79 Chapter 4

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequ ence
LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.
LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequ ence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequ ence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 68.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 68.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 68.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board