Ask the customer to provide the Access Key with this product. Model Number Reference The models in the CF-28 series are numbered in accordance with the types of the CPU, LCD and HDD etc. featured by the product. Model No.CF-28...
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. LITHIUMBATTERIES Vorsicht! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben order einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ.
Contents 1. Specifications 1-1, 1-2 ............2. Name and Functions of Parts 2-1, 2-2 ......3. Technical information 3-1~3-4 ........3.1. System Overview..........3-1, 3-2 3.2. System Memory Map........3.3. I/O Address Map..........4. Diagnosis Procedure 4-1~4-12 .......... 4.1. Basic Procedures..........4.2.
Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase. To check CPU speed: Use DMI Viewer in [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. To check memory size and hard disk drive (HDD) size: 1 Run the Setup Utility.
2. Names and Functions of Parts LED Indicators Function Keys Internal Microphone Touch Pad DC-IN Jack Infrared Communication Port PC Card Slots Access Lock Internal Modem Power Switch Speaker Fn + F5 Speaker on/off : Fn + F4 Security Lock LOCK Carrying Handle LED Indicators...
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Microphone Jack External Display Port Parallel Port Serial Port Expansion Bus Connector External Keyboard/Mouse Port Headphone Jack USB Port MP Release Lever Battery Pack Hard Disk Drive Attaching the strap 2 - 2...
3. Technical Information 3.1. System Overview 3.1.1 System Configuration The main system is made up of a Main board, a RJ board, an IR board, a Battery board and a TS13 board. The CPU operates at 1.6V, 1.35V(core)/2.5V; the main memory at 3.3V; the core logic at 3.3V/5V; and the other main chips at 3.3V.
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System Congiguration Diagram i i i i n n n n t t t t l l l l e e e e M M M M o o o o b b b b i i i i l l l l e e e e P P P P e e e e n n n n t t t t i i i i u u u u m m m m 1.5V GTL 64bit Host Bus...
4. Diagnosis Procedure 4.1. Basic Procedure The basic procedures for diagnosis, disassembly, and test of defective parts of a set to be repaired are summarized below. .or details, refer to relevant pages in the Service Manual. l l l l l .low Chart OCCURRENCE OF TROUBLE Power sw is set to ON.
4.2. Power-On Self Test (Boot Check) 4.2.1 Outline of POST The set has a boot check function called POST (Power-On Self Test) in it. The condition of the main body is diagnosed by checking beep sound or error code. l Start .....Test begins automatically when power switch is set to ON. l Normal finish ..After memory checking, a beep sound is issued once and the set is placed into automatic stop.
If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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02F0: CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. 02F4: EISA CMOS not writable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).
4.4. Diagnosis Map 4.4.1 MAIN UNIT DIAGNOSIS (1/2) Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No power is sent to the Is 15V applied to pins 5-8 of YES Go to No.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No Sound Software setting Check software setting. Volume does not work. Go to No. 4-2 Replace the Speakers. Speakers Does operation return to Go to No. 4-3 normal? IC50 Replace the Main PCB. Main PCB IC51 Default configuration in...
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4.4.3 LCD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result No picture appears on the Does the LCD display Brigntness screen. properly after brightness adjustment level is adjusted? Go to No.
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4.4.4 KEYBOARD, MOUSE or TOUCH PAD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Key top cannot be pressed. Keyboard is broken. Keyboard Key top does not spring back after pressing.
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4.4.5 FDD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Access lamp does not Replace the FDD. light. Does operation return to Go to No.
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4.4.6 HDD DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Does not boot from HDD. Go to No. 1-2 Has the HDD been partitioned? Improper setting Go to No.
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Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result An operating system could Format data Does executing FDISK not be found destroyed correct the problem? Go to No. 8-2 Replace the HDD. Does operation return to Go to No. 8-3 normal? Replace the HDD cable.
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4.4.8 PRINTING DIAGNOSIS Make sure that connecting cables, connectors and AC adapter are not loose or disconnected prior to testing. Troubleshooting Source of Symptom Component procedures problem Result Data does not print from YES Main PCB IC47 Does the printer pass its the printer.
