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Toshiba Personal Computer PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual First edition January 2010 TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-809 [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the PORTEGE M780 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 computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) (Not Used) 3- 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC (Intel-made)........... 3-78 3.30 Sound Test program....................3-89 3.31 SETUP ........................3-90 3.33 . Starting TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic ..............3-98 viii PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model and options. Microprocessor ® The Toshiba PORTEGE M780 Series Personal Computer is equipped with an Intel Processor. The PC comes in with one of the following speeds: Intel® Arrandale Processor...
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Two DDR3-1066 SDRAM slots. Memory modules can be installed to provide a maximum of 8GB. Memory modules are available in 1024MB, 2048MB and 4096MB sizes. Chipset The Toshiba PORTEGE M780 Series Personal Computer is Equipped with Intel Ibex peak QM57 . VGA Controller The internal graphics controller in Intel Processor(Core i*) is used..
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This port has eSATA (External Serial ATA) function. Some models are equipped with a eSATA/USB combo port. A Charge power supply (When a computer is power-on or sleep) to USB ports on the left side of computer. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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RJ45 LAN jack External monitor port DC IN 15V jack Security lock slot Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four) DVI port [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When it is enabled, Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which is safe and trustworthy, that is quick and easy. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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- ESC/Rotation button - Windows-Security tablet button - Wireless Assist button - Wireless Presentation button 3G(Some models) The computer is equipped with PCI Express Mini Card type 3G card 1-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview The front of the computer is shown in figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-11 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System unit configuration 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1 Hardware Overview The system unit is composed of the following major components: Microprocessor ® The Toshiba PORTEGE M780 Series Personal Computer is equipped with an Intel Processor. The PC comes in with one of the following speeds: Intel® Arrandale Processor...
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8GB. Memory modules are available in 1024MB, 2048MB and 4096MB sizes. - 204-pin slot - DDR3-1066 support Chipset The Toshiba PORTEGE M780 Series Personal Computer is Equipped with Intel Ibex peak QM57 . VGA Controller The internal graphics controller in Intel Processor(Core i*) is used.
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Wireless LAN One PCI Express Mini Card slot1 Intel 802.11(a/b/g/n):13ch-Puma Peak 2x2 MOW-HMC Atheros 802.11(b/g/n)13ch-HB95 MOW-HMC Supports Wireless Communication SW Bluetooth V2.1 module Antenna built-in 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Thermistor (Crestline-GM, memory, ODD, HDD, 3G:not used ) Fingerprints sensor: Authen Tec maid 3G (Not Used) • 3G card in the PCI Express Mini card slot PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Data transfer speed (Mb/s) To/Form Media 116.2 MB/s Max To/Form Host 150 MB/s (Genli) Data buffer size (MB/s) Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7,200 Data transfer rate 1245 Disk-buffer to/from media(Mbps) Buffer-host data transfer 3.0/1.5 max. (Ggit/sec) Data buffer size 16384KB Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
320GB Speed (RPM) 5,400 Internal transfer speed 464-1148 typ (Mb/s) Host transfer rate (Gbit/sec) Data buffer size(Kbyte) 8192 Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-21 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The DVD Super Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD- ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL. The specifications are listed in Table 1-4. Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-7 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard. Figure 1-7 Keyboard 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. The power supply output rating is specified in Table 1-6. 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The main battery maintains the state of the computer when the computer enters in sleep mode. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If any of the following occurs, the battery charge process stops. 1. The battery becomes fully charged. 2. The AC adaptor or battery is removed. 3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal. 1-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Table 1-10 lists the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-10 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Status Time Charging Time (power on) 8 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 30 days PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
G71C000A5210 (2-pin) G71C000A6210 (3-pin) Power 75W (Peak 90W) Input voltage 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz to 60Hz Input current 1.3 A(MAX) (100V-240V) B Output voltage Output current 5A (Peak 6A)) 1-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Implements for debugging port check Toshiba MS-DOS system FD RS-232C cross cable Test board with debug port test cable PC for displaying debug port test result [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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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13. If an error is detected on the Tablet Pen test, perform the Tablet Pen Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16. 14. If an error is detected on the Touch screen test, perform the Touch screen Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.17. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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17. If a malfunction is detected on the PCI ExpressCard, perform the PCI ExpressCard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.20. 18. If a malfunction is detected on the fingerprint sensor, perform the Fingerprint Sensor Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.21. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13 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 G71C000A5210 (2-pin)/ G71C000A6210 (3-pin). 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15 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 (± 481mA). 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error code Meaning PPV voltage is over 1.68V. PPV voltage is under 0.00V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.55V when the computer is booting up. 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error code Meaning PTV voltage is over 1.26V. PTV voltage is under 0.00V when the computer is powered on. PTV voltage is under 0.55V when the computer is booting up. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19 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. 2-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check 3 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is properly installed and the battery icon still does not light, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21 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. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following error message appears when data stored in RAM under the resume function is lost because the battery has become discharged or the system board is damaged. Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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BIOSROM IC3000/IC3002 (BIOS ROM) Bootblock Completion of updating of F00C BIOSROM IC3000/IC3002 (BIOS ROM) Boot block End of Boot Block processin F00D BIOSROM IC3000/IC3002 (BIOS ROM) g. IRT shift PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ROM), CN1400, CN1410 (RAM Conn.) end of option ROM CN1400, CN1410 (RAM F114 execution Conn.) Determination of a boot devi CN1400, CN1410 (RAM F115 Conn.) F116 SC initialization start IC3200 (EC/KBC) 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2.4.4 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. 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31...
“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. 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check 4 Check 4 System board and USB / Sound board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
User’s Manual. 2.6.1 Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba 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. 2-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39 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. 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41...
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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. 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the LCD cable is securely connected to CN5601 on the system board. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-43...
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Check 3 Check 3 The display controller on the system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the SATA ODD is firmly connected to CN1910 on the system board. If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47 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. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 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. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51...
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. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the Bluetooth is firmly connected to CN4440 on the system board. If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The web camera may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check 2 The tablet pen might be defective. Replace the tablet pen with a new one and check if the tablet pen is working properly. If there is still an error, execute Procedure 3. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-57...
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Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the “click” function works properly when you touch the display with the finger. If it does not work properly, go to Procedure 2. When both the functions work correctly, the touch screen is not defective. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-59...
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Procedures and check the operation. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-61...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-63 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. 2-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-65 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Once the fingerprint is successfully read for the third time, the message successfully combined will be displayed beneath the fingerprint images. Click the Next button. 2-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-67...
