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Toshiba Personal Computer QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-632 [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 G40 at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer QOSMIO G40. NOTE: Each model of QOSMIO G40 has a different configuration. For each model’s configuration, refer to the parts list dedicated to it. 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 G40 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 QOSMIO G40 that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete...
Display Troubleshooting..................2-52 2.10 Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting................ 2-55 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting..................2-56 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting....................2-58 2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting................2-59 2.14 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ..................2-62 2.15 Sound Troubleshooting.................... 2-65 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-37 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST....................3-39 3.21 Head Cleaning......................3-46 3.22 Log Utilities ......................3-47 3.23 Running Test......................3-49 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities..................3-50 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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FL Inverter Board................1-19 Power Supply ......................1-20 Batteries ........................1-22 1.8.1 Main Battery..................1-22 1.8.2 Battery Charging Control ..............1-23 1.8.3 RTC battery ..................1-24 AC Adapter ......................1-25 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iii Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Time required for charges of main battery ..........1-23 Table 1-12 Data preservation time ................. 1-23 Table 1-13 Time required for charges of RTC battery........... 1-24 Table 1-14 AC adapter specifications ................1-25 1-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features Features ® The QOSMIO G40 series are high performance all-in-one PCs running an Intel Core Duo processor. There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model and options.
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The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery (7,050mAh:Li-Ion, 9cell). TV-tuner (Mini Card) This enables to watch TV and record it. (Supporting world wide signal : NTSC, PAL and SECAM). [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Five USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard. USB1.1 is also supported. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Intel Turbo Memory (Robson) Intel Turbo Memory is a non - volatile memory disk - CaChe accelerator . 1GB Flash memory has 2 features ( “Ready Boot” and “Hybrid Disk”) . [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer and the system units configuration QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 Front of the computer and the system units configuration [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1.2 System Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-2 System block diagram QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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301KB used for Animation 288KB used for system BIOS 64KB used for VGA-BIOS 64KB used for Finger Print 32KB used for ACPI 24KB used for booting 16KB used for Parameter Block Others [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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- Serial Interrupt Function - Suspend/Resume control - Built-in RTC - GPIO PC card controller (PCI8412) - PCI Interface - PC Card/Ultra Media Controller - IEEE1394 Controller - SD/MMC, MemoryStick, xD card Controller QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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MODEM (Askey-made 1456VQL4/FOXCONN-made MRT60M893.02 x 1) Supported by Azallia MDC 1.5 using the Azallia link. Other main system chips • PSC (Toshiba-made TMP86PM49UG x 1) • Clock Generator (IDT 9LPR501) • EC/KBC (Renesas-made M306KAFCLRP U0 x 1) • Audio AMP (Matsushita-made AN12941A-VF x1) •...
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Storage size (formatted) 120GB 160GB Speed (RPM) 5,400 Data transfer rate (Mb/s) Data buffer size (MB) Average seek time Read (ms) 12.5 (typical) Motor startup time (s) 3.0 (typical) 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure 1-6 is a view of the keyboard. Figure 1-6 Keyboard See Appendix E for details of the keyboard layout. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery. 7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity. 8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery. Table 1-9 lists the power supply output specifications. 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The main battery is the primary power supply for the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. In Standby, the main battery maintains the current status of the computer. 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
When turning off the power in being charged fully, the preservation time is as following Table 1-12. Table 1-12 Data preservation time Condition preservation time Standby About 5 days (Battery 9cell (7,050mAh)) Shutdown About 25 days (Battery 9cell (7,050mAh)) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Table 1-13 lists the Time required for charges of RTC battery and data preservation time. Table 1-13 Time required for charges of RTC battery Condition Time Power ON (Lights Power LED) About 24 hours Data preservation tome (Full-charged) About 30 days 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Parameter Specification G71C0007R210/ G71C0007R310 G71C0007S210 (2-pin) (3-pin) Power 120W (Peak 150W) Input voltage AC 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz Input current 1.7A or less Output voltage 15.0V Output current 8.0A QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.9 AC Adapter 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Table 2-6 Debug port (Resume mode) error status ............2-35 Table 2-7 FDD error code and status ................2-40 Table 2-8 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status........... 2-46 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Implements for debugging port check • DOS system FD • RS-232C cross cable • Test board with debug port test cable • PC for displaying debug port test result QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting. (1) Cable connection is described in the figure as line. (2) Pin connection is described in the figure as arrow. <e.g> Connection of modem [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Before going through the flowchart steps, verify the following: Ask him or her to enter the password if a password is registered. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk. Non- Windows operating systems can cause the computer to malfunction.
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11. If an error is detected on the Bluetooth test, perform the Bluetooth Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.14. 12. If an error is detected on the sound test, perform the Sound Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.15. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. If a malfunction is detected on the PCI ExpressCard, perform the PCI ExpressCard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.17. 4. If a malfunction is detected on the fingerprint sensor, perform the Fingerprint Sensor Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.18. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(even intervals) Blinks orange once The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level (at being switched on) is low. Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check 2 If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or blue, go to Procedure 4. NOTE: Use a supplied AC adapter G71C0002R710, G71C0002R810 (2-pin)/ G71C00067210, G71C00067110 (3-pin). QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Interval between data bits Off for half second The error code begins with the least significant digit. Example: Error code 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.) Start 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Current from the DC power supply is over 0.5A when there is no load. The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (+/- 400mA). QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is powered on. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is booting up. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when EV power is maintained. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error code Meaning PPV voltage is over 1.80V. PPV voltage is under 0.32V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.32V when the computer is booting up. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error code Meaning PGV voltage is over 1.32V. PGV voltage is under 0.85V when the computer is powered on. PGV voltage is under 0.85V when the computer is booting up. 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 5. Check 3 In the case of error code 21h: Go to Procedure 3. Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Procedure 5. 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Battery pack may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debugging Port Check Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The D port status is displayed in the following form; 6. When the D port status is FFFFh (normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. When the D port status falls into any status in Table 2-4, execute Check 1. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21...
