Page 2 - Copyright; Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio; Disclaimer; at the; Trademarks
ii Qosmio 0 Maintenance Manual Copyright © 2008 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manualcannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patentliability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herei...
Page 3 - Preface; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
Qosmio Maintenance Manual iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio 0, referred to as the Qosmio 0 Series in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate ...
Page 4 - Conventions; Acronyms; boldface; Key operation
iv Qosmio 0 Maintenance Manual The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Qosmio 0 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRUproblems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform t...
Page 5 - means you must hold down; Ctrl; and at the same time press
Qosmio Maintenance Manual v Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify suchoperations 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...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1; Modem Troubleshooting ......................................................................
vi Qosmio 0 Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.2 2.5-inch HDD .................................................................... Error! Bookmark ...
Page 7 - Bookmark not defined.
Qosmio Maintenance Manual vii 2.12 Express card Troubleshooting ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting .......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting .................................
Page 8 - GPS Troubleshooting ..........................................................................; Chapter 3; Speaker EQ; Button; Erro
viii Qosmio 0 Maintenance Manual 2.28 UWB Troubleshooting ………..…………………………………………………….. Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.29 IR-blaster Troubleshooting ………..…………………………………………….….. Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.30 GPS Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………….. Error! Bookmark not defined. Chapter 3 Tests ...
Page 9 - Memory; HDD; Chapter 4
Qosmio Maintenance Manual ix 3.19 Memory check ...….. ……………….………………………..……………………..... Error! Bookmark not defined. 29 3.20 1st HDD Test ……………………………....…………….……………....….……… Error! Bookmark not defined. 30 3.21 2 nd HDD Test ……………………………....…………….……………....….……… Error! Bookmark not defined. 32 3.22 RDMI...
Page 13 - Appendices
Qosmio Maintenance Manual xiii Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module .................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................................................................................................... B-1 Appe...
Page 15 - Hardware Overview
1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-ii
Page 17 - Figures
1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-iv Figures Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A .......................................................... 1-8 Figure 1-2 SATA HDD .................................................................................................. 1-13 ...
Page 18 - Features
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-1 1.1 Features The Toshiba Qosmio F50 a full size notebook PC based on the Dual Core Processor...
Page 22 - Express Card Slot
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-5 IEEE1394 This port allows high-speed data transfer to take place between the computer and ex...
Page 23 - TV Antenna Port
1 Hardware Overview Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-6 Microphone/ Line-in Jack A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conducto...
Page 25 - Figure 1-1A show the computer and its system unit configuration.
1 Hardware Overview Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-8 Figure 1-1A show the computer and its system unit configuration. Figure 1-1A ID Parts Descri...
Page 29 - Normal screw for all model
1 Hardware Overview Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-12 Normal screw for all model
Page 33 - Power Supply
1 Hardware Overview Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-16 1.4 Power Supply The power supply unit provides constant voltage 19V for the system board a...
Page 34 - Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-17 6. Output monitor Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side)...
Page 35 - Batteries; The computer has the following two types of batteries:; Main Battery; Battery Charge
1 Hardware Overview Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-18 1.5 Batteries The computer has the following two types of batteries: Main Battery Pack Real...
Page 36 - Any of the following cases stops battery charge:; RTC Battery
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 1-19 NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consumption by the system. U...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting Procedures; Chapter 2
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 1 Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction ................................................................................... 3 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ……………………………………………………………4 2.3 Po...
Page 40 - Finger printer troubleshooting process .............................................60
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 2 Figures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2)..................................................................... 5 Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2)......................................
Page 41 - Tables; Troubleshooting Introduction
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 3 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED .................................................................................................... 10 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED .................................................
Page 42 - Troubleshooting Flowchart; Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 4 16. SPDIF line 17. Finger print module 18. TV tuner signal generator 19. FM tuner signal generator 20. E-SATA HDD 21. Felica card 22. UWB signal generator 23. Remote controller. 2.2 Troubleshooting F...
