Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-5
1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive....................................................................................... 1-9
1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 CD-ROM..................................................................................................................1-13
1.6 DVD-ROM Drive.................................................................................................... 1-14
1.7 Combo Drive............................................................................................................1-16
1.8 Combo+2 Drive .......................................................................................................1-19
1.9 DVD Multi Drive..................................................................................................... 1-20
1.10 Keyboard.................................................................................................................. 1-21
1.11 TFT Color Display................................................................................................... 1-22
1.12 Power Supply........................................................................................................... 1-25
1.13 Batteries................................................................................................................... 1-27
1.14 AC Adapter.............................................................................................................. 1-30
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................................................................................ 2-16
2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 2-39
2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 2-42
2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 2-47
2.8 Display Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 2-48
2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting .....................................................................................2-50
2.10 Optical drive Troubleshooting................................................................................. 2-51
2.11 Modem Troubleshooting..........................................................................................2-52
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