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Maintenance Manual
dynabook
T*5/TX/EX/BX/AX/AZ*5/BZ*5
Series
(P-No. PS59*)
T*/T*/CZ*5 Series
(P-No. PS59R)
File Number (960-922)

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Revision History
Rev. Rev. on Description Div. Dept Prepared
00 2017-12-18 Initial release [DT](SYD) Quan Mingyan
01 2019-05-24 Update descriptions of " Keyboard and
Click Pad " in chapter4 [DT](SYD) Quan Mingyan
02 2020-06-12 Addition of information for PS59R
model. (Whiskeylake model) (DBI)(CSH1) Kaori Takeda
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03 2023-06-26 Update "Removing/Installing the LCD unit (DBH)[DT](SYD) Dang Fengzhi
04 2023-08-28 Update to Dynabook version (DBH)[DT](SYD) Dang Fengzhi
" part in chapter4

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or
serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow
instructions may cause data loss, equipment damage, or may result in
minor or moderate injury
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Preface
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
All other product names and service names in this manual may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service
maintenance for the computer.
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service
technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them
in the field.
Safety Icons
Safety icons are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Improper repair of the computer may result in safetyhazards. Dynabook
requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to
ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
■ Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw
is not fully fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short
circuit, which could cause overheating, smoke or fire.
■ If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the
same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by
Dynabook.Installation of the wrong battery can cause the battery to
explode.

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The manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1
Hardware Overview describes the 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.
Chapter 4
Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of
the FRUs.
Appendices
The appendices describe the following:
■ Handling the LCD module
■ Board layout
■ Pin assignments
■ Keyboard scan/character codes
■ Key layout
■ Wiring diagrams
■ BIOS rewrite procedures
■ EC/KBC rewrite procedures
■ Reliability

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
1.1 Features and System Unit Block Diagram..................................1-1
1.2 HDD & SSD....................................................................................1-7
1.3 Optical Disc Drive (ODD)............................................................1-11
1.4 Keyboard..................................................................................... 1-14
1.5 Display.........................................................................................1-15
1.6 Power Supply..............................................................................1-16
1.7 Batteries ......................................................................................1-17
1.8 AC adaptor ..................................................................................1-19
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................2-1
2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart .........................................................2-2
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting...................................................2-6
2.4 System Board Troubleshooting ..................................................2-9
2.5 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting ........................................................2-12
2.6 Keyboard Troubleshooting........................................................2-15
2.7 Click Pad Troubleshooting ........................................................2-16
2.8 Display Troubleshooting............................................................2-17
2.9 Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting..........................................2-18
2.10 LAN Troubleshooting...............................................................2-19
2.11 Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Troubleshooting .........................2-20
2.12 Sound Troubleshooting ...........................................................2-22
2.13 Memory media (Bridge media) Slot Troubleshooting............2-23
2.14 Web camera Troubleshooting .................................................2-24
2.15 HDMI Port Troubleshooting .....................................................2-25
2.16 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting.......................................2-26
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
3.1 Test program for maintenance ....................................................3-1
3.2 How to execute the test program ................................................3-2
3.3 Entry of the DMI information .......................................................3-5
3.4 Heatrun Test........................................................................................ 3-6
3.5 Main Test Menu............................................................................3-7