Page 47 - Power Supply Troubleshooting; Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 9 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting S T A R T A r e t h e D C -I N a n d B a t t e r y L E D s li t ? C a n y o u t u r n t h e c o m p u t e r o n ? A r e t h e i n t e r n a l p o w e r c o n n e c t ...
Page 48 - Procedure 1; Table 2-1 Battery LED; Battery State
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 10 as instructed. The flowchart in Figure 2-2 gives a summary of the process. The proceduresdescribed in this section are: Procedure 1: Power status check Procedure 2: Adaptor / battery replacement Pro...
Page 49 - Power supply status
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 11 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED AC-IN LED Power supply status Solid on AC power exists (LED is solid Blue). Off No AC power exists. To check the power supply status, install a battery pack and connect an AC ada...
Page 50 - Procedure 3
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 12 Procedure 3 Power supply connection check The power supply wiring diagram is shown below: AC adaptor System board Battery AC adaptor cord AC power cord Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Per...
Page 51 - Procedure 4; Replacement Procedures
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 13 Procedure 4 Diagnostic check The power supply may not charge the battery pack. Perform the following procedures: 1. Reinstall the battery pack. 2. Attach the AC adaptor and turn on the power. If you...
Page 52 - Display Troubleshooting; Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 14 2.4 Display Troubleshooting P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l d i s p l a y c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s t h e e x t e r n a l d i s p l a y f u n c t i o n o k ? P e r f o r m d ...
Page 53 - Tests and
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 15 This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly.The process is outlined in Figure 2-3. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the otherprocedures as instr...
Page 54 - Replacement Procedures,
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 16 Procedure 3 Connector and replacement check The FL inverter board, LCD module, and system board are connected to the display circuits.Any of these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Repl...
Page 55 - Keyboard Troubleshooting; Figure 2-4 Keyboard troubleshooting process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 17 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l k e y b o a r d c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s t h e e x t e r n a l k e y b o a r d f u n c t i o n o k ? P e r f o r...
Page 56 - test and Diagnostics
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 18 To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the followingprocedures. Figure 2-5 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with theother procedures as ins...
Page 57 - External USB Devices Troubleshooting; Figure 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 19 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) E N D O r i g i n a l U S B d e v i c e i s f a u l t y P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l d e v i c e...
Page 59 - TV-Tuner Failure Troubleshooting
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55 - DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 21 2.7 TV-Tuner Failure Troubleshooting P e r f o r m T V T u n e r C a b l e c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t T V T u n e r c a b l e f u ...
Page 62 - The TV Tuner Module connect may be faulty. Perform Check 1:
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55 - DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 24 Check 1 Make sure TV Tuner Antenna is firmly plugged into both the TV Tuner Module.If the antenna is connected correctly, go to Check 2. Check 2 Try connecting a different TV tuner Antenna to the c...
Page 63 - TouchPad Troubleshooting; Figure 2-7 Touchpad troubleshooting process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55 - DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 25 2.8 TouchPad Troubleshooting START END TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-7 Touchpad troubleshooting process
Page 64 - Procedure 2
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55 - DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 26 To determine if the computer’s built-in TouchPad is functioning properly, perform thefollowing procedures. Figure 2-9 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue asinstructed. Procedu...
Page 65 - Speaker Troubleshooting; Figure 2-8 Speaker troubleshooting process
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 27 2.9 Speaker Troubleshooting S T A R T D o a l l s o u r c e s h a v e s a m e p r o b l e m ? E N D P e r f o r m e a r p h o n e t e s t ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) D o e a r p h o n e s f u n c t i o ...
Page 67 - Optical Drive Troubleshooting
2 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 29 2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting START Audio CD functions ok? END Perform software check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 5) ...
Page 70 - Troubleshooting Procedures; Modem Troubleshooting; Figure 2-10 Modem troubleshooting process
32 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 32 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting START Computer unable to detect telephone signal? END Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Perform telephone line connection che...