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Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The test program for EU870DT1 should use the WINDOWS version. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Tests and Diagnostics Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-41 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status ................... 3-44 3.20 ONLY ONE TES ..................... 3-46 3.20.1 Program Description ................3-46 3.20.2 Operations ..................3-46 3.21 Head Cleaning......................3-60 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Maintenance (WinPE&FreeDos) Test Program Operation ........3-97 3.32.1 . Outline ....................3-97 3.32.2 Outline of Specification ..............3-97 3.33 . Starting TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic ..............3-98 3.33.1 Starting from CD ................3-98 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Details of HTML Log File ............... 3-184 3.37 Maintenance (WinPE&FreeDos) Test Program Supplementary Information ..3-190 3.37.1 Outline ....................3-190 3.37.2 Notices and Restrictions (Win PE T&D) ......... 3-190 3.37.3 Notices and Restrictions (Freedos) ..........3-191 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) .................... 3-18 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3)............3-41 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents ............3-44 Table 3-4 HDC Error register contents................3-45 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST PRINTER TEST [It is not supported ] ASYNC TEST HARD DISK TEST PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [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) PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [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. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Set the highlight bar to 3, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: 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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Set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST 2 - MEMORY 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13...
For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.3. 3.2.3 Heatrun test program Heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.23 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. “Enter Bundle Number?” is displayed. Input the computer’s PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PMSREQ3Q34H/S0123456789) 6. “Write data OK (Y/N)?” is displayed. To write the DMI information to the Flash ROM, press Y, and then Enter. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This subtest writes all the DMI data in the floppy disk into the new PCB. NOTE: Since the data of UUID is updated every time when this subtest, DMI information recovery, is done, the saved UUID data is not written. 3-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17 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 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23 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. 3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Super-Bright —> Bright —> Semi-Bright —> Bright —> Super-Bright After displaying with Super-Bright of LCD brightness, return to the DISPLAY TEST menu. Subtest 08 LCD EDID Information (not use) Subtest 09 External EDID read/compare (not use) 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This subtest writes the data specified by an operator to a specified track, head, and address. Subtest 05 Read specified address This subtest reads data from a track, head, and address specified by an operator. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29 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.) 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31 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) 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-33 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. 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35...
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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. 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 Bus Addition Multiplication PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37 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)? 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-41 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 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43 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. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
..Press test number [1-9, A-E9, 99] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the Common Test menu, select 99 and press Enter. 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Press Del + Enter to end the test. NOTE: The actual display may be different from the above image, according to the model. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47...
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< > (1) or (2) corresponding to the BUTTONS pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NG message appears in the display if an error is found during the test. Confirm the connection of cable, and then execute the test again. Press 9 and Enter to return to ONLY ONE TEST menu. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49...
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Press Enter and following message appears in the display. Check [DC-IN]&[Power]&[Main Battery]LED= Green Check if the color of the message changes orange to green alternately. Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The following message appears in the display. Presses in the direction of 4 corner and the center X 1 2 3 4 5 * * * * * Press Function button! PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Press TOSHIBA Presentation button. OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error. Press any key return to each Steps if NG! or Press any key message apprears 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Press any key return to each Steps if NG! or Press any key message apprears. If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Front upward Flat desk The figure below shows the name and position of each side. (heaven surface) Right side Back Front Left side 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When any trouble in the above setting is found, the following message appears and the test halts. Then press Enter and return to the Only One Test menu. ** Setting ERROR! ** Press [Enter] key PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NG message appears in the display if a defective is found during the test. Subtest A E2PROM (MAC/GUID) It checks whether the MAC address, GUID of IEEE1394 information are written. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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(If the compensation value is wrong, the touch panel cannot be used during Windows operation.) In the both cases, when the test ends normally, the computer will reboot in order to rewrite the program of the digitizer again. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Don't turn off the power by any means until the ONLY ONE TEST menu appears again Subtest D Intel Shirley Peak (MAC) The functional check of and a MAC Address check are carried Shirley Peak out. 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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- High Speed SD Card (V1.10 optional) for High Speed (max 50MHz) - SDHC (>= 4GB) Supported * SDIO devices are not supported As for the SD card specification which can be used in WINDOWS, check the product specification. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-59 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. 3-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Enter. If you execute the selectable test, follow the indication message in the display. After setting the selectable test, the test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63 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. 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65 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. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67 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. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Slide the wireless communication switch to “ON” position. 2. Check the card type according to the following procedure: Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Utilities] -> [PC Diagnostic Tool]. Check the “Network”. If the “ ” , “...
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LAN card or no available access point is found. In this case, check the antenna cable connection to the wireless LAN card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Copy the R100VWL5.ZIP (wireless LAN program for maintenance, common to 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. Click “View network connections” on the left column. The “Network Connections” window appears. Double-click “Local Area Connection”. Network Connections window 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. Select Network Component Type window Click “Have Disk…” button on the “Select Network Protocol” window. Select Network Protocol window PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-75 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-77...
6 : Communication test of 11b mode for 5300/5350 module 7 : Communication test of 11g mode for 5300/5350 module 8 : All the tests of WiFi Link 5300/5350 Module (MAC Check,communication test) ************************************************************* 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11b Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11a Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. 3-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All the tests is executed in the order of Communication test of 11a mode, Communication test of 11b mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81...
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. 3-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83 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. 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87...
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. 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 Sound Test program Sound TEST disk cannot be used in PORTEGE M780. 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.
CPU Speed HDD1/SSD1 Total Memory Size System BIOS Version EC Version ATM Setup Prompt Language Security menu User Password Supervisor Password HDD1/SDD1 Password Mode HDD User Password Clear TPM Owner 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Tests and Diagnostics 3.31.2 Accessing the SETUP Program Turn on the power SW. then press F2. The following display appears. Main menu screen 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Tests and Diagnostics Security menu screen Power Management menu screen PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Tests and Diagnostics Advanced menu screen Exit menu screen 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The Factory Preset Configuration When you access SETUP, the current configuration is displayed. 1. To show the factory preset configuration, press [F9] key. 2. To accept the default settings, press [Y] key. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Tests and Diagnostics How to change setup Options Since a help is displayed on the right-hand side of each menu screen, it is referred to. 3-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Tests and Diagnostics 3.32 Maintenance (WinPE&FreeDos) Test Program Operation 3.32.1 . Outline This document explains how to operate T&D that is released through TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic CD. 3.32.2 Outline of Specification The TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic CD already released includes WindowsPE T&D (hereafter, referred as WinPE T&D) and Freedos T&D (hereafter, referred as Fdos T&D) and...
3.33 . Starting TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic 3.33.1 Starting from CD 1. Load the TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer's power. 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer - when the logo screen appears, release the F12 key.