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3.6 Memory Test ....................................................................................... 3-9
3.7 Hard Disk (&SSD) Test.................................................................... 3-10
3.8 Keyboard Test ...................................................................................3-12
3.9 LCD Panel Test................................................................................. 3-13
3.10 Battery Charge Test ...................................................................... 3-13
3.11 Fan Test ........................................................................................... 3-14
3.12 Acceleration sensor test ..........................................................3-13
3.13 Log Utility..................................................................................3-15
3.14 LCD Gamma correction............................................................3-16
3.15 Wireless Module Test.................................................................... 3-18
3.16 Sound Test...................................................................................... 3-19
3.17 SETUP .......................................................................................3-19
3.18 Battery Off mode setting tool ..................................................3-30
3.19 Sensor calibration tool (Not used) ..........................................3-31
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
4.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................4-3
4.2 Before You Begin..........................................................................4-4
4.3 Disassembly Procedure...............................................................4-5
4.4 Assembly Procedures..................................................................4-5
4.5 Tools and Equipment ...................................................................4-6
4.6 Screw Tightening Torque ................................................................. 4-6
4.7 Grip Color......................................................................................4-7
4.8 Screw Notation .............................................................................4-8
4.9 Memory media ..............................................................................4-8
4.10 Battery pack ................................................................................4-9
4.11 Cover assembly and base assembly ......................................4-10
4.12 Battery lock/Battery release latch ...........................................4-14
4.13 RTC battery ...............................................................................4-14
4.14 Optical disk drive......................................................................4-16
4.15 HDD/SSD ...................................................................................4-18
4.16 Memory module ........................................................................4-21
4.17 USB2.0(3.0)&Audio board........................................................4-23
4.18 Speakers ...................................................................................4-26
4.19 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) ..........................................4-27
4.20 Wireless LAN card....................................................................4-28
4.21 FAN................................................................................................... 4-30
4.22 Fin ..............................................................................................4-33
4.23 System board/LAN Module/Power Button board...................4-35
4.24 Keyboard and Click Pad...........................................................4-41
4.25 LCD assembly...........................................................................4-42
4.26 Camera module/Wireless antennas ........................................4-47
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
A.1 Precautions for handling the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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Appendix B Board Layout
B.1 SYSTEM board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) Front View........................ B-1
B.2 SYSTEM board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B.3 USB 2.0/Audio board (FTL5U2*/F4L7A3*) Front View. . . . . . . .B-3
B.4 USB2.0/Audio board (FTL5U2*) Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . B-4
B.5 USB3.0/Audio board (F4L7A3*) Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B-4
B.6 Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) Front View . . . . . . B-5
B.7 Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) Back View . . . . . .. B-5
B.8 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) Front View. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. B-6
B.9 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Appendix C Pin Assignments
C.1 SYSTEM board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
C.2 USB 2.0/Audio board (FTL5U2*/F4L7A3*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-22
C.3 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-24
C.4 Power button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-24
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
D.1 Scan Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Appendix E Key Layout
E.1 Japan (JP) Keyboard (+10 key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Appendix F Wiring diagrams
F.1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
F.2 LAN Loopback Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
G.1 Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
G.2 Rewriting the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
H.1 Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
H.2 Rewriting the EC/KBC (for PS59* model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . H-1
H.3 Rewriting the EC/KBC (for PS59R model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . H-2
Appendix I Reliability

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 System unit configurations......................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 System unit block diagram ......................................................................1-2
Figure 1-3 Keyboard .................................................................................................1-14
Figure 1-4 LCD module.............................................................................................1-15
Figure 1-5 Power supply output rating....................................................................1-16
Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) ..............................................................2-3
Figure 2-2 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) ..............................................................2-4
Figure 2-3 Connection Check ....................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-4 Connecting the HDMI out port ...............................................................2-25
Figure 2-5 Swipe the finger ......................................................................................2-26
Figure 4-1 Pressure plate connector/Spring connector/Back flip connector.........4-5
Figure 4-2 Inserting memory media...........................................................................4-8
Figure 4-3 Releasing the battery pack.......................................................................4-9
Figure 4-4 Removing the memory module cover ...................................................4-10
Figure 4-5 Removing the base assembly (1)...........................................................4-11
Figure 4-6 Removing the base assembly (2)...........................................................4-12
Figure 4-7 Removing the Battery lock/ Battery release latch................................4-14
Figure 4-8 RTC battery and harness........................................................................4-15
Figure 4-9 Removing the RTC battery .....................................................................4-15
Figure 4-10 Removing the optical disk drive assembly (1)....................................4-17
Figure 4-11 Removing the bracket from the optical disk drive (2) ........................4-17
Figure 4-12 Removing the HDD/SSD (1)..................................................................4-18
Figure 4-13 Removing the HDD/SSD (2)..................................................................4-19
Figure 4-14 Removing the HDD/SSD (3)..................................................................4-19
Figure 4-15 Removing the HDD/SSD (4)..................................................................4-20
Figure 4-16 Removing the memory module cover .................................................4-21
Figure 4-17 Seating the memory module ................................................................4-22
Figure 4-18 Removing the USB 2.0(3.0)/Audio board (1) .......................................4-23
Figure 4-19 Removing the USB 2.0(3.0)/Audio board (2) .......................................4-23
Figure 4-20 Removing the USB 2.0(3.0)/Audio board (3) .......................................4-24
Figure 4-21 Removing the USB 2.0(3.0)/Audio board (4) .......................................4-24
Figure 4-22 Removing the speakers(1) ...................................................................4-25
Figure 4-23 Removing the SD/LED board (1)..........................................................4-27
Figure 4-24 Removing the SD/LED board (2)..........................................................4-27
Figure 4-25 Removing the SD/LED board (3)..........................................................4-28
Figure 4-26 Removing the wireless LAN card (1) ...................................................4-29
Figure 4-27 Removing the wireless LAN card (2) ...................................................4-29
Figure 4-28 Arrange Wireless LAN antenna cable .................................................4-30
Figure 4-29 Removing the DC Fan (1) .....................................................................4-30

