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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. 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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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite Pro L50-J /dynabook P*-C* system units 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.
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Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ........2-11 Keyboard .......................2-12 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..............2-12 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ........2-12 Display ........................2-13 Procedure 1 External Monitor Check ..............2-13 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ........2-24 2.17 SD card Port ......................2-25 Procedure 1 Windows Application Test ............2-25 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ........2-25 2.18 Camera ........................2-26 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2.4 HDD Test ....................9 3.2.5 Video Test ....................11 3.2.6 Keyboard Layout Test ................12 3.2.7 LED Test ....................14 3.2.8 FAN Test ....................16 3.2.9 DMI Read / Write ................... 16 viii Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................B-1 System Board Front View .................. B-1 System Board Back View .................. B-2 Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............C-1 Appendix D Key Layout ....................D-1 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Dynabook Satellite Pro L50-J is a Slim and Light entry notebook PC based on the mobile Intel Tiger lake series Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer period of time.
15.6" FHD 250nits eDP 1920x1080 CSV LED display 15.6” FHD 250nits eDP 1920x1080 LED display 15.6" HD 220nits eDP 1366x768 LED display 15.6” FHD 300nits eDP 1920x1080 LED display Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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The computer has four USB ports, two for USB3.0 type A and one of USB3.0 type A support Sleep & Charge Function. Another One is USB type C (USB3.2 Gen2/DP/PD). High-Speed USB3.0/3.1 allows data transfers up to 5Gbps, HDMI Out Port Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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FHD(2M). It also supports Camera LED, LED is on when Camera working. The internal microphone is embedded in this camera module. Battery The computer has a 4 Cell (2480mAh) Lithium Ion battery pack and integrated RTC battery function. Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit. Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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4096 MB (512M x 64) 8192 MB (1024M x 64) DDR4 1.2V operation 16 internal Banks (4 Bank Groups) Data transfer rates: PC4-3200 on i3/i5/i7 CPU BIOS ROM (Flash memory) Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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Graphics Power Management Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Power Control Configurable TDP (cTDP) and Low Power Mode Adaptive Thermal Monitor Digital Thermal Sensor Intel Memory Thermal Management Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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Power supply sequence control Overheat shutdown support LED control Beep control Device ON/OFF Cooling fan speed control Universal I/O port Battery capacity check Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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Data Rate IEEE 802.11a/g: Standard 54M bps IEEE 802.11ac : Standard 433.3M bps IEEE 802.11ax : Standard 1201M bps Frequency Channel IEEE802.11a/g: 2.4GHz IEEE802.11ac : 5GHz Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
The HDD is shown in Figure 1-5 and some of its specifications are listed in Table 1-1. Figure 1-5 SATA HDD Item Specifications Capacity (GB) 1 TB Rotational Speed (RPM) 5400 rpm 7 mm Height User Data Sectors 1,953,525,168 Bytes / Sector Table 1-1 HDD Specifications Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by off-state charge when the system is powered off or by on-state charge when it is powered on. Table 1-4 Quick/Normal Charging Time Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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A full charge is detected when either of the following conditions is met: The current in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / Dynabook P* -C*...
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SSD (Solid-state Drive) ..................... 2-22 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ................2-23 2.10 Audio Test ........................2-24 Procedure 1 Windows Application Test ..............2-24 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ..........2-24 2-ii Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Wireless LAN ........................2-42 Procedure 1 Windows Application Test ..............2-42 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ..........2-42 2.20 Battery Pack ........................2-44 Procedure 1 Windows Application discharge Test ............. 2-44 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-iii...
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Procedure 1 Windows Application Test ..............2-47 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ..........2-47 2.23 LAN Port ........................... 2-49 Procedure 1 Windows Application Test ..............2-49 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ..........2-49 2-iv Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
The following tools are required to perform the diagnostic procedures: 1. USB Memory 2. Screwdrivers (2.0mm, 2.5mm) 3. Multi-meter 4. External monitor with HDMI In Port 5. Headphone 6. Microphone 7. Smart Card 8. SD card Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
2. press Power button to turn the computer power on 3. password will erase when computer booted Make sure Windows® 10 has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Message “dynabook” is Follow the display diagnostic displayed? Procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" is displayed?? Delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS has started?? Procedure in Section 2.5 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Perform the continuous test to check if the error is intermittent Identify the test resulting in the Any error is detected by the Error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program? Diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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13. If HDMI error is detected by Windows application, please follow the HDMI port troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.16. 14. If SD Card error is detected by Windows application, please follow the SD Card Port troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.17. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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19. If Bluetooth error is detected by Windows application, please follow the Bluetooth troubleshooting procedures in section 2.22. 20. If LAN Port error is detected by Windows application, follow the LAN Port troubleshooting procedures in section 2.23 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Battery is fully Charged. On in Amber Battery is been Charging from AC Adapter. Blinking in Amber Battery low while driving the computer. (at equal intervals) Battery low critical. Battery damage or Else. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure the DC IN/Battery Charge LED goes on in White or Amber. If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the DC IN/Battery Charge LED goes on in White or Amber again. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. 2-10 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Procedure 3 Replacement Check The system board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer according to Chapter 4 and follow the steps below: Check 1 Replace the system board with a new one. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-11...