Page 72 - Express card Troubleshooting; S T A R T; Figure 2-11 Express card troubleshooting process
34 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 34 2.12 Express card Troubleshooting S T A R T D o e r r o r s o c c u r d u r i n g E x p r e s s c a r d t e s t ? P e r f o r m E x p r e s s c a r d s o c k e t r e p l a c e m e n t c h e c k ( P...
Page 77 - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
39 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 39 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting START Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 1) Was a wireless LAN problem delected? Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna...
Page 78 - Replacement
40 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 40 Figure 2-13 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board may each be the source of a wireless LAN fault. Any of these components may be dama...
Page 80 - Camera Troubleshooting; Figure 2-14 Camera troubleshooting process
42 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 42 2.15 Camera Troubleshooting Figure 2-14 Camera troubleshooting process
Page 82 - Bluetooth Troubleshooting; Figure 2-15 Bluetooth troubleshooting process
44 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 44 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting h i j k i l m n o p m q r s t u v p w x s y x n w x z l m p y n r { m n | } ~ t w t { n x p p x m p n q r n x n y x { n x p p x s w v p x o t { x...
Page 85 - in 1 card Troubleshooting; Figure 2-16 7 in 1 card troubleshooting process
47 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 47 2.17 7in 1 card Troubleshooting START Do errors occur during 7 IN 1 CARD test? Perform 7 IN 1 card socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board END 7 IN 1 unit is not faulty. Perform...
Page 87 - HDD Troubleshooting; Figure 2-17 HDD troubleshooting process
49 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 49 2.18 HDD Troubleshooting Figure 2-17 HDD troubleshooting process
Page 89 - CRT Troubleshooting; Figure 2-18 HDD troubleshooting process
51 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 51 2.19 CRT Troubleshooting P e r f o r m C R T c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t C R T c a b l e f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y ? P e r f ...
Page 91 - HDMI Troubleshooting; Figure 2-19 HDMI troubleshooting process
53 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 53 2.20 HDMI Troubleshooting P e r f o r m H D M I c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t H D M I c a b l e f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y ? P e...
Page 93 - SPDIF troubleshooting
55 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 55 2.21 SPDIF troubleshooting
Page 95 - MIC Troubleshooting
57 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 57 2.22 MIC Troubleshooting
Page 97 - Finger printer troubleshooting
59 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 59 2.23 Finger printer troubleshooting
Page 99 - FM tuner Failure Troubleshooting; Figure 2-23 FM tuner troubleshooting process
61 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 61 2.24 FM tuner Failure Troubleshooting P e r f o r m F M T u n e r A n t e n n a c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t F M T u n e r A n t e n...
Page 105 - Felica Troubleshooting; Figure 2-25 Felica troubleshooting process
67 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 67 2.26 Felica Troubleshooting START END Felica connection check (Procedure 1) Felica replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-25 Felica troubleshooting process
Page 107 - TMA Troubleshooting
69 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 69 2.27 TMA Troubleshooting P e r f o r m T M A p o w e r C a b l e c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t T M A p o w e r C a b l e f u n c t i ...
Page 111 - UWB Troubleshooting; Figure 2-27 UWB troubleshooting process
73 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 73 2.28 UWB Troubleshooting P e r f o r m U W B A n t e n n a c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t U W B A n t e n n a f u n c t i o n p r o p ...
Page 116 - GPS Troubleshooting; Figure 2-29 GPS troubleshooting process
78 Troubleshooting Procedures QOSMIO F50- QOSMIO F55- DYNABOOK QOSMIO F50 Series Maintenance Manual 78 2.30 GPS Troubleshooting P e r f o r m G P S A n t e n n a c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t G P S A n t e n n a f u n c t i o n p r o p ...
Page 118 - Tests and Diagnostics
3. Tests and Diagnostics 1 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
Page 119 - WDMI Test
3. Tests and Diagnostics 2 Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test .............................................................................................................3 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test .............................................................................................4 ...
Page 120 - The Diagnostic Test; To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
3. Tests and Diagnostics 3 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the (Base on Irving 10/10G T&D version 1.0) hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program consists ...
