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Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Dynabook requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
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PORTEGE X40-J Series The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the 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.
Table of Contents Hardware Overview Chapter 1 1.1 Features and System Unit Block Diagram ....1-1 1.2 SSD ..........1-5 1.3 Keyboard .
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PORTEGE X40-J Series 3.5 Main Test Menu ........3-6 3.6 Memory Test.
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PORTEGE X40-J Series B.3 USB board (FSAPCN*) Front View..... . . B-3 B.4 USB board (FSAPCN*) Back View ..... . . B-3...
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PORTEGE X40-J Series List of Figures Figure 1-1 System unit configurations..............1-2 Figure 1-2 System unit block diagram ..............1-3 Figure 1-3 Keyboard....................1-7 Figure 1-4 LCD module ....................1-8 Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) .............. 2-3 Figure 2-2 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) .............. 2-4 Figure 2-3 Connection Check..................
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PORTEGE X40-J Series Figure 4-29 Installing the Wireless LAN card (1)............ 4-25 Figure 4-30 Installing the Wireless LAN card (2)............ 4-25 Figure 4-31 Removing the USB board..............4-26 Figure 4-32 Removing the Fan ................. 4-27 Figure 4-33 Removing the Fin .................. 4-28 Figure 4-34 Removing the system board (1)............
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features and System Unit Block Diagram Dynabook 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/major components.
Hardware Overview ■ Microprocessor ® The computer is equipped with an Intel Processor. The PC comes in with one of the following speeds: Number of Core Frequency L3 Cache Size Turbo cores/number of threads Tiger Lake-UP3 i7-1165G7 No-IPU 12MB 4.70GHz Tiger Lake-UP3 i5-1135G7 No-IPU 4.20GHz Tiger Lake-UP3 i3-1115G4 No-IPU...
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Hardware Overview The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on-screen pointer. ■ Batteries The computer has a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack. A part of this battery pack is used for RTC battery function. ■...
Hardware Overview 1.3 Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer. Figure 1-3 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about the layout of the keyboard.
Hardware Overview The battery specifications are listed in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 Battery specifications Material Output Battery name Parts Code Capacity voltage G71C000M8110 Lithium-Ion 53Wh, 4 cell Main battery G71C000MA110 Lithium-Ion 53Wh, 4 cell 1.6.1 Main Battery The rmain battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached.
Hardware Overview Table 1-8 Data preservation time Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode Battery (53Wh, 4 cell) about 7 days about 50 days 1.7 AC adaptor The AC adaptor is also used to charge the battery. At the charging, connect it to Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C connector on the PC or to the USB Type-C adapter.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to determine which Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. (The “FRU” means the replaceable unit in the field.) The FRUs covered here are as follows: 1.
Troubleshooting Procedures Before exchanging a system board, write down the DMI information on TOP Menu. Register this DMI information after exchanging a system board by performing “DMI Entry utility” in the test program. For details, refer to 3.3 Entry of the DMI information.
Diagnostic Procedure Turn the power on. Follow the system board Any error message is displayed? Diagnostic Procedure dynabook logo Follow the display diagnostic Diagnostic Procedure is displayed? If the “Password=” message displays, type the password. Follow the SSD diagnostic...
Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-2 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) ① Follow the keyboard Keyboard works well? Diagnostic Procedure Follow the touch pad Touch pad works well? Diagnostic Procedure Set the device containing the test program for maintenance to the PC, and start the test program. (The reboot of the PC is required.) Diagnostic Program Follow the Diagnostic Procedure...
Troubleshooting Procedures If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The Test program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. Check the Log Utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected an error(s), and then perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1.
Troubleshooting Procedures Check 2 If any other devices except to the AC adapter are not connected to the USB Type-C adapter, go to Check 3. If any devices are connected, remove all the devices except to the AC adapter and check the DC IN/Battery indicator again. If the indicator lights, there is no problem.
Troubleshooting Procedures E power output error During power on status, PCNFEV signal change to during power on status deassertion. E power output error During power off (PS3/PS4 with wakeup facor) status, during power off status PCNFEV signal change to deassertion. (output inactive) E power output error During power off (S5) status, PCNFEV signal change to...
Troubleshooting Procedures Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. ■ Check 1 Make sure the AC adaptor and the AC power cord are connected firmly each other and to the outlet and computer. If these cables are connected firmly, go to Check 2.