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Transits to System BIOS IRT F008h Initialization of ICHM. D31 BIOS rewrite process DRAM configuration Permission of cache (L1 cache only) Memory clear Transition to real mode and copy of BIOS to RAM 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Read 1 sector of the root directory Retrieval of entry of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” /“CHGFIRMA.EXE” from the sector read. Reading of EXE header of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” and “CHGFIRMA.EXE” Key input when error occurred Execution of “CHGBIOSA.EXE” and “CHGFIRMA.EXE” QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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S3 returning error (1CH) (Resume error =F17AH) SM-RAM checksum check (Resume error =F173H) Check of memory configuration change (Resume error =F173H) RAM area checksum check in system BIOS (Resume error =F179H) 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Test of PIT channel 1 (Check whether the refresh signal works normally in 30 micro-s refresh interval.) HLT, when the time is out. Test of PIT channel 2 (Check whether the speaker gate works normally.) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Control of built-in LAN permission/ prohibition PCI Express initialization Sound initialization PC multi-box status acquisition (For models supporting Select Bay) HC initialization and Device recognition Recognition and initialization of SD memory card 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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SIO initialization (For models supporting SIO) FIR initialization (For models supporting FIR) PCI automatic configuration Making of work for automatic configuration Acquisition of PCI IRQ Configuration Saving of VGA configuration result QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Update of system resource before boot Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h function Waiting for AC-Link initialization completion (For models supporting AC-Link) Updating of table for DMI QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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PCI device configuration space close Cache control Process for CPU (Make the CPU clock to be set by SETUP) Waiting of motor-off completion of disabled Final setting of USB FDD information 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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F122h Initialization of SC F124h Clearness of IRT status Update of Checksum on Runtime side Robson Pre Int19h Callback Execute Start F125h Robson Pre Int19h Callback Execute END FFFFh QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Storing of USB register Halt of HC Storing CPU register Permission of system area, memory cache (to work at high-speed) Suspending of HDD Storing KBC,SCC and MOUSE Storing of PCI device 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Isolates built-in LAN Makes the power of sound off Model-unique processing just before F141h suspending Waiting for completion of dividing for suspending Stops dividing of extension command for power off QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Calculates the checksum of system BIOS in Checksum does not match during IRT and F143h the IRT side Runtime Setting status of suspend completion Prohibition of L1&L2 Power off Completion of BIOS 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Initialization 2 of devices necessary for IDE device operation mode setup initialization before initializing PCI bus AC'97 control Initializing of temperature control information Initializing of KBC VGA display-off and Reset control QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Processing of password for RESUME F130h (For models Recovery of COM register Recovery of each device(3) supporting SIO) F131h Recovery of DMAC register PnP Resume processing (2 Motor-off of disabled HDD 2-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If any other D port status error code is displayed, perform Procedure 3. D port error code is as follows: Error code Contents F003h or F004h SC initialization error F00Bh BIOS update error F117h Exception check error F121h Clock generator error QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 4 Replacement Check System board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 2. Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39...
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“write enable”. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Cable can not be disconnected from the connector. 2. Cable is connected straight to the connector. 3. Cable is connected all the way seated in the connector. 4. Cable or connector can not be broken. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB FDD may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4 Check 4 System board and Sound/USB Jack board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
User’s Manual. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Check 1 Input C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
2.5” HDD(s) and the connector(s) of system board may be defective (Refer to the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert HDD(s) to the connector(s) firmly. If it is (or they are) firmly connected, go to Procedure 3. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
ONE TEST) in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, keyboard is functioning properly. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, touch pad is functioning properly. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Insert the Diagnostics disk in the USB FDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 4. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure and test the display again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the following connections are firmly connected. If any connector is disconnected, connect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Replacement Procedure. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-57 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LAN cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LAN. Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-59 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Wireless LAN card. If wireless LAN antenna cables are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the procedure 3. 2-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-61 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. 2-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure that Bluetooth antenna cable is firmly connected to the connector on Bluetooth module. If Bluetooth antenna cable is not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the procedure 3. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-63 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The connection of sound system is shown in the following figure. As the connection may be defective, disassemble the computer and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 3. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 65...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check Check 9 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check 6 1st TV tuner may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 9. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 67 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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TV tuner may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 9. Check 9 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. If the problem continues, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(3) Make sure that the following device is recognized on the Device Manager window. USB 2.0 5in1 ExpressCard USB Device (4) After confirmation, take a “Safety Remove” procedure and pull out the USB2.0 5in1 ExpressCard. 2-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Slide slowly your finger from the first joint to fingertip at constant speed. When not recognized, adjust the speed. Fingerprint Fingerprint sensor sensor QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 71 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Logon by user’s account to register the fingerprint. 2. Open [Start] → [All Programs] → [Protector Suite QL] → [User Enrollment]. 3. After displaying [User Enrollment], click [Next]. 2-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When the finger print has been enrolled, [User’s Password] appears. Slide your finger enrolled or type the password. Click [Next]. 1. Type the Windows logon password in “Enter your password” and click [Next]. [User’s Password] appears. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 73 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2.19 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting 2. Confirm that the box of [Run interactive tutorial] is checked (when proceeding wit seeing Tutorial) and click [Next]. 3. Watch the Video carefully, click [Next]. 2-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Slide your finger four times. Four boxes are filled with fingerprints. At this time, when you click the [Replay video], you can watch the video that you have watched in Procedure 6. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 75...
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[Try again]. When you have fully succeeded in four times of reading, the message of “Fully succeeded” appears. 5. Click [Next]. The display of [User’s Fingers] 6. Click the box you want to enroll. 2-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. Enroll another finger in Procedure 9. Enroll two fingers at least. 11. The display that recommend you to register a password. 12. Click [OK] in the following display. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 77 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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13. Type a backup password two times in the following display. (This password is different from the password of Windows logon.) 14. Click [Next]. The [Finish] display appears. 15. Click [Finish], “Welcome” display appears. 2-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
When not authenticated well, warning message appears. If you fail continually ten times or more, you can not use the fingerprint authentication about one minute. When not authenticated, type the password to logon to Windows. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 79...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check each connection shown below. To disassemble the computer for the check, follow the steps described in Chapter 4. If any connection is loose, reconnect the cable firmly. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 81...