Page 121 - Executing the Diagnostic Test; NOTE
3. Tests and Diagnostics 4 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTICPROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the diagnostics diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the DOS boot fi...
Page 125 - Display Configuration; This Item will show the unit configuration. It includes:
3. Tests and Diagnostics 8 3.3 Display Configuration This Item will show the unit configuration. It includes: CPU (CPU type; Cache ; CPU speed ;CPU FSB) DDRAM SIZE Panel ID HDD1 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) HDD2 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) VRAM size / VGA CHI...
Page 127 - Main Battery Charge Test
3. Tests and Diagnostics 10 The computer will let the fan be “ON” after any key pressed. Feel the wind orlisten the rotating sound to check whether the fan is working or not. NOTE : Remember to approach fan outlet that is near right side of unit whether fan is “ON”. The computer will stop the fan wo...
Page 130 - Computrace check
3. Tests and Diagnostics 13 3.8 Computrace check The computrace check will check your PC’s computrace function was disable or enable. And candisable computrace function. item1. The computrace check will check computrace function status was enable or disable. As below picture show.
Page 134 - LCD Pixels Mode Test; This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine.
3. Tests and Diagnostics 17 The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to test their Touch Pad buttons. If the buttons areclicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayedon the screen as below. After checking T/Pad buttons and cursor’s function, use “...
Page 135 - Magnetic Switch Test; Follow below steps to run this test:
3. Tests and Diagnostics 18 - including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 640*200 (2/16 colors), 640*350 (2/16 colors),640*480 (2/16/256 colors), 800*600 (256 colors) and 1024*768 (256 colors). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after thequestion. 3.12 Magne...
Page 143 - Sensor Button Test; Press
3. Tests and Diagnostics 26 3.17 Sensor Button Test The Sensor button test allows the user to manually test each of Sensor buttonbuttons. Press each of the buttons on the front panel in turn. A yellow bar will appear on the relevantsection of the figure if the button passes the test. Press ESC to qu...
Page 145 - HDD Test; The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1; HDD ok or not. First, please select HDD test
3. Tests and Diagnostics 28 3.19 Memory test This test will check if the computer’s DDR RAM Vendor, frequency and size is correct in everyslot. 3.20 1 st HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1 st HDD ok or not. First, please select HDD test method, Screen would display as below:
Page 148 - The HDD test allows the user to verify the 2; HDD ok or not. Please select HDD test method,
3. Tests and Diagnostics 31 3.21 2 nd HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 2 nd HDD ok or not. Please select HDD test method, Choice HDD test method, Screen would display as below:
Page 158 - Replacement Procedures
4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-ii
Page 165 - General
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-1 4.1 General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Rep...
Page 167 - Safety Precautions
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-3 Safety Precautions Before you begin disassembly read the following safety precautions c...
Page 169 - Before You Begin; Disassemble the computer only when an abnormality has occurred.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-5 Before You Begin Before you begin to disassemble the computer, keep in mind the precaut...
Page 170 - Disassembly Procedures; The cable connectors come in these two basic types:; Assembly Procedures; Check that all the cable and connectors are fastened securely.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-6 Disassembly Procedures The cable connectors come in these two basic types: Pressure pla...
Page 171 - Tools and Equipment
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-7 Tools and Equipment For your safety and that of other people in the working environment...
Page 172 - Colors of Screw Shanks
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-8 Colors of Screw Shanks For easy identification of the correct screws, the screw shanks ...
Page 173 - Battery; Removing the Battery Pack; Turn the computer upside down so that the back is facing you.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-9 4.2 Battery Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the followin...
Page 174 - Installing the Battery Pack; Install the battery pack according to the following procedures.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-10 Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack according to the following proced...
Page 175 - Removing the HDD; from the compartment.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-11 4.3 HDD Removing the HDD CAUTION: Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive. Appl...
Page 176 - Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-12 3. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack. NOTE: Do not disass...
