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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the T PORTÉGÉ R500. system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are used in the text to describe many operations.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Features ........................1-1 System Unit Block Diagram ..................1-8 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (USB External) ............1-13 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive..................1-14 1.8-inch Hard Disk Drive..................1-15 DVD-Super Multi Drive Optical Drive (ODD) ............1-16 Keyboard.........................
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Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics The Diagnostic Test ....................3-1 Executing the Diagnostic Test ................... 3-4 Setting of the hardware configuration ............... 3-9 Heatrun Test......................3-11 Subtest Names......................3-12 System Test......................3-14 Memory Test......................3-16 Keyboard Test......................3-17 Display Test ......................3-18 3.10 Floppy Disk Test......................
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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures Overview........................4-1 Battery pack ....................... 4-8 PC card........................4-10 Memory module B ....................4-11 HDD......................... 4-13 Keyboard........................4-17 Memory module A ....................4-21 Cover assembly and Base assembly ................ 4-23 Base latch ......................... 4-26 4.10 Front panel/Microphone ..................4-27 4.11 Bluetooth module.....................
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments.................... C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............D-1 Appendix E Key Layout.....................E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams.................... F-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures ................G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures .................
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba PORTEGE R500 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features.
A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. Batteries The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack and RTC battery (that backs up the Real Time Clock and CMOS memory). [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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One SD/ SDHC memory card slot. Data can be read and written by inserting each media to the slot. Fingerprint sensor The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility. They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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• Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four) • DVI port Sound system The sound system is equipped with the following features: • speakers • Volume control • Stereo headphone jack • External microphone jack • Built-in microphone [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program. Back light On/Off button If you turn off the back light outdoors in a good weather, you can use the computer for a longer period. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The front of the computer is shown in figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System unit configuration PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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• PC2-4200(DDR2-533)/PC2-5300(DDR2-667) support North Bridge • Intel Calistoga GMS(Intel 945GMS) – Processor Support: Core 2 Duo ULV (case of PORTEGE R500) – Supports System Memory : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) – Internal Graphics Controller : Inter Generation 3.5 Integrated GFX Core – DMI(Direct Media Interface) –...
Storage size (formatted) 60GB 80GB 120GB 160GB Speed (RPM) 5,400 Data transfer speed 335-613(Mbits/s) Internal Transfer rate 300 (Mbytes/s) Host Transfer rate Data buffer size 8,192Kbyte Motor startup time (s) 3.5 typical 9.5 max 1-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-7 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard. Figure 1-7 Keyboard PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17...
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery. 7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity. 8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery. The power supply output rating is specified in Table 1-6 PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-19...
The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The main battery maintains the state of the computer when the computer enters in sleep mode. 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
A full charge is detected only when the battery is charging at charge. A full charge is detected under any of the following conditions: 1. The current in the battery charging circuit drops under the predetermined limit. 2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-23...
Table 1-9 lists the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-9 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Status Time Charging Time (power on) 24 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 30 days 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
G71C0004A510(3-pin) / G71C00062210(2-pin) Power 60W (Peak 75W) Input voltage 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz to 60Hz Input current 1.5A or less (100V-240V 4Aload) Output voltage Output current 0A to 4A (At constant voltage mode) PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-25...
Table 2-3 Error code ......................2-7 Table 2-4 Result code ......................2-13 Table 2-5 Debug port (Boot mode) error status..............2-21 Table 2-6 FDD error code and status .................2-32 Table 2-7 HDD error code and status ................2-38 2-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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2. A PC with a serial port (for displaying debug port test result) 3. DOS system FD 4. An external CRT display(for Display trouble shooting) 5. A SD card(for SD card slot trouble shooting) 6. An external microphone(for Sound trouble shooting) 7. Headphone(for Sound trouble shooting) PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Make sure that Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk. Non-Toshiba operating systems can cause the computer malfunction. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
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12. If an error is detected on SD card, perform the SD Card Slot Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.15. 13. If an error is detected on Fingerprint sensor, perform the Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
DC IN icon Power supply status Lights green DC power is being supplied from the AC adapter. Flashes orange There is a problem with the power supply. Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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S3V output Error code Meaning S3V voltage is over 3.47V when the computer is powered on/off. S3V voltage is under 3.14V in normal conditions. S3V voltage is under 3.14V when the computer is booting up. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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1R8-B1V voltage is under 1.53V when the computer is powered on. 1R8-B1V voltage is under 1.53V when the computer is booting up. 1R8-B1V voltage is under 1.53V when BV power is maintained and OUTV4=BV is designated. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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PPV voltage is over 1.80V when the computer is powered on/off. PPV voltage is under 0.32V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.32V when the computer is booting up. 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the error still exists, go to Procedure 5. Check 4 For any other error, go to Procedure 5. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11...