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Figure 4-30 Removing the DC Fan (2) .....................................................................4-31
Figure 4-31 Removing the DC Fan (3) .....................................................................4-31
Figure 4-32 Removing the DC Fan (4) .....................................................................4-32
Figure 4-33 Arrange DC-IN harness ........................................................................4-32
Figure 4-34 Arrange LCD harness(for HD Web Camera Model)............................4-33
Figure 4-35 Arrange LCD harness(for IR Camera Model) ......................................4-33
Figure 4-36 Removing the fin...................................................................................4-34
Figure 4-37 Removing the system board (1)...........................................................4-36
Figure 4-38 Removing the system board (2)...........................................................4-37
Figure 4-39 Removing the system board (3)...........................................................4-37
Figure 4-40 Removing the system board (5)...........................................................4-38
Figure 4-41 Removing the system board (6)...........................................................4-38
Figure 4-42 Removing the system board (7)...........................................................4-39
Figure 4-43 Removing the system board (8)...........................................................4-39
Figure 4-44 Removing the system board (10).........................................................4-40
Figure 4-45 Arrange Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) harness.............4-40
Figure 4-46 Arrange the LAN harness.....................................................................4-41
Figure 4-47 Removing the LCD unit (1) ...................................................................4-42
Figure 4-48 Removing the LCD unit (2) ...................................................................4-42
Figure 4-49 Removing the LCD unit (3) ...................................................................4-43
Figure 4-50 Removing the LCD unit (4) ...................................................................4-44
Figure 4-54Removing the camera module (1)........................................................4-49
Figure 4-55 Removing the camera module (2)........................................................4-50
Figure 4-56Removing the camera module (for HD Web Camera Model)(3).........4-51
Figure 4-57Removing the camera module (for IR Camera Model)(4)...................4-51
Figure 4-58Arrange WLAN antenna cables(for HD Web Camera Model).............4-52
Figure 4-59Arrange WLAN antenna cables(for IR Camera Model).......................4-53
Figure B-1 System board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) layout (front) ................................. B-1
Figure B-2 System board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) layout (back)..................................B-2
Figure B-3 USB2.0(3.0)/Audio board (FTL5U2*/F4L7A3*) layout (front).................B-3
Figure B-4 USB2.0/Audio board (FTL5U2*) layout (back)..... .............. ........ ..........B-4
Figure B-5 USB3.0/Audio board (F4L7A3*) layout (back)..... ........ ........ ................B-4
Figure B-6 Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) layout (front)......................B-5
Figure B-7 Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) layout (back)......................B-5
Figure B-8 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) layout (front) ...................................B-6
Figure B-9 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) layout (back) ...............................B-6
Figure E-1 JP keyboard .............................................................................................. E-1
Figure F-1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector.........................................................F-1
Figure F-2 LAN Loopback Connector........................................................................ F-2
Figure 4-51Removing the LCD unit (5) ...................................................................4-45
Figure 4-52Installing the LCD unit (1).....................................................................4-46
Figure 4-53Installing the LCD unit (2).....................................................................4-46