5. Diagnostic Test 5.1. Diagnostic Test Procedure 5.1.1 Equipment (1) Test Computer ............................1 unit (2) AC Adapter ............................1 pc. (3) External Printer ............................. 1 unit (4) Loopback Plug (Parallel Port Test) [P/N: D.WV95C0081] ..............1 pc. (5) Loopback Plug (Serial Port Test for RS232C) [P/N: D.WV95C0067] ..........1 pc. (6) .loppy Disk containg file DIAG ......................
5.1.4 Test Procedure Use the floppy disk containing file diag28. Press [D] [I] [A] [G] [2] [8] and [Enter] keys. DIAGNOSTIC MENU (V*.*L**) 1. TEST ALL DEVICES DEVICES) 2. TEST AUTOMATICALLY ( DEVICES) 3. EXIT 4. MAIN BOARD 5. xxxxxKB RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY 6.
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3) KEYBOARD TEST Press 6 and Enter keys. KEYBOARD 1. TEST ALL DEVICES DEVICES) 2. TEST AUTOMATICALLY ( DEVICES) 3. EXIT 4. PRESS KEY TEST 5. SCAN CODE RETURN TEST SELECT MENU : _ .or 4. PRESS KEY TEST. Press 4 and Enter Keys. PRESS KEY TEST 1.
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5) BATTERY PACK TEST Press 8 and Enter keys. BATTERY PACK TEST Battery Pack : exists. AC Adaptor : connected (Not connected) (Normal message) : Test done ! ! Press any key when ready._ When an error message is displayed, refer to [5.2 Error Massage]. 6) VIDEO TEST Press 9 and Enter keys.
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.or 4. HDD - DRIVE TEST. Press 4 and Enter keys. 1st HDD - DRIVE TEST Count value to get SEEK COMPLETE = 0 (Normal Message) : Test done ! ! Press any key when ready._ When an error message is displayed, refer to [5.2 Error Message] .or 5.
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.or 5. 1st .LOPPY DISK DRIVE TEST. Press 5 and Enter keys. 1st .LOPPY DISK DRIVE TEST 1. TEST ALL DEVICES DEVICES) 2. TEST AUTOMATICALLY ( DEVICES) 3. EXIT 4. DRIVE TEST 5. 720KB - MEDIA TEST 6. 1.44MB - MEDIA TEST SELECT MENU : _ .or 4.
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.or 4. PRINT OUT TEST. Press 4 and Enter keys. 1st Parallel port test (I/O address xxxH) Connect printer Hit any key when ready._ (Normal Message): Sample characters will be printed to the printer. 1st Parallel port test (I/O address 378H) !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ_`abcdefghijklmno !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ_`abcdefghijklmnop "#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ˆ_`abcdefghijklmnopq...
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.or 4. RS232C CONTROLLER REGISTER R/W TEST. Press 4 and Enter keys. 1st serial port test (I/O address xxxH) (Normal Message): Test done ! ! Press any key when ready._ When an error message is displayed, refer to [5.2 Error Message]. .or 5.
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.or 4. CONTROLLER REGISTER R/W TEST. Press 4 and Enter keys. CONTROLLER REGISTER R/W TEST Infrared port (I/O address xxxxH) (Normal Message): Test done ! ! Press any key when ready._ When an error message is displayed, refer to [5.2 Error Message]. .or 5.
Disassembly/Reassembly Note : Power off the computer. Do not shut down to the Suspend or hibernation mode. Do not add peripherals while the computer is in the Suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result. The Access Key is necessary to release security of electrical and mechanical. Ask the customer to provide the Access Key with this product.
6.3. Removing the Unit from 6.4. Removing the Keyboard inside the Multimedia Pocket <B> <A> Cover Cover Figure 7 1. Turn the main body upside down and open the Figure 10 Multimedia Pocket cover. 1. Open the connector cover at the rear of the main body and remove the two screws <A>.
6.5. Removing the Display Unit 6.7. Removing the Lower Casing and the Handle <D> Display Unit <F> Figure 14 1. Open the connector cover at the rear of the main Figure 12 body and remove the single screw <F>. 1. Disconnect the two connectors, CN9 and CN6, which Screw <F>...
6.8. Removing the I/O Board 6.10. Removing the MP Connection Unit <I> <H> CN706 IO Board <H> <K> <K> CN24 CN20 CN10 Connector A Figure 17 Connection Unit 1. Remove the three connectors, CN706, CN10 and Figure 19 CN20, to allow the I/O board to be separated from the main PCB.