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When the above-mentioned screen is displayed, it is "Enter" again. Press a key. Next, WindowsPE starts. NOTE: When keys other than "Enter" are pressed, or when pushing nothing, Windows of HDD starts.. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-99 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
To execute the above test, start the machine after connecting all of the equipment * In particular, if LAN router is connected after OS is activated, IP address is not assigned to 3-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
After the startup of the OS, unless CD volume name is WINTDCD or USB volume name is WINTDUSB, WinPE T&D does not start automatically. Note: If the system starts up from the TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic CD, WinPE T&D in the USB memory starts when the USB memory created in section 3-5-2 is connected.
Tests and Diagnostics 3.34.3 System Information Menu If you set the TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic CD to the ODD drive and run WinPE T&D, the following test selection screen is displayed. (For further details, refer to Chapter 2.) Hereinafter, System Information will be described in detail.
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Information if you click a desired item of the System Information displayed in Information tree. ▼ Detail of system information Displays detailed information of the item selected in Information tree. The detailed information will be given in section 3-3-2. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-103 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Displays Socket Name of the CPU. CPU Description0-1 Displays Processor Name of the CPU and CPUID (Family, Model, Stepping). L2 Cache0 - 1 Displays the second cache (KB) of the CPU 3-104 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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PC. Other Disk0 - 3 Displays the name and the capacity (GB) of the HDD other than the above three HDD types which is connected to the PC PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-105 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If more than one keyboard is connected, the information of up to 4 keyboards are displayed. Mouse0 - 3 Displays the name of the mouse connected to the PC. For the touchpad, (Touchpad) follows the mouse name. 3-106 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
▼ Testing time Updates the testing time and displays it in real time during the execution of the test. ▼ Test setting and Result This will be explained in section 3-4-2. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-107 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Note: The test item grayed out indicates that the test environment is not ready and its explanation is displayed in the Status field. The following table lists the statuses to be displayed on the screen and explains their meanings. 3-108 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The test was successful The test failed ▼ ERROR …Updates the number of error occurrences in each test in real time during a test and displays it. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-109 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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[STOP] button is clicked, the test is terminated Note: The test item grayed out indicates that the test is not ready yet and you cannot select 3-110 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1) Display of log file If you click on the log file name displayed on the screen, the content of the log file is displayed in the text format. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-111 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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XML, An XML log file is similarly displayed as a HTML log file. 2-3) If you click the [Save] button, the destination selection screen is displayed. Select the destination and click the [OK] button. 3-112 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If the [OK] button is clicked without selecting a destination, the following warning message appears on the screen. 2-4) If a destination confirmation message is displayed, click the [OK] button. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-113 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2-5) If the log file is successfully saved to the destination, the following confirmation screen is displayed and click the [OK] button. 2-6) After saving the log files, click the [Close] button to close the Management screen. 3-114 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
▼ Detail … Explanation of each utility is described. If you point to the utility which you wish to execute and click it, the utility starts. Utility item Detail of utility PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-115 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Note: Each setting item does not become effective unless it clicks the Apply button. Note: When validating each setting item, a warning message may be displayed if there is a problem. 3-116 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When the Apply button is clicked and it is judged that test time exceeds 30 minutes, the following warning messages are displayed. O.K. : Setup is validated. Cancellation : Setup is canceled. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-117 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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▼ Target drive list drive for a test is set up. As for the default value, all the drives are chosen. It is necessary to certainly check one or more drives. ▼ Default…setup is changed into a default value. 3-118 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It is necessary to certainly check one or more paths. Note: Please be sure to choose one or more path(s). The Apply button becomes invalid when a setup is an invalid value. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-119...
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Use the arrow keys to operate on the screen. Move the cursor to [FreeDOS for TD] and press the Enter key. If [reboot] is selected, the PC is rebooted. 3-120 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Tests and Diagnostics This utility extracts the contents of TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic to the specified USB memory to provide the environment which allows you to start the test from the USB memory and conduct it. If the utility is executed, the following screen is displayed.
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▼ Attribute ID and Name … Displays Attribute ID and the content of the Attribute IDs. ▼ Data value … Displays Attribute value and Worst value. ▼ RAW data … Displays raw data. Note: The SMART information is only for reference. 3-122 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Number of alternative sector events Current pending sector count Number of currently defective sectors Off-line scan uncorrectable sector Number of sectors that could not be count corrected during Off-line scan PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-123 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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UltraDMA CRC error count Number of CRC errors occurred during data transference in the UltraDMA mode DFh Load/Unload retry count Number of reloads of more than a certain amount of times 3-124 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
An offset position is computed in the following formula. A head address is changed whenever a test carries out a loop. A different domain by that cause can be tested. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-125 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When set up to 100%, the Sequential Read test over all the area of HDD is carried out. Subject of examination : The setting rate of all the HDD area (from a head address to LBA) (%) 1 time of reading size: 64 K bytes 3-126 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. The detail of the error is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. Move details are as shown below. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-127...
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XX is LAB value. Read Hdd Check Size Error The size read by the HDD Address=XX read command does not correspond to the specified size. XX is LAB value. 3-128 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It will be referred to as "1PASS" if the reading test of all the specified PATH files is completed. 2) Test screen ▼ File Name: Displays the name of the file being verified with full path. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-129 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The file name of the file in which an error occurred is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. (The following example indicates the case where an error was found in file A .) Name of file being verified [HDDL] ERROR0000=(2008/09/10, 12:00:00) C:¥file-A 3-130 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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▼ Test detail: Displays the detail of the test being executed in the order of Address Test, Stack HIght/Low Test and Burst Transfer Test. ▼ Progress status: Displays the progress status of the test with the progress bar. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-131...
