The Diagnostic Test - Toshiba Satellite P200 Maintenance Manual

3.1 The Diagnostic Test

This chapter explains how to use the Tests & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the
hardware modules. The Tests & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The
program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items
are selected and executed.
NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit this program when you are at Main Menu.
The TEST & DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM contains the following functional tests:
CONFIG CHECK TEST
SPEAKER AUDIO TEST
FAN ON/OFF TEST
MAIN BATTERY CHARGE TEST
FDD TEST
ODD TEST
KEYBOARD TEST
MOUSE(PAD) TEST
LCD PIXELS MODE TEST
MAGNETIC SWITCH TEST
HDD R/W TEST
LAN TEST
RTC TEST
IEEE1394 CODE TEST
Speaker EQ Check&Rewrite
Button Test
Fingerprint DOS Test
Clear FP(Fingerprint) Registered
Front Edge Logo check
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs.
The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)
A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test)
A data CD disc (ODD Test)
A LAN loopback
The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the
tests within the program.
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