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Toshiba Personal Computer QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-683 [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the QOSMIO G50 at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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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 QOSMIO G50 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the QOSMIO G40 that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Display Troubleshooting..................2-52 2.10 Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting................ 2-55 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting..................2-56 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting....................2-58 2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting................2-59 2.14 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ..................2-62 2.15 Sound Troubleshooting.................... 2-65 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-37 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST....................3-39 3.21 Head Cleaning......................3-46 3.22 Log Utilities ......................3-47 3.23 Running Test......................3-49 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities..................3-50 3.25 System Configuration ....................3-55 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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FL Inverter Board................1-23 Power Supply ......................1-24 Batteries ........................1-26 1.8.1 Main Battery..................1-26 1.8.2 Battery Charging Control ..............1-27 1.8.3 RTC battery ..................1-28 AC Adapter ......................1-29 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iii Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Time required for charges of main battery ..........1-27 Table 1-9 Data preservation time ................. 1-27 Table 1-10 Time required for charges of RTC battery........... 1-28 Table 1-11 AC adapter specifications ................1-29 1-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview Features Features ® The QOSMIO G50 series are high performance all-in-one PCs running an Intel Core Duo processor (Penryn). There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model and options.
TV can be used to operate some of the computer functions. Battery The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack and RTC battery (that backs up the Real Time Clock and CMOS memory). [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ExpressCard/34 modules. Bridge Media slot This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™. memory card, mini SD™ / micro SD™ Card, Memory Stick® (Duo™/PRO™/PRO Duo™), xD- Picture Card™ and MultiMediaCard™ QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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SpursEngine: PCI Express Mini Card slot 4. This computer (Some models) is Equipped with Media streaming processor SpursEngine loading. It is used by TOSHIBA Face Recognition etc. FM-tuner This computer (Some models) is FM-tuner loading. Front operation panel (nine panels) /Touch Sensor Nine panels are available for use: CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next, Mute, Illumination On/Off, Camera, and DOLBY.
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TV-tuner (Mini PCI Card): Japanese model only This manual does not explain.. Felica: Japanese model only This manual does not explain. B-cas: Japanese model only This manual does not explain. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer and the system units configuration QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 Front of the computer and the system units configuration [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1.2 System Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-2 System block diagram QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1.2 System Block Diagram The PC contains the following components. Microprocessor ® The QOSMIO G50 computer is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. These processors incorporate a math co-processor, a 3MB or 6MB L2 cache memory. The PC comes in with one of the following speeds: ®...
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- V.92 (V.90) 56K Modem/FAX - Ring wake up support - Analog authoring is supported. Other main system chips • PSC (Toshiba-made TMP86FS49AUG x 1) • Clock Generator (IDT 9LPR501SGLFT) • EC/KBC (Renesas-made M306KAFCLRP U0 x 1) • Audio AMP (Matsushita-made AN12941A x1) Sensor •...
Sustained transfer rate (MB/s) 58 max. I/O data transfer rate (MB/s) 300 max. Data buffer size (MB) Average seek time Read (ms) 12 (typical) Power-on to Ready (s) 3.0 (typical) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Data transfer rate Disk-buffer to/from media(Mbps) 815 max Buffer-host data transfer (Ggit/sec) 3.0/1.5 max. Data buffer size (MB) Average seek time Read (ms) Power-on to Ready (s) 4 (typical) 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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 1-5. Figure 1-4 DVD Super Multi drive QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure 1-6 is a view of the keyboard. Figure 1-5 Keyboard See Appendix E for details of the keyboard layout. 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery. 7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity. 8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery. Table 1-9 lists the power supply output specifications. 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The main battery is the primary power supply for the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. In Standby, the main battery maintains the current status of the computer. 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Standby About 3 days (Battery 6cell (4,700mAh) Shutdown About 25 days (Battery 6cell (4,700mAh) Standby About 5 days (Battery 9cell (7,050mAh) Shutdown About 35 days (Battery 9cell (7,050mA)) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Table 1-13 lists the Time required for charges of RTC battery and data preservation time. Table 1-10 Time required for charges of RTC battery Condition Time Power ON (Lights Power LED) About 24 hours Data preservation tome (Full-charged) About 30 days 1-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Parameter Specification G71C00093210 G71C00094210 (2-pin) (3-pin) Power 120W Input voltage AC 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz Input current 2A(Max) Output voltage 19.0V Output current 0A to full load & 7.9A QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.9 AC Adapter 1-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Error code ....................2-11 Table 2-4 Debug port error status ................2-22 Table 2-7 FDD error code and status ................2-32 Table 2-8 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status........... 2-38 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting. (1) Cable connection is described in the figure as line. (2) Pin connection is described in the figure as arrow. <e.g> Connection of modem [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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.
13. If a malfunction is detected on the PCI-E-Mini card slot3, perform the PCI-E-Mini card slot3 Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16. 14. If a malfunction is detected on the FM turner, perform the PCI-E-Mini card slot3 Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.17. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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17. If a malfunction is detected on the Web camerta, perform the Web camerta Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.20. 18. If a malfunction is detected on the Intel Turbo Memory, perform the Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.21. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(even intervals) Blinks orange once The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level (at being switched on) is low. Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check 2 If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or blue, go to Procedure 4. NOTE: Use a supplied AC adapter G71C0002R710, G71C0002R810 (2-pin)/ G71C00067210, G71C00067110 (3-pin). QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Interval between data bits Off for half second The error code begins with the least significant digit. Example: Error code 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.) Start 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Current from the DC power supply is over 10.0A. 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 . QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11...