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List of Tables
Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications (HGST) .........................................................1-7
Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications ......................................................................1-8
Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications (Seagate) .....................................................1-9
Table 1-4 2.5-inch HDD specifications (WD) .............................................................1-9
Table 1-5 M.2 SATA SSD specifications .................................................................1-10
Table 1-6 M.2 PCIe SSD specifications ...................................................................1-10
Table 1-7 M.2 SATA SSD specifications (Samsung) ..............................................1-10
Table 1-8 M.2 PCIe SSD specifications (Samsung)................................................1-11
Table 1-9 DVD-ROM drive specifications ................................................................1-12
Table 1-10 Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™ outline dimensions .............................1-13
Table 1-11 LCD module specifications ....................................................................1-16
Table 1-12 Battery specifications ............................................................................1-18
Table 1-13 Time required for charges .....................................................................1-18
Table 1-14 Data preservation time...........................................................................1-19
Table 1-15 RTC battery Time required for charges ................................................1-19
Table 1-16 RTC battery Data preservation time......................................................1-19
Table 1-17 AC adaptor specifications .....................................................................1-19
Table 2-1 DC IN/Battery indicator ..............................................................................2-6
Table 2-2 Error code ...................................................................................................2-7
Table 2-3 Main Test Menu.........................................................................................2-11
Table 4-1 the case for the following example ...........................................................4-2
Table B-1 System board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) connectors and ICs (front) ............. B-1
Table B-2 System board (FTL5SY*/F4L7SY*) connectors and ICs (back) ............. B-2
Table B-3 USB2.0(3.0)/Audio board (FTL5U2*/F4L7A3*) connectors (front) .......... B-3
Table B-4 USB3.0/Audio board (F4L7A3*) connectors (back) ... ...... ...... ...... ........ B-3
Table B-5 Power Button board (FTL5PW*/F4L7PW*) connectors (back)............... B-5
Table B-6 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) connectors and ICs (front) ............. B-6
Table B-7 SD/LED board (FTL5LE*/F4L7LE*) connectors and ICs (back) ............. B-6
Table C-1 CN1400 Memory A connector (260-pin) .................................................. C-1
Table C-2 CN1410 Memory B connector (260-pin) .................................................. C-6
Table C-3 CN1900 SATA HDD interface connector (25-pin) ................................. C-10
Table C-4 CN1920 SATA HDD interface connector (60-pin) ................................. C-11
Table C-5 CN1810 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin)................................ C-12
Table C-6 CN 2631/CN2630 WLAN interface connector..................................... C-13
Table C-7 CN3260 KB interface connector(34-pin) .............................................. C-14
Table C-8 CN3380 FAN interface connector (4-pin) .............................................. C-14
Table C-9 CN4050 LAN interface connector (8-pin) .............................................. C-15
Table C-10 CN4800/CN4811 USB3.0 interface connector (9-pin) ......................... C-15
Table C-11 CN4801 USB3.0 interface connector (9-pin) ....................................... C-15
Table C-12 CN5690 HDMI port................................................................................ C-15
Table C-13 CN5390 LCD/Webcam interface connector ....................................... C-17

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Table C-14 CN5391 IR Camera Harness interface connector (4-pin) ................... C-18
Table C-15 CN6331 Tweeter Speaker interface connector (4-pin) ....................... C-18
Table C-16 CN6330 Speaker interface connector (4-pin)...................................... C-18
Table C-17 CN8001 DC-IN connector (2-pin).......................................................... C-18
Table C-18 CN8020 RTC battery connector 3-pin) ................................................ C-18
Table C-19 CN9530 FTL5U2*/F4L7A3* interface connector ................................. C-19
Table C-20 CN9500 FTL5LE*/F4L7LE* interface connector ................................. C-20
Table C-21 CN9711 FTL5PW*/F4L7PW* interface connector............................... C-20
Table C-22 CN9510 FTL5TP*/F4L7TP* interface connector ................................... C-20
Table C-23 CN8021 Battery (9 pin).......................................................................... C-21
Table C-24 CN9550 Fingerprint sensor interface connector (6 pin) .................... C-21
Table C-25 CN9721 FTL5SY*/F4L7SY* interface connector................................. C-22
Table C-26 CN4941/CN4942 USB2.0(3.0) interface connector ............................. C-23
Table C-27 CN4942/CN4941 USB2.0(3.0) interface connector .............................. C-23
Table C-28 CN9830 F4L7SY* interface connector.............................. ..... ..... ........ C-23
Table C-29 CN9600 FTL5SY*/F4L7SY* interface connector................................. C-24
Table C-30 CN9621 FTL5SY*/F4L7SY* interface connector................................... C-24
Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) .................................................................... D-1
Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key.................................................................. D-5
Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode ................................................................. D-6
Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key............................................................................ D-6
Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode.................................................................... D-6
Table D-6 No.124 key scan code............................................................................... D-7
Table D-7 No.126 key scan code............................................................................... D-7
Table I-1 MTBF............................................................................................................. I-1

