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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Qosmio F40/F45 at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio F40/F45, referred to as Qosmio F40/F45 in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Qosmio F40/F45 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.
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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 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............... 23 HD DVD-ROM......................25 HD DVD-R ......................... 26 Power Supply ......................27 Batteries ........................28 1.1.1 Main Battery..................28 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control ..............28 1.1.3 RTC Battery ..................29 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications ............23 Table 1-3 HD DVD-ROM Drive Specifications ............. 25 Table 1-4 HD DVD-R Drive Specifications..............26 Table 1-5 Battery Specifications ..................28 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time ................ 29 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba Qosmio F40/F45 a full size notebook PC based on the Core2 Duo Processor and Celeron M 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.
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The LCD displays available come with one of following two types: 15.4” WXGA CSV 1-Lamp 200nits color display, resolution 1280×800 15.4” WXGA CSV 2-Lamps 500nits color display, resolution 1280×800 Keyboard The keyboard supports 30 kinds of country keyboards. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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A PC Card slot is provided to hold PC Card Standard Type II (5.0 mm) card, capable of using a variety of PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC Cards and 32- bit Card Bus Cards. PC card HDD boot does not be supported. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your computer. Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptic Touchpad. Sound System The Realtek ALC888 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound...
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It also accelerates application loading and run time through intelligent file caching. The computer has 512 MB or 1 GB sizes of Robson card modules. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figures 1-1A/1-1B/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-2B ID Parts Description Placement Part B Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview System Unit Components System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-5 System Unit Block Diagram Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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− 12.71Kb used for ACPI − 30.03Kb used for CPU update module − 64.03Kb used for Intel VGA BIOS − 55.28Kb used for Finger Printer ROM − 51.44Kb used for string data − 39.13Kb used for nVidia G84 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format. All DACs support 44.1 k/48 k/96 k/192 kHz sample rate. All ADCs support 44.1 k/48 k/96 k sample rate. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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− I2C communication control Battery EEPROM 24C02 equivalent (128 words x 16 bits, I2C interface) integrated in battery pack. − Storing records of battery use Clock Generator SLG8SP510 − Generating the clock signal required for the system Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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− IEEE 802.11ag − IEEE 802.11agn Data Rate − IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11ag: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11agn: Standard 130M bps Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11a: 2.4GHz − IEEE802.11ag: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview − IEEE802.11agn: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
8769L controls the charge on/off state and detects a full charge. Battery Charge 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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
The current in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
2. Phillips screwdrivers (2 mm, 2.5 mm) 3. Cleaning disk kit (for ODD drive cleaning) 4. Bootable CD 5. Multi-meter 6. External monitor 7. Headphone 8. Microphone 9. A-BEX TEST DVD 10. Music CD 11. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Make sure the Windows® Vista Home Premium has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Message "In Touch with Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? procedure in Section 2.5 Figure 2-1 Basic Flowchart (1/2) Qosmio F40/F45 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 detected by the error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program ?? diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Figure 2-1 Basic Flowchart (2/2) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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10. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the IEEE 1394 troubleshooting procedures in section 2.13. 11. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.14. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Battery LED Battery LED Power supply status On in Amber Battery being charged On in Blue Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in Amber Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in Blue. If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Amber or Blue. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
The error message appears when either data stored in RAM to be resumed is lost because the battery has been exhausted or the system board is faulty. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Check 3 Resume failure and press any key to continue. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Procedure 3 Replacement Check The system board, memory, or CPU may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module or CPU with a new one. 2-10 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Type FDISK and press the Enter key. Choose “Display partition Check 2 information” from the FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, perform Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-11...
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Enter FORMAT C:/S/U to format the HDD and transfer system files. If the following message appears on the display, the HDD has been formatted. Format complete If you cannot format the HDD using the test program, go to Procedure 4. 2-12 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Disk Controller Self Test Failed Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt Failed Disk Controller action Test Failed Disk dos not support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. 2-14 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-15...
Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The LCD/FL cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. 2-16 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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The CPU may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Check 10 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 10. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-17...
CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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Chapter 4. If the problem persist, 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. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-19...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-20 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-21...
If the Finger Print is still not functioning properly, perform Check 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. 2-22 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-23...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-24 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 2-25...
Video Test Communication Test Peripheral Test Keyboard Layout Test Hot Key Test Audio Play Test Audio Record Test DMI Read DMI Write Finger Printer Detect Test Finger Printer Scan Test Finger Printer Information Clear System Information QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD A Formatted FLOPPY DISK A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test) A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test) A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test)
Please see the following example-- Mouse test. Use arrow key to select ‘TouchPad’ item on ‘Peripheral’ in the menu, then press Space key to select it. (When it is being selected, there is a X marked in the QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set the proper parameters in the following window. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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As to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should highlight the test item and press Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typing ‘END’. When testing the ‘Fn’ key, it must press the ‘Enter’ key at the same time. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Pass; otherwise Fail. The test will repeat for four times. When the test is completed, a file named autest.log will be saved in the defined location. 3.2.7 DMI Read Read the information from the system’s SMBIOS and display it in the screen as follows: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
1 line before user’s editing. User can modify the line and press Enter to confirm the current edition and attribute’s value in the 2 continue editing the next attribute. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
FAIL if it always fails. Note: Because, execution of this test vanishes all fingerprint data. When you perform this test, please make it only failure of a fingerprint sensor. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
The name of the program is marked on the top of the screen. At the bottom, the function keys are listed for user operation. During the detection, keyboard operation is invalid. When the detection is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed as follows: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Press ESC to exit this program. 3.2.13 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.14 Exit to Free DOS Select this item to exit to Free DOS. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Detailed error report could be viewed with Logview.exe. When pressing ESC key during the test process, a User Break Windows will be popped up for the user to select. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Current Time(C. TIME): Current system time, e.g. ‘C.TIME:2006-07-05 09:21:27’ in the above screen; Test Time Remaining (LEFT): In TIMEBOUND mode, it would display the remaining test time at the same location as Current TIME (C. TIME) in the above screen; QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Wait On Error: Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; Pause Enable: Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable” is enabled; Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Execute all selected test items in this editor. The hot key is F8. If “Interactive” option in batch parameters has not been selected, a warning message would be shown as below: • Edit Batch Parameters QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
• Exit to DOS Exit the Service Diagnostics Editor and back to DOS. 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration The batch parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/OPTIONS -> EDIT BATCH PARAMETERS -> BATCH PARAMETERS: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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When the option here is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in “Item Parameters Configuration” only affect that test item. Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration The test items’ parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item’s Parameters-> System- >CPU-> Basic Functionality: Repeat count • Repeat times of the test item. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters Batch parameter is saved in the script file whose extension name is INI (*.INI). Below is the screen shot of “Load Batch Parameters”. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Log Test End Time If selecting this parameter, the end time of the test will be recorded. Log Errors Only If selecting this parameter, errors will be recorded only when the test fails. Log Errors Only with Time QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
You can specify the Log file viewer in the Specify Log Viewer screen. The default viewing program of Service Diagnostics is LogView.exe. 3.3.8 Display LOG File You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: ↑, ↓ • Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. Page Up, Page Down • QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