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E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is powered on. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is booting up. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when EV power is maintained. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Error code Meaning PPV voltage is over 1.56V. PPV voltage is under 0.27V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.27V when the computer is booting up. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1R8-PGV / 1R5-P1V voltage is over 2.16V. 1R8-PGV / 1R5-P1V voltage is under 1.27V when the computer is powered on. 1R8-PGV / 1R5-P1V voltage is under 1.27V when the computer is booting up. 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 5. Check 3 In the case of error code 21h: Go to Procedure 3. Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Procedure 5. 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Battery pack may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debugging Port Check Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The D port status is displayed in the following form; 6. When the D port status is FFFFh (normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. When the D port status falls into any status in Table 2-4, execute Check 1. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21...
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IC3001 (BIOS ROM) F006 EC/KBC(EC) IC3200 (EC/KBC) F007 BIOS ROM check BIOS BIOSROM IC3001 (BIOS ROM) F008 BIOS ROM check 2 BIOSROM IC3001 (BIOS ROM) F009 End of Boot Block processing 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ICH(PIT controller, IS1050 (CPU Socket) F107 SMI setup MEM I/O, CMOS,I/O) IC1600 (ICH) Part number data distinction Clock generator IC3001 (BIOS ROM) CMOS check Clock generator setup CPU initialization QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If any other D port status error code is displayed, perform Procedure 3. D port error code is as follows: Error code Contents F003h or F004h SC initialization error F00Bh BIOS update error F117h Exception check error F121h Clock generator error QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 4 Replacement Check System board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 2. Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31...
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“write enable”. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Cable can not be disconnected from the connector. 2. Cable is connected straight to the connector. 3. Cable is connected all the way seated in the connector. 4. Cable or connector can not be broken. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Check 4 Check 4 System board and USB / Sound Jack board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
User’s Manual. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Check 1 Input C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
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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] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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If HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37 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 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
ONE TEST) in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, keyboard is functioning properly. 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, touch pad is functioning properly. 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-43 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Insert the Diagnostics disk in the USB FDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 4. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure and test the display again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the following connections are firmly connected. If any connector is disconnected, connect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Replacement Procedure. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LAN cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LAN. Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Wireless LAN card. If wireless LAN antenna cables are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the procedure 3. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53 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. 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 Sound Troubleshooting 2.15 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check Procedure 3: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Sound test in Sound Test program disk.
2.15 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Replacement Check If headphone does not work properly, perform check 1. If external microphone does not work properly, perform check 2. If Speaker Right does not work properly, perform check 3. If Speaker Left does not work properly, perform check 4. Check 1 Headphone may be faulty.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.16 PCI-E-Mini card slot3 Troubleshooting 2.16 PCI-E-Mini card slot3 Troubleshooting To check if PCI-E-Mini card slot3 is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. The following card is connected to PCI-E-Mini card slot3. TV turner Wireless UWB Procedure 1: Connector Check and Replacement Check...
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2.16 PCI-E-Mini card slot3 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Check 2 The PCI-E-Mini card antenna cable may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The PCI-E-Mini card slot3 module may be damaged.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 FM tuner Troubleshooting 2.17 FM tuner Troubleshooting To check if FM tuner is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Connector Check and Replacement Check The connection of cables, boards and module may be defective.
2.18 Bridge media Slot Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.18 Bridge media Slot Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer's Bridge media functions are functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.19 PCI ExpressCard Slot Troubleshooting 2.19 PCI ExpressCard Slot Troubleshooting This section describes how to check PCI ExpressCard slot by inspecting a card with PCI Express interface and a card with USB 2.0 interface. 1. Gigabit Ether ExpressCard 2.
2.20 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.20 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting CAUTION: To delete the account for confirming the fingerprint operation, it is necessary to log on by the account with the management authority. If the password has been set to log on, ask the Log-ON password to the user. To check if the Fingerprint sensor works correctly or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.20 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting Procedure 1 Setting Windows Log-ON password 1. Open [User Account] from [Control Panel]. 2. Click [User Account]. 3. Click the icon of the account (user’s name) that you want to set the password. 4.
2.20 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 7. When the Store to Sensor screen is displayed, check Store fingerprint to Sensor. Click Finish to complete fingerprint registration. Procedure 3 Authentication of fingerprint 1. Turn on the computer to start up Windows. 2.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.20 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting Procedure 4 Connector Check and Replacement Check The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the cables are firmly connected to the FingerSenser board and system...
2.21 Web camera Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.21 Web camera Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s web camera is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Check on Windows OS Use the software, Camera Assistant Software, which is originally prepared in the computer to...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.21 Web camera Troubleshooting Check 2 If web camera does not work properly(the image from a web camera cannot be displayed. ), web camera may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4 Check 3 If microphone does not work properly (a sound cannot be recognized.
2.22 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.22 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting To check if Intel Turbo Memory is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Check on Windows OS Use the software, Intel Turbo Memory Console, which is originally prepared in the computer...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.22 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting If any problems are found, perform the Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The connection of Intel Turbo Memory card may be faulty or the card may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks.