Page 177 - Installing the HDD; To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-13 Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4...
Page 178 - Removing the Optional Memory; Release the screw that secures the optional memory cover.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-14 4.4 Memory Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional memory (module) according ...
Page 179 - Figure 4-4 Removing the optional memory cover
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Page 180 - Installing the Optional Memory; computer or memory can be damaged.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-16 Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the f...
Page 181 - Figure 4-5 Removing the metal cover screws
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Page 182 - Express Card; Removing the Optional Express Card or PC Card; Figure 4-6 Removing the PCI Express Card or PC card
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-18 4.5 Express Card Removing the Optional Express Card or PC Card Remove the optional Exp...
Page 183 - Installing the Optional Express Card or PC Card; Gently push it and release when it clicks in place.
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Page 184 - Optional Memory Card; Removing the Optional Memory Card; Figure 4-7 Removing the memory card; Installing the Optional Memory Card; Check that the memory card is seated securely.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-20 4.6 Optional Memory Card Removing the Optional Memory Card Remove the memory card acco...
Page 186 - Keyboard Cover and Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard; Use a pointed object to lift the keyboard from the computer.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-22 4.7 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard Remove the Ke...
Page 187 - Figure 4-9 Removing the keyboard; Installing the keyboard Cover and Keyboard
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-23 3. Remove two M2.5x3 screws and then remove the keyboard. Figure 4-9 Removing the keyb...
Page 188 - ODD
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-24 4.8 ODD 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the one M2.5x10 screw.
Page 189 - Removing the ODD Bay Module; Figure 4-10 Removing the ODD Bay module
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Page 190 - Installing the ODD Bay Module; Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in.; Disassembling the ODD Drive
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-26 Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following pr...
Page 191 - Assembling the ODD Drive; Seat the bracket in the correct position.
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Page 192 - Top Cover; Removing the Top Cover; Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 14 screws:
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-28 4.9 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following p...
Page 193 - Figure 4-13 Disconnecting cables from the computer
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Page 194 - Installing the Top Cover
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-30 Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to ...
Page 195 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
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Page 196 - Disconnect the cables on the system board.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-32 3. Disconnect the cables on the system board. Figure 4-15 Removing the display assembl...
Page 197 - Installing the Display Assembly; Place the display panel in the correct position.
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Page 198 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers; Use Screw M2X4
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-34 4.11 Speakers Removing the Speakers Remove the Speakers according to the following pro...
Page 199 - Remove five M2x3 screws to separate the metal cover.; Installing the Speakers; Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position.
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Page 200 - Touch Pad and Finger Print Board; Removing the Touch Pad and Finger Print Board; Figure 4-18 Removing the screws from the touch pad
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-36 4.12 Touch Pad and Finger Print Board Removing the Touch Pad and Finger Print Board Re...
Page 201 - Figure 4-19 Removing the touch pad brackets
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Page 202 - Figure 4-20 Removing the finger print board; Installing the Touch Pad and Finger Print Board; secure with two M2.5x4 screws
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-38 4. To remove the finger print board, push the lock towards the right and lift up the b...
Page 203 - Power Switch Board; Removing the power switch; Remove one M2x4 screw from the power switch board.; Installing the power switch board; Seat the power switch board in the correct place on top cover.
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Page 204 - VR board; Removing the VR board; Remove the two VR board with Special screws.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-40 4.14 VR board Removing the VR board Remove the VR board according to the following pro...
Page 205 - Installing the VR board; Seat the VR board in the correct position in the computer.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-41 Installing the VR board Install the VR board according to the following procedures and...
Page 206 - Bluetooth Card; Removing the Bluetooth card; Remove the Bluetooth cable from the wire guide.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-42 4.15 Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth card Remove the Bluetooth card according to...
Page 207 - Installing the Bluetooth card; Seat the card in the correct position on the back of the top cover.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-43 Installing the Bluetooth card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following pr...
Page 208 - Wire Bridge; Removing the Wire Bridge; Remove the Wire Bridge from the computer.; Installing the Wire Bridge; Seat the Wire Bridge in the correct position on computer.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-44 4.16 Wire Bridge Removing the Wire Bridge Remove the Wire Bridge according to the foll...
Page 209 - Removing the VGA Module/Cooler; Figure 4-25 Removing the release paper from VGA Cooling Module
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-45 4.17 VGA Module/Cooler Removing the VGA Module/Cooler Remove the VGA Module/Cooler acc...
Page 210 - Figure 4-26 Removing the VGA Module
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-46 1. Remove three M2.5x6 screws securing the VGA module/cooler. 2. Remove the VGA module...
Page 211 - Remove four spring screws on the module to remove the VGA cooler.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-47 4. Remove four spring screws on the module to remove the VGA cooler.
Page 212 - Figure 4-27 Removing the spring screws
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-48 Figure 4-27 Removing the spring screws
Page 213 - Installing the VGA Module/Cooler; Seat the VGA Cooler on the back of the VGA module.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-49 Installing the VGA Module/Cooler Install the VGA Module/Cooler according to the follow...
Page 214 - IR Blaster Board; Removing the IR Blaster Board; Figure 4-28 Removing the IR Blaster Board; Installing the IR Blaster Board; Secure the board to the computer’s base with two M2.5x6 screws.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-50 4.18 IR Blaster Board Removing the IR Blaster Board Remove the IR Blaster Board accord...
Page 215 - TV Tuner Card; Removing the TV Tuner Card; Release the latches on both sides to remove the TV Tuner Card.; Installing the TV Tuner Card; Seat the TV Tuner Card in the correct place.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-51 4.19 TV Tuner Card Removing the TV Tuner Card Remove the TV Tuner Card according to th...
Page 218 - Figure 4-31 Removing TMA screws
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-54 Remove the TMA, CPU Fan, MINI CARD and MDC/FM Board according to the followingprocedur...
Page 219 - Remove two M2.5x6 screws securing the fan to the system board.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-55 2. Remove two M2.5x6 screws securing the fan to the system board. Figure 4-32 Removing...
Page 220 - System Board and Cooling Module; Removing the System Board; Figure 4-33 Removing the system board; Installing the System Board; Seat the system board in the correct place on the computer’s base.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-56 4.21 System Board and Cooling Module Removing the System Board Remove the System Board...
Page 221 - Removing the cooling module; Remove the cooling module from the system board.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-57 Removing the cooling module Remove the cooling module according to the following proce...
Page 222 - Installing the Cooling Module
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-58 Installing the Cooling Module Install the Cooling Module according to the following pr...
Page 223 - CPU; Removing the CPU
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Page 224 - Installing the CPU; Check that the triangle on the cam is in the unlock position.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-60 Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4...
Page 225 - Figure 4-37 Securing the CPU
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-61 3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. Figu...
Page 226 - Removing the Sub-woofer
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-62 4.23 Sub-woofer Removing the Sub-woofer Remove the sub-woofer according to the followi...
Page 227 - RJ11/FM Tuner and TV Tuner; Removing RJ11/FM Tuner and TV Tuner
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-63 4.24 RJ11/FM Tuner and TV Tuner Removing RJ11/FM Tuner and TV Tuner Remove RJ11/FM Tun...
Page 228 - Figure 4-40 Removing TV Tuner; Installing the RJ11/FM Tuner and TV Tuner
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-64 3. Remove the TV Tuner by removing one M2.5x6 screw indicated in the following figure....
Page 229 - Remove the according to the following procedures and Figure 4-41.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-65 4.25 B-Cas Removing the B-CAS Remove the according to the following procedures and Fig...
Page 230 - Display Mask; Removing the Display Mask; Remove four rubber seals from the display mask.; Installing the Display Mask; Seat the display mask in the correct position.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-66 4.26 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the f...
Page 231 - LCD Module and FL Inverter Board; Removing the LCD Module and FL Inverter Board; one M2x4 screw securing the FL inverter boards.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-67 4.27 LCD Module and FL Inverter Board Removing the LCD Module and FL Inverter Board Re...