If an error message appears on the display, perform Check 1. If there is no error message, go to Procedure 2. If Window 10 is loaded normally, go to Procedure 3. 2-12 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Procedure 3 Replacement Check The system board or memory may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module with a new one. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-13...
Make sure the following connectors have been firmly connected to the HDD, system board. System board If any connector is loose or off, reconnect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. 2-14 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-15...
Make sure the keyboard cable has been firmly connected to the system board. Keyboard System board If the cable is loose or off, reconnect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. 2-16 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If the keyboard is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-17...
If characters or graphics are not displayed normally, perform Check 5. If the FL remains lit when the display is closed, the panel close switch may be defective. Perform Check 5. 2-18 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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The System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If there is still an error, perform Check 6. Check 6 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-19...
Make sure Memory Module has been firmly connected to the connector on System Board. Also make sure the tape is not stuck to any part of Memory Module and Memory Module is free of foreign matters. System Board Memory Module 2-20 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Memory Module replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with new one following steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-21...
CAUTION: The contents of the SSD will be erased when the SSD diagnostic test or formatting is executed. Save the required contents of the SSD to other storage drive in advance. 2-22 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
The SSD may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-23...
Make sure the Speaker cable has been firmly connected to the system board. Speaker System board If the cable is loose or off, reconnect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. 2-24 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If the Audio is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-25...
System Board. Also make sure the tape is not stuck to any part of Touchpad Module and Touchpad or Secure Pad Module is free of foreign matters. Touchpad / System Board Secure Pad 2-26 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Touchpad or Secure Pad Module replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with new one following steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-27...
Make sure USB device cable has been firmly connected to USB Port of System Board. Also make sure USB Port on System Board is free of foreign matters. System Board USB Port 2-28 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Procedure 1. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Check 2 System Board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-29...
Make sure Headphone device cable has been firmly connected to Headphone Port of System Board. Also make sure Headphone Port on System Board is free of foreign matters. Headphone System Board Port 2-30 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Board, remove it and then return to Procedure 1. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Check 2 System Board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-31...
Make sure Microphone device cable has been firmly connected to Microphone Port of System Board. Also make sure Microphone Port on System Board is free of foreign matters. Microphone System Board Port 2-32 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Board, remove it and then return to Procedure 1. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Check 2 System Board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-33...
Make sure Smart Card Board FFC Cable has been firmly connected to the connector on System Board. Also make sure Smart Card Board is free of foreign matters. Smart card System Board Board 2-34 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Smart Card Board replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-35...
Make sure External Monitor HDMI Cable has been firmly connected to HDMI Port on System Board. Also make sure HDMI Port on System Board is free of foreign matters. System Board HDMI Port 2-36 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Procedure 1. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Check 2 System Board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-37...
Check 1 Make sure IO Board FFC Cable has been firmly connected to the connector on System Board. Also make sure IO Board is free of foreign matters. System Board IO Board 2-38 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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4. If IO Board replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-39...
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Check 1 Make sure Camera Module FPC Cable has been firmly connected to the connector on System Board. Also make sure Camera Module is free of foreign matters. Camera System Board Module 2-40 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Camera Module replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-41...
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Make sure Wireless LAN module has been firmly connected to the connector on the system board. Also make sure Wireless LAN module is free of foreign matters. Wireless LAN System Board Module 2-42 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Wireless LAN Module replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-43...
Connect AC adaptor power cable to unit to charge battery. After 10 mins, check system battery icon in window again. If Battery charged percentage is not increased, go to Procedure 3. If Battery charged percentage is increased or is full charged, Battery Pack is functioning properly. 2-44 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If Battery Pack replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-45...
Check 2. Check 2 The system board may be defective. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Then go through procedure 1 again. 2-46 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Check 1 Make sure Bluetooth module has been firmly connected to the connector on the system board. Also make sure Bluetooth module is free of foreign matters. Bluetooth System Board Module Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-47...
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Chapter 4. If Bluetooth Module replaced is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 System Board may be defective. Replace System Board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. 2-48 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Procedure 1. If a foreign matter is found on LAN Port on System Board, remove it and then return to Procedure 1. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 2-49...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.23 LAN Port Check 2 System Board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. 2-50 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs Change History Date Revision Contents Remark 2020-10-08 Released Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2.8 FAN Test ....................19 3.2.9 DMI Read / Write .................. 20 3.2.10 SSD Test ....................22 3.2.11 View Logs ..................... 24 3.2.12 Exit to UEFI Shell ................. 26 Subtests ........................27 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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..................23 IGURE ESTING ROCESS -26 V ..................... 24 IGURE -27 V ..................24 IGURE EMORY -28 V - HDD L ..................25 IGURE – L -29 V ..................25 IGURE ETAIL Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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How to make: 1. Prepare a USB STICK and format it as FAT32. 2. Uncompress the Diagnostic Zip file. 3. Copy [efi] & [EFIDiag] folders to the USB STICK root directory. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3. Hold the <F12> function key until Boot Option Menu show on screen. 4. Select the [EFI USB Device], and press <Enter> key. Figure -1 USB Boot When the system is booting from Service Diagnostic USB STICK, the following screen will be displayed: Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2 Main Menu 3 Diagnostic Programs Figure -2 Main Menu Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to UEFI Shell Command. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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This function can detect the following device information: Video Memory During the reading process, the following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in detection: Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2.1 System Information 3 Diagnostic Programs Figure -3 System Information Testing Process Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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2. CPU FPU Function Test This test item is to check whether the precision of the numeric processor in the float calculation is up to the IEEE standards. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Figure -5 Memory Test Item Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to Main Menu: During the test process, the following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in testing: Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. It will wire each memory address one bit ‘1’ (likes a data 1 working) and read from memory to check the write result. 3. Walking 0 Test Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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10. Pattern BS High Test This test item is to check whether the system memory that could be accessed correctly through writing and reading with a series of designed pattern data. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the system memory that could be accessed correctly through writing and reading with a series of designed pattern data. Parameter format: Lo-byte and hi-byte are composed with 0000 (0x0) and 1111(0xF) Parameter length: Byte Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Funnel Sequential Read Write Test The following screen will be displayed: Figure -8 HDD Test Item Please select a test item to run or select 0 to exit to Main Menu: Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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The test has three types sequential as below: Positive: From first Sector to the last Sector (0,1,2,……,N-1,N) Negative: From the last Sector to the first Sector (N,N-1,……,2,1,0) Funnel: From the first and last to middle Sector (0,N,1,N-1,2,N-2,……) Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Before test system will give a message as below: Figure -10 Video Test User will confirm whether each video mode works normally by judging whether the display is correct. Figure -11 Video Test Confirmation Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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The Main Pad Map would be shown as below ( Satellite Pro L50-G 14 only equips Main Pad ): Satellite Pro L50-G Main Keyboard Figure -13 Keyboard Layout Test Main Keyboard Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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If keyboard test fails, program will terminate the test and report the fail information when it is time to timeout. The test will end when all keys are pressed or test time is out after 100 seconds. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether Power Orange LED work normally. Figure -16 LED Test - Power Orange 3. DC-IN White LED Test This test item is to check whether DC-IN White LED work normally. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether DC-IN Orange LED work normally. Figure -18 LED Test - DC-IN Orange 5. Caps White LED Test This test item is to check whether Caps White LED work normally. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.7 LED Test Figure -19 LED Test - Caps White Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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This test is to check whether two status of fan are normal: Stop and Fast Speed. During the test process, the following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in testing: Figure -20 Fan Testing Process Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Etc. You can select which item you would like to write, after selection, one can input a new value in the message dialog box, and press “Enter” when finished. NOTE: Need to add <^> before <#>, when writing OEM String. Example: “PBS22N,1234567890^#B@22” Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2.9 DMI Read / Write 3 Diagnostic Programs Figure -22 DMI Write Testing Process Write the DMI and return “selection menu” for you to change another item value. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Figure -24 SSD Test Item Please select a test item to run or select 0 to exit to Main Menu: The following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in testing: Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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The test has three types sequential as below: Positive: From first Sector to the last Sector (0,1,2,……,N-1,N) Negative: From the last Sector to the first Sector (N,N-1,……,2,1,0) Funnel: From the first and last to middle Sector (0,N,1,N-1,2,N-2,……) Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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User can enter one choice to view a log file on the screen as follows: Figure -26 View Log Item For Memory, HDD and SSD, sub log menu will be displayed on the screen as follows: Figure -27 View Log - Memory Log Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3.2.11 View Logs 3 Diagnostic Programs Figure -28 View Log - HDD Log The log will be display as below: Figure -29 View Log – Log Detail Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.12 Exit to UEFI Shell 3.2.12 Exit to UEFI Shell Select this item to exit to UEFI Shell Command Mode. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Purity Color Test Keyboard Layout Main Pad Map Test Small Pad Map Test LED Test Green / White LED Test Orange LED Test FAN Test Speed Test Manufacturer DMI Read / Write Product Name Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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SKU Number OEM String GSW Setting SSD Test Proceed All Test Items Copy Test Random Read Write Test Positive Sequential Read Write Test Negative Sequential Read Write Test Funnel Sequential Read Write Test Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
LAN card, all of which are shown above the System Board. For removing the LCD Module: First, remove the display mask, both of which are shown above the LCD module. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Never work with damp or wet hands. To avoid personal injury, use care to avoid the sharp edges or corners of the components. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced a FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal computer operation. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Check that all the required screws are used to secure the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure that the FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer work normally. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
ESD mats (for the floor and work desks) An ESD wrist strap or heel grounder Anti-static carpets or flooring Air ionizers (for highly electrostatic sensitive areas) A plastic card (in credit card size) Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Remove Memory cover according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. 1. Release(not remove) one M2.5x1.6 black Phillips head screw attached on it. 2. Pull Memory Cover on screw side, then remove Memory cover. Figure 4-1 Removing Memory cover Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Installing Memory cover Install Memory cover according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. 1. Place Memory Cover in correct position. 2. Secure Memory Cover with one M2.5x1.6 black Phillips head screw attached. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
1. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the Memory Module pops up. 2. Pull the Memory Module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-10...
If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. 4. If the unit only contains one pcs of Memory Module, insert it into the connector which is near speaker. 4-11 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Remove Base Enclosure according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3. 1. Remove nine M2.5x5.0 black Phillips head screws securing Base Enclosure. 2. Remove Base Enclosure. Figure 4-3 Removing Base Enclosure Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-12...
Installing Base Enclosure Install Base Enclosure according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3. 1. Place Base Enclosure in correct position. 2. Secure Base Enclosure with nine M2.5x5.0 black Phillips head screws. 4-13 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or break up their casing. 1. Disconnect Battery cable from CN6050 on system board. 2. Remove two M2.0x4.0 black Phillips head screws securing Battery. 3. Remove Battery. Figure 4-4 Removing battery pack Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-14...
1. Take a new or recharged Battery Pack. 2. Place Battery Pack in correct position. 3. Secure Battery with two M2.0x4.0 black Phillips head screws. 4. Connect Battery cable to CN6050 on system board 4-15 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
HDD pack only if it fails. 3. Place HDD pack on flat surface (such as a desk), and release from two sides for removing the HDD Bumper. 4. Disconnect HDD cable from HDD. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-16...
2. Place HDD pack into the correct position in the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 3. Connect HDD cable to CN1700 on system board, then adhesive tape paste to C Cover after connected. 4-17 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
SSD can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 1. Remove one M2.0x2.0 black Phillips head screw securing the SSD. 2. Pull SSD from CN1951 on system board. Figure 4-7 Removing SSD Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-18...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on SSD and in the computer with your bare hands. SSD can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-19 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
2. Disconnect two antenna cables with tweezers. 3. Remove one M2.0x2.0 black Phillips head screw securing Wireless LAN Card. 4. Pull the Wireless LAN Card from CN1300 on system board. Figure 4-8 Removing wireless LAN Card Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-20...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Wireless LAN Card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN Cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-21 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
4. Place Smart Card Board in the correct position according to Figures 4-9 & 4-10. 5. Connect Smart Card Board cable to CN201 on the system board. 6. Secure Smart Card Board with three M2.5x5.0 black Phillips head screws. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-24...
5. Open LCD Module Assembly at an angle of 90 degrees. 6. Remove four M2.5x4.0 black Phillips head screws securing LCD Module Assembly with top cover. 7. Remove LCD Module Assembly. Figure 4-11 Removing the LCD Module assembly 4-25 Satellite Pro L50- / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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5. Routing LCD cable according to Figure 4-11, need to under Rib on Top Cover. 6. Stick tape to fasten LCD cable. 7. Place antenna cables in correct position. 8. Stick three mylar on top cover to fasten antenna cables. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-26...
Install DC-IN Harness according to the following procedures and Figure 4-12. 1. Place DC-IN harness in correct position on system board. 2. Connect DC-IN harness cable to CN6000 on system board. 3. Stick tape to fasten DC-IN cable. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-27...