Real Timer Test......................3-29 3.15 NDP Test........................3-31 3.16 Expansion Test......................3-32 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test ..................3-34 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-35 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-38 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Modem test ..................3-74 3.29.3 Bluetooth test..................3-75 3.29.4 IEEE1394 test..................3-77 3.30 Sound Test program....................3-78 3.31 SETUP ........................3-79 3.31.1 Function Description ................3-79 3.31.2 Accessing the SETUP Program............3-81 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table 3-1 Subtest names ....................3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names ..............3-35 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents............3-38 Table 3-4 HDC Error register contents ................3-39 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST [It is not supported ] PRINTER TEST [It is not supported ] ASYNC TEST HARD DISK TEST QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
A cleaning kit to clean the floppy disk drive heads (Head Cleaning) An external display supporting monitor ID (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. After replacing the system board, execute the subtest04 “DMI information recovery” and subtest08 “System configuration display” in 3.4 Setting of the hardware configuration in order to copy the DMI information and system information from the floppy disk. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11 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 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15 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 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17 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. 3-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-19 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) 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21 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. 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23 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.) 3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25 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) 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27 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. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29...
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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. 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.15 NDP Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 NDP Test To execute the NDP test, select 10 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. CAUTION: Judge the existence of high-speed operation processor by 1bit of the composition byte.
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)? 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.16 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 02 RGB monitor ID NOTE: To execute this subtest, monitor supporting EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is required. 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.
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.
3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3) Device name Error code Error status name...
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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 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (3/3) Device name Error code Error status name (HDD) HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERROR...
“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. 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3 Tests and Diagnostics Tables 3-4 HDC Error register contents Name Description “0” … Not used (Bad block mark) “1” … A bad block mark is detected. “0” … There is no uncorrectable data error. (Uncorrectable) “1”...
..Press test number [1-9] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu, select 9 and press Enter. 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 01 Pressed Key Display (Main key) When you execute this subtest, the keyboard layout is drawn on the display as shown below. When any key is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to the key character that was pressed.
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Press Del + Enter (Ten key) to end the test. [ Ten key test] IF TEST OK, Press [Dell][Enter]key 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 03 Wireless communication Switch This subtest checks if the Wireless communication switch works properly. If the test is started with the switch ON, following message appears in the display. Wireless communication Switch is set to a start position (OFF) Slide the switch to OFF position.
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Check if the each LED lights in the same color as the message in the display (Message switches <-> White Orange Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 06 Button This subtest checks if the touch sensor buttons (11 buttons) work properly. The following message appears in the display. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 * * * * * * * * * Press Function button ! Touch the first touch sensor button from the left.
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<BUTTONS> (1) or (2) corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 08 Spurs Engine This subtest checks if Spurs Engine works properly. OK message appears in the display if the test ends. NG message appears in the display if a defective is the test. Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu.
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The following message appears in the display. Volume test Volume [Up] Please turn Volume control dial to the Right. After checking , return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu automatically. Volume 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.21 Head Cleaning 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning kit is necessary to perform this program. 3.21.2 Operations 1.
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. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The 7 key writes the log information to a floppy disk. 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51...
Enter. If you execute the selectable test, follow the indication message in the display. 3. After setting the selectable test, the test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683)) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53 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. 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683)) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55 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. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683)) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 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 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61...
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 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63 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 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65 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. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
***********************MAC CHECK***************************** MAC = XXXXXXXXXXXX ************************************************************* ************************************************************* MAC Address Check : OK !! ************************************************************* Press any key and return to the test menu. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When pressing any key, the following message (which antenna is defective) is displayed ************************************** Main Antenna Test : NG !! ************************************** ************************************** Aux Antenna Test : NG !! ************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • Connection of wireless LAN card • Defective wireless LAN card • Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the connection, execute the subtest again. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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All the tests is executed in the order of SKU check of Module, MAC Address Check, Communication test of 11b mode, Communication test of 11a mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
ICHx GbE (i82540) Diagnostics program ##### #################################################################### 1 .... (i82562 + ICHx) 2 .... (GbE) ******************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2] ? Press the number you want to test and press Enter. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71 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. 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73 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. 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-77 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Sound TEST disk cannot be used in Qosmio G50. 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. 3-78...