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Procedures, and check the operation again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check marks are attached to “Enable Windows ReadyBoost” and “Enable Windows ReadyDrive”. The values for “Windows ReadyBoost” and “Windows ReadyDrive” are “Enabled” and “Total Cache Size” is “1GB”. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 83 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and check the operation again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Real Timer Test......................3-28 3.15 NDP Test........................3-30 3.16 Expansion Test......................3-31 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test ..................3-33 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-34 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-37 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Modem test ..................3-73 3.28.3 Bluetooth test..................3-74 3.28.4 IEEE1394 test..................3-76 3.29 Sound Test program....................3-77 3.30 SETUP ........................3-78 3.30.1 Function Description ................3-78 3.30.2 Accessing the SETUP Program............3-80 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Table 3-5 Error message..................... 3-71 Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) ............3-72 Table 3-7 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR of the DUT)........3-76 Table 3-8 Common error code ................... 3-78 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST PRINTER TEST [It is not supported ] ASYNC TEST [It is not supported ] HARD DISK TEST QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
A cleaning kit to clean the floppy disk drive heads (Head Cleaning) An external display supporting monitor ID (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. After replacing the system board, execute the subtest04 “DMI information recovery” and subtest08 “System configuration display” in 3.4 Setting of the hardware configuration in order to copy the DMI information and system information from the floppy disk. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.2.1 Diagnostics menu (T&D) After pressing 1 and Enter in the startup menu, the following menu appears. TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 – ONLY ONE TEST...
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Selecting YES of TEST LOOP increases the pass counter by one, each time the test cycle ends and restarts the test cycle. Selecting NO returns the process to the subtest menu after the test is complete. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. 3.2.3 Heatrun test program Heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.24 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.5. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Flash ROM, press Y, and then Enter. 7. “Create DMIINFO TXT (Y/N)?” is displayed. Press Y, then the DMI information (text data) is written to the Floppy disk, etc. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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For more details on the system configuration information, refer to 3.26 "System configuration". Subtest 05 E2PROM test (MAC/GUID/DMI) It checks whether the MAC address, GUID of IEEE1394 and DMI information are written. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
When the heatrun test ends, following message appears in the display. ************************************************ HEATRUN TEST END ************************************************ Press any key to continue... Press any key and return to the startup menu. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
*** Test Fan Revolution High speed Start Make sure the fan rotates at high speed, then press Enter. After a while, the fan rotating will stop. Subtest 03 Geyserville QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
UUID Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Model Number : XXXXXX-XXXXX PCN/BND Number : XXXXXXXXXX Press [Enter] to EXIT To exit this subtest and return to the SYSTEM test menu, press Enter. 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix D. KEYBOARD TEST IN PROGRESS 302000 Scan code Character code Keytop Ins Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Left Shift Right Shift PRESS [Enter] KEY 3-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
This subtest displays bands of gradations for mixed colors, then for red, green, and blue. Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. Each color displays for three seconds. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All dot on/off for LCD This subtest displays an all-white screen then an all-black screen. The display changes automatically every three seconds, then returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. 3-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The LCD brightness changes in the following order: Super-Bright —> Bright —> Semi-Bright —> Bright —> Super-Bright After displaying with Super-Bright of LCD brightness, return to the DISPLAY TEST menu. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
01 - Sequential read 02 - Sequential read/write 03 - Random address/data 04 - Write specified address 05 - Read specified address 99 - Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This subtest reads data from a track, head, and address specified by an operator. CAUTION: When making the test data, make the data of the number of maximum sectors (18 sectors in 3 modes). QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line. 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This subtest checks the output and bi-directional modes of the data control and status lines through the parallel port wraparound connector (34M741986G01). (Both output and bi-directional modes are tested.) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Wraparound (board) NOTE: To execute this subtest, a RS-232C wraparound connector must be connected to the RS-232C port. This subtest checks the data send/receive function through the wraparound connector. 3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. This message is used to select whether or not the HDD status is displayed on the screen. The HDC status is described in section 3.20. Select 1 or 2. Detail status display (1:no, 2:yes) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Random Subtest 03 Random address/data This subtest writes random data in a random length to random addresses. This data is then read and compared to the original data. 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Subtest 09 W-R-C specified address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Writes 1-bit of “off” data (FEh through 7Fh) to address 0Eh through 7Fh Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the address 0Eh to 7Fh Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The real time increments are automatically executed and the following is displayed: Current date : 01-01-2000 Current time : 00:00:00 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST To exit the test, press Enter. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If exists, the bit is “1”. Test only when the high-speed operation processor exists. Subtest 01 NDP test This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
00004 40,80 Wait line (40<xx<80) 00005 Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) NN=21, 00 NOTE: Select the subtest number01, The following message will appear: Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Connect a wraparound connector to CRT monitor for the test of ID acquisition. This subtest is executed by using VESA command. CAUTION: It becomes NG because the priority is given to the internal monitor in a simultaneous display mode. 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
To execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, select 12 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE: For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702 and DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1. For the subtest 04, use a CD-RW on the market.
HUB - CLEAR FEATURE1 ERROR HUB - SET FEATURE ERROR(Enab.) HUB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - OVER CURRENT ERROR USB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) Display VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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HDD - RECORD NOT FOUND ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - HDC ERROR HDD - SEEK ERROR HDD - TIME OUT ERROR HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DRIVE NOT READY QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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BAD COMMAND /DVD-ROM ILLEGAL LENGTH UNIT ATTENTION MEDIA CHANGE REQUEST MEDIA DETECTED ADDITIMAL SENSE BOUNDARY ERROR CORRECTED DATA ERROR DRIVE NOT READY SEEK ERROR TIME OUT RESET ERROR ADDRESS ERROR 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
“1” … Correctable data error is corrected. “0” … Not used (Index) “1” … Index is sensed. “0” … Normal (Error) “1” … The previous command was terminated with an error. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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“0” … The hard disk found track 0 during a recalibrate (Track 0) command. “1” … The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
..Press test number [1-9] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu, select 9 and press Enter. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Holding a key down enables the auto-repeat function that causes the key’s display character to blink. Press Del + Enter to end the test. IF TEST OK, Press [Dell][Enter]key 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The parameters appear above the <BUTTONS> (1) or (2) corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-41...
