Board Back View (e) (b) (c) (d) (a) (f) (g)(h) (r) (i) (j) (q) (k) (l) (m) (p) (o) Figure B-2 System board layout (back) (n) QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) B-3

Appendix B Board Layout B.3 SD Board Front View B.3 SD Board Front View (f) (g) (e) (d) (c) (b) (a) (h) (i) (l) (k) (j) Figure B-3 SD board layout (front) Table B-3 SD board connectors (front) Mark Number Name (a) CN4621 USB I/F connector (b) CN4620 USB I/F relay connector (c) CN6003 Speaker (right)...

B.4 SD Board Back View Appendix B Board Layout B.4 SD Board Back View (a) Figure B-4 SD board layout (back) Table B-4 SD board connectors (back) Mark Number Name (a) CN3000 MDC I/F connector B-6 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498)

Appendix B Board Layout B.5 SJ Board Front View B.5 SJ Board Front View (b) (a) Figure B-5 SJ board layout (front) Table B-5 SJ board connectors (front) Mark Number Name (a) DS6000 Headphone connector (b) J6001 External Microphone I/F connector QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) B-7

B.6 SJ Board Back View Appendix B Board Layout B-8 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) B.6 SJ Board Back View (a) (b) Figure B-6 SJ board layout (back) Table B-6 SJ board connectors (back) Mark Number Name (a) CN6000 Internal microphone connector (b) CN9560 SD board I/F connector

Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignment System Board (FCLSY*) C.1 CN1800 HDD I/F connector (44-pin) Table C-1 HDD I/F connector (44-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 IDRSTA-P5N I/O 2 GND - 3 PDD07-P3P I/O 4 PDD08-P3P I/O 5 PDD06-P3P I/O 6 PDD09-P3P I/O 7 PDD05-P3P I/O 8 PDD10-P3P I...

C.2 CN1820 ODD I/F connector (50-pin) Appendix C Pin Assignment C.2 CN1820 ODD I/F connector (50-pin) Table C-2 ODD I/F connector (50-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 CDAUDL-PXP I 2 CDAUDR- PXP I 3 CD-GND I 4 N.C - 5 IDRSTB-P5N O 6 SDD08-P3P I/O 7 SDD07-P3P I/O 8 SDD09-P3P I/O ...

C.8 CN8770 FAN connector (3-pin) Appendix C Pin Assignment C.8 CN8770 FAN connector (3-pin) Table C-8 FAN connector (3-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 FAN VCC I 2 GND - 3 FANG0-P3P I C.9 CN8780 FAN connector (for VGA) (3-pin) Table C-9 FAN connector (for VGA) (3-pin) PIN No. S...

Appendix C Pin Assignment C.11 CN4612 USB I/F Relay connector (8-pin) C.11 CN4612 USB I/F Relay connector (8-pin) Table C-11 USB I/F Relay connector (8-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 USB1PS-E5V I 2 USB1PS-E5V I 3 USBP4-S3N I/O 4 USBP4-S3P I/O 5 GND - 6 GND - 7 GND - 8 N.C. - ...

Appendix C Pin Assignment C.16 CN9650 SWITCH I/F connector (20-pin) C.16 CN9650 SWITCH I/F connector (20-pin) Table C-16 SWITCH I/F connector (20-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 PBLEDO-S3P I 2 M5V - 3 PBLEDB-S3P I 4 PBLEDG-S3P I 5 PWRSW-S3N I 6 TVBTN-S3N I 7 CDBTN-S3N I 8 GND ...

Appendix C Pin Assignment C.24 CN3201 PAD I/F connector (4-pin) C.24 CN3201 PAD I/F connector (4-pin) Table C-24 PAD I/F connector (4-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 GND - 2 IPDCLK-P5P I/O 3 IPDDAT-P5P I/O 4 GND - C.25 PJ5600 LCD I/F connector (41-pin) Table C-25 LCD I/F conne...

Appendix C Pin Assignment C.29 CN5502 D-video I/F connector (14-pin) C.29 CN5502 D-video I/F connector (14-pin) Table C-29 D-video I/F connector (14-pin) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No. Signal name I/O 1 HDTVY-PXP I 2 GND - 3 HDTVPB-PXP I 4 GND - 5 HDTVPR-PXP I 6 GND - 7 LINOTL-PXP I 8 (LINE1) I/O 9...

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0 0E 02 1 ! 02 82 16 F0 16 03 2 @ 03 83 1E F0 1E 04 3 # 04 84 26 F0 26 05 4 $ 05 85 25 F0 25...

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 29 \ | 2B AB 5D F0 5D *5 30 Caps Lock 3A BA 58 F0 58 31 A 1E 9E 1C F0 1C 32 S 1F 9F 1B F0 1B 33 D 20 A0 23 F0 23 34 F 21 A1 2B F0 2B 35 G 22 A2 34 F0 ...

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 07 F0 07 *3 124 PrintSc *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 *7 *7 202 Fn — — — — *4 203 Win E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0...

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 55 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 75 INS E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 12 76 DEL E0 AA E0 53 E0 D3 E0 2A E0 F0 1...

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 75 INS E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 76 DEL E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12 79 ← E0 2A E0 4B E0 CB E0 AA E0 12 E0 6B...

Appendix E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout E.1 Keyboard Layout Figure E-1 Keyboard layout (for US) Figure E-2 Keyboard layout (for UK) QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) E-1

Appendix F Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F.1 LAN Loopback Connector (1) BIBAP ‘(TX+)(2) BIDAN (TX-) (3) BIDBP (RX+)(4) BIDBN (RX-) Figure F-1 LAN loopback connector QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) F-1

Appendix G Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool: ‰ BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk Rewriting the BIOS NOTE: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer when yo...

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Appendix H Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you need the following tool: ‰ EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer Rewriting the EC/KBC NOTE: 1. Rewrite the EC/KBS only ...

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Appendix I Reliability Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) System 5,277 QOSMIO F10 Maintenance Manual (960-498) I-1

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