3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3..31.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC, turn on the power. Then press F1. The following display appears. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: (1) HDD Mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password. Built-in HDD1 Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD1 Built-in HDD2* Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD2 *In the case of the model equipped with two HDD 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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CD-ROM, LAN, HDD and FDD. CD-ROM→LAN→FDD→HDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, FDD and HDD. (*1) CD-ROM refers to a Optical Disk Drive. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Enabled is Dual Core mode. Disabled is Single Core mode. Enabled Enables Core Multi-Processing functions. (Default) Disabled Disables Core Multi - Processing functions. (b) Dynamic CPU Frequency mode 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Set the parameters for the Auto Power On (automatic power on) function and Critical Battery Wake-up = Enabled the Wake-up on LAN in the “OPTIONS” window. To set the time, use Space QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Hibernation Mode (Default). Disabled No action is taken even if the remaining battery power is about to run out while the system is in Sleep Mode. 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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A power supply is not supplied in a Sleep mode state. (Default) Enabled(Mode1) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled(Mode2) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. 7. Configuration QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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(*1) Operating the battery (*2) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS. Battery Save Options 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. (b) PCI Express Link ASPM This option set the power-saving function of PCI Express on the following conditions. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Serial ATA Port0 (b) Built-in HDD2 This item displays the Serial ATA Port Number. It is for information only and cannot be changed. Serial ATA PortX 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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A setup which enables power-on-off of a personal computer from the television corresponding to a HDMI function Enabled Enables the Remote Power Control set-up. (Default) Disabled Disables the Remote Power Control set-up. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB flash memory. The priority with other HDD can be set up by "HDD Priority." (Default) A USB flash memory is treated as FDD. The priority as a drive to start turns into ranking of FDD in "Boot Priority." 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 14. PCI LAN This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN functions. Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables built-in LAN functions. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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• Chart Notation The chart shows the case for the following example: • Removing a Optical disk drive All FRUs down to the “4.2 Battery pack” to “4.7 Keyboard” must be removed. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ASSY 2.4/5.2GHZ ANTENNA Parts which can not be reused are (1) Touch sensor (9 BUTTON TOUCH SENSOR), (2) Touch pad, (3) Camera module and (4) Wireless LAN antenna (2.4/5.2GHZ ANTENNA). [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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DANGER: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. Other batteries may have different specifications that are incompatible with the computer and may result in fire or explosion.
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Screw sizes are noted in the text and figures. 9. As all parts have sharp edges and corners, take care not to cut yourself. 10. After replacing an FRU, check that the computer and replaced part operate correctly. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Pull the cable to ensure that it is securely connected. Normal pin connectors are used for all other cables. Simply pull out or push in these connectors to disconnect or reconnect. Back flip connector Pressure plate connector Spring connector QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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An ESD wrist strap and heel grounder • Anti-static carpet or flooring • A pair of needle-nose pliers • Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas • Antenna coaxial cable disconnector [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. [Normal grip] • Even numbered length screws: Brown • Odd numbered length screws: White Grip area • Special length screw: Blue [Special grip] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Special length screw: Green “Special length screw” means screws whose length is indicated in an integral number to the first decimal places such as 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm and so on. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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U: Other screws (Unique screws: pan head, stud, etc.) Example: B6 ... 6mm BIND screw Screw color/material B: Black/Nickel C: Silver/Non-Hexavalent Chromate U: Other screws (Unique screws: such as stud, etc.) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down. 4. Release the battery lock. Battery lock Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack (1) 4-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Battery latch Slit Battery pack Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack (2) NOTE: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-11 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Dispose always the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Toshiba. NOTE: Check visually the battery terminals and clean off any dirt with a dry cloth.
Figure 4-3 Removing the ExpressCard Installing the ExpressCard The following describes the procedure for installing the ExpressCard (See Figure 4-3). 1. Insert the ExpressCard and press it until it is securely connected. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Installing the Bridge media The following describes the procedure for installing the Bridge media (See Figure 4-4). 1. Insert the Bridge media and press it until it is securely connected. 4-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Remove the following screw and HDD-1 assembly from the connector on the system board. • M2.5×6B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw HDD-1 cover M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD Slit M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD HDD-1assembly Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD-1 assembly QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Insert your finger into the slit and remove the HDD-2 cover. 7. Remove the HDD-2 assembly from the connector on the HDD-2 cable. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD HDD-2 cover Slit HDD-2 assembly HDD-2 cable Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD-2 assembly 4-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Remove the following screws and separate the HDD holder-1 S and HDD -1. • M3.0×4C ×4 FLAT HEAD screw HDD holder-1 M3.0x4C FLAT HEAD M3.0x4C FLAT HEAD HDD-1 Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD-1 QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Connect the HDD-2 assembly to the connector of the HDD-2 cable and set the HDD-2 assembly into the HDD-2 slot. 4. Set the HDD-2 cover to the slot and secure it with the following screw. 4-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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HDD-1 assembly with the following screw. • M2.5×6B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 6. Set the HDD-1 cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×6B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Loosen the screw securing the memory cover. 2. Insert your finger into the slit and remove the memory cover. Memory cover Screw Slit Figure 4-9 Removing the memory cover 4-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. When the power of the computer is turned on, the computer checks automatically the memory size. Make sure that the new memory is detected correctly. 4. If the memory is not detected, check that it is connected correctly. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-21...