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Memory Compar Error An error occurred during ( Stack High/Low Test ) Stack High/Low Test Memory Compar Error An error occurred during ( Burst Transfer Test ) Burst Transfer Test. 3-132 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Removal disk 2) Test screen ▼ Test detail: The drive under test execution is displayed.. ▼ Progress status: Displays the progress status of the test with the progress bar. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-133 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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File Access Error.xx: Failed in the file access. xx indicates drive name. Space size Error. Code (xx :) There is no sufficient free space for thefile size. xx indicates drive name. 3-134 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■ In the case of PASS The PASS Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (OK) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-135 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The Addressing data of the data in which an error occurred is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. (When an error occurs at 000007FF ) [ODD] ERROR0000=(2008/09/10, 12:00:00)000007FF 3-136 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■ In the case of PASS The PASS Count display on the test screen is zoomed in and (OK) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-137 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Wrote xx bytes Communication data size unmatched xx indicates reception size recvfrom failed: xx In-use API error xx indicates error code. timed out. Time out occurred. 3-138 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■ In the case of FAIL The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-139 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The detail of the error is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. More details are as shown below. Message Explanation Remarks The ALU test made an An error occurred error. duringprocessing of ALU. The FPU test made an An error occurred error. duringprocessing of FPU. 3-140 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The PASS Count display on the test screen is zoomed in and (OK) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. ■ In the case of FAIL This test only performs gradation display by visual check and does not execute error judgment. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-141 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. The detail of the error is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. More details are as shown below. 3-142 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Failed in writing to the file. Code(xx). zx indicates file code Note: The test causes error if the floppy disk is write-protected. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-143 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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WinPE T&D screen. ■ In the case of FAIL The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on 3-144 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Failed the file access Error.xx: xx indicates drive name. Space size There is no sufficient free space Error.Code(xx:) for the file with the specified size. xx indicates drive name. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-145 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All the displays are updated once as the time reaches the year 2000. Moreover, seconds later, the validity of the setting is checked Internally and the result is judged. 3-146 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The information of the time at which an error occurred is printed to the log of WinPE T&D. More details are as shown below. (The following example indicates that a time difference of 2 seconds has occurred in the timer setting.) [TIMER] ERROR0000=(2008/09/10, 13:11:20) (TIME-1)00:00:05 (TIME-2)00:00:07 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-147 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■Simple Mode / Detail Mode The same operation is carried out whichever it chooses. 2) Test screen The arrangement of a keyboard is displayed on the display of PC. 3-148 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Next, it returns to the state immediately after starting. Note: The check of the "FN" key should press "FN" and "F3" simultaneously. It does not react, even if it presses only the "FN" key. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-149...
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A4 Mode+10Key Mode." When you test a keyboard with a ten key, choose "US Keyboard A4 Mode+10Key Mode" by the combo box of the keyboard layout upper left stage. 3-150 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■ In the case of FAIL The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-151 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■Simple Mode / Detail Mode The same operation is carried out whichever it chooses. 2) Test screen If a mouse test start is carried out, the above-mentioned screen will be displayed. 3-152 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3) The cursor position is expressed in the lower part of a screen as X coordinates and Y coordinates. 4) Test items other than the cursor position become effective only on this screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-153...
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■ In the case of FAIL The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. 3-154 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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■ In the case of FAIL The Error Count on the test screen is zoomed in and (NG) is displayed in the Result field on the WinPE T&D screen. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-155 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Devices to be tested and Test devices (Abbreviated names) CPU : Central Processing Unit RAM : Random access memory ROM : Read only memory TIM : Real Timer 、 Backup memory(128bytes) CRT : Display unit 3-156 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Tests and Diagnostics HDD : Hard disk drive KB : Keyboard FDD : Floppy disk drive 3.35.1.2 Test program configuration This test program is configured as below: PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-157 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Random address/data Cross talk & peak shift Partial Read Write specified address Read specified address Sequential write W-R-C specified address REAL TIMER Real time Backup memory Real time carry 3-158 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.35.2 How to start T&D 3.35.2.1 Diagnostics main menu Set the TOSHIBA Test & Diagnostic CD to the ODD drive and turn the power of the system If you select Freedos on the BOOT selection screen then the test program is loaded and the following test selection screen is displayed.
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1) FLLPPY DISK TEST The following message will appear Select the media mode and start track to be tested, then press Enter. 3-160 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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HDC status is described in section 3.20. Select 1 or 2. [1]: The detail status is not displayed. (Only pressing the [Enter] key is also considered valid.) [2]: The detail status is displayed. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-161 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When you select any subtest item, you are taken to the test mode described in the detail of each test function in section 4-6. Pressing the [Esc] key or selecting [99] returns to the test selection screen described in section 3-31-4-2-2T 3-162 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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At this time, the following operation guide is displayed on the right side of the screen. [NO]: When an error occurs, the error status is displayed. The error counter is incremented by 1 and you are taken to the next test step. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-163...
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If you press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Break] keys during a test, the test is discontinued and the screen returns to the subtest menu described in section 3-31-4.2.3. 3-164 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB - OVER CURRENT ERROR USB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND)' DISPLAY EE VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT FDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - WRITE PROTECTED PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-165 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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HDD - DRIVE NOT READY HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERROR 3-166 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8:C-Read : USB Flash Memory Log Read 9:C-Write : USB Flash Memory Log Writefs Note: Error logs can be saved to a FD or the USB flash memory with the name of *ERRORLOG.TXT.. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-167 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If you press the [Esc] key or select [9], the screen returns to the main menu described in section 4.2.1. 1) DUMP This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-169 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Write double words of the data to the initial address of the data in 64KB units and the initial address + 4, then read the written data byte by byte and compare the result with the original data. 3-170 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2) Protected Mode This subtest writes constant data and address data (from 1MB to maximum MB), and reads the new data and compares the result with the original data. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-171 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Step 7: JMP + Write (Address pattern 2) 1/4. 3/4 increment 0, 1/2 decrement : JMP + Read and Compare Step11: Dword Transfer ( Data is an 32-bit shift data) : Step 11 bit-reversed pattern PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-173 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The 88 key (compatible with the 106 key) is not tested because this key operating in overseas mode uses the different character code table (Not for Japan model). 3-174 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-175 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3 mode) to test. It is because when FDD#1 becomes greater than FDD#2 in the 2FDD test, a correct data cannot be created because of insufficient test data amount. (the test data is created with the #1 sector size.) 3-176 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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11 = abnormal ( FDD ready ) SE : Seek end EC : Equipment check (track 0 is detected) NR : Not ready HD : Head address US1 / US0 : Unit select PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-177 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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DD : Data error (data field) NC : No cylinder SH : Scan equal hit SN : Scan not satisfied BC : Bad cylinder MD : Missing address mark (data field) 3-178 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Note: For the serial ATA, this message is not displayed correctly. HDC status = X X X X HDC error register (P – 1f7h) HDC status register (P – 1f1h) 3-180 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1: Data error occurrence ( corrected data ) 0: Not used IDX ( index ) 1: Index detection 0: Normal termination ERR ( error ) 1: End with error PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-181 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ABT ( about ) 1: Illegal command or command abort 0: Track 0 detection TK0 ( track zero ) 1: Track 0 not detection (When recalibrated) 0 - - - 3-182 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3) Real time carry Set the constant value as below and check carry of the timer. Month Date Year Hour Min. Sec. 12 - 31 - 2008 23 : 59 : 58 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-183 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CPU Clock1 Current Clock of CPU, Max Clock CPU Socket1 Name of CPU socket CPU Description1 Name of CPU processor, CPUID(Family, Model, Stepping) L2 Cache1 Second cache of CPU 3-184 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Multitask is displayed. When performed in Sequential, Sequential is displayed. CPU Stress If CPU stress is applied, Yes is displayed. If not applied, No is displayed. Limit pass count The number of passes of a test specified. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-185 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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* The current version does not support it. Over-all Displays the results of all of the tests. judgment ●indicates that the test is OK. ▲indicates that there is any problem in the test. 3-186 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Memory Compar Error ( Stack It is recorded when an error occurs in High/Low Test ) Stack High/Low Test. Memory Compar Error ( Burst It is recorded when an error occurs in PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-187 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It is recorded when sendto goes wrong. Wrote ??? bytes It is recorded when the written-in size is not in agreement. recvfrom failed: ??? It is recorded when recvfrom goes 3-188 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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[KEYBOARD] Keyboard Error.Code(0x???) It records, when the Fail button is clicked by a keyboard test. [MOUSE] Mouse Error.Code(0x???) It records, when the Fail button is clicked by a Mouse test. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-189 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Do not remove the CD containing this T&D test program or the USB memory during the test. This CD or this USB memory include an operational program for the test, if it is removed, the test cannot be continued and ends in an error. 3-190 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If the USB FDD drive or the floppy disk on the disk drive is removed during an FDD test, a time-out error occurs and then the program hangs up. Do not remove the FDD drive or the floppy disk during the FDD test. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-191...