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9 .... EXIT ***************************************************************** ..Press test number[0-4, 9] ? Connect the USB test module and USB cable to the computer. Input the port test number and press Enter. 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check if the each LED lights in the same color as the message in the display (Message switches <-> Green Orange Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Pressing any key, indication of pressing touch sensor button will appear in the display again. Unless the right touch sensor button is pressed, this operation is repeated. After checking all touch sensor button, return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu automatically. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The following message appears in the display. Volume test Volume [Up] Please turn Volume control dial to the Right. After checking , return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu automatically. Volume QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, then insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. 3. When the message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. “cleaning start” 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Write data (WD) 7. Read data (RD) 8. HDC status (HSTS) 9. Error status name (ERROR STATUS NAME) If the power switch is turned off, the error information will be lost. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. In the case of “error retry OK,” a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Enter. If you execute the selectable test, follow the indication message in the display. 3. After setting the selectable test, the test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays hard disk information. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
After the floppy disk is formatted, the following message will appear: Format complete Another format (1:Yes/2:No) ? (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (g) To copy another disk, type 1 and the message from step (a) is displayed again. Entering 2 returns the test program to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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---Max. address --- [LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ???????? (j) Set the LBA number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Model No. = XXXXXXX = XXXXXXX NOTE: Only when a 2nd HDD is installed, [Drive #2] message appears in the display. Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
15. Math co-processors 16. Floppy Disk Drive [Track/Head/Sector] 17. Hard Disk Drive [Sector/Drive size/Manufacture code] 18. Optical Disk Drive [Maker/Drive type/Manufacture code/Product code] 19. T&D total version 20. Date/Time QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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= XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] - ODD = XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX [XXXXXXXXXXXX] - T&D Total Version = VX.XX Press [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Calexico, Golan and Kedron) to REF PC and unzip it. Then “Clx_Res” folder is created and the following three programs are copied in it. • PACKET.SYS • PACKET.INF • WTWINSVR.EXE QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. 3. Click “View network connections” on the left column. 4. The “Network Connections” window appears. Double-click “Local Area Connection”. Network Connections window 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. Select Network Component Type window 7. Click “Have Disk…” button on the “Select Network Protocol” window. Select Network Protocol window QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-59 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. When the installation is completed, “Local Area Connection Properties” will appear. Confirm that the “DDK PACKET Protocol“ is added. Click “Close” button to finish the setup of REF PC. Local Area Connection Properties window 3-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Then the following screen will appear. Start the test program on DUT. Screen while running the wtwinsvr program The REF PC is waiting for the start of the test program on DUT. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61...
LAN card is described. ************************************************************* Module : Module : Intel PRO/Wireless XXXXABG Network Connection (Mow1) G-code : G360001U110 TA No. : D26539 ************************************************************* 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All the tests is executed in the order of SKU check of Module, MAC Address Check, Communication test of 11b mode, Communication test of 11a mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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TA No. : D26539 ************************************************************* Press any key and return to the test menu. If a defective is found during the test, NG message will appear in the display. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. Subtest03 Communication test of 11a mode QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All the tests is executed in the order of SKU check of Module, MAC Address Check, Communication test of 11a mode, Communication test of 11b mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
ICHx GbE (i82540) Diagnostics program ##### #################################################################### 1 .... (i82562 + ICHx) 2 .... (GbE) ******************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2] ? Press the number you want to test and press Enter. 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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< RECEIVE > NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CE Test Complete NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
...Press Key (Y = OK , N =NG) If the color in the LED of the connection checker is orange, press Y, otherwise, press N. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(A mobile phone with the Bluetooth function is also available.) ・ A Bluetooth card should be installed on the target computer. Install the Bluetooth function by clicking [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Bluetooth] -> [Bluetooth Settings]. Test procedure 1.
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If the BT address of the responder device does not appear, check the Bluetooth card condition and antenna cable connection to the Bluetooth card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-75...
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This program is executed in the responder machine to initialize the responder machine with the IEEE1394 cable connected to the target machine before executing subtest 01. Subtest03 1394 GUID Display This program checks the GUID of IEEE1394. 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Sound TEST disk cannot be used in Qosmio G40. Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS. 1) Play a music file. 2) click TOSHIBA-> utility -> "PC diagnostic tool." to test the sound Please check operation of speakers by one of methods. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632)
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(h) Qosmio AV Controller (i) Beep Volume (j) Diagnostic Mode (k) USB During Bootup 7. Configuration 8. Battery (a) Battery Save Mode (b) PCI Express Link ASPM (c) Enhanced C-States 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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12. Peripheral (a) Internal Pointing Device 13. Legacy Emulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support 14. PCI LAN (a) Built-in LAN QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP 3.30.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC, turn on the power. Then press F1. The following display appears. 3-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: (1) HDD Mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy 3-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This option sets HDD password. HDD password is a security function to protect the built-in HDD. (a) HDD This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password. Built-in HDD1 Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD1 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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FDD and HDD. HDD→FDD→CD-ROM→LAN: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, FDD, CD- ROM and LAN. (Default) (*1) CD-ROM refers to a Optical Disk Drive. 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Enabled is Dual Core mode. Disabled is Single Core mode. Enabled Enables Core Multi-Processing functions. (Default) Disabled Disables Core Multi - Processing functions. (b) Dynamic CPU Frequency mode QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Alarm Date Option appears only when Alarm Time is enabled. OPTIONS Alarm Time = Disabled Wake-up on LAN = Disabled on Battery = Disabled Critical Battery Wake-up = Enabled 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Enables the sound logo function. (Default) Disabled Disables the sound logo function. (g) Qosmio AV Controller This feature enables or disables the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This option lets you set the device configuration. All Devices BIOS sets all devices. Setup by OS Initializes devices, which is needed to load an operating system. Operating system initializes other devices. (Default) 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This feature changes the CPU processing speed. High CPU operates at high speed. (Default in Full Power Mode) CPU operates at low speed. (Default in Low Power Mode) CPU Sleep Mode QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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PCI Express devices are not used while battery operation. (Default) Disabled Disable the Power-saving function and drive with maximum performance. Enabled PCI Express devices are not used. (c) Enhanced C-States 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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TV in the U.S. system PAL (S-Video) TV in Europe system 525p (480p,D2) High Definition Television with 480 progressive scan 750p (720p,D4) High Definition Television with 720 progressive scan QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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(c) USB Memory BIOS Support This Option sets up the format in which BIOS supports a USB memory. An HDD format is supported. An FDD format is supported. 14. PCI LAN 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN functions. Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables built-in LAN functions. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-28 Removing the woofer..................4-40 Figure 4-29 Removing the USB/jack board (1)..............4-41 Figure 4-30 Removing the USB/jack board (2)..............4-42 Figure 4-31 Removing the battery lock/battery latch ............4-43 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-60 Removing the modem jack................4-84 Figure 4-61 Removing the AV11 button holder ..............4-85 Figure 4-62 Removing the AV11 button ................4-86 Figure 4-63 Removing the volume board assembly ............4-87 4-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-78 Removing the hinge (left) ................4-113 Figure 4-79 Removing the hinge (right) ................4-114 Figure 4-80 to 4-97 Replacing 17.1 inch Sharp fluorescent lamp .......4-117 to 4-135 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-vii Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The chart shows the case for the following example: • Removing a Cover assembly/Base assembly All FRUs down to the “4.2 Battery pack” to “4.10 Wireless LAN card” must be removed. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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DANGER: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. Other batteries may have different specifications that are incompatible with the computer and may result in fire or explosion.