The following describes the procedure for installing the fan hood (See Figure 4-11). 1. Set the fan hood to the slot. 2. Set the CPU fin cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4C ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 4-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Lift the upper side of the keyboard while releasing the latches and turn the keyboard face down on the palm rest. Keyboard holder M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Latch M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Latch Keyboard Latch Hole Latch Figure 4-12 Removing the keyboard holder QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Secure the keyboard with the following screws. • M2.5×4B ×4 FLAT HEAD screw 4. Set the keyboard holder and press it to latch. 4-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4-16). 1. Remove the following screw securing the optical disk drive. • M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw ×1 M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD Figure 4-14 Removing the optical disk drive (1) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-25 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Remove the following screw and pull out the optical disk drive. • M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw ×1 M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD Optical disk drive Figure 4-15 Removing the optical disk drive (2) 4-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Remove the following screw and ODD side bracket. • M2.0×3C ×1 S-THIN HEAD screw ODD side bracket ODD rear bracket M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD M2.0x2.7C Unique Figure 4-16 Removing the optical disk drive (3) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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(about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button. 4-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Disconnect the VGA fan cable (for external VGA model) from the connector CN8781 on the system board. TV tuner antenna cable VGA fan cable (connected to CN8781) Figure 4-17 Removing the cover assembly (1) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-29 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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FLAT HEAD screw ×2 (Described as “6C” in the figure) • M2.5×16B FLAT HEAD screw ×6 (Described as “16” in the figure) Figure 4-18 Removing the cover assembly (2) 4-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Touch pad SW/ (connected to CN9650) LED cable (connected to CN3240) Power switch cable (connected to CN3300) Volume cable (connected to CN3330) Figure 4-19 Removing the cover assembly (3) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Remove the following screws securing the cover assembly. • M2.5×6B ×6 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD Bluetooth cable Camera/microphone cable Figure 4-20 Removing the cover assembly (4) 4-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. Remove the cover assembly from the base assembly while releasing the latches. 10. Remove the WL SW cover from the slot. Cover assembly WL SW cover Base assembly Figure 4-21 Removing the cover assembly (5) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-33 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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FLAT HEAD screw 8. Connect the VGA fan cable to the connector CN8781 on the system board. 9. Connect the TV tuner antenna cable to the connector on the TV tuner. 4-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for removing the volume board (See Figure 4-22). 1. Remove the following screws and volume board. • Unique screw ×2 Unique Volume cable Volume board Guide Guide Figure 4-22 Removing the volume board QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-35 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Arrange the volume cable under the guides. 2. Set the volume board on the cover assembly in place and secure it with the following screws. • Unique screw ×2 4-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Disconnect the power switch cable from the connector on the power switch board. Power switch board M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD Power switch cable Guide Guide Figure 4-23 Removing the power switch board QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-37 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Arrange the power switch cable under the guides of the cover assembly. 3. Set the power switch board under the guide of the cover assembly and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw 4-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
AV button holder Touch sensor cable Insulator Touch sensor Figure 4-24 Removing the touch sensor NOTE: Do not reuse the touch sensor. Be sure to use a new touch sensor. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-39 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Connect the touch sensor cable to the connector on a new touch sensor. 2. Stick the touch sensor in place and arrange the touch sensor cable under the insulator. 3. Set the AV button holder into the slot while sliding it. 4-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the Bluetooth module (See Figure 4-25). 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the connector on the Bluetooth module. 2. Set the Bluetooth module into the slot and arrange the Bluetooth cable in place. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-41...
LED board cable from the guides of the cover assembly. Glass tape Touch pad SW/LED cable Aluminum tape (AL TAPE LED FFC) Guide Figure 4-26 Removing the touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board/LED board (1) 4-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. Remove the following screws and Fingerprint sensor board/LED board from the slot. • ×2 M2.0×4B BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND Fingerprint sensor board/ LED board Guide Touch pad cable Figure 4-27 Removing the touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board/LED board (2) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-43 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Remove the following screw and Fingerprint sensor board. • M2.5×2.8B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x2.8B FLAT HEAD Fingerprint sensor board Fingerprint sensor cable Figure 4-28 Removing the Fingerprint sensor board 4-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Remove the following screw and separate the LED board and plate. • M2.5×2.8B ×1 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x2.8B FLAT HEAD Touch pad plate LED board Plate Figure 4-29 Removing the LED board QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-45 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following item. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No COVER ASSY 9 BUTTON TOUCH SENSOR COVER ASSY TOUCH PAD T-PAD BACK INSULATOR 4-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. Connect the touch pad SW/LED cable to the connector on the LED board and arrange the LED board cable under the guides of the cover assembly. 10. Stick the glass tape and aluminum tape (AL TAPE LED FFC) in place. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-47...
LCD cable M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD CN5310 Wireless LAN card Guide CN5311 GPS cable or Wireless USB cable GPS or Wireless USB Guide Figure 4-31 Removing the base assembly (1) 4-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Separate the LCD assembly and base assembly while pulling out the right hinge from the hole of the base assembly. LCD assembly Hinge (right) Base assembly Figure 4-32 Removing the base assembly (2) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-49 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Arrange the wireless LAN antenna cables under the guides. 7. Secure the LCD assembly and base assembly with the following screws. • M2.5×6B ×3 FLAT HEAD screw 4-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Disconnect the wireless LAN card from the connector CN2600 on the system board. M2.0x3C BIND Wireless LAN card CN2600 Wireless LAN antenna cable Figure 4-33 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable (three antenna cables) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-51 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 Wireless LAN card M2.0x3C BIND Wireless LAN card CN2600 Wireless LAN antenna cable Figure 4-34 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable (two antenna cables) 4-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: white cable to MAIN, black cable to AUX for the two antenna cables and white cable to 1, black cable to 2 and gray cable to 3 marked on the wireless LAN card for three antenna cables. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-53...