4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Overview This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below provides a guide as to which other FRUs must be removed before a particular FRU can be removed.
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Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions while working on the computer. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2. Battery Pack”. Do not disassemble the computer unless it is operating abnormally.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly Procedure Four main types of cable connector are used. Pressure plate connector Spring connector Back flip connector Normal pin connector When disconnecting a pressure plate connector, lift up the tag on one side of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable out from the connector.
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly Procedure After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Rev B NOTE: When assembling the computer, follow the gap standard in the figure below. COVER - FACE SHEET COVER - T-PAD BUTTON COVER - T- PAD BUTTON LCD COVER - LCD TOP COVER ODD - BASE ODD - BASE BASE - HINGE REARCOVER [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Rev B Mark Gap standard Mark Gap standard Mark Gap standard LCD COVER – LCD TOP COVER LCD COVER – LCD TOP COVER BASE – FRONT COVER (Around) BASE – BATTERY BASE – HDD COVER (Around) COVER - BASE BASE –...
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CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screwdriver for quick and easy operations. 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgf cm) M2 (2mm) ...
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. Even numbered length screws: Brown Odd numbered length screws: White Special length screw: Blue “Special length screw”...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack Battery pack Removing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for removing the battery pack. (See Figure 4-1.) CAUTION: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing the battery pack. Similarly, do not drop, knock, scratch, disassemble, twist, or bend the battery pack.
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Dispose always the used batteries 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.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ExpressCard /Bridge media ExpressCard /Bridge media 4.3.1 ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard The following describes the procedure for removing the ExpressCard . (See Figure 4-2.) CAUTION: Insert or remove the ExpressCard in accordance with any instructions in the ExpressCard manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
4.3 ExpressCard /Bridge media 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3.2 Bridge media Removing the Bridge media (SD Card/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card/ MultiMediaCard) The following describes the procedure for removing the Bridge media. (See Figure 4-3.) CAUTION: Insert or remove the Bridge media in accordance with any instructions in the Bridge media manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Tablet PC pen Tablet PC pen Removing the Tablet PC pen The following describes the procedure for removing the tablet PC pen. (See Figure 4-4.) 1. Push the tablet PC pen in the tablet PC pen slot, so that it protrudes slightly. 2.
4.5 Reserve pen case 4 Replacement Procedures Reserve pen case Removing the Reserve pen case The following describes the procedure for removing the reserve pen case. (See Figure 4-5.) 1. Close the display and turn over the computer 2. Push slightly the point shown by the arrow using an object with a thin tip. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 HDD Removing the HDD The following describes the procedure for removing the HDD. (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8.) CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top and bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. 1.
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4.6 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Hold the tab to raise the HDD assembly straight and pull out the HDD assembly from the connector of the HDD cable. NOTE: When removing the HDD assembly, be careful not to tear the tab. If the tab is torn, replace the HDD holder with a new one.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 HDD 3. Place the HDD assembly on a flat surface and remove the following screws fixing the HDD holder. M3.04.0C 4 FLAT HEAD screw 4. Separate the HDD holder and HDD. HDD holder (HDD frame and tab) M3.0x4.0C FLAT HEAD M3.0x4.0C FLAT HEAD...
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4.6 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the HDD The following describes the procedure for installing the HDD. (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8.) CAUTION: Do not hold the HDD by its top and bottom flat surfaces. It may damage the HDD. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Slim select bay module Slim select bay module Removing the slim select bay module The following describes the procedure for removing the slim select bay module. (See Figure 4-9 and 4-10.) The explanation and figure shown below indicate the optical drive removing/installing. CAUTION: Do not put fingers in the slim select bay slot.
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4.7 Slim select bay module 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the following screw and connector base from the optical drive assembly. M2.03.0C 2 S-THIN HEAD screw 5. Remove the following screws and ODD side assembly from the optical drive assembly ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Slim select bay module M2.03.0C 2 S-THIN HEAD screw 3. Insert the slim select bay module into the slot to connect it to the connector on the system board. Press to ensure a firm connection. 4.
4.8 Memory module (slot B) 4 Replacement Procedures Memory module (slot B) CAUTION: The power must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing the memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory module terminals.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Memory module (slot B) 2. Open the left and right latches and remove the memory module. Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-12 Removing the memory module (slot B) 4-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.8 Memory module (slot B) 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the memory module To install the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode and powered off. Then perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-11 and 4-12.) 1. Insert the memory module into the connector slantwise (terminal side first) and press it to connect firmly.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Fan hood Fan hood NOTE: When repairing the PC, clean the fan hood and heat sink with a vacuum cleaner and cotton sticks, and remove dusts with tweezers. Removing the Fan hood The following describes the procedure for removing the fan hood. (See Figure 4-13.) 1.
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4.9 Fan hood 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Fan hood The following describes the procedure for installing the fan hood. (See Figure 4-13.) 1. Install the fan hood into the slot. 2. Set the fan hood cover with the guide under the base and secure it with the following screw.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Keyboard 4.10 Keyboard Removing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for removing the keyboard. (See Figure 4-14 to 4-17.) 1. Turn the computer face up. 2. Open the display and make it flat. 3. Insert your finger into the slit and lift up the keyboard holder to remove. 4.
