Short Descriptions Of The Test Items - Sony Vaio PCG-F420 Service Manual

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21. Aging (Short time)
22. Aging (Long time)
The following tests are performed using Windows 98.
A. Audio test group
(1) Audio test (MIC test)
(2) Audio test (Speaker test)
B.
Modem loopback test

2-4-2. Short Descriptions of the Test Items

1. Check ROM Information
Indicates the BIOS which is currently used.
2. Battery test group
Performs charging and discharging test of a battery.
A used battery with 30% to 80% already charged battery is necessary.
(1) Battery 1 test
This tests the battery 1.
(2) Battery 2 test
This tests the battery 2.
Start up the battery 2 test program only from the FD image from the DOS command line of the CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM as described below.
Execute the following procedure and insert both the CD-ROM and FDD.
1. Selects "3: Quit MAIN MENU" from the main menu.
2. The ordinary DOS prompt "A:\>" appears. Input "G:[Enter]".
Then remove the FDD and insert the battery 2 instead of the FDD.
3. The prompt "G:\>PRG" appears and the active drive is changed. Input "CD \FD" to change directory.
4. When the prompt "G:\FD>" appears, input the command "BATT2".
5. The battery 2 test starts. Execute the battery 2 test by following the instructions that are displayed.
6. Remove the battery 2 from the bay and insert the FDD that is removed in step 2.
7. When the test is complete, the prompt returns to "G:\FD>". Input "A:" to change the drive.
8. Input "AUTOEXEC" to return to the main menu.
(3) Fan test
This tests the fan.
3. CD ROM test
Tests the CD-ROM.
4. FDD test
Tests the FDD. Note that the diagnostics floppy disk can be damaged when this test ends in fail.
5. HDD test
Tests the HDD.
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