×4 M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw 2. Remove the back cover while releasing the latches. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD Back cover Guide Figure 4-35 Removing the back cover 4-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: When setting the back cover, be careful not to pinch the DC-IN jack cable and right LED cable. 2. Secure the back cover with the following screws. • ×4 M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-55 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
BIND screw 3. Remove the TV tuner from the connector CN2700 on the system board. M2.0x3C BIND TV tuner antenna cable CN2700 TV tuner Figure 4-36 Removing the TV tuner 4-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Secure the TV tuner with the following screws while pushing it. • ×2 M2.0×3C BIND screw 3. Connect the TV tuner antenna cable to the connectors on the TV tuner and system board. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-57 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Remove the following screws securing the GPS. • M2.0×3C ×2 BIND screw 3. Remove the GPS from the connector CN2700 on the system board. M2.0x3C BIND GPS antenna cable CN2700 Figure 4-37 Removing the GPS 4-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Secure the GPS with the following screws while pushing it. • ×2 M2.0×3C BIND screw 3. Connect the GPS antenna cable to the connector on the TV tuner. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-59 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Remove the wireless USB card from the connector CN2700 on the system board. M2.0x3C BIND Wireless USB antenna cable CN2700 Wireless USB card Figure 4-38 Removing the wireless USB card 4-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Secure the wireless USB with the following screws while pushing it. • ×2 M2.0×3C BIND screw 3. Connect the wireless USB antenna cable to the connector on the TV tuner. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-61 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Lift the MDC straight above to remove it from the connector CN3010 on the system board. 3. Disconnect the modem cable from the connector on the MDC. M2.0x4B BIND Modem cable CN3010 Figure 4-39 Removing the MDC 4-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Secure the MDC with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw CAUTION: Remove and connect the MDC from/on the system board perpendicularly, otherwise it may damage the MDC and connectors. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-63 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Disconnect the FM tuner cable from the connector on the FM tuner. M2.0x4B BIND FM tuner antenna cable CN3011 FM tuner cable FM tuner Figure 4-40 Removing the FM tuner 4-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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BIND screw 3. Connect the FM tuner antenna cable to the connector on the FM tuner. 4. Connect the FM tuner cable to the connector CN3011 on the system board. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-65 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Remove the RTC battery insulator (RTC battery is in the insulator) from the slot. 3. Remove the RTC battery from the RTC battery insulator. RTC battery cable RTC battery RTC battery insulator CN4642 Figure 4-41 Removing the RTC battery 4-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Set the RTC battery into the RTC battery insulator and install them to the slot of the base assembly. 2. Connect the RTC battery cable to the connector CN4642 on the USB/Jack board. 3. Arrange the RTC battery cable in place. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-67 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. If replacing with a new system board, execute the subtest01 Initial configuration in section 3.4 “Setting of the hardware configuration”. Also update with the latest BIOS and EC/KBC as described in Appendix G and in Appendix H. 4-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB cable (Connected to CN4630) Left speaker cable Right speaker cable (Connected to CN6171) (Connected to CN6170) Left LED cable (Connected to CN9700) Figure 4-42 Removing the system board (1) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-69 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Remove the following screw and system board while pushing the system board slightly in the direction shown in the figure below. • ×1 M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD System board Figure 4-43 Removing the system board (2) 4-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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DC-IN jack cable, right LED cable and USB cable to the connector CN6171, CN6170, CN1920, CN4631, CN8800, CN9701 and CN4630 on the system board. 3. Connect the left LED cable to the connector CN9700 on the system board. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-71...
CN7901 on the SPURS. M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND SPURS cable CN2801 CN7901 VGA holder VGA fin SPURS holder SPURS fin Figure 4-44 Removing the VGA fin/ SPURS fin 4-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. Remove the following screws and disconnect the VGA and SPURS from the connector CN5900 and CN2800 on the system board. • M2.0×4B ×6 BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND CN5900 SPURS M2.0x4C BIND CN2800 Figure 4-45 Removing the VGA/SPURS QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-73 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Remove the following screws and disconnect the VGA from the connector CN5900 on the system board. • M2.0×4B ×2 BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND CN5900 M2.0x4B BIND VGA holder VGA fin Figure 4-46 Removing the VGA 4-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Connect the SPURS cable to the connector CN2801 on the system board and connector CN7901 on the SPURS. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-75 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
