Toshiba Qosmio F50 Series User manual

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QosmioF50
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION

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Copyright
© 2008 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual
cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent
liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio  Maintenance Manual
First edition June. 2008
Disclaimer
The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The
included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the TOSHIBA Qosmio  at the
time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or
indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding product and this
manual.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel® CoreTM, Celeron and Centrino are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows, Microsoft and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark owned by its proprietor
and used by TOSHIBA under license.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc.
Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
PalmCheck and TouchPad are trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated.
ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA.
ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.
MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.

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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Qosmio 0, referred to as the Qosmio 0 Series 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 or RTC 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 0 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
Screw torque list
Reliability
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

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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 computer that appears on its display is presented in the typeface below:
Format complete
System transferred

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
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1.5.3 RTC Battery ........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
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2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
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3.24 Memory R/W Test .…….…………………………….…………….…....….…………38
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
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4.5 Express Card......................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Appendices
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module..................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Board Layout ....................................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Pin Assignments.................................................................................................. C-1
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes......................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Key Layout .......................................................................................................... E-1
Appendix F Series Screw Torque List .....................................................................................F-1
Appendix G Reliability ............................................................................................................G-1

Chapter 1
Hardware Overview

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Chapter 1 Contents
1.1 Features...................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 2.5-inch HDD .......................................................................................................1-13
1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer).................................................................1-15
1.4 Power Supply........................................................................................................1-16
1.5 Batteries ................................................................................................................1-18
1.5.1 Main Battery..........................................................................................1-18
1.5.2 Battery Charging Control ...................................................................... 1-18
1.5.3 RTC Battery ..........................................................................................1-19

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Figures
Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A ..........................................................1-8
Figure 1-2 SATA HDD..................................................................................................1-13
Figure 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive...............................................................................1-15
Tables
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications......................................................................................1-13
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications .......................................................1-15
Table 1-3 Quick/Normal Charging Time......................................................................1-18

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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Qosmio F50 a full size notebook PC based on the Dual Core 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. The PGA socket supports BTO for the CPU so that the system can be
designed to suit your needs.
The computer has the following features:
Processor (BTO)
The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel®processors.
Intel®Dual CoreTM 2 Duo Processor
Memory (BTO)
The computer has two SODIMMs slot comes standard with 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB,
accepting BTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 8 GB of main
memory. It supports DDR2 at 667/800MHz.
Battery Pack
The computer is powered by one rechargeable and removable Lithium Ion battery pack. The
capacity can be either 8-cell or 4-cell, depending on the model of the computer.
RTC Battery
The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (BTO)
The computer accommodates 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm two kinds of height HDD types with
following storage capacities:
160/250/320 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
160/200 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (7,200rpm)
500 GB (12.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
300/400/500 GB (12.5 mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)

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ODD (BTO)
12.7mm height DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
 12.7mm height DVD Super Multi drive supporting IR Double Layer w/ Labelflash
Display (BTO)
The LCD displays available come with one of following types:
15.4” WXGA CSV color display, resolution 1280x800
15.4” WXGA CSV color display, resolution 1440x900
15.4” WXGA CSV with 2-lamp color display 1280x800
Graphics (BTO)
Intel GM45 integrated graphic or PM45 with NB9E-GS/NB9P-GS/NB9P-GE/NB9M-GE
(depending on model).
Keyboard
The computer is equipped with a Toshiba standard 300mm keyboard, which has 86/87 keys
support without stick-point. It is a Vista compliance keyboard, where you may find
Windows key and application keys.
Pointing Device
The integrated Wide Touch Pad and two control buttons in the palm rest allow control of
the on-screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows.
External Monitor Port
The analog VGA port provides support for VESA DDC2B compatible functions. A WDDM
driver is ready for Vista.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
The computer has three 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. They also support Sleep and Charge
function.