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Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4.1 Procedure 1 Message Check 2.4.2 Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 2.4.3 Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2.4.1 Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it.
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4.2 Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. These tests check the system board. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics more information on how to perform these tests. Table 2-4 Main Test Menu Test Test Name...
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5.2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check USB unit is connected to USB ports on USB board and System board. The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks.
Troubleshooting Procedures System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2.6 SSD Troubleshooting To check if the M.2 SSD is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check The contents of the hard disk/SSD will be erased when the hard disk/SSD...
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s keyboard is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check 2.7.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Keyboard Test, pressed key display test and Touch Pad test in the Diagnostic Program.
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Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3: Replacement Check 2.8.1 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Keyboard test, pressed key display test and Touch pad 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.
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Display Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. To check the touch function, start with Procedure 1. To check the display function, start with Procedure 2. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 3: Connector Check and Replacement Check 2.9.1 Procedure 1 Check on Windows OS...
Troubleshooting Procedures If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. Check 2 The LCD cable may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and test the display again.
Troubleshooting Procedures Any of the connections may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Combo module is firmly connected to the CN2630 on the system board. If the connection is loose, connect it firmly and perform Procedure 1.
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Troubleshooting Procedures If any error is detected, go to Procedure 2. 2.11.2 Procedure 2 Connector Check The connection of sound system is shown in the following figure. Built-in microphone (attached to Web camera) CN9540 Headphone/ Speaker Left J6320 Mic combo jack CN6290 <System board>...
Troubleshooting Procedures Check 6 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2.12 Memory media (SD Card) Slot Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer's Memory media (microSD Card) functions are functioning properly.
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting To delete the account for confirming the fingerprint operation, it is necessary to log on by the account with the management authority. If the sign-in password has been set, ask the password to the user beforehand. To check if the Fingerprint sensor works correctly or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
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Troubleshooting Procedures 6. Input the Windows password to [Password] and click [OK] button. The display to set PIN will appear. 7. Input numbers you want to set to [New PIN]. Set four or more numbers as the PIN. 8. Input the PIN number you set to [PIN confirmation] and click [OK]. 9.
Troubleshooting Procedures Check 3 The Secure pad may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 HDMI Port Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s HDMI is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on HDMI port Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check 2.15.1 Procedure 1 Check on HDMI TV HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers both video and audio data without reducing the quality.
Troubleshooting Procedures Make sure HDMI TV is firmly connected to the HDMI out port on the system board. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 It checks whether there are any abnormalities in a setup of HDMI TV, and returns to Procedure 1. In addition, an HDMI setup of television should check "the instructions manual of attachment on HDMI TV."...
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Troubleshooting Procedures 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the RGB port on the USB Type-C adapter. Switching the image output from computer’s screen to the external display When you press FN + F5, the screen for selecting the device to show image will appear.
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Troubleshooting Procedures 4. Plug the other end of the LAN cable into the connector on the network device. If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Check 1 Make sure LAN cable is firmly connected to the LAN port on the USB Type-C adapter.
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 Test program for maintenance The test program for maintenance consists of the following items: ■ Check and update of ME FW information ■ Check of hardware information ■ Check and update of BIOS information ■...
Tests and Diagnostics 3.1.5 Diagnostic test programs There are programs to write the HW information and to check the function of HW components in the diagnostic test. You will need the following equipment to perform some of the diagnostic test programs. ■...
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Tests and Diagnostics When the message above is displayed, press Y. The ME FW will be updated and the computer will restart. Then repeat from Step 2. Procedure 2: Check of hardware information The program checks and displays the hardware information such as HDD and SSD of the computer.
Tests and Diagnostics 1. Connect the AC adaptor and the charged battery to the computer when you update the BIOS, EC/KBC or ME FW. 2. Do not turn off the power while you are updating the BIOS or EC/KBC. If the update fails, it might be impossible to start up the computer. 3.
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Tests and Diagnostics The PC will restart. Press F12 and select the USB memory as the boot device. Then the following screen will appear. Input the information one by one. (If you have not replaced the system board, the DMI information should not be changed.) ■...
Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Heatrun Test The Heatrun test is an automatic test program that executes the following tests successively. 1. Main Memory test 2. V-RAM Memory test 3. Sequential Read Test To execute this test, select 2 from the test program menu (Top Menu), and press Enter.