BIND screw M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND Heat sink holder M2.0x4B BIND North bridge fin /CPU fin (with a fan) Figure 4-47 Removing the North bridge fin/CPU fin (external VGA model) 4-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures M2.0x4B BIND M2.0x4B BIND Heat sink holder M2.0x4B BIND North bridge fin CPU fin (with a fan) Figure 4-48 Removing the North bridge fin/CPU fin (internal VGA model) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-77 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Remove the following screws and separate the CPU fan and CPU fin. • M2.5×6B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD CPU fan CPU fin Figure 4-49 Removing the CPU fan 4-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 90 degrees counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver. 5. Remove the CPU. Figure 4-50 Removing the CPU QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-79 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Set the CPU fan to the CPU fin and secure them with the following screws. • M2.5×6B ×2 FLAT HEAD screw 6. Set the North bridge fin/CPU fin and secure them with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×4 BIND screw 4-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7. Set the heat sink holder and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×3 BIND screw NOTE: When securing the heat sink holder, be sure to secure the screws in the order of the number marked on the holder. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-81 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Remove the following screw and left LED. • ×1 M2.0×4B FLAT BIND screw 2. Remove the left speaker from the slot. Speaker (left) 4B FLAT BIND M2.0x LED (left) Figure 4-52 Removing the speaker (1) 4-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Peel off the glass tape and release the right speaker/woofer cable. 4. Release the jack board cable. Speaker (right)/woofer cable Glass tape Jack board cable Figure 4-53 Removing the speaker (2) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-83 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.27 Speaker 5. Remove the right speaker/woofer from the slot. Speaker (right) Figure 4-54 Removing the speaker (3) 4-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Arrange the right speaker/woofer cable under the guides in place and stick the glass tape. 4. Set the left speaker to the slot. 5. Set the left LED and secure it with the following screw. • ×1 M2.0×4B FLAT BIND screw 4-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for installing the VGA fan (See Figure 4-56). 1. Set the VGA fan to the slot and secure it with the following screws. • ×2 M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-87 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure 4-57 Removing the VGA fan cover Installing the VGA fan cover The following describes the procedure for installing the VGA fan cover (See Figure 4-57). 1. Set the VGA fan cover to the slot. 4-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Disconnect the jack board cable from the connector CN6511 on the system board. Jack board cable USB/Jack board Hook CN6511 Figure 4-58 Removing the USB/jack board (1) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-89 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Connect the jack board cable to the connector CN6511 on the system board. 3. Set the USB/jack board to the slot of the base assembly while engaging the hook. 4-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following describes the procedure for removing the hinge (See Figure 4-60 and 4-61). 1. Remove the following screw and brake hinge low R. • M2.5×6C ×1 Tapping screw M2.5x6C Tapping Brake hinge low R Figure 4-60 Removing the hinge (right) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-91 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Remove the following screw and brake hinge low L. • M2.5×6C ×1 Tapping screw M2.5x6C Tapping Brake hinge low L F-jack cable (Only for TV tuner-mounted model) Figure 4-61 Removing the hinge (left) 4-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Arrange the F-jack cable in place. 3. Set the brake hinge low R to the base assembly and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×6C ×1 Tapping screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-93 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Remove the modem jack/FM jack/DC-IN jack/right LED from the slots of the base assembly. M2.0x4B FLAT BIND Right LED DC-IN jack Modem jack or FM jack Figure 4-62 Removing the modem jack/FM jack/DC-IN jack/right LED 4-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Set the modem jack/FM jack/DC-IN jack/right LED to the slots of the base assembly and arrange each cable. 2. Secure the right LED with the following screw. • ×1 M2.0×4B FLAT BIND screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-95 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
F-jack. • M2.5×4BN ×1 TH screw 2. Remove the F-jack from the slot of the base assembly. × TH SCREW M2.5 F-jack cable F-jack Figure 4-63 Removing the F-jack 4-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Connect the F-jack cable to the F-jack. 2. Set the F-jack to the slot of the base assembly and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5×4BN ×1 TH screw QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-97 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Set the battery latch to the battery latch cover while engaging two latches. 3. Set the battery lock to the battery lock assembly. 4. Set the battery lock assembly to the slot while engaging three latches. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-99...
2. Remove the LCD mask while releasing the latches. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD (Under the LCD cushion up) LCD mask M2.5x8B FLAT HEAD (Under the LCD cushion low) Figure 4-66 Removing the LCD mask 4-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Disconnect the LCD cable and HV cables from the connector on the FL inverter. 5. Remove the FL inverter from the slot. HV cable M2.0x4B S-THIN HEAD FL inverter LCD cable HV cable Figure 4-67 Removing the FL inverter QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-101 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7. Release the cables and remove the LCD unit from the LCD cover. M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD M2.5x6B FLAT HEAD LCD unit Figure 4-68 Removing the LCD unit 4-102 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Remove the following screws and brake hinges (left and right) from the LCD unit. • M2.0×4B ×8 S-THIN HEAD screw M2.0x4B S-THIN HEAD Brake hinge R Brake hinge L M2.0x4B S-THIN HEAD Figure 4-69 Removing the brake hinge (left and right) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-103 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4.35 LCD unit/FL inverter 9. Peel off the glass tape and disconnect the LCD cable from the connector on the LCD unit. LCD cable Glass tape Figure 4-70 Removing the LCD cable 4-104 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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7. Set the LCD mask while engaging the latches and secure it with the following screws. • ×4 M2.5×6B FLAT HEAD screw • ×2 M2.5×8B FLAT HEAD screw 8. Stick six LCD cushions (up and low) in place. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-105 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Remove the following screws and LCD support plate (up) from the LCD cover. • M2.0×4B ×2 S-THIN HEAD screw LCD support plate (up) M2.0x4B S-THIN HEAD M2.0x4B S-THIN HEAD Figure 4-71 Removing the LCD support plate (up) 4-106 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2. Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the connector on the camera module and peel off the camera module from the slot. Camera/microphone cable Camera module Figure 4-72 Removing the camera module QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-107 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Internal microphone/Camera module 3. Peel off the glass tapes fixing the camera/microphone cable. Glass tape Camera/microphone cable Figure 4-73 Removing the internal microphone (1) 4-108 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Take out the internal microphone from the microphone holder and remove the camera/microphone cable from the LCD cover. Internal microphone Camera/microphone cable Microphone holder Figure 4-74 Removing the internal microphone (2) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-109 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Stick the glass tapes in place. 4. Set the LCD support plate (up) to the LCD cover and secure it with the following screws. • M2.0×4B ×2 S-THIN HEAD screw 4-110 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following item. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No LCD COVER ASSY LCD COVER CAMERA MODULE ASSY 2.4/5.2GHZ ANTENNA QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-111 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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NOTE: Do not reuse the removed wireless LAN antennas/GPS antenna/wireless USB antenna. Be sure to use new wireless LAN antennas/GPS antenna/wireless USB antenna. 2. Arrange the wireless LAN antennas/GPS antenna/wireless USB antenna along/under the guides. 4-112 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
- Take care not to dirty or deform the lamp reflector. - Ensure always that the power of the LCD module is turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables and connectors. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-113 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Disassembling the fluorescent lamp 1. Remove the PCB cover. CAUTION: Handle with care not to damage COF of S/D. PCB cover Figure 4-76 Replacing Samsung fluorescent lamp (HD+) (1) 4-114 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Separate the top chassis and molded frame. CAUTION: Remove in the order of bottom hook and side hooks (left and right). Figure 4-78 Replacing Samsung fluorescent lamp (HD+) (3) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-115 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Install the panel assembly on the backlight unit. 2. Install the top chassis on the molded frame. 3. Stick the yellow tapes, lamp-wire tape and Al tape. 4. Stick the PCB cover. 4-116 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Remove the PCB cover. CAUTION: Handle with care not to damage COF of S/D and G/D IC. Gate cover PCB cover Figure 4-80 Replacing Samsung fluorescent lamp (FHD) (1) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-117 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Separate the top chassis and molded frame. CAUTION: Remove in the order of bottom hook and side hooks (left and right). Figure 4-82 Replacing Samsung fluorescent lamp (FHD) (3) 4-118 [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1. Install the panel assembly on the backlight unit. 2. Install the top chassis on the molded frame. 3. Stick yellow tape, lamp-wire tape and Al tape. 4. Stick the PCB cover. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-119 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be careful when handling it. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System board (FDUSY*) Front View Figure B-1 System board (FDUSY*) layout (front) QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Web Camera I/F connector CN9570 FELICA I/F connector: Japanese model only CN9650 Touch Sensor I/F connector CN9700 Left Speaker LED I/F connector CN9701 Right Speaker LED I/F connector IC1600 South Bridge ICH9M [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Signal Name ZSATT0-P1P ZSATT0-P1N ZSATR0-P1N ZSATR0-P1P CN1910 ODD SATA interface connector (13-pin) Table C-4 ODD SATA interface connector (23-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSATT1-P1P ZSATT1-P1N ZSATR1-P1N ZSATR1-P1P Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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ZSATR4-P1N ZSATR4-P1P CN1930 eSATA/USB(Port6) interface connector (10-pin) Table C-5 2 HDD SATA interface connector (10-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB0PS-E5V ZUSBP6-E3N ZUSBP6-E3P ZSATT5-P1P ZSATT5-P1N ZSATR5-P1N ZSATR5-P1P [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name CN2711-1pin C.14 CN2711 RF interface connector (3-pin) Table C-14 RF interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name CN2710-1pin Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PWRSW-S3N C.22 CN3330 Volume interface connector (4-pin) Table C-22 Volume interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ROTENB-S3N ROTENA-S3N Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-19 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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WCHDAT-P3P BTRST-S3N BTMDL-P3N WCHCLK-P3P ZUSBP7-E3N ZUSBP7-E3P C.25 CN4612 USB(PORT0) interface connector (10-pin) Table C-25 USB(PORT0) interface connector (10-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB0PS-E5V ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P C-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name SPOTR-PXN SPOTR-PXP WOOFER-PXP WOOFER-PXN C.34 CN6171 SPEAKER Left interface connector (2-pin) Table C-34 SPEAKER LEFT interface connector (2-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SPOTL-PXP SPOTL-PXN Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-27 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name C.38 CN8810 Battery connector (10-pin) Table C-38 Battery connector (10-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name F8810-2pin BTMP1 Q8811-4pin PSCL-S5P PSDA-S5P DBT1OV-S5N C-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Pin No. Signal Name IRBLS1-S3P BIRDT1-P3N C.46 J9601 IR BRUSTER2 interface connector (6-pin) Table C-46 IR BRUSTER2 interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IRBLS2-S3P BIRDT2-P3N Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-31 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix C Pin Assignments POWER SW board (FDUPW*) C.58 CN3310 System board interface connector (3-pin) Table C-58 System board interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PWLED-PXP PWRSW-S3N C-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices C.61 CN7901 POWER connector (20-pin) Table C-61 POWER connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Qosmio G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-41 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Scan Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout US Keyboard Figure E-1 US Keyboard layout UK Keyboard Figure E-2 UK Keyboard layout QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this case, insert the BIOS rewriting disk and the BIOS will be rewritten. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) 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. QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Model Time (hours) NB9P/Spurs/TV/Modem model 7151.98h NB9P/Spurs/TV/FM Tuner model 6665.72h GM45/Spurs/ TV/FM Tuner model 6749.41h QOSMIO G50 Maintenance Manual (960-683) [CONFIDENTIAL] Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...