• If the battery icon does not light, go to Check 6. Check 6 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is properly installed and the battery icon still does not light, go to Procedure 4. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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If the battery pack still is not charged, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack still is not charged, go to Procedure 5. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13...
Replace the AC adaptor with a new one. If the AC adaptor is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Printer Port LED Check on Boot Mode Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15...
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Check system. Then press [F1] key ..*** Bad check sum (CMOS) *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ..*** Bad check sum (ROM) *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ..2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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The D port status is displayed in the following form; 6. When the D port status is FFFF (normal status), go to Procedure 4. When the D port status falls into any other status than FFFF, go to Procedure 3. 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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F008H Transits to System BIOS IRT BIOS rewrite process Initialization of ICHM. D31 DRAM configuration Permission of cache (L1 cache only) Memory clear F009H Transition to real mode and copy of BIOS to PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19...
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Read 1 sector of the root directory Retrieval of entry of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” /“CHGFIRMA.EXE” from the sector read. Reading of EXE header of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” and “CHGFIRMA.EXE” Key input when error occurred Execution of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” and “CHGFIRMA.EXE” 2-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Not resume when a CMOS error occurred Not resume when resume status code is not set Resume error check S3 returning error (ICH) Resume error F170H RSM_UNKNOWN_ERR SM-RAM checksum check Resume error F173H RSM_SMRAM_ERR PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21...
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BIOS signature check (case of cold boot) F105H SMRAM initialization Check of CPU for HyperThreading Microcode Update APIC initialization WakeUp factor check SMRAM base rewriting and CPU state map saving for BIOS Permission of SMI based on ASMI 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Judging of destination (Japan or other than Japan) based on DMI data Sets default setting if bad battery or bad checksum CMOS default setting check (ROM, CMOS) is detected ACPI table initialization (for execution of option ROM) PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23...
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PnP H/W initialization PC card slot initialization SIO initialization (for models supporting SIO) FIR initialization (for models supporting FIR) PCI automatic configuration Making of work for automatic configuration Acquisition of PCI IRQ 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Update of system BIOS (Update of EDID information for LCD) F110H (Waiting for VGA chip initialization completion, VGA INIT_DISPLAY BIOS initialization) F111H VGA POST F113H IDISP_LOGO (Displaying logo) F114H SYS_MEM_CHECK (Check of convention memory)(Boot) PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-25...
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BM loading process (for models supporting fingerprint authentication) Initialization of BM (for models supporting fingerprint authentication) Check of key input during IRT (waiting for KBC initialization completion) Input of password BM opening (for models supporting fingerprint authentication) 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI HW initialization just before booting, Waiting for initialization completion PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27...
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Clear of PWRBTN_STS Enabling POWER Button F124H Clear of IRT status Renewal of check sum of Runtime side FFFFH NOTE: Status outputted by the test means the last error detected in the debug port test. 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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8. Real Timer test 9. NDP test 10. Expansion test 11. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test 12. Wireless LAN test 13. Sound test 14. LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test If an error is detected during these tests, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29...
If their connectors are in good condition, but there is still a problem, go to Check Check 2 The system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Clean the USB FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the USB FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2. If the test program cannot be executed, go to Procedure 3 and Procedure 4. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31...
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If the following message appears, disable the write protect tab on the floppy disk. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Check the connection of the USB FDD. If the USB FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 As the connection may be defective, disassemble the computer and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Make sure the Hard Disk option is set to not used. If it is set to not used, choose another setting and restart the computer. If the problem still exists, go to Procedure 2. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35...
Procedure 2 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba DOS system disk and restart the computer with U key holding down. Perform the following checks: Type C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you Check 1 can change to drive C, go to Check 3.
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Check 1 following message appears on the display, the HDD is formatted. Format complete If an error message appears on the display, refer to the Toshiba DOS Manual for more information and perform Check 2. Check 2 Using the Diagnostics Disk, format the HDD with a low level format option.
Bad sector error Bad track error ECC error ECC recover enable DMA CRC error HDC error Seek error Time out error Drive not ready Undefined error Write fault Status error Access time error No HDD 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39...
Execute the Keyboard Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, the keyboard is functioning properly. 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check5. Check 5 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41...
Make sure the LCD cable is securely connected to CN5601 on the system board. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3. 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Replacement Procedures and test the display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3 Check 3 The display controller on the system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-43...
Then insert the Diagnostics Disk in the computer’s floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures. If any errors occur while executing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, go to Procedure 2. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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The SD board FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 6 Check 6 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45...
If the LAN port is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
The Bluetooth module may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one. Then perform the test program again. If the computer still does not pass the test, go to Procedure 2. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47...
Make sure the Bluetooth antenna cable is firmly connected to the Bluetooth module. If the Bluetooth antenna cable is disconnected, connect it firmly. If the Bluetooth module is still not functioning properly, go to Procedure 3. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Procedures. If the Bluetooth is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49...