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Chapter 1
Hardware Overview
1.1 Features and System Unit Block Diagram
This Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology
extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage
and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features/major
components.
There are some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the
configuration of each model and options.
The system unit configuration is shown below:

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Figure 1-1 System unit configurations
Figure 1-2 is a block diagram of the system unit.
Figure 1-2 System unit block diagram

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Hardware Overview
■ Microprocessor
The computer is equipped with an Intel® Processor.

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The PC comes in with one of the following speeds:
Core Frequency L3 Cache
Size Turbo
Number of
cores/number
of threads
Kaby lake-U Core i7-7500U
(2.70GHz) Non-vPro 4MB 3.5GHz 2/4
Keby lake-U Core i5-7200U
(2.50GHz) Non-vPro 3MB 3.1GHz 2/4
Kaby lake-U Core i3-7130U
(2.70GHz) Non-vPro 3MB 2.7GHz 2/4
Kaby Lake-U Celeron
3865U(1.80GHz) 2MB 1.8GHz 2/2
Kaby Lake R-U Core i7-
8550U (1.80GHz) Non-vPro 8MB 4.0GHz 4/8
Kaby Lake R-U Core i5-
8250U (1.60GHz) Non-vPro 6MB 3.4GHz 4/8
Core Frequency L3 Cache
Size Turbo
Number of
cores/number
of threads
Whiskey lake-U Core i7-
8565U (1.80GHz) Non-vPro 8MB 4.6GHz 4/8
Whiskey lake-U Core i5-
8265U (1.60GHz) Non-vPro 6MB 3.9GHz 4/8
Whiskey lake-U Core i3-
8145U (2.10GHz) Non-vPro 4MB 3.9GHz 2/4
Celeron 4205U(1.80GHz) 2MB - 2/2
■ Memory
Two DDR4-2133 or DDR4-2400 SDRAM slots. Memory modules can be
installed to provide a maximum of 32GB (PS59* model) or 16GB. Memory
modules are available in 4 GB, 8 GB and 16GB (PS59* model) sizes.
■ VGA Controller
The PC comes in with one of the following types:
■ The internal graphics controller in Intel Processor (Core i*) is used.
■ HDD/SSD
The computer is equipped with one of the following storage devices:
■ 2.5-inch SATA HDD: 500GB/1TB/2TB (PS59* model)
■ M.2 SATA SSD (PS59* model): 128GB/256GB/512GB
■ M.2 PCIe SSD: 128GB(PS59R model)/256GB/512GB/1T(PS59*
model)
■ Optical Disk Drive (Some models)
A DVD Super Multi Drive or Blu-ray Disc can be installed.

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■ Display
The PC comes in with one of the following two types:
■ 15.6”HD(1366x768) Non CSV
■ 15.6” FHD(1920x1080) CSV
■ Interface
To external monitor HDMI out port
■ Keyboard
The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key
enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the
104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the
computer.
The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which
country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being
available for numerous languages.
In use there are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function
keys, hot keys, Windows special keys and the keypad overlay.
■ Click Pad
The Click Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the movement of
the on-screen pointer.
■ Batteries
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).
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)
Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports comply with the USB 2.0
standard. The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0
devices.
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0)
The USB Port with blue color is USB 3.0 port. The USB 3.0 port is
compliant with USB 3.0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0
devices.
The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function.
■ HDMI out port
HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. Some
models are equipped with an HDMI out port.
■ Memory media slot
This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ memory card,
miniSD™/microSD™ Card and MultiMediaCard™.
■ Fingerprint sensor (Some models)
This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint. Some
models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor.

