Toshiba Qosmio F40 User manual

Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual
Toshiba Personal Computer
Qosmio F40/F45
(PQF43x)
(PQF44x)
(PQF46x)
(PQF47x)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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Toshiba Qosmio F40/F45 Maintenance Manual
First edition May 2007
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio F40/F45, referred to as Qosmio F40/F45 in this manual.
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate
faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.
DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property
damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.
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.
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, RTC battery or backup battery, be sure to use only the
same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. 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 Qosmio F40/F45 system unit and
each FRU.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve
FRU problems.
Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic
operations for maintenance service.
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
BIOS Rewrite Procedures
EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures

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Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and
operating procedures.
Acronyms
On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in
parentheses following their definition. For example:
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Keys
Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on
the keyboard is printed in boldface type.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such
operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause
(Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If
three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
User input
Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below:
DISKCOPY A: B:
The display
Text generated by the XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face
below:
Format complete
System transferred

Chapter 1
Hardware Overview

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features
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Chapter 1 Contents
1.1 Features......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 System Unit Components ........................................................................................... 14
1.3 2.5-inch HDD.............................................................................................................. 22
1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)....................................................................... 23
1.5 HD DVD-ROM........................................................................................................... 25
1.6 HD DVD-R................................................................................................................. 26
1.7 Power Supply.............................................................................................................. 27
1.8 Batteries ...................................................................................................................... 28
1.1.1 Main Battery.......................................................................................... 28
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control...................................................................... 28
1.1.3 RTC Battery .......................................................................................... 29
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Figures
Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A...........................................................10
Figure 1-1B ID Parts Description Placement Part B...........................................................11
Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram ...............................................................................12
Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations .........................................................................13
Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram ...........................................................................15
Figure 1-5 SATA HDD.....................................................................................................22
Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi Drive..................................................................................23
Tables
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications.........................................................................................22
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications..........................................................23
Table 1-3 HD DVD-ROM Drive Specifications.............................................................25
Table 1-4 HD DVD-R Drive Specifications....................................................................26
Table 1-5 Battery Specifications .....................................................................................28
Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time ........................................................................29
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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Qosmio F40/F45 a full size notebook PC based on the Core2 Duo Processor and
Celeron M Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features.
The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer
period of time. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA LCD panel, at a resolution of 1280 by
800 pixels. The uPGA socket supports BTO/CTO for the CPU so that the system can be
designed to suit your needs.
The computer has the following features:
Processor
The CPU is the Core2 Duo Processor and Celeron M Processor.
Core2 Duo Processor (800MHz)
T7100(1.80G)/T7300(2.00G)/
T7500(2.20G)/T7700(2.40G) Hz
Celeron M Processor (533MHz)
540(1.86G)/550(2.00G) Hz
Host Bridge System Controller
System Controller: Intel Crestline PM965/GM965/GL960 + ICH8M.
Graphics
Intel GM965/GL960 integrated graphic or PM965 with nVIDIA NB8P-GS/NB8M-
GS.
Memory
The computer has two SO-DIMMs slot comes standard with DDRII-667MHz module.
It supports PC2-5300 and uses SO-DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8 V,
accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 4 GB of
main memory.
Using the following sizes of memory modules:
y512 MB (32M×16×8P)/667 MHZ
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y1024 MB (64M×8×16P)/667 MHZ
y2048 MB (64Mx16x16P)/667 MHZ
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The computer accommodates 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm two kinds of height HDD types
with following storage capacities:
y60 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y80 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y100 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y120 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y160 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y160 GB (12.5 mm thick ) SATA (4,200rpm)
y200 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y250 GB (12.5 mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y300 GB (12.5 mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
ODD
The computer accommodates a fixed 12.7 mm height ODD with one of following
types:
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer with Label FlashSupport drive (BTO)
yHD DVD-ROM with Super Multi drive
yHD DVD-R with Super Multi drive
Display
The LCD displays available come with one of following two types:
y15.4” WXGA CSV 1-Lamp 200nits color display, resolution 1280×800
y15.4” WXGA CSV 2-Lamps 500nits color display, resolution 1280×800
Keyboard
The keyboard supports 30 kinds of country keyboards.
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Battery
The computer has a removable 6 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC
battery (rechargeable).
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
The computer has four USB 2.0 ports. It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of
127 USB devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps.
These ports support PnP installation and hot plugging.
External Monitor Port
A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically
recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor.
S Video Out Port
The S Video out port lets you transfer video data to external devices.
HDMI Out Port (BTO)
A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer.
Video-In Jack
The Video-In Jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to the computer.
TV Antenna Port
The TV Antenna Port lets you connect a TV Antenna.
PC Card Slot (BTO)
A PC Card slot is provided to hold PC Card Standard Type II (5.0 mm) card, capable
of using a variety of PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC Cards and 32-
bit Card Bus Cards.
PC card HDD boot does not be supported.
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Express Card Slot (BTO)
The ICH8M provides PCI Express root ports which are compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. The root port supports 2.5 Gb/s bandwidth in each
direction (5 Gb/s concurrent) and two virtual channels for full isochronous data
support.
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
This computer is equipped with Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can
accommodate SD/ Mini-SD/ Micro-SD/ SD-IO/ SDHC/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC/ XD
memory cards. This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory
card read on your computer.
Toshiba Pointing Device
Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptic Touchpad.
Sound System
The Realtek ALC888 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound
system contains the following:
yStereo speakers
yHeadphone jack
yInternal microphone
yExternal microphone jack
Line-In Jack
The Line-In Jack lets you transfer analogue sound to the computer.
LAN (BTO)
The internal LAN board supports 10/100Mbit, enabling connection to a LAN at up to
100Mbps. It also supports Wake-up on LAN from S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support.
The LAN board has RJ45 jack to directly accommodate a LAN cable.
Wireless LAN
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The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11g (MOW) / IEEE802.11ag (MOW) /
IEEE802.11ag (ROW) / IEEE802.11ag (JPN) / IEEE802.11agn (MOW) /
IEEE802.11agn (ROW) / IEEE802.11agn (JPN) card. The Antenna has three wires
dual band antenna support for BTO.
Internal Modem (BTO)
The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. It supports
ITU- T V.90 (for rest countries)/V.92 (America, Canada, UK, Germany & France).
The transfer rates are 56 Kbps for data reception, 33.6 Kbps for data transmission and
14,400 bps for fax transmission. Note, however, that the actual speed depends on the
line quality. The RJ11 modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line.
IEEE 1394
The IEEE 1394 serial data transfer rate is 400 Mbps, this port supports hot plugging.
Finger Print (BTO)
This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and
recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authen-
tication device, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard.
Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor.
Internal Camera (BTO)
The computer has an internal camera. The camera has 1.3Mpix resolution support.
ROBSON Card (BTO)
Robson is Intel’s platform non-volatile memory (NVM) disk-cache accelerator
which delivers a fast cold boot as well resumes from hibernation while saving
power. It also accelerates application loading and run time through intelligent file
caching. The computer has 512 MB or 1 GB sizes of Robson card modules.
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Figures 1-1A/1-1B/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit
configuration, respectively.
Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A
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Figure 1-2B ID Parts Description Placement Part B
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Figure 1-3 Computer Block Diagram
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Figure 1-4 System Board Configurations
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1 Hardware Overview 1.2
System Unit Components
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1.2 System Unit Components
Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit

1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview
Figure 1-5 System Unit Block Diagram
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