ORDER NO. CPD0304020C1 Notebook Computer CF-73 This is the Service Manual for the following areas. M …for U.S.A. and Canada Model Number Reference The following models are numbered in accordance with the types of CPU, LCD and HDD etc. featured by product. Model No.
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LASER SAFETY INFORMA TION For U.S.A. Class 1 LASER-Product This product is certified to comply with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. This product complies with European Standard EN60825 (or IEC Publication 825) For all areas This equipment is classified as a class 1 level LASER product and there is no hazardous LASER radiation. Caution: (1) Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
2 Names and Functions of Parts Power status Battery pack status Before using the computer for the first time, carefully This hole allows heat to exit. read the [LIMITED USE LI- CENSE AGREEMENT]. If Do not block or place the computer in a you agree to the conditions, location that may prevent proper venti- remove the seal.
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Use this jack to connect head- phones or amplifier-equipped speakers. Audio output from the For connecting printer, external mouse, keyboard, internal speaker is disabled when etc., through the I/O box (optional). headphones or external speakers are connected. This hole allows heat to exit. Do not block or place the computer in a location that may prevent proper venti- lation.
7 Power-On Self Test (Boot Check) Outline of POST The set has a boot check function called POST (Power-On Self Test) in it. The condition of the main body is diagnosed by checking beep sound or error code. z Start .....Test begins automatically when power switch is set to ON. z Normal finish ..After memory checking, a beep sound is issued once and the set is placed into automatic stop.
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 02F0: CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. 02F4: EISA CMOS not writable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
9 Diagnosis 9.1 MAIN UNIT DIAGNOSIS(1/2) Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No power is sent to the Is 15V applied to pins 1-3 of YES Go to No.1-3 unit.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No Sound YES Software setting Check software setting. Volume does not work. Go to No.4-2 Replace the Speakers. YES Speakers Does operation return to Go to No.4-3 normal? IC1000 Replace the Main PCB. Main PCB IC1003 IC1004...
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9.3 LCD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No picture appears on the Does the LCD display Brightness screen. adjustment properly after brightness level is adjusted? Go to No.1-2...
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9.4 KEYBOARD Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Key top cannot be pressed. Keyboard is broken. Keyboard Key top does not spring back after pressing.
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9.5 HDD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Does not boot from HDD. Has the HDD been YES Go to No.3-2 partitioned? Improper setting YES Go to No.3-2...
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result An operating system Format data Does executing FDISK could not be found. destroyed correct the problem? Go to No.8-2 Replace the HDD. YES HDD Does operation return to Go to No.8-3 normal? Replace the HDD cable.
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9.7 CD-ROM (DVD-ROM) Drive DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Access lamp does not Replace the CD-ROM drive. YES CD-ROM drive light.
11 Self Diagnosis Test 11.1. Outline of Self Diagnostic Tests...
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The Selection item displays the items selected under Automatic test. If you select Automatic test, these test items will be performed automatically. You can use Selection test to choose items from the menu screen that you want to have tested. These items are shown below.
Speaker test, VESA test The speaker test involves listening to music and choosing OK or Not okay. The VESA test involves looking at the display to see if it is satisfactory then choosing OK or Not okay. Serial loop back test The Automatic test's initial settings are set so that the serial loop back test will be executed.
1. Only prior to executing the parallel port test should you change the setup contents to those shown below. [Changing the setup utility] Turn on the power. When "Panasonic", "Press F2 to enter setup" appears on the screen, press F2. Press ” " to select Advanced.
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Example: "ALT" + "F" brings up the File menu. Input screen Order of test flow selection Input screen startup 1. Reading the test conditions settings file If the test condition settings Press "ALT" and "F". file is not read, this means Press "L".
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11.5. Error Messages and Troubleshooting The table below explains the parts that may be faulty or damaged should an error message occur while performing the various test items of the self diagnostics program. Test classification Screen display test items Contents A20 GATE TEST Address 20 line CACHE ON/OFF...
13. Disassembly/Reassembly Note: Power off the computer. Do not shut down to the Suspend or hibernation mode. Do not add peripherals while the computer is in the Suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result. 13.1 Removing the Battery Pack. 13.3 Removing the HDD Unit and the DVD-ROM Drive Unit.
13.5 Removing the Center Cover. LED-PCB 1. Remove the screw <C>. Screw <C>: DFHE5025YA 2. Disconnect the connector (CN1300), and remove the LED-PCB. 13.7 Removing the LCD Unit. 1. Release the three Hooks. 1. Disconnect the connectors (CN1001, CN1006, CN801, MODULE). 2.
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13.9 Removing the Bottom 13.10 Removing the MAIN-PCB and Cabinet. the VGA-PCB. 1. Remove the screw <E> and the screw <F>, and then remove the Plate 1. Screw <E>: DXSB2+6FZL Screw <F>: DFHE5025YA 2. Remove the four screws <G>, and remove the Plate 2.
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13.11 Removing the REAR-PCB, 13.12 Removing the LCD Front the I/O-PCB, the Fan, the LAN Cabinet. Cable and the MODEM Cable. 1. Remove the RHE ASSY. 1. Remove the two LCD Rubbers. 2. Remove the screw <P>, and remove the I/O Cover.
13.13 Removing the LCD, the 1. Remove the LCD and the Inverter with the Inverter Case. Inverter, the Speaker, the 2. Disconnect the connectors (CN1601, CN1701), SPEAKER-PCB and the W- and remove the SPEAKER-PCB L/R. 3. Remove the eight screws <V>, and remove the LAN-PCB.
15. Replacement Parts List Note: Important Safety Notice Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only manufacturer's specified parts. CF-73E3KVXxM REF. NO and AREA PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q'TY Main Block Unit DL3U11256BAA PCB, MAIN DL3U21256BAA...
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K 45-3 DFBH1167ZA HINGE, L K 45-4 DFBH1168ZA HINGE, R K 45-5 DFKE0706ZA-0 COVER, LCD W LAN K 45-6 DFGB0106ZA-0 LABEL, PANASONIC K 45-7 DFGX0396ZA-0 DUMMY, ANTENNA COVER K 45-8 DFBS0065ZA-0 LCD LATCH K 45-9 DFHE5025XA SCREW K 45-10 DXYN3+J6FZL...
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K 61 DFHR8440ZA DUMPER, LCD B K 62 DFHR8441ZB DUMPER, LCD C K 63 DFHR8443ZA DUMPER, LCD D K 64 DFHR8444ZA DUMPER, LCD E K 65 DFMD2152ZA HOLDER, HDD K 66 DFKE8153ZA-0 ASS'Y, HDD CASE K 67 DFHR6071ZA CUSHION, HDD FPC K 68 DFHR8442ZA DUMPER, HDD...
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Electrical Replacement Parts List Note: Important Safety Notice Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. When replacing any of these components use only manufacturer's specified parts. CF-73E3KVXxM REF. NO and AREA PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q'TY Main PCB C1 3 EEFCD0D101R CAPACITOR, 2V, 100µF...