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1-1. Flowchart POWER KEYBOARD PALM REST UNIT ASSY P1-2 P1-2 • P XX means pages that appears in this manual. • Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care. • When the thermal sheet (Part No. 4-645-921-01) of the computer reaches a certain temperature, it becomes soft, which increases the contact.
2-1. Note This chapter describes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit, floppy-disk drive, and CD-ROM drive. 2-2. Necessary Tools • PCG-Z505L series main unit • Floppy-disk drive • CD-ROM drive • Battery •...
2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions • Check ROM Information... Displays the model information, serial number, BIOS and other information saved in the BIOS ROM. Does not test whether or not the personal computer is normal. • Battery test... Tests the battery as to whether the battery is attached or removed, the main power is supplied from an AC power adapter or not, and the battery is charged or discharged.
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• Main Memory test... Tests the main memory. The Main Memory test contains the following three test menus. Select the desired menu that suits your need. The test is exited automatically when the respective test items end normally. • Fast : Tests once.
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• IEEE 1394 Interface test... Performs the 1394 communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the IEEE1394 interface.
2-5. Inspecting Windows The Windows inspection contains the following two types of inspection. Audio Modem Before starting inspections, create a floppy disk from the service diag CD to be serviced. The files to be used for inspection are stored in the following sub directory inside the CD. Copy all the files in the folder to the floppy disk.
DCLK 1 0 0 M H z L o c a l B u s ATF0 ADM1021 ATF_INT AB_GP1 PCI Dev # 0,1 ROW#0,1 RJ11 AGP BUS(3.3V) PCI BUS(3.3V) ATF_INT PIIX4M PCI-ISA BRIDGE RT C PCI Dev #7 Flash BIOS 29LV004 DC-I N POWER...
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST NOTE: • The mechanical parts with no reference number in the The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. exploded views are not supplied. Replace only with part number specified. •...
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