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4.10 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Lift the top edge of the keyboard while releasing latch and turn it face down on the palm rest while releasing the guides from the slits. Guide Keyboard Slit Guide Latch Figure 4-15 Removing the screw PORTÉGÉ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Keyboard 6. Remove the following screw and keyboard cover. M2.53.0C 1 S-THIN HEAD screw M2.5x3.0C S-THIN HEAD Keyboard cover Figure 4-16 Removing the keyboard cover 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector CN3240 on the system board and remove the keyboard.
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4.10 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for installing the keyboard. (See Figure 4-14 to 4-17.) 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector CN3240 on the system board. CAUTION: Extra portion of the keyboard cable must be put under the palm rest.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Memory module (slot A) 4.11 Memory module (slot A) CAUTION: The power must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing the memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory module terminals.
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4.11 Memory module (slot A) 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Open the left and right latches and remove the memory module. Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-19 Removing the memory module (slot A) PORTÉGÉ M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Memory module (slot A) Installing the memory module To install the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode and powered off. Then perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-18 and 4-19.) 1. Insert the memory module into the connector slantwise (terminal side first) and press it to connect firmly.
4.12 Wireless LAN card/Robson card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Wireless LAN card/Robson card Removing the Wireless LAN card/Robson card To remove the wireless LAN card/Robson card, follow the steps below. (See Figure 4-20 to 4-22.) CAUTION: Do not try to remove the wireless LAN card/Robson card with the computer turned on.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Wireless LAN card/Robson card 2. Remove the following screws and disconnect the Robson card from the connector on the system board. M2.04.0B 2 S-THIN HEAD screw M2.04.0B S-THIN HEAD Robson card Figure 4-21 Removing the Robson card 4-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ...
4.12 Wireless LAN card/Robson card 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna cables (black, white) from the wireless LAN card using an antenna coaxial cable disconnector. 4. Remove the following screws and disconnect the wireless LAN card from the connector on the system board.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Wireless LAN card/Robson card Installing the Wireless LAN card/Robson card To install the wireless LAN card/Robson card, follow the steps below. (See Figure 4-20 to 4- 22.) CAUTION: Be sure to switch the computer off before installing the wireless LAN card. Otherwise, the computer or the wireless LAN card may be damaged.
4.13 3G card (3G model only) 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card (3G model only) Removing the 3G card To remove the 3G card, follow the steps below. (See Figure 4-23.) CAUTION: Do not try to remove the 3G card with the computer turned on. The computer or the 3G card can be damaged.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card (3G model only) Installing the 3G card To install the 3G card, follow the steps below. (See Figure 4-23) CAUTION: Be sure to switch the computer off before installing the 3G card. Otherwise, the computer or the3G card may be damaged. 1.
4.14 Base assembly and Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Base assembly and Cover assembly Removing the base assembly and cover assembly The following describes the procedure for removing the base assembly and cover assembly. (See Figure 4-24 to 4-26.) 1.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Base assembly and Cover assembly 3. Stand the display 90 degrees. 4. Turn the display clockwise 90 degrees and remove the following screws. M2.510.0B 2 FLAT HEAD screw 5. Remove the hinge rear cover. M2.510.0B FLAT HEAD Hinge rear cover Figure 4-25 Removing the base assembly and cover assembly (2) 4-42...
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4.14 Base assembly and Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Return the display counterclockwise in the original position, close the display and turn over the computer. 7. Remove the following screws. M2.516.0B 3 (“16” in the figure below) FLAT HEAD screw ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Base assembly and Cover assembly Installing the base assembly and cover assembly The following describes the procedure for installing the base assembly and cover assembly. (See Figure 4-24 and 4-26.) 1. Place the base assembly onto the cover assembly and secure them with the following screws.
4.15 Slim select bay latch 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures 4.15 Slim select bay latch Removing the Slim select bay latch The following describes the procedure for removing the slim select bay latch. (See Figure 4- 26.) 1. Remove the slim select bay cap on the bottom while pushing two latches inside to release them.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Slim select bay latch Installing the Slim select bay latch The following describes the procedure for installing the slim select bay latch (See Figure 4- 26). 1. Set the spring to the slim select bay latch. 2.
4.16 Battery lock assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 Battery lock assembly Removing the Battery lock assembly The following describes the procedure for removing the battery lock assembly. (See Figure 4-27.) 1. Remove the battery lock assembly from the slot while pushing it in the direction in the figure below.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 RTC battery 4.17 RTC battery CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Removing the RTC battery The following describes the procedure for removing the RTC battery. (See Figure 4-28.) 1.
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4.17 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the RTC battery The following describes the procedure for installing the RTC battery. (See Figure 4-28.) 1. Connect the RTC battery cable to the connector CN9300 on the system board. 2. Set the RTC battery to the slot and stick the insulator in place. PORTÉGÉ...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Bluetooth module 4.18 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module The following describes the procedure for removing the Bluetooth module. (See Figure 4- 29.) CAUTION: Do not try to remove the Bluetooth module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer or Bluetooth module.
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4.18 Bluetooth module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Bluetooth module The following describes the procedure for installing the Bluetooth module. (See Figure 4-29.) 1. Turn up the black sheet. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the connector on the Bluetooth module. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Front panel 4.19 Front panel Removing the Front panel The following describes the procedure for removing the front panel. (See Figure 4-30.) 1. Remove the front panel from the base assembly while lifting the system board up slightly. Front panel Figure 4-30 Removing the front panel Installing the Front panel...
4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU Removing the Fan/Heat sink/CPU The following describes the procedure for removing the fan/heat sink/CPU. (See Figure 4-31 to 4-35.) 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector CN3380 on the system board. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU 4. Set the flat plate under the fan so that stress is not given to the assembly while disassembling and assembling. 5. Remove the following screws and separate the fan and heat sink. M2.54.0B 2 FLAT HEAD screw NOTE: Remove/Install the fan on the flat plate.
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4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Unlock the CPU by turning the cam counterclockwise on the CPU socket by 180 degrees with a flat-blade screwdriver. 7. Remove the CPU. Figure 4-33 Removing theCPU CAUTION: When removing the CPU, lift it up right above. Otherwise, pins of the CPU may be damaged.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU Installing the CPU/fin/DC fan To install the CPU/fin/DC fan, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31 to 4-35. 1. Make sure that the cam of the CPU socket is in the unlock (OPEN) position. 2.
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4.20 Fan/Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 4. When silicon grease is already applied to the CPU or fin, wipe them off with a cloth in advance. 5. Apply new grease (Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. X-23-7921-5) on the CPU using a special syringe as shown in the following figure.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board 4.21 System board Removing the System board The following describes the procedure for removing the system board. (See Figure 4-36 and 4-37.) 1. Turn up the insulator and disconnect the speaker cable and microphone cable from the connector CN6150 and CN6070 on the system board.