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Tests and Diagnostics Others are the diagnostic tests. Move the cursor on the test item you want to execute and press ENTER. The following table shows the subtests names of each test. TEST TEST SUBTEST SUBTEST NAME NAME MEMORY Main Memory Test HDD/SSD Sequential Read Test Test...
Tests and Diagnostics Enter C ……Restarts the test execution Enter E…….Ends the test. The program returns to the screen to select Error Stop and Test Loop item selection. Select No: though any error occurs during the test, the test is continued. The setting of Yes/No can be changed by pressing ENTER.
Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Hard Disk (&SSD) Test To execute the Hard Disk Test, select 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU (Main Test Menu), press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. (Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.) Subtest 1 [Sequential Read Test]...
Tests and Diagnostics By repeating the decrease and increase of the LBA’s address, this test continues to write the test data up to the last address. After that, it reads out the data from the same LBAs to compare. If there are no 64 LBAs at last, this test is not executed for the last address.
Tests and Diagnostics ( Presses Scan Code : xx ) Subtest 2 [Touch Pad Test] This test gets the information of moving amount of the touch pad, both for direction X and Y, and pressing (ON)/releasing (OFF) information of the button A (left click button) and B (right click button), and displays the information in real time.
Tests and Diagnostics This test displays the white screen and changes the LCD brightness to the maximum, middle and low setting in order with 5-sec intervals. After that this test backs to the main menu screen automatically. 3.10 Battery Charge Test To execute the Battery Charge Test, select 5 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST Menu (Main Test Menu), press Enter and follow the directions on the screen.
Tests and Diagnostics (file name: errorlog.txt) 1. Each test description To execute the Log Utility, select LOG Utility from the test program menu (Top Menu), and press ENTER. The following screen will appear. Display examples T-Name Pass Address Write Read HDD_001_12345678_1234_1234567812345678_00000000_55555555 RAM_001_12345678_1234_1000007812345678_00000000_55555555 ·T-NAME..
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Tests and Diagnostics <How to display PC system information screen> 1) Click Start button. 2) Click [dynabook PC Information]. Check the content of “Netwrok”. If “Wireless**” appears in the screen, it means the wireless module has been recognized. 3.13.2 Check of the antenna connection...
Tests and Diagnostics If the antenna cables are not connected to the wireless module or no available AP is found, the following icon will appear. In the case of no-antenna connection If AP should be ready but no AP point appears, any problem might occur on the wireless module or on the antenna connection.
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Tests and Diagnostics Main menu ■ System Time (System time) ■ System Date (System time) ■ CPU Type ■ CPU Speed ■ HDD/SSD ■ Total Memory Size ■ System BIOS Version ■ EC Version ■ Language Security menu ■ BIOS Password ■...
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Tests and Diagnostics Advanced menu ■ Virtualization Technology ■ SW Guard Extensions (SGX) ■ Select Owner EPOCH input type ■ Beep Sound ■ Sleep and charge ■ USB Power in Off State ■ USB Legacy Emulation ■ Wireless LAN Configuration ■...
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Tests and Diagnostics Boot menu ■ Boot Option #1 ■ Boot Option #2 ■ Boot Option #3 ■ Boot Option #4 ■ Priority for devices Exit menu ■ Exit Saving Changes ■ Exit Discarding Changes ■ Load Setup Defaults ■ Save Changes and Power off 3.15.2 Accessing the SETUP Program Turn on the power SW.
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Tests and Diagnostics Security menu screen Power Management menu screen Maintenance Manual (960-942) 3-19...
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Tests and Diagnostics Advanced menu screen Boot menu screen Maintenance Manual (960-942) 3-20...
Tests and Diagnostics Exit menu screen Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press ← and → to move between the two columns. Press ↑ and ↓ to move between items in a column. 2. Press the [Enter] Key to change the value. Accepting Changes and Exiting the SETUP Window 1.
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Tests and Diagnostics Before implementing this tool, be sure to the version of EFI Shell is V2.1 or later. 3.16.2 Preparation Download the tool to a USB memory. 1. To get the EFI Shell start program (Shell.efi), click “Download” on the URL below.