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Screw sizes are noted in the text and figures. 9. As all parts have sharp edges and corners, take care not to cut yourself. 10. After replacing an FRU, check that the computer and replaced part operate correctly. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Pull the cable to ensure that it is securely connected. Normal pin connectors are used for all other cables. Simply pull out or push in these connectors to disconnect or reconnect. Back flip connector Pressure plate connector Spring connector [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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An ESD wrist strap and heel grounder • Anti-static carpet or flooring • A pair of needle-nose pliers • Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas • Antenna coaxial cable disconnector QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Special length screw: Blue “Special length screw” means screws whose length is indicated in an integral number to the first decimal places such as 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm and so on. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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B: Bind screw F: Flat head screw S: Super thin head screw T: Tapping screw U: Other screws (Unique screws: pan head, stud, etc.) Example: B6 ... 6mm BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down. 4. Release the battery lock. Battery lock Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack (1) [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Battery latch Slit Battery pack Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack (2) NOTE: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Dispose always the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Toshiba. NOTE: Check visually the battery terminals and clean off any dirt with a dry cloth.
Be sure to push an ExpressCard or PC card firmly and press the eject button again. [ExpressCard (Upper slot)] ExpressCard Eject button Figure 4-3 Removing the ExpressCard QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-11 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The following describes the procedure for installing the ExpressCard & PC card (See Figure 4-3 and 4-4). 1. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. 2. Insert the ExpressCard or PC card and press it until it is securely connected. 4-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing the Bridge media The following describes the procedure for installing the Bridge media (See Figure 4-5). 1. Insert the Bridge media and press it until it is securely connected. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Insert your finger into the slit and remove the HDD-1 slot cover. 4. Remove the HDD-1 assembly from the connector of the HDD-1 cable. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD HDD-1slot cover HDD-1assembly Slit HDD-1 cable Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD-1 assembly 4-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. Remove the HDD-2 assembly from the connector on the system board. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD HDD-2 slot cover Slit M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD HDD-2 assembly Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD-2 assembly QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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11. Remove the following screws and separate the HDD-2 holder and HDD-2 assembly. • M3.0×4C ×4 S-THIN HEAD screw M3.0x4C S-THIN HEAD M3.0x4C S-THIN HEAD HDD holder-2 HDD-2 Figure 4-9 Removing the HDD-2 4-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Connect the HDD-1 assembly to the connector on the HDD-1 cable and insert the HDD-1 assembly into the HDD-1 slot. 7. Install the HDD-1 slot cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×6B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Loosen the screws securing the memory slot cover. 2. Insert your finger into the slit and remove the memory slot cover. Memory slot cover Screw Slit Figure 4-10 Removing the memory slot cover 4-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. When the power of the computer is turned on, the computer checks automatically the memory size. Confirm that the new memory is detected correctly. 4. If the memory is not detected, check that it is connected correctly. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-19...
The following describes the procedure for installing the fan hood (See Figure 4-12). 1. Install the fan hood to the slot. 2. Install the CPU fin cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 4-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Lift the upper side of the keyboard while pushing the latch and turn the keyboard face down on the palm rest. Slit Keyboard holder Slit M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Keyboard M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Latch Figure 4-13 Removing the keyboard holder QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-21 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector CN3230 on the system board and remove the keyboard. M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Keyboard support plate Keyboard cable Keyboard CN3230 Figure 4-14 Removing the keyboard 4-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. Secure the keyboard with the following screws. • M2.5×4B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw 5. Install the keyboard holder and press it to latch. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Lift the MDC straight above to remove it from the connector CN3010 on the system board. 3. Disconnect the modem cable from the connector on the MDC. M2.0x4B BIND Modem cable CN3010 Figure 4-15 Removing the MDC 4-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Connect the MDC to the connector CN3010 on the system board by pressing it carefully. Be careful not to damage the MDC and connector. 3. Secure the MDC with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Disconnect the Bluetooth flat cable from the connector CN4400 on the system board. Stopper Glass tape CN4400 Bluetooth module Bluetooth antenna cable Bluetooth flat cable Figure 4-16 Removing the Bluetooth module 4-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Connect the Bluetooth flat cable to the connector on the Bluetooth module. 3. Install the Bluetooth module into the slot. 4. Connect the Bluetooth antenna cable to the connector on the Bluetooth module. 5. Stick the glass tape in place. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Remove the following screw and wireless LAN card hold plate. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw Wireless LAN card hold plate M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Figure 4-17 Removing the wireless LAN card hold plate 4-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Remove the following screws securing the wireless LAN card. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND Wireless LAN card Wireless LAN antenna cable Figure 4-18 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable (three antenna cables) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-19 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable (two antenna cables) 4. Disconnect the wireless LAN card from the connector CN2600 on the system board. Wireless LAN card CN2600 Figure 4-20 Removing the wireless LAN card 4-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3 marked on the wireless LAN card for three antenna cables) on the wireless LAN card. 4. Install the wireless LAN card hold plate and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Slide the LCD connector cover as shown in the figure below to remove while pushing down the hook. Hook LCD connector cover Figure 4-21 Removing the LCD connector cover 4-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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AV controller cable (Connected to CN5000 and CN5816) (Connected to CN9700) Touch pad cable Volume cable (Connected to CN3240) (connected to CN3330) Figure 4-22 Removing the cover assembly/base assembly (1) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the 1bitAMP. USB cable (Connected to CN4630) Speaker cable (Connected to 1bitAMP) Woofer cable (Connected to CN6350) Jack cable (Connected to CN6500) Figure 4-23 Removing the cover assembly/base assembly (2) 4-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. Remove the following screws and hinge cap rear. • M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw ×2 (Described as “4” in the figure) Hinge cap rear Hinge cap rear Figure 4-24 Removing the cover assembly/base assembly (3) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-35 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. Separate the base assembly and cover assembly in the order 1 to 3 in the figure below while releasing the latches. Base assembly Cover assembly Figure 4-25 Removing the cover assembly/base assembly (4) 4-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CN5000, CN5816, CN3330, CN3240, CN9650 and CN6170 on the system board. 9. Install the LCD connector cover. 10. Secure the cover assembly/base assembly with the following screws. • M2.5×8B FLAT HEAD screw ×2 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-37 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for removing the speaker (See Figure 4-26 and 4-27). 