Page 232 - Figure 4-44 Removing the LCD module
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-68 4. Turn the LCD module over and place it face down on a protective surface, such as a ...
Page 233 - Installing the LCD Module and FL Inverter Board; Seat the FL inverter board and secure it with one M2x4 screw.
Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 4 Replacement Procedures Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-69 Installing the LCD Module and FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board accordin...
Page 234 - CCD Board, MIC and Antenna; Removing the CCD Board, MIC and Antenna; Figure 4-45 Removing the CCD board and MIC; Installing the CCD Board, MIC and Antenna; Connect the CCD module cable to CCD module connector.
4 Replacement Procedures Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Qosmio F50 Maintenance Manual 4-70 4.28 CCD Board, MIC and Antenna Removing the CCD Board, MIC and Antenna Remove the CCD...
Page 235 - Appendix A; Precautions for handling the LCD module
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual A-1 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 followingprecautions when handling it to prevent damaging it. 1. When installing the LCD mod...
Page 236 - screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid.
A-2 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty or moist, 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 a...
Page 237 - could cause breakage or cracks.
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual A-3 5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ank...
Page 240 - Appendix B; System Board Top View
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual B-1 JP55 PJP1 JP1 JP25 JP18 JP2 JP28 JP15 JP36 JP35 JP14 JP5 JP5 JP2 JP5 U10 U20 JP6 JP57 JP29 JP53 JP20 PJP3 JPV1 JP27 JP24 U3 JP52 JP40 JP11 JP34 JP16 JP17 JP12 T1 JP33 Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Top View Figure B-1 System Board Layout ...
Page 241 - System Board Bottom View
B-2 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual JP10 JP35 JP31 JP30 JP23 JP9 JP47 JP22 JP13 JP48 JP7 JP26 U37 U18 U8 U4 B.2 System Board Bottom View Figure B-2 System Board Layout (Bottom)
Page 251 - Audio Board Top View
B-12 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual JP6 U4 JP7 U7 UA1 B.5 Audio Board Top View Figure B-3 Audio Board Layout (Top)
Page 252 - B.6 Audio Board Bottom View
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual B-13 JP5 JP5 JP9 JP1 JP4 JP3 B.6 Audio Board Bottom View Figure B-3 Audio Board Layout (Bottom)
Page 253 - PCI Express to media bridge; IN 1 card reader conn.
B-14 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual Table B-3 Audio Board ICs (top and bottom) Number Name U4 PCI Express to media bridge Card Reader Host Controller JM380 U7 Audio codec ALC272-GR UA1 Audio amplifier APA2068KAI-TRL Table B-3 Audio Board Connectors (top and bottom) Number Name JP6 Sub-woofer c...
Page 254 - B.9 Fingerprint Board Top View
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual B-15 U2 B.9 Fingerprint Board Top View Figure B-9 Board Layout (Top)
Page 255 - B.10 Fingerprint Board Bottom View
B-16 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual U3 JP1 B.10 Fingerprint Board Bottom View Figure B-10 Fingerprint Board Layout (Bottom)
Page 257 - B.11 Robson Board Top View
B-18 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual U3 U2 U1 JP2 B.11 Robson Board Top View Figure B-11 Robson Board Layout (Top)
Page 258 - B.12 Robson Board Bottom View
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual B-19 B.12 Robson Board Bottom View Figure B-12 Robson Board Layout (Bottom)
Page 259 - Nand Flash
B-20 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual Table B-11Robson Board ICs (top and bottom) Number Name U1 Robson Controller WG29AE20AB0 QAB5 U2, U3 Nand Flash JS29F08G08CANC1 QJI2 JS29F16G08FANC1892010 Table B-12 Robson Board Connectors (top and bottom) Number Name JP2 Robson Conn.
Page 260 - Appendix C; System Board
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual C-1 C. Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 JP2 Table C-1 FAN I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +FAN1 I 2 FAN_SPEED1 O 3 GND - C.2 JP5 Table C-2 FM I/F pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Sig...