6.12. Removing the Touch Pad 6.14. Removing RTC Battery Unit RTC Battery <M> Touch Pad Unit Figure 23 1. Remove the connector CN4, which connects RTC Figure 21 battery to the main PCB. Remove the four screws <M> that secure the touch pad 2.
6.15. Removing the INVERTER, 6.16. Removing the LCD and the the Touch Screen PCB and Touch Screen TS13 PCB <P> <O> <O> Connector B Hold Plate FPC of <P> TOUCH SCREEN CN850 LATCH REAR Hold CABINET Back Damper Plate <O> Cable of <O>...
9. Replacement Parts List (Main Block Unit, Mechanical Parts, Accessories and Packing Materrial) Note : Important Safety Notice Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only manufacturer's specified parts. REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY PACKING MATERIAL DFPE0611ZA HOLDER, MANUAL DFPK1063ZA CASE DFPN0754ZA CUSHION, PACKAGE MECHANICAL K201 DFHE5025XA SCREW K202 DFHG1415ZA DAMPER(A), HDD K203 DFHG1462ZA TAB(A), HDD K204 DFHM0229ZA SHAFT, HDD CONNECTOR K205 DFHR5851ZA CONNECTOR GUIDE, HDD K206 DFHR7960YB DAMPER(B), HDD...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY DFHG1465ZA PACKING, WATERPROOF, BODY DFHG1466ZA O-RING, LOCK LEVER DFHG1467ZA CUSHION, LEAD SWITCH DFHG808ZB CUSHION A, BATTERY DFHR7985ZA CUSHION B, BATTERY DFHG809ZA RUBBER, LCD STOP DFHG812ZA PACKING, WATERPROOF, KEYBOARD DFHG813ZA PACKING, WATERPROOF, LCD DFHG814ZB PACKINGRING, WATERPROOF, POWER SW DFHG815YA...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY XYN26+J5FZ SCREW XYN3+J10FN SCREW DFHE5092ZA SCREW(M3.0) DFGB0087ZA-0 BADGE, TOUGH BOOK DFHG1426YB DAMPER, LCD BACK DFKF8134YA-0 BOTTOM CABINET DFKM8140YA-0 TOP CABINET DFKM8141ZA-1 REAR CABINET, LCD DFBH1117ZA HINGE L DFBH1118ZA HINGE R DFBS9002ZA-0 LCD LATCH DFGB0070ZA-1 BADGE, PANA DFHG1319ZA...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY K146 DFMC0683ZA GASKET K147 DFHR7986ZA MICROPHONE SPACER K148 DFHR7981ZA MP GUIDE SPACER A K149 DFHR7982ZA MP GUIDE SPACER B K150 DFMD7778ZA MP GUIDE ANGLE K151 DFHR7978ZA SPACER R K152 DFKE0625ZB-0 REINFORCEMENT PART K153 DFMC0613ZA CONDUCTIVE CLOTH...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY C140, 141 DCUM1H180JCL CAPACITOR C150, 260, 261, 262, 263, 383, 397, ECUV1C105ZFX CAPACITOR, 16V, 1 µ F 416, 423 C168, 325, 326, 327, 363, 365, 366, EEFCD0J470R CAPACITOR, 2V, 47 µ F 367, 386, 387, 388, 403, 404, 405 C169, 268 DCUE1A106ZFL...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY IC34 DA9716CTBX3A IC, PLL IC35, 37, 39, 41, 80, 81, 82, 83 C3ABQG000025 IC, SDRAM IC43 DAFW82371M-I IC, PIIX4 IC45, 101, 104, 107, 117, 119, 124, DA7SH08U85L0 IC, AND GATE 125, 133, 134 IC46 DA2563A1SX2V IC, REGULATOR...
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REF. NO and Area PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'TY Q1, 7 DA3LN01STL TRANSISTOR Q2, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 35, DETC114YETL TRANSISTOR 36, 41, 55, 60, 64, 65, 66, 69, 73, 74 Q3, 62, 63 2SK3019TL TRANSISTOR DAFDS6690A TRANSISTOR Q5, 6 DAFDS6670A...