LAN. You will need a second computer that can communicate by the wireless LAN. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Make sure the wireless LAN antenna cables are firmly connected to the wireless LAN board. If the wireless LAN antenna cables are disconnected, connect them firmly. If the wireless LAN board is still not functioning properly, go to Procedure 3. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51...
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Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and test the display again. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Diagnostics for more information on how to perform the test program. If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Connector Check The connection of sound system is shown in the following figure. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 6 Check 6 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
The SD board FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 4 Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55...
1. Lay your finger straight to the sensor and put lightly the first joint of your finger at the centerline of the fingerprint sensor. 2. Slide slowly your finger from the first joint to fingertip at constant speed. When not recognized, adjust the speed. Fingerprint Fingerprint sensor sensor 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Once the fingerprint is successfully read for the third time, the message successfully combined will be displayed beneath the fingerprint images. Click the Next button. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-57...
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When not authenticated well, warning message appears. If you fail continually ten times or more, you can not use the fingerprint authentication about one minute. When not authenticated, type the password to logon to Windows. 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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The Fingerprint sensor board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-59...
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CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test ..................3-34 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-35 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-38 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST....................3-40 3.20.1 Program Description ................3-40 3.20.2 Operations ..................3-40 PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii...
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3.29.3 Bluetooth test..................3-79 3.29.4 IEEE1394 test..................3-81 3.30 Sound Test program....................3-82 3.31 BIOS SETUP ......................3-83 3. 31.1 Function Description ................3-83 3. 31.2 Accessing the BIOS SETUP Program ..........3-85 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 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............3-38 Table 3-4 Error register contents..................3-39 PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST PRINTER TEST [It is not supported ] ASYNC TEST [It is not supported ] HARD DISK TEST REAL TIMER TEST PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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A USB test module (USB test ) A USB cable (USB test) An external CRT monitor (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the programs. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration. 2. Before replacing, apply the DMI information by executing subtest 04 DMI information recovery and subtest 08 System configuration in 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Enter in the startup menu, press Repair Main Enter. The following menu appears. TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 – ONLY ONE TEST 4 - HEAD CLEANING...
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Set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST 2 - MEMORY TEST...
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Selecting NO returns the process to the subtest menu after the test is complete. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to “ERROR STOP”. Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired option and press Enter. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.3. 3.2.3 Heatrun test program After selecting this test, the heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.23 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
5. “Enter Bundle Number ?” is displayed. Input the computer’s PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PMSREQ3Q34H/S0123456789) 6. “Write data OK (Y/N) ?” is displayed. To write the DMI information to the Flash ROM, press Y, and then Enter. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Press [Enter] key For more details on the system configuration information, refer to “3.25 System configuration”. Subtest 5 E2PROM test (MAC/GUID/DMI) It checks whether the MAC address, GUID of IEEE1394 and DMI information are written. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
NOTE: The test result (Errorlog.txt) is stored in the floppy disk. The result is displayed in the same format as Log Utilities. For more details of the format, refer to 3.22 Log Utilities. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11...
After a while, the fan rotating will stop. is not supported in this model. 2;FAN#2(GPU) Subtest 03 Geyserville If the CPU supports Gerserville (SpeedStep), this subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Serial Number : XXXXXXXX Model Number : XXXXXX-XXXXX PCN/BND number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UUID Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Press [Enter] to EXIT To exit this subtest and return to the SYSTEM test menu, press Enter. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15...
Appendix E. KEYBOARD TEST IN PROGRESS 302000 Scan code Character code Keytop Ins Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Left Shift Right Shift PRESS [Enter] KEY PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17...
This subtest displays bands of gradations for mixed colors, then for red, green, and blue. Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white and semi-white. Each color displays for three seconds. 3-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Subtest 05 All dot on/off for LCD This subtest displays an all-white screen then an all-black screen. The display changes automatically every three seconds and the screen returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-19...
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LCD Brightness The LCD brightness changes in the following order: Super-Bright → Bright → Semi-Bright → Bright → Super-Bright After displaying with Super-Bright of LCD brightness, the screen returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
: XXX SUB-TEST MENU : 01 - Sequential read 02 - Sequential read/write 03 - Random address/data 04 - Write specified address 05 - Read specified address 99 - Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21...
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This subtest writes the data specified by an operator to a specified track, head and address. Subtest 05 Read specified address This subtest reads data from a track, head and address specified by an operator. 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the selected subtest. Subtest 01 Ripple pattern This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23...
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NOTE: To execute this subtest, a printer wraparound connector must be connected to the computer’s printer port. This subtest checks the output and bi-directional modes of the data control and status lines through the parallel port wraparound connector (34M741986G01). (Both output and bi-directional modes are tested.) 3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
FIR/SIR port. Subtest 03 Wraparound (board) NOTE: To execute this subtest, a RS-232C wraparound connector must be connected to the RS-232C port. This subtest checks the data send/receive function through the wraparound connector. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25...