5. Remove two(or four for two Fan) M2.5x3.0 silver Phillips head screws securing Fan. 6. Remove Fan and peel off the sponge on Fan. Figure 4-13 Removing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-28...
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4.132 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-14 Applying silicon grease Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-29...
9. Install CPU Cooling Module in correct position on system board. 10. Securing CPU Cooling Module with four M2.0x2.5 black Phillips head screws, as the order showed from 1-2-3-4 on module. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-30...
3. Remove four M2.0x2.5 black Phillips head screw securing System Board. 4. Remove System Board(attached with IO Board cable). 5. Disconnect IO board cable from CN200 on another side of System Board. Figure 4-15 Removing System Board 4-31 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Be sure to place all cables into the ditch to avoid the damage during assembling the bottom cover. NOTE: Be sure to align Type-C connector to Top Cover, when place system board on the unit.. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-32...
3. Disconnect LED board cable from CN100 on LED board. 4. Remove LED board cable. 5. Remove one M2.0x4.0 black Phillips head screws securing IO board. 6. Remove IO board. Figure 4-16 Removing LED board and IO board Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-33...
2. Securing IO board with one M2.0x4.0 black Phillips head screws.( ▲ mark portions) 3. Connect LED board cable to CN100 on LED board. 4. Place LED board in correct position. 5. Securing LED board with two M2.0x2.5 black Phillips head screws. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-34...
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5. Remove tape on upper left of Touch pad(or Secure pad). 6. Remove five M2.0x1.8 black Phillips head screws securing Touch pad(or Secure pad). 7. Remove gasket from Touch pad(or Secure pad). 8. Remove Touch pad(or Secure pad). 4-35 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Avoid to pinching the cables. 7. Stick three tapes for fasten speaker cable in correct position. 8. Connect touch pad cable and Secure pad cable to Connectors on Touch pad(or Secure pad). Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-36...
1. Install the LCD Module Mask and follow step 3, 2 & 1 to press & lock the latches. NOTE: When installing the LCD Module Mask, ensure there is no gap between the LCD Module Mask and the LCD module cover. NOTE: Do not lose the Camera Shutter. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual 4-37...
NOTE: Remove AL tape first, then lift up the LCD panel. If forget to remove AL tape from LCD cable on Cover, AL tape could be broken(cut) and cannot be reused. 4-38 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-22 LCD cable below the LCD module cover latch CAUTION: When installing the LCD module, please follow below instruction: When plug in LCD/FL cable into LCD panel connector, need to plug horizontally. Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* 4-41...
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LCD(FHD 250cnd), it also needs to change LCD back cover because thickness of LCD is different. It needs to do pair change. Pair change also happens on reverse situation(from SHARP LCD(FHD 250cnd) to other FHD 250cnd LCD). 4-42 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Install the CCD Module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-23. 1. Connect LCD cable to CCD module connector. 2. Place tape which on the CCD Module connector. 3. Seat the CCD Module in the correct position. Maintenance Manual Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* 4-43...
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Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.8 CCD Module 4. Route the LCD cables according to Figure 4-23, place the cable into the ditch and correct position. Avoid to pinching the cables. 4-44 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix B Board Layout ....................B-1 System Board Front View .................. B-1 System Board Back View .................. B-2 Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............C-1 Appendix D Key Layout ....................D-1 App-ii Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
LCD cover before securing the module with four screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be carefully when handling it. Satellite Pro L50- / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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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. Satellite Pro L50- / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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11. For the module with touch screen function, please be careful about the retro type around the LCD bezel. If the retro is broken or dirty, the function of touch screen will be effect. Satellite Pro L50- / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View Robusta30 Figure B-1 Board Layout (Front) Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table C-1 Scan Codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Table C-1 Scan Codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Table C-1 Scan Codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Home PgUp PgDn Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table C-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table C-7, No. 126 key scan code. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA __________ E0 B6 E0 2A ___________ E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12 ________ E0 F0 59 E0 12 ___________ E0 59 Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Make Break Home PgUp PgDn Table C-4 Scan Codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table C-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl Shift Alt Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Table C-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Apx. D Key Layout Appendices D.5 Hebrew (HE) Keyboard Figure D-5 HE keyboard D.6 Korean (KR) Keyboard Figure D-6 KR keyboard Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. D Key Layout D.7 UK-English (EN) Keyboard Figure D-7 EN keyboard D.8 DU, UE, US International (USE) Keyboard Figure D-8 USE keyboard Satellite Pro L50-J / dynabook P*-C* Maintenance Manual...
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