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■ Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
■ Stereo speakers
■ Built-in microphone (provided with some models)
■ Headphone/Microphone jack
■ Internal LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T).
■ LAN Controller
This controller has the following functions:
■ 10/100/1000Mbit Ethernet (Gigabit)
■ RJ45 port
■ WOL support
■ Wireless LAN
Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN module
that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio
technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard.
One PCI Express Mini Card slot1
■ Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
■ Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
WEP (not support for 11n)
■ Bluetooth
Some computers in this series have Bluetooth wireless communication
function which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices
such as computers, printers and mobile phones. When it is enabled,
Bluetooth provides the wireless personal area network environment which
is safe and trustworthy, that is quick and easy.
■ Web Camera
Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take
photographs with your computer. You can use it for video chatting or video
conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live
Messenger. Some models have an IR camera as the face recognition
sensor to support Face Recognition by Windows Hello.
■ EC/KBC (Embedded Controller/Keyboard Controller)
One SMSC MEC1632 micon chip functions as both EC and KBC.
■ Sensor
Acceleration Sensor : T353TR
IR Camera (Face Recognition Sensor) (BTO)

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1.2 HDD & SSD
1.2.1 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive
The removable HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has
a non-removable 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type
magnetic heads.
The HDD specifications are listed in tables below.
Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications (HGST)
Items Specifications
G8BC000AL500 G8BC0008P1A0
Width (mm) 69.85±0.25 69.85±0.25
Height mm) 6.8±0.2 9.5±0.2
Depth (mm) 100.2±0.25 100.2±0.25
Weight (g) 95 Max 102 Max
Storage size
(formatted) 500G 1000G
Speed (RPM) 5,400 5,400
Data transfer rate 6.0 Gbps 6.0 Gbps
Disk-buffer to/from
media (Mbps) 1004 1340
Positioning Time
(read and seek
time) 13 typ/18 max 13 typ/18 max

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Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications
Items Specifications
G8BC0009A502 G8BC0008B1A4
Width (mm) 69.85 69.85
Height mm) 7.0 9.5
Depth (mm) 100.0 100.0
Weight (g) 92 Max 117 Max
Storage size
(formatted) 500G 1000G
Speed (RPM) 5,400 5,400
Data transfer rate
(Mb/s) 1469.7 1068.1
Buffer-host data
transfer (GBit/sec)
6 6
Data buffer size 8,192 KB 8,192 KB
Positioning Time
(read and seek
time, ms) 12 12
Motor startup time
(s) 3.5 s 3.5 s
< PS59R model >
Items Specifications
G8BC0009A503 G8BC000C31A0
Width (mm) 69.85 69.85
Height mm) 7.0 7.0
Depth (mm) 100.0 100.0
Weight (g) 92 Max 92 Max
Storage size
(formatted) 500G 1000G
Speed (RPM) 5,400 5,400
Data transfer rate
(Mb/s) 1469.7 1733.6
Buffer-host data
transfer (GBit/sec)
6 6
Data buffer size 8,192 KB 128 MiB
Positioning Time
(read and seek
time, ms) 12 12
Motor startup time
(s) 3.5 3.0
(typ.)

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Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications (Seagate)
Items Specifications
G8BC000BX1A0 G8BC000BX2A0
Width (mm) 69.85 69.85
Height mm) 7.0 7.0
Depth (mm) 100.35 100.35
Weight (g) 92 Max 96 Max
Storage size
(formatted) 1TB 2TB
Speed (RPM) 5,400 5,400
Data transfer rate 140MB/s 140MB/s
Positioning Time
(read and seek
time) 13 typ/18 max 13 typ/18 max
Table 1-4 2.5-inch HDD specifications(WD)
< PS59R model >
Items Specifications
G8BC000C4500 G8BC000C41A0
Width (mm) 69.97 69.97
Height mm) 7.0 7.0
Depth (mm) 100.20 100.20
Weight (g) 92 92
Storage size
(formatted) 500G 1000G
Speed (RPM) 5,400 5,400
Data transfer rate
(Mb/s) 149MB/s (Max.) 149MB/s
(Max.)
Data buffer size 128MB 128MB
Positioning Time
(read and seek
time, ms) 11.0 (ave.) 11.0 (ave.)
1.2.2 M.2 SSD
Some models are equipped with a SSD instead of a Hard Disk Drive. The
SSD specifications are listed in tables below.