2. The following message appears for whether or not the HDC status is displayed on the screen. The HDC status is described in section 3.19. Select 1 or 2. Detail status display (1:no, 2:yes) 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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1. Forward sequential 2. Reverse sequential 3. Random Subtest 03 Random address/data This subtest writes random data in a random length to random addresses. This data is then read and compared to the original data. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27...
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This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD. Subtest 09 W-R-C specified address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Writes 1-bit of “off” data (FEh through 7Fh) to address 0Eh through 7Fh Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the address 0Eh to 7Fh Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29...
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Current time : 23:59:58 The real time increments are automatically executed and the following is displayed: Current date : 01-01-2000 Current time : 00:00:00 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST To exit the test, press Enter. 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
To execute the NDP test, select 10 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31...
–– –– Speaker line 00004 40,80 Wait line (40<xx<80) 00005 Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) NN=21, 00 NOTE: Select the subtest number01, The following message will appear: Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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The judgment of acquisition is based on the panel data. In simultaneous display mode or internal display mode, in which the panel data is acquired, this subtest will fail. Therefore, make sure only the external display is selected when executing this subtest. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-33...
NOTE: CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test can be performed only when the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM is started from the CD-ROM . Subtest 01 Sequential read This subtest is a sequential reading of one-block units of all the logical addresses. 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
HUB - CLEAR FEATURE ERROR HUB - CLEAR FEATURE1 ERROR HUB - SET FEATURE ERROR(Enab.) HUB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - OVER CURRENT ERROR USB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) Display VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35...
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HDD - RECORD NOT FOUND ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - HDC ERROR HDD - SEEK ERROR HDD - TIME OUT ERROR HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DRIVE NOT READY 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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ZV_CONT# ERROR CD-ROM BAD COMMAND /DVD-ROM ILLEGAL LENGTH UNIT ATTENTION MEDIA CHANGE REQUEST MEDIA DETECTED ADDITIMAL SENSE BOUNDARY ERROR CORRECTED DATA ERROR DRIVE NOT READY SEEK ERROR TIME OUT RESET ERROR ADDRESS ERROR PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37...
(Corrected data) “1” … Correctable data error is corrected. “0” … Not used (Index) “1” … Index is sensed. “0” … Normal (Error) “1” … The previous command was terminated with an error. 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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“1” … Illegal command error or command abort. “0” … The hard disk found track 0 during a recalibrate (Track 0) command. “1” … The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39...
Exit to Common Test ***************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-8,9] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the Common Test menu, select 9 and press Enter. 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Press Del + Enter to end the test. NOTE: The actual display may be different from the above image, according to the model. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-41...
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The parameters appear above the < > (1) or (2) BUTTONS corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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NG message appears in the display if an error is found during the test. Confirm the connection of cable, and then execute the test again. Press 9 and Enter to return to ONLY ONE TEST menu. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43...
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Press Enter and following message appears in the display. Check [DC-IN]&[Power]&[Main Battery]LED= Green Check if the color of the message changes orange to green alternately. Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 6 Button This subtest checks the moving of the of the front operation panel button. Press the Toshiba Assist button and Back light On/Off button after the following message appears. Step 1 Press Function button (Toshiba Assist button) OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error.
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Set the machine Vertical plane against the vertical plane with the Front upward Flat desk The figure below shows the name and position of each side. (heaven surface) Right side Back Front Left side 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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When any trouble in the above setting is found, the following message appears and the test halts. Then press Enter and return to the Only One Test menu. ** Setting ERROR! ** Press [Enter] key Subtest 8 Docker Dock/Undock PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47...
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Release Eject-SW, and press [Enter] Key If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. When the display returns to the ONLY ONE TEST menu, remove the Express Port Replicator from the computer. 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
2. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, then insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. 3. When the message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. “cleaning start” 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49...
5. FDD/HDD or memory address (ADDR) 6. Write data (WD) 7. Read data (RD) 8. HDC status (HSTS) 9. Error status name (ERROR STATUS NAME) If the power switch is turned off, the error information will be lost. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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The 7 key writes the log information to a floppy disk. 3. In the case of “error retry OK”, a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51...
3. To execute the test, press Y and Enter. To cancel the test, press N and Enter. If you select the selectable tests, follow the instruction message in the display. 4. After selecting the selectable tests, the running test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays hard disk information. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53...
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After the floppy disk is formatted, the following message will appear. Format complete Another format (1:Yes/2:No) ? (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Copy complete Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (g) To copy another disk, type 1 and the message from step (a) is displayed again. Entering 2 returns the test program to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55...