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Tests and Diagnostics Message Meaning The Battery Off mode program doesn’t ERROR : Could not support this PC. The Program ends execute this tool automatically. because it is not a Support model Error Code : (0x8300) The written data is incorrect. The setting was done but it but it has not Get Status : Disabled affected.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below provides a guide as to which other FRUs must be removed before a particular FRU can be removed.
Replacement Procedures Table 4-1 the case for the following example 4.9 Memory media 4.10 Cover Assembly and Base Assembly Cover 4.23 LCD Assembly Chart Notation The chart shows the case for the following example: Removing the Memory module All FRUs (4.9 Memory media, 4.10 Cover Assembly and Base...
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Replacement Procedures 1. Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Dynabook or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode. Never heat or disassemble the battery pack, as that could cause leakage of alkaline solution.
Replacement Procedures 4.2 Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adaptor and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in 4.11 Battery pack.
Replacement Procedures For spring connectors, lift up the stopper frees the cable and allow it to be pulled out. To reconnect, hold the stopper in the up position and insert the cable, then lower the stopper to secure the cable. Pull the cable to ensure that it is securely connected.
Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. Dynabook recommends that you use an electric screw driver for quick and easy operations. ■ (2mm) 0.167 N•m (1.7 kgf cm) ■...
Replacement Procedures 4.7 Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. [Normal grip] ■ Normal length screws: Blue ■ Special length screws: Green ■ Tight grip screw: Yellow “Special length screw” means screws whose length is indicated in an integral number to the first decimal places such as 2.5 mm, 2.6 mm and so Grip area 4.8 Screw Notation...
Replacement Procedures 4.9.1 Installing the Memory media To insert memory media, follow the steps as detailed below and refer to Figure 4-2. 1. Turn the memory media so that the contacts (metal areas) face down. 2. Insert the memory media into the memory media slot on your computer. 3.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-3 Removing the Base Assembly (1) F2.5 x 5BT 3. Separate the Base Assembly and Cover Assembly while releasing the latches using a plectrum. Figure 4-4 Removing the Base Assembly (2) Base assembly 30° Cover Assembly Maintenance Manual (960-942)
Replacement Procedures 4.10.2 Installing the Base Assembly To install the Base Assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-3 Figure 4-5. For models with 0GB/4GB/8GB/16GB memory module installed: ■ When replacing the Base Assembly with a new one, stick a new INSU BASE MEM on the new Base Assembly in place.
The lithium ion battery pack may explode if not fitted, operated, handled, or disposed correctly. Dispose always the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Dynabook. Maintenance Manual (960-942) 4-11...
Replacement Procedures Check the battery’s terminals visually. If they are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth. 1. Set the battery pack to the COVER ASSY and secure it with the screws. 2. Connect the BATTERY HARNESS to the connector CN8021 on the SYSTEM board and stick one piece of INSU SQUARE in place.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-8 Seating the memory module After installing the memory module, make sure that the memory module is secured with the left and right latches. 4.13 SSD 4.13.1 Removing the SSD To remove the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9.
Replacement Procedures 4.13.2 Installing the SSD To install the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. To avoid damage, always hold the SSD only by its sides. To prevent the SSD from being distorted when installing the SSD pack into the computer, do not press the center of the SSD pack.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-11 Removing the Smart Card slot (1) CN9602 CN9801 2. Peel off the INSU SC and disconnect the Smart Card FFC from the connector CN2170 on the system board. 3. Remove the following screw, and then slide and lift the Smart Card slot unit shown in the following figure to remove the Smart Card slot.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-13 Removing the Smart Card slot (3) 4.14.2 Installing the Smart Card slot To install the Smart Card slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- Figure 4-14. 1. Connect the Smart Card FFC to the connector on the Smart Card slot. 2.
Replacement Procedures 4.15 Dual button unit/Click pad 4.15.1 Removing the dual button unit/Click pad To remove the dual button unit and click pad, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-15 Figure 4-20. 1. Disconnect the Click Pad FFC and Fingerprint FFC from the connectors on the Click Pad and the connectors CN9510 and CN9550 on the System Board.
Replacement Procedures 4. Peel off the SQUARE CUSHION and GASKET TAPE CPAD on the Click Pad and Click Pad RIM ASSY. 5. Disconnect the Dual button FPC from the connector on the Click Pad. 6. Remove the following screws and then remove the dual button plat. Figure 4-17 Removing the dual button unit/Click pad (3) SH2x2.5CT INSU D BUTTON PLT...