4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Turn up the black sheet and peel off the acetate tape. 4. Lift up the system board and disconnect the sensor cable from the connector CN9530 on the system board. NOTE: Do not try to remove the system board with the sensor cable being connected. 5.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board Installing the system board The following describes the procedure for installing the system board. (See Figure 4-36 and 4-37.) 1. Set the system board to the cover assembly. 2. Lift up the system board and connect the sensor cable to the connector CN9530 on the system board.
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4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures Rev B 8. Turn up the insulator and connect the speaker cable and microphone cable to the connector CN6150 and CN6070 on the system board. NOTE: When installing a new system board, stick new keyboard supports on the system board according to the model.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 HDD cable/Bluetooth cable 4.22 HDD cable/Bluetooth cable Removing the HDD cable/Bluetooth cable The following describes the procedure for removing the HDD cable/Bluetooth cable. (See Figure 4-38.) 1. Peel off the insulator and disconnect the HDD cable from the connector CN1900 on the system board.
4.23 MDC 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 MDC Removing the MDC The following describes the procedure for removing the MDC. (See Figure 4-39.) 1. Remove the following screws securing the MDC. M2.04.0B 2 BIND screw 2. Turn up the insulator. 3.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 MDC Installing the MDC The following describes the procedure for installing the MDC. (See Figure 4-39.) 1. Connect the MDC cable to the connector on the MDC. 2. Connect the MDC to the connector CN3010 on the system board. 3.
4.24 ExpressCard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard The following describes the procedure for removing the PC card slot. (See Figure 4-40 .) 1. Remove the following screws securing the ExpressCard slot. M2.03.0C 2 S-THIN HEAD screw ...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 ExpressCard Installing the ExpressCard slot The following describes the procedure for installing the ExpressCard slot. (See Figure 4-40.) 1. Set the ExpressCard slot and secure it with the following screws. M2.03.0C 2 S-THIN HEAD screw ...
4.25 Battery cable holder 4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Battery cable holder Removing the Battery cable holder The following describes the procedure for removing the battery cable holder. (See Figure 4- 41.) 2. Remove the following screw and battery cable holder from the slot. ...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Pen holder assembly 4.26 Pen holder assembly Removing the Pen holder assembly The following describes the procedure for removing the pen holder assembly. (See Figure 4- 42.) 1. Remove the pen holder assembly from the slot. Hole Pen holder assembly Guide...
4.27 Sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.27 Sensor board Removing the Sensor board The following describes the procedure for removing the sensor board. (See Figure 4-43.) 1. Remove the sensor board from the slot. 2. Disconnect the sensor cable from the connector on the sensor board. Sensor cable Sensor board Hole...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad 4.28 Touch pad Removing the Touch pad The following describes the procedure for removing the touch pad. (See Figure 4-44 to 4-46.) 1. Peel off the glass tapes. 2. Disconnect the relay cable from the connector on the touch pad. 3.
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4.28 Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Disconnect the touch pad cable and relay cable from the connector on the button board. 5. Turn over the touch pad assembly and peel off the button board. CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed button board. Cable Connector Button board...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad 6. Peel off the touch pad. CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed touch pad. Touch pad Figure 4-46 Removing the touch pad (3) 4-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.28 Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Touch pad The following describes the procedure for installing the touch pad. (See Figure 4-44 to 4-46.) 1. Stick a new touch pad on the palm rest cover in place. CAUTION: When installing a new touch pad, follow the steps below. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Speaker 4.29 Speaker Removing the speaker The following describes the procedure for removing the speaker. (See Figure 4-47.) 1. Remove the speaker covers while releasing latches. 2. Peel off the acetate tapes and take the speakers out from the speaker slots. Speaker cover Latch Acetate tape...
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4.29 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the speaker The following describes the procedure for installing the speaker. (See Figure 4-47.) 1. Place the speakers to the slots on both sides. 2. Install the speaker covers to the slots on both sides while hooking the latches. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.30 Hinge assembly 4.30 Hinge assembly Removing the Hinge assembly The following describes the procedure for removing the hinge assembly. (See Figure 4-48 and 4-50.) 1. Release the cables from the guides of the cable holder. Cable Figure 4-48 Removing the hinge assembly (1) 4-76 [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.30 Hinge assembly 2. Remove the following screws and cable holder. M2.510.0B FLAT HEAD screw 2 3. Open the display at the right angle to the palm rest covers and turn the display clockwise 90 degrees and remove the hinge assembly. 4.
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4.30 Hinge assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Hinge assembly The following describes the procedure for installing the hinge assembly. (See Figure 4-48 and 4-50.) 1. Set the hinge spacer, hinge assembly and cable holder in place and secure them with the following screws.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer Removing the LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer The following describes the procedure for removing the LCD unit/touch panel/digitizer. (See Figure 4-51 to 4-55.) 1. Turn the display clockwise180 degrees and close the display on the palm rest cover. 2.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the following screws securing the LCD assembly. M2.04.0B 4 S-THIN HEAD screw 5. Raise the top edge of the LCD assembly on the display cover. M2.0x4.0B S-THIN HEAD M2.0x4.0B S-THIN HEAD LCD assembly M2.0x4.0B S-THIN HEAD...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 6. Turn up the insulator and peel off the glass tapes. 7. Disconnect the LCD cable and digitizer cable from the connectors on the back of the LCD unit. CAUTION: When removing the cables, be careful not to damage the connectors. 8.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures CAUTION: Read the following instructions before handling the touch panel. Touch panels are made of glass having sharp edges and corners; workers must wear gloves not to cut their fingers or skin when handling. Touch panels are made of glass;...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer The LCD mask must not touch any part of the transparent area; it will cause unexpected input. Inside edge of the LCD mask must be between the transparent area and the operation guaranteed active area. The LCD mask must not touch film in the transparent area. We recommend the part that secures the touch panel to be an elastic material.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures 9. Peel off the glass tape and disconnect the touch panel cable from the connector on the LCD assembly. CAUTION: When removing the cable, be careful not to damage the connectors. 10. Peel off the acetate tapes and separate the touch panel and LCD unit/digitizer. LCD unit/digitizer Acetate tape Glass tape...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer CAUTION: Read the following instructions before handling the Digitizer. Do not disassemble or modify the digitizer sensor unit; it may damage sensitive parts inside the digitizer sensor unit, and dusts or scratches may mar the device. Be careful of sharp edges of the sensor board;...