The following section is a sample of log file: DIAG REPORT <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.00 ... Memory Tester Build Date 2006.01.10 [Walk High] Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:45:36 2006 QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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[MSTPad] Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:48:54 2006 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL Function ID :502 Error Code :50202 Error Message :Touch Pad Test Fail End Time: Wed Jul 05 10:49:16 2006 QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
[XWRCycle] 02 Read Cycle Test [XRCycle] 05 Walking 1's Test [WalkHigh] 06 Walking 0's Test [WalkLow] 07 Memory Address [Address] 08 Refresh Test [Refresh] 09 Cache Memory [CacheOne] 10 Random Memory 01 Randomize Test [Random] QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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VESA 800x600x64K Mode [V800600_16] VESA 800x600x32K Mode [V800600_24] VESA 800x600x16K Mode [V800600_32] VESA 800x600x32bit Mode 1024X768 Video Modes VESA 1024x768x256 Mode [V1024768_15] VESA 1024x768x64K Mode [V1024768_16] VESA 1024x768x32K Mode [V1024768_24] VESA 1024x768x16K Mode [V1024768_32] VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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03 Mac Address Detection [MAC Address] 02 1394 01 GUID Detection [1394 R/W Test] Peripheral 01 Keyboard 01 Keyboard Data Line [KBDataLn] 02 Keyboard Led [KBLED] 03 Keyboard Clock Line [KBClokLn] 02 Mouse 01 TouchPad [MSTpad] QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
2. CPU Speed This test item is to detect the work frequency of the current CPU. User should change the parameters setting in the following window before the test: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is used for getting & showing CPU Information. It will be displayed as follows: 5. CPU Protected Mode Test This test item is to check whether CPU protected mode instruction works normally. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 03 FAN Speed Test 1. CPU Fan Speed Test This test item is to check whether the CPU fan currently used works normally in the different speeds of stop, slow, middle and fast. Below is the QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs parameter setting dialog window. Set the range of Speed that is to be tested, then choose the OK button to test it. It will be displayed as follows: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Extended Pattern In addition to the above pattern test of the memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 05 Walking 1’s Test The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 Pattern’. Subtest 06 Walking 0’s Test QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized memory address and a series of incremental data. Subtest 11 Data Bus Test This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
If user chooses Special Size, the test of IDE HDD will be taken according to the coverage range that user chooses or time. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item involves the following parameters: IDE HDD Test Range—is same as the description of the upper item. LBA Start, LBA End-- specify start and finish byte in LBA(Large Block Address); Option-- Select sequential test or random test; QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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SMART stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SMART test will compare the attribute values with the threshold value in the HDD’s controller to confirm whether there is any failure in the HDD Subtest 02 ODD QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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RW under LBA mode with the location address increasing in sequence. 6. Tray Eject Test Check the eject function of the ODD. It will eject the ODD and ask the user to confirm if the operation succeeds. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
It will be displayed as follows:. 2. Text Attribute This test item is to check whether the text attribute of normal, hi-intensity, inverse, and blinking in VGA text mode could be correctly displayed on the screen. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the video memory could be correctly written and read in VGA text mode. According to the comparison of written data with read data, the program would report PASS or FAIL. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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8 colors). In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 5. 80 * 25 Text Mode This test item is to check whether 80*25 Text Mode works normally. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 02 640 * 480 VGA Mode This test item is to check whether 680*480 VGA Text mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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4. 1280X800 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Below is the test item’s parameter dialog window: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally. Subtest 06 LCD Panel Test This test item is to check whether there is any fault in its resolution by displaying the RGB gradient color screens. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
Detect the vendor ID of the network card. 3. MAC Address Detection Detect the MAC address of the network card. Subtest 02 1394 GUID Detection This test item is used to read and display GUID from 1394 register. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
1. Keyboard Data Line Test Check whether the keyboard data line works normally. 2. Keyboard Led Test Check whether the keyboard led works normally. If Power switch\Volume\Caps\Num\Scroll\AVButton\DC-In\Power\Battery turn on with blue,click YES to continue,else click No. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs If Power\Battery\Bridge\Wireless turn on with Orange,click YES to continue,else click No. If Odd turn on with Orange,click YES to continue,else click No. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally. 1. Touch Pad Before test Touch Pad’s function, user should set a timeout time at below screen: QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either by user break or test time is out. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