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-19 Removing the dual button unit/Click pad (5) Dual button Dual button Dual button 9. Remove the Click Pad RIM ASSY from the Cover Assembly. Figure 4-20 Removing the dual button unit/Click pad (6) Click Pad RIM ASSY Click Pad RIM ASSY Click Pad RIM ASSY 4.15.2 Installing the dual button unit/Click pad...
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Replacement Procedures Figure 4-21 Installing the dual button unit/Click pad (1) Click Pad RIM ASSY Click Pad RIM ASSY Click Pad RIM ASSY 2. Set the Dual button to the Cover Assembly in place. 3. Set the Dual button FPC to the dual button plat and secure it with the screws.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-23 Installing the dual button unit/Click pad (3) SQUARE CUSHION GASKET TAPE CPAD 7. Connect the Dual button FPC to the connector on the Click Pad. Stick a new stick tape and INSU D BUTTON PLT to the dual button plat in place.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-25 Removing the Speaker (2) Speaker Speaker 4.16.2 Installing the Speaker To install the Speaker, follow the steps below. 1. Set the speakers to the Cover Assembly in place. Figure 4-26 Installing the Speaker (1) 2. Arrange the Speaker harness under the guides as shown below. 3.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-27 Installing the Speaker (2) CN6000 CN6000 CN6290 Speaker harness Speaker harness Speaker harness 4.17 Wireless LAN card 4.17.1 Removing the Wireless LAN card To remove the Wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-28.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-28 Removing the Wireless LAN card S2 x 2.3CT WLAN Card CN2630 AUX (1) Main (2) INSU WL 4.17.2 Installing the Wireless LAN card To install the Wireless LAN card, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the Wireless LAN card to the connector CN2630 on the System Board (FSAPSY*) slantwise and press it to connect firmly.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-29 Installing the Wireless LAN card (1) Wireless LAN Camera antenna cables harness 6. Stick a new INSU WL in place. Figure 4-30 Installing the Wireless LAN card (2) INSU WL Maintenance Manual (960-942) 4-25...
Replacement Procedures 4.18 USB board 4.18.1 Removing the USB board To remove the USB board, follow the step below and refer to Figure 4-31. 1. Remove the following screws and the USB board from the Cover Assembly. Figure 4-31 Removing the USB board S2x3CT 4.18.2 Installing the USB board To install the USB board (FSAPCN*), follow the step below and refer to...
Replacement Procedures 4.19 Fan 4.19.1 Removing the Fan To remove the Fan, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-32. 1. Disconnect the Fan harness from the connector CN3380 on the System Board (FSAPSY*). 2. Remove the following screws and the Fan from the Cover Assembly. Figure 4-32 Removing the Fan S2 x 5BT Fan harness...
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-33 Removing the Fin S2 x 2.3CT When removing the Fin, be sure to remove the screws in the reverse order of the number marked on the Fin. 4.20.2 Installing the Fin To install the Fin, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-33.
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Replacement Procedures ■ When replacing the system board with a new one, stick three pieces of new GUM CUSHION and one piece of new CUSHION LED on one side of the system board in place. CUSHION LED ■ When replacing the system board with a new one, stick two pieces of new COOL SHEET on the other side of the system board in place.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-34 Removing the system board (1) CN3260 C C C 3240 CN3240 Keyboard FPC board FPC Keyboard FPC Keyboard Backlight harne Keyboard Backlight harness 2. Disconnect the LCD harness from the connector CN5390 on the System Board (FSAPSY*) and release the harness from the guide on the Cover Assembly.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-36 Removing the system board (3) S2 x 3CT 4.21.2 Installing the System board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-34 Figure 4-37. 1. Set the system board in place. Figure 4-37 Installing the system board 2.
Replacement Procedures 4.22 Keyboard/Cover Assembly The keyboard is assembled to the Cover Assembly by hot melt glue. When either the keyboard or the Cover Assembly needs to be replaced with a new one, please replace them all with a new set of keyboard and Cover Assembly which are already assembled.
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Replacement Procedures Note: When replacing the Cover Assembly with a new one ■ Stick the CU LAMI COVER on the cover assembly in place. CU LAMI COVER ■ Stick the INSU COVER GRAPHITE on the cover assembly in place. INSU COVER GRAPHITE ■...