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures To attain maximum performance, abide by the following precautions. a. Attach the digitizer sensor unit flat on the bottom surface of LCD panel. b. Affix three sides of the digitizer sensor unit to corners securely using single-coated or double-coated adhesive tape.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer The CMOS LSIs used in the digitizer sensor unit are very sensitive to ESD (Electro-Static Discharge). Person handling the digitizer sensor unit shall be grounded with wristband. Tools such as a soldering iron, screwdriver and working benches shall be grounded. Do not apply excessive mechanical forces to install the digitizer sensor unit;...
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures There is a portion where the bezel is sticking out because of the digitizer guide. Do not press and rub the portion with bare hands or it may result cut your finger. Do not make any scratches on the B/L and TAB by the edge of the digitizer when installing the digitizer because it may result to break the TAB or make scratches on the B/L and cause display function failure.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer Do not pull up the PCB hardly when installing the digitizer because it may result to give stress on the TAB or PCB and cause the display function failure. Make sure that three latches fit the digitizer securely. If the latches are not locked securely, it may result to move the digitizer and give stress on the TAB or PCB and cause the display function failure.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures Do not put any instrument on the LCD module because it may result to make scratch on the cell, polarization sheet or B/L and break the TAB and may cause the display function failure.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer Do not hold, press and rub the TAB because it may result to break the TAB and cause the display function failure. 4-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures Make sure to put the LCD module on the flat place. If the LCD module is put on the uneven place, it may result to break the TAB, make scratch on the B/L or polarization sheet and cause the display function failure.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 11. Slide out the digitizer toward the arrow pointing while peeling off the digitizer of the LCD unit. (The digitizer is stuck on the LCD unit with double-sided tapes.) CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed digitizer. Digitizer Figure 4-55 Removing the digitizer 4-94...
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer The following describes the procedure for installing the LCD unit/touch panel/digitizer. (See Figure 4-51 to 4-55.) CAUTION: When installing the LCD unit/touch panel/digitizer, be careful of the followings. Standards of dirt of the digitizer and dirt between the digitizer and LCD are followings.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 1. Peel off separators of double-sided tapes on the back of a new digitizer. 2. Slide a new digitizer into the back pocket of the LCD and fix it with the double-sided tape. NOTE: When installing a new digitizer, follow the instructions below.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures Make sure the digitizer is inserted under the metal guides. Do not make a gap between the digitizer and LCD. Guide Guide Guide Guide 3. Set the LCD unit/digitizer on the touch panel and stick the acetate tapes in place. 4.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 7. Place the LCD assembly to the display cover and secure it with the following screws. M2.04.0B 4 S-THIN HEAD screw NOTE: For models with a digitizer and touch panel, be careful not to put the LCD cable under the metal plate of the touch panel.
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4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer 4 Replacement Procedures 8. Set the LCD mask to the display cover while securing the latches. NOTE: When setting the LCD mask, wipe the LCD with a soft cloth and make the back of the LCD mask clean with an ionizer. NOTE: For models with a LCD/digitizer (without touch panel), set the protection board to the LCD mask and secure them with the double-sided tape.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/Touch panel/Digitizer NOTE: When replacing the LCD mask with a new one, stick a new black sheet in place. There are two types of black sheet, one type (for web camera model) masks the web camera portion, and the other (for no web camera model) does not mask the web camera portion.
4.32 Switch board/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.32 Switch board/Fingerprint sensor board Removing the Switch board/Fingerprint sensor board The following describes the procedure for removing the switch board/fingerprint sensor board. (See Figure 4-56.) 1. Remove the following screw securing the switch board and pull up the switch board. ...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.32 Switch board/Fingerprint sensor board Installing the Switch board/Fingerprint sensor board The following describes the procedure for installing the switch board/fingerprint sensor board. (See Figure 4-56.) 1. Connect the fingerprint sensor cable to the connector on the back of the fingerprint sensor board.
4.33 Web camera board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.33 Web camera board Removing the Web camera board The following describes the procedure for removing the web camera board. (See Figure 4- 57.) 1. Disconnect the web camera cable from the connector on the web camera board and remove the web camera board.
4 Replacement Procedures4.34 Wireless LAN antenna/Internal microphone/Web camera cable 4.34 Wireless LAN antenna/Internal microphone/Web camera cable Removing the Wireless LAN antenna/Internal microphone/Web camera cable Wireless LAN antennas/internal microphone/web camera cable are included in a LCD cover assembly (hinge assembly is also included). When the wireless LAN antennas or internal microphone or web camera cable are/is defective, replace with a new LCD cover assembly.
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4.34 Wireless LAN antenna/Internal microphone/Web camera cable4 Replacement Procedures LCD cover assembly M2.5x6.0B FLAT HEAD M2.5x6.0B FLAT HEAD Hinge assembly Figure 4-59 Removing the wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna/Internal microphone/webcamera cable(3G model only) Installing the Wireless LAN antenna/Internal microphone/Web camera cable The following describes the procedure for installing the LCD cover assembly.
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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [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] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [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] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 PORTÉGÉ M780 System board (FW3SY*) Front View Figure B-1 System board(FW3SY*) layout (front) PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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It is made to short-circuit when Debugging Port W3400 Check. It is indicated to Chaptor2 for details. IS2140 Media Bridge I/F connector IS2630 SIMM CARD SLOT: Not used IC1600 Ibex Peak-M (chip set) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809 ) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.2 PORTÉGÉ M780 System board (FWGSY*) Back View Figure B-2 System board(F SY*) layout (back) PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CN6150 Speaker connector CN3380 FAN I/F connector CN8810 Battery connector CN9300 RTC battery connector J4050 LAN I/F connector J6051 Ext MIC connector J6310 HP JACK J8800 DC-IN connector IS1050 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809 ) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P SBSTS-S3N C CN1900 SATA HDD interface connector (20-pin) Table C- 4 SATA HDD interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTHD-P1P ZSTTHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1P PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name HEADL-PXP HEADR-PXP DETCTA-P4N C.29 J8800 DC-IN connector (4-pin) Table C-29 DC-IN connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ADPDC ADPDC PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Pin No. Signal Name IPDDAT-P5P IPDCLK-P5P C.35 CN9570 System board interface connector (8-pin) Table C-35 System board interface connector (8-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IPDCLK-P5P IPDDAT-P5P C-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (FL2660-6) C.39 CN2663 WLAN interface connector (3-pin) Table C-39 WLAN interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (FL2660-4) C-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [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] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) 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 PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-1 UK keyboard United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-2 US keyboard PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix E Key Layout Canadian French Keyboard Figure E-3 Canadian French keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) MTBF 5272.3 h* * In the case of the model corresponding to AMT PORTEGE M780 Maintenance Manual (960-809) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...