1. Peel the insulators securing the speaker cables. Insulator Speaker cable Figure 4-26 Removing the speaker (1) 4-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Install the speakers (right and left) to the slot of the base assembly and arrange the speaker cables in place. 2. Close three insulators to fix the speaker cables. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-39 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure 4-28 Removing the woofer Installing the Woofer The following describes the procedure for installing the woofer (See Figure 4-28). 1. Install the woofer to the slot of the base assembly. 4-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Push two hooks to remove the USB/jack board form the base assembly. Jack cable USB/Jack board USB cable Black tip Hook Insulator Figure 4-29 Removing the USB/jack board (1) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-41 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Turn up the insulator and arrange the USB cable and jack cable in place. NOTE: Hook the hole of the insulator to the black tip of the base assembly. 4-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the battery lock/battery latch (See Figure 4-31). 1. Install the battery lock to the battery lock/battery latch assembly. 2. Install the battery lock/battery latch assembly to the slot while engaging three latches. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-43 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Disconnect the ODD cable from the connector on the ODD board. M2.5x8B FLAT HEAD ODD cable CN1810 Optical disk drive Figure 4-32 Removing the optical disk drive 4-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Remove the following screw and ODD side bracket. • M2.0×3C ×1 S-THIN HEAD screw ODD side bracket ODD rear bracket ODD board M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD M2.0x4B BIND Figure 4-33 Removing the ODD board QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Secure the optical disk drive with the following screw. • M2.5×8B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw CAUTION: When the optical disk inside the optical disk drive can not be ejected because of some failure, push the emergency hole. 4-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Lift the system board up a little and remove the rear con cover from the slot. DC-IN jack M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Rear con cover Figure 4-34 Removing the rear con cover (without tuner model) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-47 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD AV-IN board CPU fan cable Rear con cover F-jack CN8771 F-jack cable Figure 4-35 Removing the AV-IN board/F-jack/Rear con cover (one tuner model) 4-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD AV-IN board CPU fan cable (Connected to CN8771) Rear con cover F-jack F-jack cable Figure 4-36 Removing the AV-IN board/F-jack/Rear con cover (two tuner model) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-49 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. Secure the rear con cover with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 10. Install the DC-IN jack to the slot of the rear con cover. 4-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Remove the TV antenna holder while releasing the latches. M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD TV antenna holder Latch Figure 4-37 Removing the TV antenna holder (two tuner model) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Splitter/TV antenna holder M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD TV antenna holder Latch Figure 4-38 Removing the TV antenna holder (one tuner model) 4-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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F-jack cable from the connector on the splitter. tuner antenna cable tuner antenna cable Splitter cable Splitter F-jack cable Guide Figure 4-39 Removing the splitter QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-53 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Install the TV antenna holder while engaging the latches and secure it with the following screw(s). • M2.5×4B ×2 (Two tuner model) FLAT HEAD screw • M2.5×4B ×1 (One tuner model) FLAT HEAD screw 4-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CN2400 on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly. 2. Secure the 1 tuner with the following screws. • M2.0×4 B ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Secure the 2 tuner with the following screws. • M2.0×4 B ×2 BIND screw 3. Connect the loop cable to the connector on the 2 tuner. 4-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Take out the holder (RTC battery is in the holder) from the slot and take the RTC battery out of the holder. RTC battery cable RTC battery Holder CN9300 Insulator Figure 4-42 Removing the RTC battery QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-57 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Set the RTC battery into the holder and install them to the slot of the cover assembly. 2. Turn up the insulator and connect the RTC battery cable to the connector CN9300 on the system board. 3. Arrange the RTC battery cable in place. 4-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Connect the 1bit amp cable to the connector on the 1bit amp. 2. Install the 1bit amp to the cover assembly with the edge under the guide and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-59 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Install the LED board to the base assembly and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 2. Connect the LED cable to the connector on the LED board. 4-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Remove the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board from the cover assembly. Insulator M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Insulator LED board cable Touch pad/fingerprint sensor board Figure 4-45 Removing the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-61 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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• M2×3C ×1 S-THIN HEAD screw M2x3C S-THIN HEAD Fingerprint sensor board Guide Touch pad cable Touch pad switch cable CN3340 CN9660 Figure 4-46 Removing the fingerprint sensor board 4-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. Install the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board to the cover assembly. 5. Peel the insulator and arrange the LED cable in place. 6. Secure the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-63 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
COUTION: When removing the latch knob, be careful not lose the spring. M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Spring Latch knob Latch cover Latch Latch cap Latch Figure 4-47 Removing the cover latch 4-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Install the latch cap and latch knob while engaging the latches. 2. Install the latch cover to the cover assembly and secure it with the following screws. • M2.5×4B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-65 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Peel off the AV controller button. M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD AV controller switch AV controller cable AV switch cable Insulator AV controller button Figure 4-48 Removing the AV controller button 4-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Install the AV controller switch to the cover assembly and secure it with the following screws. • M2.5×4B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw 3. Stick the insulator in place. 4. Connect the AV switch cable to the connector on the AV controller switch. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-67 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND North bridge heat sink GPU fan cable GPU heat sink (with a GPU fan) CN8781 Figure 4-49 Removing the GPU heat sink/North bridge heat sink 4-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Remove the following screws and separate the GPU heat sink and GPU fan. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND GPU fan GPU heat sink Figure 4-50 Removing the GPU fan QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: When securing the GPU holder, be sure to secure the screws in the order of the number marked on the holder. 4. Connect the GPU fan cable from the connector CN8781 on the system board. 4-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: Apply the silicon grease enough to cover the chip surface using the special applicator. 6. Install the North bridge heat sink and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-71 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Remove the CPU heat sink (with a CPU fan) from the slot. M2.0x4B BIND CPU holder M2.0x4B BIND CPU fan cable CPU heat sink (with a CPU fan) CN8771 Figure 4-52 Removing the CPU heat sink 4-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. Remove the following screws and separate the CPU fan, fan hood and CPU heat sink. • M2.5×4B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD CPU fan Fan hood CPU heat sink Figure 4-53 Removing the CPU fan QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-73 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.28 CPU heat sink/CPU fan/CPU 5. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 90 degrees counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver. 6. Remove the CPU. Figure 4-54 Removing the CPU 4-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Install the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. 3. Fix the CPU by rotating the cam 90 degrees to the clockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver. Mark Mark CPU socket Figure 4-55 Installing the CPU QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-75 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Install the CPU holder and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×3 BIND screw NOTE: When securing the CPU holder, be sure to secure the screws in the order of the number marked on the holder. 4-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. If replacing with a new system board, execute the subtest01 Initial configuration in section 3.4 “Setting of the hardware configuration”. Also update with the latest BIOS and EC/KBC as described in Appendix G and in Appendix H. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-77 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CN6480 on the back of the system board. Insulator CN1900 HDD cable CN9500 (back) LED board cable CN6480 Internal microphone/ Web camera cable 1bit amp cable CN9550 Figure 4-57 Removing the system board 4-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Connect the internal microphone/web camera cable to the connector CN9550 on the system board. 4. Connect the HDD cable to the connector CN1900 on the system board and stick the insulator in place. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-79 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
• M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw 2. Disconnect the Robson card from the connector CN2650 on the system board. CN2650 M2.0x4B BIND Robson card Figure 4-58 Removing the Robson card 4-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The following describes the procedure for installing the Robson card (See Figure 4-58). 1. Insert slantwise the Robson card into the connector CN2650 on the system board. 2. Secure the Robson card with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-81 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Pull up the PC card slot straight and remove it from the connector CN2110 on the system board. PC card slot CN2110 M2.0x3C M2.0x8C BIND S-THIN HEAD Figure 4-59 Removing the PC card slot 4-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Insert the terminal of the PC card slot into the connector CN2110 on the system board. 2. Secure the PC card slot with the following screws. • M2.0×3C ×2 S-THIN HEAD screw • M2.0×8C ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-83 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the modem jack (See Figure 4-60). 1. Insert the modem jack to the slot and arrange the modem jack cable. 2. Stick the insulator in place. 4-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Lift the hook up and slide the AV11 button holder to the direction in the figure below to remove. Insulator AV11 button holder Hook Figure 4-61 Removing the AV11 button holder QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-85 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: Do not reuse the removed AV11 button. Be sure to use a new AV11 button. 3. Install the AV11 button holder while sliding it to the opposite direction in the Figure 4-61. 4. Stick the insulator in place. 4-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Volume cable Guide Volume board assembly Guide Figure 4-63 Removing the volume board assembly 3. Separate the volume dial, volume lens and volume board while releasing the latches. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-87 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Secure the volume board assembly with the following screws. • M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw ×2 6. Arrange the volume cable in place while passing the hole of the insulator. 4-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Turn up the insulator and release the wireless LAN antenna cable, Bluetooth antenna cable, tweeter cable and internal microphone/web camera cable. Laminate Cushion Insulator LCD cable Guide Insulator Figure 4-65 Removing the LCD assembly/Hinge assembly (1) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-89 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Peel off the mask seals and remove the following screws. • M2.5×8B ×6 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x8B FLAT HEAD (Under the mask seal) M2.5x8B FLAT HEAD (Under the mask seal) Figure 4-66 Removing the LCD assembly/Hinge assembly (2) 4-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.35 LCD assembly/Hinge assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Separate the LCD assembly and hinge assembly while releasing the latches. Hinge assembly LCD assembly Figure 4-67 Removing the LCD assembly/Hinge assembly (3) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-91 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Stick the cushion side of the insulator first and close the other side of the insulator. 6. Stick the laminate in palace. 7. Turn up the insulator and arrange the LCD cable to the guides of the cover assembly. 4-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Disconnect the HV cables from the connectors on the FL inverter. 4. Remove the FL inverter from the slot. HV cable M2.0x4B BIND FL inverter HV cable LCD cable Figure 4-68 Removing the FL inverter QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-93 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Remove the LCD cable from the guide and turn up the insulator. 7. Remove the LCD unit. M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND Insulator LCD cable LCD unit Guide Figure 4-69 Removing the LCD unit 4-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Stand the LCD unit up and peel off two glass tapes to remove the LCD cable. Glass tape LCD unit LCD cable Figure 4-70 Removing the LCD cable QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-95 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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×4 S-THIN HEAD screw 10. Remove the LCD supports from the LCD unit. M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD LCD support LCD unit M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD Figure 4-71 Removing the LCD support 4-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Stick two glass tapes on the connectors of the LCD unit. 4. Install the LCD unit and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×4 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-97 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CAUTION: Be careful not to connect the HV cable to the wrong connectors of the FL inverter. 7. Install the FL inverter to the slot and secure it with the following screw. • M2.0×4B ×1 BIND screw 4-98 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the display latch cover (See Figure 4-72). 1. Install the display latch cover to the LCD cover and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4C ×2 BIND screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-99 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the display latch hook (See Figure 4-73). 1. Install the display latch hook to the LCD cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.0×4C ×1 BIND screw 4-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(white) Acetate tape Double-sided tape Aluminum tape Glass tape Wireless LAN antenna (gray) (Only for three antenna model) Glass tape Tweeter Figure 4-74 Removing the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-101 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Install the wireless LAN antennas and Bluetooth antenna on the LCD cover. 2. Arrange the wireless LAN antenna cables and Bluetooth antenna cable on the double-sided tape and fix them with the glass tapes. 4-102 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Wireless LAN antenna (white) Grass tape Wireless LAN antenna (gray) Double-sided tape Arrange the cables on the double-sided tape Main (white) : Right Grass tape Sub_b (gray) : Left QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-103 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Extra portion of the cables must be put on the insulator. Double-sided tape Arrange the cables on the double-sided tape *Tweeter cable shall be arranged on the double-sided tape. 4-104 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Glass tape Glass tape Bluetooth antenna Wireless LAN antenna (black) Glass tape Arrange the cables on the double-sided tape Sub_a (black) : Right (brown) : Left CAUTION: (Lower right) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-105 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Align the edge of the Bluetooth tube to the edge of the aluminum sheet. Align the line for the wireless LAN cable to the edge of the LCD cover. 4-106 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the tweeter (See Figure 4-75). 1. Install the tweeters (left and right) to the slot of the LCD cover. 2. Arrange the tweeter cables on the double-side tape in place. (See Figure 4-74). QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-107...