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(i) Select a drive number and the following message will be displayed. ---Max. address --- [LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ???????? (j) Set the LBA number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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5. HDD ID READ program Selecting HDD ID displays the following HDD ID configuration. [HDD ID Read (VX.XX)] [Drive #1] Model No. = XXXXXXX Press [Enter] key Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57...
1. Slide the wireless communication switch to “ON” position. 2. Check the card type according to the following procedure: • Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Utilities] -> [PC Diagnostic Tool]. • Check the “Network”. If the “...
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LAN card or no available access point is found. In this case, check the antenna cable connection to the wireless LAN card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61...
1. Copy the R100VWL5.ZIP (wireless LAN program for maintenance, common to Calexico, Golan and Kedron) to REF PC and unzip it. Then “Clx_Res” folder is created and the following three programs are copied in it. • PACKET.SYS • PACKET.INF • WTWINSVR.EXE 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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2. Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. 3. Click “View network connections” on the left column. 4. The “Network Connections” window appears. Double-click “Local Area Connection”. Network Connections window PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63...
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6. Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. Select Network Component Type window 7. Click “Have Disk…” button on the “Select Network Protocol” window. Select Network Protocol window 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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10. When the installation is completed, “Local Area Connection Properties” will appear. Confirm that the “DDK PACKET Protocol“ is added. Click “Close” button to finish the setup of REF PC. Local Area Connection Properties window PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65...
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Then the following screen will appear. Start the test program on DUT. Screen while running the wtwinsvr program The REF PC is waiting for the start of the test program on DUT. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Selecting this subtest, following message will appear in the display. Confirm if the right information on the wireless LAN card is described. ************************************************************* Module : Module : Intel PRO/Wireless XXXXABG Network Connection (Mow1) G-code : G360001U110 TA No. : D26539 ************************************************************* PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69...
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All the tests is executed in the order of SKU check of Module, MAC Address Check, Communication test of 11b mode, Communication test of 11a mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Network Connection (Mow1) G-code : G360001U110 TA No. : D26539 ************************************************************* Press any key and return to the test menu. If a defective is found during the test, NG message will appear in the display. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. Subtest03 Communication test of 11a mode 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73...
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All the tests is executed in the order of SKU check of Module, MAC Address Check, Communication test of 11a mode, Communication test of 11b mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
ICHx GbE (i82540) Diagnostics program ##### #################################################################### 1 .... (i82562 + ICHx) 2 .... (GbE) 3 .... (Marvel) ******************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2] ? Press the number you want to test and press Enter. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-75...
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< TRANSMIT > < RECEIVE > NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. Subtest03 (Marvel) NOTE: This Subtest is not supported in this computer. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-77...
RJ11 Connection Check (LED) (Operator’s Check LED) test will be executed, and the following message will appear: ...Press Key (Y = OK , N =NG) If the color in the LED of the connection checker is orange, press Y, otherwise, press N. 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
(A mobile phone with the Bluetooth function is also available.) ・ A Bluetooth card should be installed on the target computer. Install the Bluetooth function by clicking [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Bluetooth] -> [Bluetooth Settings]. Test procedure 1.
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If the BT address of the responder device does not appear, check the Bluetooth card condition and antenna cable connection to the Bluetooth card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 3-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
This program is executed in the responder machine to initialize the responder machine with the IEEE1394 cable connected to the target machine before executing subtest 01. Subtest 03 1394 GUID Display This program checks the GUID of IEEE1394. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81...
Sound TEST disk cannot be used in PORTEGE R500. Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS. 1) Play a music file. 2) click TOSHIBA-> utility -> "PC diagnostic tool." to test the sound Please check operation of speakers by one of methods. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
(g) Diagnostic Mode (h) USB Sleep and Charge 7. Configuration 8. Battery (a) Battery Save Mode (b) PCI Express Link ASPM (c) Enhanced C-States 9. Drives I/O (a) Built-in HDD (b) SATA Controller Mode PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83...
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(c) Multi-Field Driving 13. Peripheral (a) Internal Pointing Device 14. Legacy Emulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support 15. PCI LAN (a) Built-in LAN (b) Wireless LAN 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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*1: In the case of a model with built-in 1:1.8 type HDD, it is displayed as follows. Primary IDE(1F0H/IRQ14) *2: In the case of a model with built-in 1.8 type HDD, it is not displayed. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85...
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2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: (1) HDD Mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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This option sets HDD password. HDD password is a security function to protect the built-in HDD. (a) HDD This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password. Built-in HDD Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87...
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The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, HDD and FDD. CD-ROM→LAN→FDD→HDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, FDD and HDD. (*1) CD-ROM refers to a Optical Disk Drive. 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its maximum speed. ® Always Low Disables Intel Core Duo processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its default speed. (c) Execute-Disable Bit Capability PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89...