As above. problems. The test pattern read out from the Base Memory Error base memory is different from Test this memory chip on Address the one that has been written in multiple machines. this address. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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PCI Bus Scan Error PCI test fails. As above. PCI Device Access Error PCI access fails. As above. Check PCI configuration on main PCI Config Verification Wrong PCI configuration. board or PCI Device Error configuration. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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VESA Video Memory As above. As above. Test Error Check whether there is any Physical problems with the video VESA VRAM Test Error physical problem with the video card or the monitor. card or the monitor. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Map & Stroke Test Check the KBD connection and Test Fail fails. repeat the test. Clock Line Test Fail Clock Line Test fails. As above. Data Line Test Fail Data Line Test fails. As above. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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ROM for repair. CD Seek Error Either the disk or the CD-ROM Replace the disk or send the CD- is damaged. ROM for repair. Eject Error Wrong CD-ROM drive. Exit from the wrong drive. QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode VESA Video Memory 10% or 3 minutes Color Purity Test Direct Color Test LCD Panel Sequential/Random Read 25% or 3 minutes SMART Check LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection QosmioF40/F45,dynabook Qosmio F40 Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the ODD Bay Module (For Non-Tray Module) ....... 4-21 Installing the ODD Bay Module (For Non-Tray Module) ........ 4-22 Removing the ODD Bay Module (For Standard Module)......... 4-23 Installing the ODD Bay Module (For Standard Module) ........4-24 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
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Installing the VGA Cooling module and VGA Card (for VGA board Model) . 4-47 4.13 CPU Cooling Module and Fan................. 4-48 Removing the CPU Cooling module and Fan............ 4-48 Installing the CPU Cooling module and Fan ............. 4-49 4-iv Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the FELICA card(for JAPANP Model Only) Bluetooth card and LED Board ....................4-68 Installing the FELICA card(for JAPANP Model Only) Bluetooth card and LED Board ....................4-69 4.23 Touch Pad and Button Board .................. 4-70 Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board ............ 4-70 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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RJ11 cable, TV Antenna Connector and B-CAS Card Slot ........4-75 Removing the RJ11 cable, TV Antenna Connector and B-CAS card slot ..4-75 Installing the RJ11 cable, TV Antenna Connector and B-CAS card slot ..4-76 4-vi Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 4-27 Removing the CPU ..................4-50 Figure 4-28 Installing the CPU ................... 4-51 Figure 4-29 Installing the CPU ................... 4-52 Figure 4-30 Removing the TV tunre..................4-53 Figure 4-31 Removing the broadcom card ................. 4-55 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-vii...
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Figure 4-39 Removing the touch pad and button board ............. 4-70 Figure 4-40 Removing speakers ..................4-72 Figure 4-41 Removing the switch board and volume board..........4-73 Figure 4-42 Removing the RJ11 cable, TV antenna connectoer and B-CAS card slot..4-75 4-viii Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Some replacement procedures may not require you to remove all the surrounding FRUs to replace only one FRU. The chart below shows the FRUs in the order in which they should be removed in a top-down manner, irrespective of their physical locations.
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
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For AC input, be sure to use the AC adapter and AC power cable that come with your computer or Toshiba-recommended equivalents. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all the replacement components meet the specifications of the computer and that all the cables and connectors are fastened securely.
See the appropriate explanations and figures for screw sizes. 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. Qosmio F40/F45 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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
U (stands for unique-pan head screws, studs, etc.) Symbol examples 6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion regardless of the entire stud length.) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the computer. battery pack battery latch battery lock Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: Visually check the battery's terminals. If they are dirty, clean them with a dry cloth. 1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide in the battery lock. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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2. When the eject button pops out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PC card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. PCI Express card Optional PC card Eject button Figure 4-2 Removing the PCI Express Card or PC card 4-10 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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2. After checking that the PC card is seated securely, push the PC card release lever slightly. After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-11...
2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory card. 3. When the memory card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. Memory card Figure 4-3 Removing the memory card 4-12 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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2. Checking that the memory card is seated securely. After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-13...
Figure 4-4 Removing the optional memory 4. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the memory module pops up. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. 4-14 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed memory module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-15...