Page 268 - New Card
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual C-9 5 NC 6 +1.5VS 7 CLKREQ_NAND# 8 NC 9 GND 10 NC 11 CLK_NAND# 12 NC 13 CLK_NAND 14 NC 15 GND 16 NC 17 NC 18 GND 19 NC 20 UW B_DISABLE# 21 GND 22 PLT_RST# 23 PCIE_IRX_C_NANDTX_N2 24 NC 25 PCIE_IRX_C_NANDTX_P2 26 GND 27 GND 28 +1.5VS 29 GND 30 NC 31 PCIE_ITX_C_NAN...
Page 269 - TMA Module
C-10 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual 7 PM_SMBCLK O 8 PM_SMBDATA I/O 9 +1.5VS_CARD O 10 +1.5VS_CARD O 11 EC_SW I# O 12 +3VALW _CARD O 13 PERST# O 14 +3VS_CARD O 15 +3VS_CARD O 16 CLKREQ# I 17 EXP_CPPE# O 18 CLK_NEW # O 19 CLK_NEW O 20 GND - 21 CIE_IRX_C_NEW TX_N1 O 22 CIE_IRX_C_NEWTX_P1 O 23 GND...
Page 270 - TMA Module Power
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual C-11 C.19 JP25 Table C-19 TMA Module Power Connector pin assignments (20-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +5VS 2 +5VS 3 +5VS 4 +5VS 5 +5VS 6 +5VS 7 +5VS 8 +5VS 9 +1.5VS 10 NC 11 +1.5VS 12 GND 13 +1.5VS 14 GND 15 +1.5VS 16 GND 17 +1.5VS 18 GN...
Page 275 - Internal Microphone; TV Tuner
C-16 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual C.25 JP33 Table C-25 Internal Microphone Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +INT_MIC 2 GND C.26 JP34 Table C-26 TV Tuner Connector pin assignments (124-pin) (1/3) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I...
Page 286 - Appendix D
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual D-1 Appendix D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Cap No. Keytop Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Make Break Make Break 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 ...
Page 289 - Fn
D-4 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Cap No. Keytop Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Make Break Make Break 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 X Fn — — — — *4 X W in E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0 F0...
Page 290 - Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key; with the right; Shift; key, scan codes are changed as listed below:; Shift; With right; Shift
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual D-5 Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Cap No. Key top Code set 1 Code set 2 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...
Page 291 - Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode
D-6 Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Cap No. Key top Code set 1 Code set 2 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...
Page 292 - Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual D-7 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Cap No. Keytop Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break 09 8 (8) 48 C8 75 F0 75 10 9 (9) 49 C9 7D F0 7D 11 0 (*) 37 B7 7C F0 7C 23 U (4) 4B CB 6B F0 6B 24 I (5) 4C CC 73 F0 73 25 O (6) 4D CD 74 F0 74 26 P (–) 4A CA 7B F...
Page 294 - Appendix E Key Layout; Figure US keyboard
Appendix E Key Layout 1. United Status (US) Keyboard Figure US keyboard 2. Traditional Chinese (CH) Keyboard Figure CH keyboard
Page 305 - Figure SD keyboard
3. Turkish F (TF-F) Keyboard Figure TF-F keyboard 24. Swedish (SD) Keyboard Figure SD keyboard
Page 309 - Figure JP keyboard
Page 310 - Appendix F
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual F-1 F. Appendix F Series Screw Torque List (JSKAA) Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List (High-end) SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE LCD ASSY MA000007GG0 M2.0*3 6 LCD BRK TO LCD PANEL(R/L) 1.2~1.5kg MA000007GG0 M2.0*3 1 INVERTER TO COVER SUB ASSY (SIN...
Page 313 - Appendix G Reliability
Qosmio F50 Series Maintenance Manual G-1 Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) LCD 10,000 Keyboard 60,000 HDD 300,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000