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Arrange the cables outside of the screw hole FL inverter side Arrange the cables on the double- sided tape Arrange the tweeter cable outside of the wireless LAN antenna(s). 4-108 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Protect the cables with the insulator. Extra portion of the cables must be put on the insulator. Align the line for cables to the edge of the LCD cover. Insulator Insulator QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-109 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Peel the aluminum tapes and remove the internal microphone from the slot of the LCD cover. Web camera cable Web camera Internal microphone Aluminum tape Microphone cable Guide Figure 4-76 Removing the internal microphone/web camera 4-110 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: Do not reuse the removed web camera. Be sure to use a new web camera. 4. Arrange the microphone cable and web camera cable in place and secure them with the acetate tapes and aluminum tapes. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-111...
2. Remove the following screws securing the hinge. • M2.5×6C ×6 Tapping screw 3. Stand the LCD mask up and remove it. M2.5x6C Tapping LCD mask M2.5x6C Tapping Figure 4-77 Removing the LCD mask 4-112 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Turn up the insulator and remove the hinge (L) in the direction as shown in the figure below. Insulator M2.5x6C Tapping M2.5x6C Tapping Hinge (L) Figure 4-78 Removing the hinge (left) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-113 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Turn up the insulator and remove the hinge (R) while turning it as shown in the figure below. M2.5x6C Tapping M2.5x6C Tapping Hinge (R) Insulator Figure 4-79 Removing the hinge (right) 4-114 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Stand the hinge portion up and install the LCD mask to it. 7. Lay the LCD mask down and secure it with the following screws. • M2.5×6C ×6 Tapping screw QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-115 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
- Take care not to dirty or deform the lamp reflector. - Ensure always that the power of the LCD module is turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables and connectors. 4-116 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CAUTION: 1) Be careful not to damage the driver and circuit board. 2) Do not reuse the removed tapes. The torque loosing screws shall be 0.12N m Figure 4-80 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (1) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-117 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2) Remove the portion bent (in the form of “ ] ”) of the bezel. (1) Remove 6 latches of the bezel. Figure 4-81 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (2) 4-118 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CAUTION: 1) When handling the circuit board, hold both edges of the board. 2) Do not reuse the removed copper tapes. Figure 4-82 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (3) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-119 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1) Do not pull the circuit board and driver (when moving it, hold the edge of glass). 2) Be careful not to damage by ESC. Figure 4-83 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (4) 4-120 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch or soil the removed sheets and light guide to reuse them. Do not to throw away the resign tape stuck on the diffusion sheet (I) to reuse. Figure 4-84 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (5) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-121 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Turn the back light unit (G) face down and remove two screws (M) and lump cover (N). The torque loosening screw shall be 0.12 N m Figure 4-85 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (6) 4-122 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7. Remove the lamp unit (O) from the BL unit (G). CAUTION: When removing the lamp unit (O), be careful not to break the lamp. Figure 4-86 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (7) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-123...
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8. Turn the BL unit (G) face down. Remove the double-sided tapes (P to U). CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed double –sided tapes. Figure 4-87 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (8) 4-124 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CAUTION: Be careful for the tapes not to ride on the ramp or not to stick out. Do not put the tapes on the steps or not put them out of the area. Area to stick Figure 4-88 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (9) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-125 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Insert the lamp unit one by one at the exit (**) of lamp harness not to damage the harness. (**) Figure 4-89 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (10) 4-126 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The torque tightening the screw shall be 0.1 N m 2. Hook the 7 latches on the bottom side of lamp cover. Figure 4-90 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (11) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-127 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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O)). Stick the thin side to the double-sided tape (U) and secure it. Figure 4-91 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (12) [Outline of the section of lamp side] O/Reflector O/Lamp Reflection sheet (L) 4-128 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Do not make it on the pin. Positioning of the sheets (J and I) Do not make it on the pin. Figure 4-92 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (13) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-129 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It is on the guide lib. Guide lib Guide lib Do not make it on. Do not make it on Figure 4-93 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (14) 4-130 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The circuit board is not on the P chassis. Checking for engaging of hooks Hook of the P chassis Engaging : OK Being on : NG Figure 4-94 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (15) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-131 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It shall not be out of Narrowed portion the GND pattern of Position from the of bezel the board edge of narrowed portion of bezel -1 to 1 mm 4-132 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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“ ] ”) of the bezel. (2) Engage 6 latches of bezel. [Outline of the section] Portion bent in the form of “ ] ”. Figure 4-95 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (16) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-133 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CAUTION: Make sure that the bent portion of bezel (E) in the form of “]” is not on the lib. The torque tightening screws shall be 0.1 N m. Figure 4-96 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (17) 4-134 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Bend and stick it on the side. Standard for sticking : from the outline of the board Standard for sticking: from the outline of the board Figure 4-97 Replacing 17.1 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (18) QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-135 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LCD cover before securing the module with 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 careful when handling it. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System board (FTUSY*) Front View Figure B-1 System board(FTUSY*) layout (front) Qosmio G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
B.6 LED board (FTULE*) View (front) (back) Figure B- 6 LED board TULE *) layout (front/back) Table B- 6 LED board TULE *) connector (back) Number Name CN9510 System board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name BRT0-P5P BRT1-P5P FLPWM-P3P FL-P5V FL-P5V FL-P5V C.28 CN6050 MIC interface connector (3-pin) Table C-28 MIC interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name INTMIC-PXP IMIC-GND Qosmio G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name FANG0-P3P IC8773-4 C.34 CN8781 FAN1 interface connector (4-pin) Table C-34 FAN1 interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name FANG0-P3P IC8783-4 Qosmio G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Signal Name IRBLS1-P5P BIRDT0-P3N C.47 J9601 IR BRUSTER 2 interface connector (6-pin) Table C-47 IR BRUSTER 2 interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IRBLS1-P5P BIRDT0-P3N C-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Scan Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout US Keyboard Figure E-1 US Keyboard layout UK Keyboard Figure E-2 UK Keyboard layout QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix E Key Layout [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure F-1 RGB Monitor ID Wraparound connector (15PIN to 15PIN) LAN loopback Connector (3) BIDBP (RX+) (1) BIBAP (TX+) (4) BIDBN (RX-) (2) BIDAN (TX-) Figure F-2 LAN loopback connector QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix F Wiring diagrams [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this case, insert the BIOS rewriting disk and the BIOS will be rewritten. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Turn on the power while holding down the Tab key. (Keep holding down the key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. When the EC/KBC rewrite is completed, the system is automatically turned off. QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendix I Reliability Appendices Appendix I Reliability Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Model Time (hours) Tunerx2 model 6058.55h QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix I Reliability [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G40 Maintenance Manual (960-632) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...