1. Open the card cover. 2. Pull the B-CAS card to be removed, grasp it and pull it out. M2x4 flat head screw B CAS cover B CAS card Smart card Figure 4-5 Removing the B-CAS card 4-16 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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2. Checking that the B-CAS card is seated securely. After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-17...
M2x4 flat head screw 2 HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD and 2 HDD cover. M2x4 flat head screw Second HDD cover HDD pack HDD pack M2x5 flat head screw HDD cover Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD pack 4-18 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the chassis. M3x4 black flat head screw HDD Chassis M3x4 black flat head screw Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD chassis CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-19...
3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 4. Insert the HDD pack. 5. Secure the HDD cover by tightening the HDD cover screw. 4-20 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
4. Push out on the ODD bay module in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. Push hear M2x4 flat head screw ODD bay module ODD bezel Figure 4-8 Removing the ODD bay module Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-21...
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Place the ODD bezel in the correct position. 4. Secure the ODD bay module with two M2x4 black flat head screw. 4-22 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
3. Push out on the ODD bay module in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. Push hear M2x4 flat head screw ODD bay module Figure 4-9 Removing the ODD bay module Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-23...
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Secure the ODD bay module with two M2x4 black flat head screw. 4-24 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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4.3 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-10, 4-11. 1.
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Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-10, 4-11. 1. Place the ODD bezel in the correct position and secure the following 4 latches. 2. Seat the bracket and secure it with four M2x3 black flat-head screws. 4-26 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1. Release the following 13 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - five bottom latches - two right and left latches - Six front latches 2. Remove the speaker cover. Speaker cover Latch Figure 4-12 Removing the speaker cover Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-27...
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4.4 Speaker Cover and Keyboard M2 5x2 6 black bin screw Keyboard CN12 Figure 4-13 Removing the keyboard 3. Remove two M2.5x2.6 black bind securing screws. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from CN12 on the system board. 4-28 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
2. Secure the keyboard with two M2.5x2.6 black bind screws. 3. Place the speaker cover in the correct position and secure the following 13 latches, in that order: - five bottom latches - two right and left latches - Six front latches Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-29...
1. Disconnect the switch board flat cables from CN4 on the system board. 2. Remove two M2.5x3 white flat head screws. 3. Disconnect the switch board flat cables from CN5000 on the switch board. Hotkey board Hotkey board flat cable CN5000 Figure 4-14 Removing the hotkey board 4-30 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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1. Connect the hotkey board flat cables to CN5000 on the switch board. 2. Seat the switch board in the correct position. 3. Secure the switch board with two M2.5x3 white flat head screws. 4. Connect the switch board flat cables to CN4 on the system board. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-31...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC module or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC module failures. M2x3 black bind screw MDC card CN17 MDCcable Figure 4-15 Removing the MDC module 4-32 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Note: After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-33...
2. Remove the two M2x3 white bind screws securing the wireless LAN card. 3. Pull the wireless LAN card up and out at an angle. M2x3 white bin screw Gray Black White Antenna cable Wireless LAN card Figure 4-16 Removing the wireless LAN card 4-34 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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. 4-35 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1. Remove the two M2x4 white bind screws securing the Robson card. 2. Pull the wireless Robson card up and out at an angle. M2x4 white bin screw Robson card Figure 4-17 Removing the Robson card 4-36 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
2. Press down on the Robson card to secure it with two M2x4 white bind screws. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Robson card and in the computer with your bare hands. Robson card can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-37 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove four M2.5x5 white flat head screws securing the LCD module to the top cover. 6. Remove the wireless antenna cables, MIC cable and CCD cable from the top cover. 7. Remove the display module. 4-38 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
3. Secure the display assembly with four M2.5x5 white flat head screws. 4. Close the display panel and turn the computer so the rear is facing you and secure two M2.5x8 black flat head screws. 4-39 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