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On Battery The following settings can be changed when the Wake-up on LAN is Enabled. Enabled Wake-up on LAN function whenoperating from the battery. Disabled Wake-up on LAN function whenoperating from the battery (Default). 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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A power supply is not supplied in a Sleep mode state. (Default) Enabled(Mode1) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled(Mode2) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. 7. Configuration PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91...
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NOTE: Display of the LCD Brightness will be changed in the condition below: (*1) Operating the battery (*2) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS. Battery Save Options 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93...
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10. PCI Bus This option displays the interrupt level for the Card Bus in the computer. It is for information only and cannot be changed. PCI BUS = Serial IRQ10, IRQ11 11. Security Controller 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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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. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95...
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(a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation This option sets the Legacy support condition of the USB keyboard and the USB mouse. Enabled Enables support. (Default) LEGACY USB keyboard/USB mouse are available without the driver. Disabled Disables LEGACY support 3-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN and Wireless LAN functions. (a) Built-in LAN Enabled Enables Built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables Built-in LAN functions. (b) Wireless LAN Enabled Enables Wireless LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables Wireless LAN functions. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-97...
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4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures General CAUTION: The case and parts of this machine are delicate (thin) because this machine is lighter than a usual machine. Handle with care of installing/removing. This section explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
Before you begin disassembly, read the following safety precautions and observe them carefully as you work. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
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4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 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 Battery Pack”. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Disassembly Procedures Four main types of cable connector are used. • Pressure plate connector • Spring connector • Back flip connector • Normal pin connector For pressure plate connectors, slide the pressure plate holding tags on both sides of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable out from the connector.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly Procedures After you have disassembled the computer and fixed or repaired the problem that was causing the computer to operate abnormally, you will need to reassemble the computer. Install all the removed FRUs following the steps described in the corresponding sections in this chapter.
CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screwdriver for quick and easy operations. • M2 (2mm) 0.167 N·m(1.7 kgf·cm) •...
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. • Even numbered length screws: Brown • Odd numbered length screws: White • Special length screw: Blue “Special length screw”...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack Battery pack Removing the Battery pack To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. CAUTION: When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or apply impact, do not scratch, break, twist or bend the battery pack.
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CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. For environmental reasons, collect the spent battery packs. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba for replacements. NOTE: Check the battery’s terminals visually. If they are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 PC card PC card Removing the PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-2. CAUTION: Before you remove the PC card, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and precautions.
4.4 SD memory card 4 Replacement Procedures SD memory card Removing the SD memory card To remove the SD memory card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-3. CAUTION: Before you remove the SD memory card, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and precautions.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Memory module Memory module Removing the Memory module CAUTION: The power must be turned off when you remove or insert a memory module. Inserting a memory module with the power on might damage the module or the computer itself.
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4.5 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Press two latches outward to release them (The memory module stands slantwise). 3. Remove the memory module from the connector CN1460 on the system board. Latch Latch Memory module CN1460 Figure 4-5 Removing the memory module (2) PORTÉGÉ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Memory module Installing the Memory module To install the memory module, make sure that the computer is powered off, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4 and 4-5. 1. Insert the memory module into the connector CN1460 on the system board slantwise. CAUTION: Insert the dent of the memory module to the guide of the memory slot.
4.6 Base cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Base cover assembly Removing the Base cover assembly Click here to view caution on the disassembly/reassembly of the unit. To remove the base cover assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6 to 4-8. 1.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Base cover assembly 2. Take out the tab under the cover. 3. Lift up the flip of the connector and disconnect the PC card cable from the connector CN2110 on the system board while holding the tab. CN2110 Flip PC card cable...
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4.6 Base cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the base cover assembly while lifting the LAN connector side first.(See figure 4-6) 5. Peel off the black tape from the middle frame. Black tape Figure 4-8 Removing the base cover assembly (3) Installing the Base cover assembly To install the base cover assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6 to Figure 4-8.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 PC card slot PC card slot Removing the PC card slot To remove the PC card slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Turn over the base cover assembly. 2. Remove the following screws securing the PC card slot. •...
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4.7 PC card slot 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the PC card slot To install the PC card slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Set the PC card slot to the base cover assembly and secure it with the following screws.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Battery lock/Battery latch Battery lock/Battery latch Removing the Battery lock/Battery latch To remove the battery lock/battery latch, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. 1. Remove the battery lock/battery latch while pushing hooks inside to release them. CAUTION: When removing the battery latch, be careful not to lose the spring.
4.9 Wireless LAN card 4 Replacement Procedures Wireless LAN card Removing the Wireless LAN card To remove the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1. Disconnect three (or two) wireless LAN antenna cables from the wireless LAN card. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Wireless LAN card CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause the wireless LAN card access problems. Installing the Wireless LAN card To install the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1.
4.10 CPU fan assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU fan assembly Removing the CPU fan assembly To remove the CPU fan assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-12. CAUTION: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool before starting repair work.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU fan assembly Installing the CPU fan assembly To install the CPU fan assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-12 and 4-13. 1. Wipe the grease off of the bottom of the heat sink and top of the CPU. 2.
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4.10 CPU fan assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Connect the fan cable to the connector CN8771 on the system board. 4. Set the CPU fan assembly to the slot and secure it with the following screws. • M2×6C ×2 S-THIN HEAD CAUTION: Arrange the fan cable within the area indicated with the thick line in the figure below.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 RTC battery 4.11 RTC battery Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-14. 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the connector CN9300 on the system board. 2.
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4.11 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the RTC battery To install the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-14. 1. Set the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder and close of the RTC battery holder while adhering the cover portion with the double-sided tape.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 DC-IN jack 4.12 DC-IN jack Removing the DC-IN jack To remove the DC-IN jack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-15. 1. Disconnect the DC-IN jack cable from the connector CN8800 on the system board and remove the DC-IN jack from the slot.
4.13 Bluetooth module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module To remove the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-16. *The Bluetooth module is not mounted in some models. 1. Disconnect the USB cable carefully from the connector CN9610 on the USB board. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Bluetooth module Installing the Bluetooth module To install the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-16. 1. Set the Bluetooth module to the slot and secure it with the following screw. • M2×3C ×1 S-THIN HEAD 2.
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4.14 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures 4.14 HDD/SSD CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. There is a possibility that the black shield layer of the 1.8-inch HDD cable/SSD cable, 2.5-inch HDD cable and SD cable is peeled off (different from the usual polyimide cover), if any tape is stuck to the black shield layer.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 HDD/SSD 4.14.1 2.5” HDD Removing the 2.5” HDD To remove the 2.5”HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-17. 1. Lift up the 2.5” HDD in the direction of the arrow in the figure below. 2.
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4.14 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14.2 1.8” HDD Removing the 1.8” HDD To remove the 1.8” HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Turn over the 1.8” HDD in the direction of the arrow in the figure below and remove four cushions from the 1.8”...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 HDD/SSD Installing the 1.8” HDD To install the 1.8” HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Set four cushions to the 1.8” HDD. 2. Turn over the 1.8” HDD and connect the 1.8” HDD cable to the connector on the 1.8”...
4.14 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14.3 SSD Removing the SSD To remove the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-19. 1. Remove the following screws and SSD. (SSD cable is connected on the back of the SSD) •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 HDD/SSD Installing the SSD To install the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-19. 1. Connect the SSD cable to the connector on the SSD. 2. Set the SSD into the slot and secure it with the following screws. •...
4.15 Sound board/Internal microphone 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Sound board/Internal microphone Removing the Sound board/Internal microphone To remove the sound board/internal microphone, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-20 and Figure 4-21. 1. Remove the following screw securing the sound board. •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Sound board/Internal microphone 3. Disconnect the microphone cable from the connector CN6050 on the sound board and remove the internal microphone from the sound board. Internal microphone CN6050 Microphone cable Figure 4-21 Removing the sound board/internal microphone (2) Installing the Sound board/Internal microphone To install the sound board/internal microphone, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 20 and 4-21.
4.16 ODD/SD board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 ODD/SD board Removing the ODD/SD board To remove the ODD/SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 to 4-24. 1. Disconnect the FP cable carefully from the connector CN9800 on the system board. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 ODD/SD board 5. Disconnect the SD cable and ODD cable form the connectors CN9710 and CN1820 on the SD board. SD cable ODD cable SD board CN1820 CN9710 Figure 4-23 Removing the ODD/SD board (2) 6. Remove the following screws and two metal plates from the ODD. •...
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4.16 ODD/SD board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the ODD/SD board To install the ODD/SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 to 4-24. 1. Set two metal plates to the ODD and secure them with the following screws. •...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 USB board/Switch unit 4.17 USB board/Switch unit Removing the USB board/Switch unit To remove the USB board/switch unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25 and 4- 1. Open the insulator and peel off the glass tape fixing the LAN cable. 2.
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4.17 USB board/Switch unit 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the switch unit adhered with the double-sided tape. Switch unit Figure 4-26 Removing the USB board/switch unit (2) PORTÉGÉ R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-43...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 USB board/Switch unit Installing the USB board/switch unit To install the USB board/switch unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25 and 4- 1. Set the switch unit while adhering the double-sided tape. 2. Insert the USB board and secure it with the following screw. •...
4.18 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 System board Removing the System board To remove the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-27 and 4-28. 1. Remove the following screws securing the system board. • M2×4C ×1 S-THIN HEAD •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 System board 4. Disconnect the HDD cable (or SSD cable), USB cable, LAN cable, sound cable and BT cable from the connectors CN1800, CN9600, CN4100, CN9500 and CN4400 on the system board. USB cable (Connected to CN9600) BT cable (Connected to CN4400) LAN cable...
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4.18 System board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the System board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-27 and 4-28. 1. Connect the HDD cable (or SSD cable), USB cable, LAN cable, sound cable and BT cable to the connectors CN1800, CN9600, CN4100, CN9500 and CN4400 on the system board.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Speaker 4.19 Speaker Removing the Speaker To remove the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29. 1. Peel off the polyimide tape. CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed polyimide tape. 2. Take out the speaker from the slot. 3.
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4.19 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Speaker To install the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29. 1. Set the speaker to the slot. 2. Open four insulators and arrange the speaker cable into the slot. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Display portion 4.20 Display portion Removing the Display portion To remove the display portion, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-30 to 4-32. 1. Open the display 90 degrees and put the computer on the stand. 2.
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4.20 Display portion 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Push the hook outside and remove the application button holder. 6. Disconnect the sensor cable from the connector on the sensor board. 7. Remove the sensor board from the application button holder. Sensor cable Sensor board Application button holder Hook...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Display portion To install the display portion, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-30 to 4-32. 1. Set the power switch holder to the slot. 2. Set the sensor board to the application button holder and connect the sensor cable to the connector on the sensor board.
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4.20 Display portion 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Secure the hinge portion with the following screws. • M2.5×4C ×2 S-THIN HEAD 6. Pass the wireless LAN antenna cables through the insulator. CAUTION: Arrange the wireless LAN antenna cable of the lower left portion as shown in the figure below.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4.21 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Removing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To remove the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-33 and 4-34. 1. Turn over the middle frame and disconnect the TP cable from the connector on the touch pad board.
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4.21 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Peel off the TP cable adhered with the double-sided tape and remove the tip point of the cable (connector terminal side) from the hole. 6. Remove the following screw securing the fingerprint sensor board. •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Installing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To install the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-33 and 4-34. 1. Wipe off the double-sided tape on the middle frame and touch pad button and stick a new double-sided tape on them.
4.22 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35. 1. Peel off the keyboard adhered to the insulator. 2. Peel off the insulator from the middle frame. Keyboard Insulator Double-sided tape...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Keyboard Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35. CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed keyboard and insulator. Use new keyboard and insulator. Wipe off the double-sided tapes on the middle frame and stick new double- sided tapes on the middle frame.
4.23 LCD unit 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD unit Removing the LCD unit To remove the LCD unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-36 and 4-37. 1. Peel off three mask cushions and one mask seal from the LCD mask. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD unit 3. Remove the LCD unit from the LCD cover. 4. Disconnect the LCD cable from the connector on the LCD unit. LCD unit LCD cover LCD cover LCD cable Cushion Figure 4-37 Removing the LCD unit (2) 4-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ...
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4.23 LCD unit 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD unit To install the LCD unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-36 and 4-37. CAUTION: When installing a new LCD cable, stick a new cushion to the LCD cable. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4.24 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna Removing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna To remove the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38. 1. Peel off the insulators fixing the wireless LAN antenna cables and Bluetooth antenna cable.
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4.24 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna To install the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38. 1. Stick the wireless LAN antennas and Bluetooth antenna on the LCD cover in place. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Hinge 4.25 Hinge Removing the Hinge To remove the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-39. 1. Remove the following screws securing the hinges and plate. • M2×4C ×2 S-THIN HEAD 2. Remove the hinges (right and left) and plate (right) from the LCD cover. Plate M2x4C S-THIN HEAD Hinge (right)
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4.25 Hinge 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Hinge To install the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-39. 1. Set the hinges (right and left) and plate (right) to the LCD cover, and secure them with the following screws. •...
LCD module with the corresponding holes in the LCD cover before securing the module with four screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be carefully when handling it. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. 4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Appendix D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break \ ¦ Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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2. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in the 102 key mode. 3. * Combination with the Fn key makes different codes. 4. * Scan codes differ by mode. 5. * The Fn key does not generate a code by itself.. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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In combination with the right Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA ___________E0 B6 E0 2A ____________E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12 _________E0 F0 59 E0 12 ____________E0 59 PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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E0 2A E0 5D E0 DD E0 AA E0 12 E0 2F E0 F0 2F E0 F0 12 Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
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Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-1 UK keyboard United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-2 US keyboard PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix E Key Layout Thai Keyboard Figure E-3 Thai keyboard Canadian French Keyboard Figure E-4 Canadian French keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634)
If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this case, insert the BIOS rewriting disk and the BIOS will be rewritten. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
5. Turn on the power while holding down the Tab key. (Keep holding down the key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. When the EC/KBC rewrite is completed, the system is automatically turned off. PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
Appendix I Reliability Appendices Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) MTBF 5,700.98 PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL]...