Replacement Procedures GUM CUSHION RUBBER HNS HLD ■ (For Smart Card model) Stick one piece of GASKET on the cover assembly in place. 4.23 LCD Assembly 4.23.1 Removing the LCD unit To remove the LCD unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-39 Figure 4-41.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-39 Removing the LCD unit (1) Do not lift the LCD mask too much from the LCD covers when detaching the LCD mask. 3. Remove the LCD mask. The Web Camera Shutter is attached to the LCD mask by magnet. Please be care not to lose it during removing the LCD mask.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-40 Removing the LCD unit (2) 6. Take out the LCD unit. Be careful that the LCD harness is connected to the connector on the back of the LCD unit. 7. Peel the pull tape and disconnect the LCD harness from the connector on the LCD unit.
Replacement Procedures When connect the LCD harness, make sure to connect the right and left side at the same time as shown in the figure below. 2. Peel off the separators on the bound & detach tapes on the LCD cover. Figure 4-42 Installing the LCD unit (1) 3.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-43 Installing the LCD unit (2) 5. Remove the separators of the camera panel and bottom side on the LCD mask. (For IR camera model) When replacing the LCD mask with a new one, Stick one piece of SQUARE CUSHION on the LCD mask in place. SQUARE CUSHION 6.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-44 Installing the LCD unit (4) 7. Set the LCD mask on the LCD cover while engaging the latches. Figure 4-45 Installing the LCD unit (5) 8. Engage all the latches following the order in the figure below. Maintenance Manual (960-942) 4-39...
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-46 Installing the LCD unit (6) 4.24 Camera module/Wireless antennas 4.24.1 Removing the Camera module To remove the camera module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-47 Figure 4-49. 1. Remove two pieces of GASKET and peel off two pieces of AL TAPE on the camera module.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-48 Removing the camera module (2) 3. Peel off the camera module from the LCD cover. Figure 4-49 Removing the camera module (3) Camera module Do not reuse the removed camera module. Be sure to use new camera module.
Replacement Procedures 4.24.3 Installing the Wireless LAN antennas To install the Wireless LAN antennas, follow the steps below. 1. Stick new Wireless LAN antennas (AUX/Main) in place. Figure 4-50 Stick Wireless LAN antennas Wireless LAN antenna (AUX) Wireless LAN antenna (Main) 2.
Replacement Procedures 6. Arrange the camera harness to the guides on the LCD cover. Figure 4-52 Installing the Camera module 4.25 Display hinges 4.25.1 Removing the display hinges To remove the display hinges, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 1.
Replacement Procedures Figure 4-53 Removing the display hinges 4.25.2 Installing the display hinges To install the display hinges, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 1. Set the left & right hinges and secure them with the screws. Maintenance Manual (960-942) 4-44...
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A.1 Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LCD cover, be sure to seat it so that it is properly aligned and maximum visibility of the display is maintained.
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Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recommend a CRT cleaning agent. Apply the agent to a cloth and then wipe the panel’s surface.
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Handling the LCD Module 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. 7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods.
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Handling the LCD Module 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 oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Maintenance Manual (960-942)
Board Layout B.3 USB board (FSAPCN*) Front View Figure B-3 USB board (FSAPCN*) layout (front) CN4860 CN4850 CN9801 Table B-3 USB board (FSAPCN*) connectors (front) Number Name CN4860 USB Type-A I/F connector CN4850 USB Type-A I/F connector CN9801 System Board (FSAPSY*) interface connector B.4 USB board (FSAPCN*) Back View Figure B-4 USB board (FSAPCN*) layout (back) Maintenance Manual (960-942)
Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-1 UK keyboard E.2 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-2 US keyboard Maintenance Manual (960-942)
Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. G.1 Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool: ■ BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk G.2 Rewriting the BIOS 1.
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BIOS Rewrite Procedures (JP Keyboard) (Keep holding down the key.) 5. The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, the system automatically reboots. 1. Connect the AC adaptor and the charged battery to the computer when you rewrite the BIOS. 2.
Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures It is necessary to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when the following changes are made. 1. Replacing of system board 2. Replacing of LCD The EC/KBC can’t be updated solely. It will be updated simultaneously during the BIOS update.
Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) 9146 Maintenance Manual (960-942)
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