4. Disconnect the touch pad board flat cable from CN13. 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from CN15. 6. Disconnect the FLICA flat cable from CN11. 7. Disconnect the LED board flat cable from CN1000. 8. . Disconnect the volume board flat cable from CN9. 4-40 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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12. Release the following 10 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Three Left latches - Two right latches - Three front latches - two rear latches 13. Lift up the top cover. 4-41 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
9. Connect the switch board flat cable from CN16 on the system board. 10. Connect the speaker cable from CN3 on the system board.. 11. Turn the computer upside down and secure it with the following 14 screws: - Eleven M2.5x8 black bind screws 4-42 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove one M2.5x8 black flat head screw on the system board. 6. Remove the system board. B CAS card module flat cable Audio board cable CN814 TV splitter cable CN16 PJ650 TV antenna TV antenna Figure 4-22 Removing the system board 4-43 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Turn the computer upside down. 6. Connect the B-CAS card module flat cable to CN814, TV splitter cable to CN16 on the system board. 7. Connect the audio board cable to PJ650, TV antenna cable on the TV tuner. 4-45 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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4. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screws form VGA board. 5. Remove the VGA board. M2x5 black flat head screw VGA thermal module bracket VGA thermal module M2x3 black flat head screw VGA board Figure 4-24 Removing the VGA Cooling Module and VGA Board 4-46 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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1. Seat the VGA board. 2. Secure the VGA board with two M2x4 black flat head screws. 3. Secure the VGA board thermal module and VGA board bracket with one M2x4 black flat head screws. 4-47 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
7. Disconnect the fan cable form CN807and then remove the fan. M2x4 black flat head screw North bridge bracket CPU thermal module bracket CPU thermal module System board CN807 Figure 4-25 Removing the CPU cooling module and fan 4-48 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
4. Seat the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with two M2x4 black flat head screws. 5. Seat the north bridge bracket in the correct position and secure them with two M2x4 black flat head screws. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-49...
1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the left with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure4-27 Removing the CPU 4-50 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-28 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Seat the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-51...
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4.14 CPU 3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-29 Securing the CPU 4-52 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1. Remove the two M2x2 black bind screws securing the TV Tuner card. 2. Pull the wireless TV Tuner up and out at an angle. M2x2 black flat head screw TV tuner Figure 4-30 Removing the TV Tuner Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-53...
2. Press down on the TV Tuner to secure it with two M2x2 white bind screws. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the TV Tuner and in the computer with your bare hands. TV Tuner can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-54 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
1. Remove the two M2x2 black bind screws securing the Broadcom card. 2. Pull the wireless Broadcom card up and out at an angle. M2x3 black head screw Broadcom card Figure 4-31 Removing the Broadcom card Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-55...
2. Press down on the Broadcom card to secure it with two M2x2 white bind screws. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Broadcom card and in the computer with your bare hands. Broadcom card can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-56 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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TV tuner splitter card TV antenna S CN4000 Audio board Audio cable L ( ) CN4001 M2 5x4 white flat screw USB cable Audio cable S Figure 4-32 Sub-speaker, USB cable, TV Tuner Splitter card and Audio Board Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-57...
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3. Secure the TV tuner splitter card with two M2x3 black flat head screws. 4. Seat the USB cable in the correct position. 5. Secure the USB cable with two M2.5x4 white flat head screws. 6. Seat the sub-speaker in the correct position. 4-58 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
- Five latches on each of the left and right sides - Eight top latches Seal M2 5x4 white flat head screw Display mask Seal M2 5x4 white flat head screw Latch Figure 4-33 Removing the display mask Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-59...
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- Two M2.5x4.5 white flat head screws on bottom 3. Secure the following 4 seals to cover the screws, in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top 4-60 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Figure 4-34 Removing the FL inverter board 2. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from the LCD/FL connector. 3. Disconnect the HV cable from the HV connector and remove the FL inverter board. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-61...
1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connector, and connect the HV cable to the HV connector. 2. Seat the LCD module, FL inverter board in the correct position. 3. Secure the FL inverter board with one M2.5x4 black flat head screw. 4-62 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove three M2x3 white flat head screws on each side securing the LCD bracket. 4. Remove the LCD brackets. 5. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-63...
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Right LCD bracket Left LCD bracket Figure 4-35 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module and screws 6. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-36 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-64 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
4. Place the LCD bracket in the correct position and secure it with three M2x3 black flat head screws on each side. 5. Please the LCD module in the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x4 white flat heat screws on each side. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-65...
1. Disconnect the CCD cable from the CCD module connector and remove the CCD board. CCD board cable CCD board Figure 4-37 Removing the CCD board and MIC 2. Lift the MIC from the display rear cover. 4-66 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Installing the CCD Board and MIC Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-37. 1. Connect the CCD module cable to CCD module connector. 2. Seat the CCD module, MIC in the correct position. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-67...
Felica card bracket Felica card Bluetooth card Bluetooth card cable LED board flat cable CN6003 LED board M2x3 black flat head screw Figure 4-38 Removing the FLICA card, Bluetooth card and LED Board 4-68 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
M2x3 black flat head screws. 3. Connect the LED board flat cable to CN6003 on the LED board. 4. Seat the LED board in the correct position and secure it with the tow M2x3 black flat head screws. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-69...
M2x3 black flat head bind screw Mylar Touch pad bracket M2x3 black flat head screw Touch pad Button board flat cable Touch pad cable CN3000 CN3001 Button board Figure 4-39 Removing the touch pad and button board 4-70 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
2. Seat the Mylar in the correct position. 3. Connect the button board flat cable to CN3001 on the button board. 4. Connect the touch pad flat cables to J1 on the touch pad and CN3000 on the button board. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-71...
1. Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position. 2. Route the speaker cable in the wire guide. 3. Secure the left speaker with one M2x4 white flat head screw. 4. Secure the right speaker with two M2x4 white flat head screws. 4-72 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
6. Disconnect the volume board flat cables from CN7000 on the volume board. M2x2 black flat head screw Volume board flat cable M2x3 black flat screw CN8000 Switch board flat cable Volume board CN7000 Switch board Figure 4-41Rmoving the Switch Board and Volume Board Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-73...
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3. Secure the switch board with two M2x3 black flat head screws. 4. Connect the volume board flat cables to CN8000 on the volume board 5. Seat the volume board in the correct position. 6. Secure the volume board with two M2x2 black flat head screws. 4-74 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove the B-CAS card slot. RJ11 cable M2x4 white flat M2x3 black flat head screw head screw TV antenna connector B CAS card slot Figure 4-42 Removing the RJ11 cable, TV Antenna Connector and B- CAS card Slot Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual 4-75...
3. Seat the TV antenna connector in the correct position. 4. Secure the l TV antenna connector with one M2.5x4 white flat head screw. 5. Seat the RJ11cable in the correct position. 6. Route the RJ11cable in the wire guide. 4-76 Qosmio F40/F45 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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Also, never scratch the surface. 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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 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. Qosmio F40/F45 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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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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 oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout System Board Front View Figure B-1 Board Layout (Front View) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. B Board Layout System Board Back View Figure B-2 Board Layout (Back View) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments C.52 JACK4003 Video In Connector (6-Pin) Table C-52 Video In Connector Pin Assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name EXCVB1-PXP N$1139468 N$1139473 TVGND Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual C-31...
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Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-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) Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Table D-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 → Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: 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 Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Make Break Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-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. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Canadian Bilingual (QB) Keyboard Figure E-5 QB keyboard French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-7 GR keyboard Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout E.11 DU, UE, US International (USE) Keyboard Figure E-11 USE keyboard E.12 Arabic (AR) Keyboard Figure E-12 AR keyboard Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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Apx. E Key Layout Appendices E.13 Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure E-13 BE keyboard E.14 Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure E-14 RU keyboard Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
] key (on the left of the space key). (Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.) The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk and the system is automatically reset. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Normally it takes about 30 seconds to rewrite the EC/KBC. It may take 3 minutes (maximum), depending on the conditions of the computer or ICs. The computer is not hung up. Allow sufficient time. Never reboot or turn off the power to the computer before the rewriting is completed. Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual...