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    Extensa 670 Extensa 670 Service Guide PART NO.: 49.47010.001 DOC. NO.: SG248-9708A PRINTED IN TAIWAN[...]

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    ii Copyright Copyright Copyright © 1996 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, withou[...]

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    iii About this Manual About this Manual Purpose This service guide contains reference information for the Extensa 670 computer. It gives the system and peripheral specifications, shows how to identify and solve system problems and explains the procedure for removing and replacing system components. It also gives information for ordering spare parts[...]

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    iv Related product information Extensa 670 User's Manual contains system description and general operating instructions. ALi M1521/M1523 Chipset Data Sheets contain information on the system core chips . C&T 65550 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the VGA controller. ALi M6377 Chipset Data Sheet contains detailed information on t[...]

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    v Conventions The following are the conventions used in this manual: Text entered by user Represents text input by the user. Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen. a , e , s , etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topi[...]

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    vi Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Introduction 1.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2. Notebook Model Number Definition ............................................................................. 1-2 1.3. Product Overview .[...]

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    vii 2.5.3 Installing an External Serial Port Device ......................................................... 2-7 2.5.4 Installing an External VGA Monitor ................................................................. 2-8 2.5.5 Installing the Security Lock Option .................................................................. 2-9 2.6. Battery[...]

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    viii 4.3.4 ALI M1523 (PCI, Cache and Memory Controller) ........................................... 4-8 4.3.5 ALI M6377 ( Powre Management Unit) .......................................................... 4-10 4.3.6 C&T 65550 High Performance Flat Panel / CRT VGA Controller ................. 4-13 4.3.7 TI1130 PCMCIA Controller ..................[...]

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    ix 6.5.4 Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly ................................................ 6-7 6.5.5 Removing/Replacing Expansion Memory ....................................................... 6-8 6.5.6 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly ................................................................ 6-9 6.5.7 Removing/Replacing the CPU Chip [...]

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    x List of Figures List of Figures 1-1 Extensa 67x Series Notebook Computers ................................................................ 1-1 1-2 External Features ...................................................................................................... 1-4 1-3 External Ports .........................................................[...]

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    xi 6-17 Internal Assemblies, Removal/Replacement .......................................................... 6-15 6-18 Removing/Replacing the Inside Frame Assembly ................................................. 6-16 6-19 Removing/Replacing the Battery Board .................................................................. 6-17 6-20 Removing/Repl[...]

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    xii List of Tables List of Tables 1-1 Feature Comparison for 65x/67x Series Notebooks ................................................. 1-3 1-2 Operating System Environments .............................................................................. 1-6 1-3 External Ports ..........................................................................[...]

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    C h a p t e r 1 C h a p t e r 1 General Description Service Guide 1- 1 1.1. Introduction This chapter provides a general overview of the Extensa 67x Series, describes the standard and optional features, and identifies the major assemblies and subassemblies. This chapter also contains detailed functional and environmental specifications for the Exte[...]

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    1- 2 General Description 1.2. Notebook Model Number Definition The following figure contains a summary of the available models in the 67x Series. 670 XX - X X X Code Country KB PWR cord Manual 0 Reserved 1 USA US US(110v) English 2 W Europe US EUR(220v) English 3 Latin AM US US(110v) Multi-language 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Rese[...]

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    Service Guide 1- 3 1.3. Product Overview The Extensa 67x Series follows the 65x Series. The Extensa 67x notebook series is similar in construction and appearance, has similar operating controls and indicators and uses the same software. It uses a similar startup self test program (described in detail in Chapter 5 of this manual). There are differen[...]

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    1- 4 General Description • Duracell NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or optional Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) battery pack • 1.6/2.1 GB (or higher) capacity hard disk drive with Local Bus • Internal touchpad pointing device • Small, lightweight AC adapter • Modular bay for expansion • PS/2 port for connecting an external keyboard, numeric keypad, or[...]

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    Service Guide 1- 5 1.3. 1 Video Display Features The Extensa 67x Series Notebooks contain large screen internal LCD displays and can simultaneously drive an external CRT ( SimulSCAN TM mode). On all Extensa models, the LCD screen brightness, contrast, video mode of operation, etc. are adjustable from the keyboard as described in Paragraph 1.2.2.3. [...]

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    1- 6 General Description Table 1-2 Operating System Environments Operating System Description Windows 95 Supports both desktop and mobile operation with Plug and Play capabilities and Advanced Power Management; multimedia options, and choice of wallpaper to customize different computer resources; variety of device drivers including C&T ® 65550[...]

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    Service Guide 1- 7 Table 1-3 External Ports Port Assignment Description External VGA Port 15-Pin Female connector used to attach an external SVGA monitor to the notebook. Serial Port 9-Pin Male connector used to attach an RS-232 serial device to the notebook. Parallel/Floppy Port 25-Pin Female connector used to attach a bidirectional printer or an [...]

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    1- 8 General Description PCMCIA Card options install on the left side of the notebook (Figure 1-5) and are removed using the PCMCIA Release Buttons. Figure 1-5 Installing PCMCIA Card Options[...]

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    Service Guide 1- 9 1.4. Standard Test Features The Extensa 67x Series Notebook Computers use modular design and built-in test features to reduce the mean time to repair. 1.4. 1 Power On Self Test The Extensa line of notebook computers contain a BIOS-resident, Power On Self Test (POST) that automatically performs a test of memory and all major circu[...]

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    1- 10 General Description 1.5. Extensa 67x Series Specifications General specifications for the Extensa 67x Series Notebooks are provided in Table 1-5. Table 1-5 S pecifications Characteristic Model 670 CPU Pentium P54CSLM, 133 MHz; 3.1 Volt, Internal Hard Disk Drive Disk Storage Capacity Average access time Throughput 1.6 GB, 2.1 GB 12 ms or less [...]

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    Service Guide 1- 11 Table 1-5 S pecifications Characteristic Model 670 RS-232-D Serial Port: Method Type Bits per second Parity Transmit/Receive Line control Data word 16550 UART Support Selectable Serial Port (BIOS Setup) 9-Pin, male, sub-D-type connector EIA RS-232-D Asynchronous transmission 110, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Odd,[...]

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    1- 12 General Description 1.6. Regulatory Agency Approvals All Extensa 67x Series products meet the following regulatory agency standards: • Underwriter ’ s Lab (UL) Standard 1950 (safety) • Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard 950 or CUL (safety) • FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, FCC Level B (Emissions) • Canadian Department of [...]

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    C h a p t e r 2 C h a p t e r 2 Installation Service Guide 2- 1 2.1. Introduction This chapter contains unpacking and preparation for use instructions for the Extensa 67x Series Notebook Computers. This includes: • Removing the computer and all manuals, options and accessories from the shipping container(s) • Installing Internal Notebook Option[...]

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    2- 2 Installation 2.3. Installing Internal Notebook Options If you have no internal options to install at this time, skip to Paragraph 2.4. Otherwise, continue with Paragraph 2.3.1. 2.3. 1 Installing Main Memory Expansion (Optional) Main memory on the 67x Series Notebooks can be expanded using EDO Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (EDO soDIM[...]

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    Service Guide 2- 3 7. If installing a second soDIMM, repeat Step 6. 8. Reinstall the Expansion Memory Access Cover using the screw removed in Step 4. 9. Replace the Keyboard Assembly and any components previously removed. Replace the AC adapter. 10. Power up the notebook and reboot. If all of the installed memory is not recognized, try reseating th[...]

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    2- 4 Installation 2.4. Installing External Options 2.4. 1 Installing PCMCIA Options The Notebook has two connector slots for PCMCIA option cards. These two slots can be used to install one Type III or two Type I/II credit card size PCMCIA option cards. You can install a PCMCIA (PC card) without turning the computer off. Use the following procedure [...]

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    Service Guide 2- 5 2.5. Installing External Notebook Options 2.5. 1 Installing Ext. Keyboard/Mouse/Numeric Keypad A PS/2 compatible keyboard, mouse or an optional PS/2-compatible numeric keypad may be installed on the notebook via the mouse connector on the left rear port as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 PS/2 Port Pinouts[...]

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    2- 6 Installation 2.5. 2 Installing an External Parallel Printer or Floppy Drive The Notebook is equipped with an external, bidirectional, ECC/EPP compatible, 25-pin parallel printer port. The connector pinouts and connector location are shown in Figure 2-4. When used with a special cable, an external floppy disk drive may also be attached to the n[...]

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    Service Guide 2- 7 2.5. 3 Installing an External Serial Port Device The notebook contains an external RS-232 serial port with a 9-pin, male DB-9 connector as shown in Figure 2-5 (25-pin cables require the use of an adapter for use with the 9-pin port). The serial ports are used to interconnect such devices as: • External Modem • Serial Mouse ?[...]

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    2- 8 Installation 2.5. 4 Installing an External VGA Monitor The notebook contains an external CRT port that can drive one of a variety of monitor resolutions and colors as summarized in Table 1-9. The associated connector location and pinouts are shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6 External VGA Pinouts Use the following procedure to install an external[...]

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    Service Guide 2- 9 2.5. 5 Installing the Security Lock Option Use the following procedure to install the optional Kensington ® security lock. 1. Unpack the Kensington Lock Kit. 2. Secure the loop end of the lock to a permanent fixture located such that the notebook can be installed in a desired location. 3. Insert the lock into the slot on the lef[...]

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    2- 10 Installation 2.6. Batter y Pack Installation First turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter if attached to the computer; then follow these steps: 1. Unlatch the battery compartment door (right front corner of the unit) as shown in Figure 2-7. 2. Slid e the battery compartment door out slightly and then swing the door outward as sho[...]

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    Service Guide 2- 11 2.7. Installing the AC Power Adapter Use the following procedures to connect the AC adapter to the system: Caution: Use only the AC adapter supplied with the computer; other adapters can damage the unit. 1. Remove the AC adapter from the packaging. Connect the round coaxial connector supplied with the notebook to the DC IN power[...]

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    2- 12 Installation 2.8. Initial S ystem Checkout After you've installed all internal options and external cabling, you're ready for system checkout and software configuration. To check out the system, press the power button on the left side of the notebook which initiates self test. During self test execution, the computer checks the oper[...]

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    &KDSWHU Operating Instructions Service Guide 3-1 3.1. Introduction This chapter contains a summary of notebook operating procedures useful for maintenance operations. For additional detail, refer to the Extensa Series Notebook Computer User's Guide supplied with the notebook. 3.2. Controls/Indicators The[...]

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    3-2 Operating Instructions Indicator Light Description Power/Battery-low Lights when the system is on and there is power to the system. Flashes when the battery power is low. Connect a powered AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible. Standby Mode Lights when the computer is in Standby mode. Flashes when the computer is in 5V Suspend mode. Th[...]

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    Service Guide 3-3 Table 3-2 Summary of Notebook Hot Key Sequences Function Key Sequence Sets the notebook to echo keystrokes to the printer; prints a line when you press Enter; continues until you press Ctrl-P Ctrl-P Enable/disable the internal keypad Fn-T Toggle Scroll Lock function on/off Fn-F6 Bring up the setup screen anytime Fn-F1 or Ctrl-Alt-[...]

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    C h a p t e r 4 C h a p t e r 4 Theory of Operation Service Guide 4- 1 4.1. Introduction This chapter contains a general block diagram theory of operation description of the Extensa 67x Series Notebook Computers. Note: Various internal components may change on future models and busses/bus speeds are subject to change. 4.2. Notebook Functional Overv[...]

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    4- 2 Theory of Operation 4.2. 2 Memory Subsystem The memory subsystem comprises the following components: • Main memory • L2 Secondary Memory (cache) • Flash ROM The Extensa Series uses fast Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM for main and video memory and high-speed synchronous, pipelined burst SRAM for L2 cache memory. Main BIOS and Video BIOS are[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 3 4.2. 5 Keyboard Subsystem The keyboard subsystem, implemented on the Keyboard Assembly and the Motherboard Assemblies Board, consists of the following major sections: • Keyboard Assembly • Keyboard Scanner • Status LED Interface 4.2. 6 Hard Disk Drive Subsystem The Hard Disk Drive Subsystem, implemented on the Motherboard B[...]

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    4- 4 Theory of Operation 4.2. 8 .1 AC Power Adapter The computer is equipped with a universal AC power adapter that converts AC voltage into DC voltage (approx. 46 Watts of power) used to operate the notebook and charge the batteries. The specifications for the AC adapter include: • Input Voltage: 100 to 250 VAC • Input Current: Approximately 1[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 5 4.3. 2 System Architecture Figure 4-1 shows the Extensa system architecture. The remainder of this chapter provides a detailed description of the major chips used in the Extensa Notebooks. 586 CPU SRAM M1521 BGA DRAM HDD M1523 UMA G raphic controller IDE Master Al add in III System B lock Diagram CD CPU Bus PCI Bus ISA Bus USB co[...]

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    4- 6 Theory of Operation 4.3. 3 ALI M1521 (PCI, Cache and Memory Controller) The ALADDIN-III consists of tow chips, ALI M1521 and M1523 to give a 586 class system the complete solution with the most up-to-date feature and architecture for the new multimedia/ multithreading operating system. It utilizes the BGA package to improve the AC characteriza[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 7 Figure 4-2 M1521 Pin Assignments[...]

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    4- 8 Theory of Operation 4.3. 4 ALI M1523 (PCI, Cache and Memory Controller) The M1523 is a bridge between PCI and ISA bus, providing full PCI and ISA compatible functions. The M1523 has Integrated System Peripherals (ISP) on-chip and provides advanced features in the DMA controller. This chip contains the keyboard controller, real-time clock and I[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 9 VDD IRQ12 MSCLK KBDATA KBCLK/KBCSJ KBINH/IRQ1 IDESCS3J IDESCS1J IDEPCS3J IDEPCS1J IDE_A0 IDE_A2 IDE_A1 IDAKJ1 IDAKJ0 IDERDY IDEIORJ IDEIO W J IDRQ1 IDRQ0 IDE_D0 IDE_D15 Vss IDE_D1 IDE_D14 IDE_D2 IDE_D13 IDE_D3 IDE_D12 IDE_D4 IDE_D11 IDE_D5 IDE_D10 IDE_D6 IDE_D9 IDE_D7 VDD IDE_D8 AD0 AD1 AD2 AD3 AD4 AD5 AD6 AD7 CBEJ0 AD8 AD9 AD10 [...]

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    4- 10 Theory of Operation 4.3. 5 ALI M6377 ( Powre Management Unit) • Three operation states • ON state • DOZE state • SLEEP state • Programmable DOZE and SLEEP timers • Programmable EL timer for backlight control • Three output pins depending on operation state, each pin is programmable and power configurable • Provide system activ[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 11 ACTIVITY MONITOR EL TIMER PROGRAMABLE APM TIMER x 2 BATTERY MONITOR GPIO SMI HANDLER STATE CONTROLLER WAKEUP EVENT HANDLER BUS INTERF ACE Timebase OTHER Figure 4-5 M6377 Chip Simplified Block Diagram[...]

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    4- 12 Theory of Operation Figure 4-6 M6377 Chip Pinouts[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 13 4.3. 6 C&T 65550 High Performance Flat Panel / CRT VGA Controller The C&T 65550 of high performance multimedia flat panel / CRT GUI accelerators extend CHIPS’ offering of high-performance flat panel controllers for full-featured notebooks and sub-notebooks. The C&T 65550 offers 64-bit high performance and new hardw[...]

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    4- 14 Theory of Operation The pin diagram is shown in Figure 4-7. Pin names in parentheses (…) indicate alternate functions. Figure 4-7 C&T65550 Chip Pinouts[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 15 A simplified block diagram of the C&T65550 is shown in Figure 4-8. Memory Controller Scaling Capture 64-bit Graphics Engine YUV to RGB Color Key Zoom Bus Interface Video Capture Port PCI Bus Analog RGB Digital RGB Video Memory Figure 4-8 C&T65550 Chip Simplified Block Diagram[...]

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    4- 16 Theory of Operation 4.3. 7 TI1130 PCMCIA Controller The TI PCI1130 is a high-performance PCI-to-PC Card controller that supports two independent PC Card sockets compliant with the 1995 PC Card standard. The PCI1130 provides a set of features that make it ideal for bridging between PCI and PC Cards in both notebook and desktop computers. The 1[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 17 Figure 4-10 TI1130 Chip PCI-to- CardBus (32-bit) Pinouts[...]

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    4- 18 Theory of Operation A simplified block diagram of the PCMCIA Controller is shown in Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11 TI1130 Chip Simplified Block Diagram[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 19 4.3. 8 NS87336VJG Super I/O Controller The PC87336VJG is a single chip solution for most commonly used I/O periherals in ISA< and EISA based comptuers. It incorporates a Floppy Disk Controller (FDC), two full featured UARTS, and an IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port Standard PC-AT address decoding for all the peripherals and [...]

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    4- 20 Theory of Operation • Extended Capabilitie Port (ECP) compatible, including level 2 support • Bidirectional under either software or hardware control • Compatible with ISA and EISA architectures • Ability to multiplex FDC signals on parallel port pins allows use of an external Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) • Includes protection circuit to[...]

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    Service Guide 4- 21 The pin diagram is shown in Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12 NS87336VJG Chip Pinouts[...]

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    4- 22 Theory of Operation A simplified block diagram of the Super I/O controller is provided in Figure 4-13. Configuration Registers UART (16550 or 16450) UART + IrDA/HP & Sharp IR (16550 or 16450) General Purpose Registers Power Down Logic IEEEE1284 Parallel Port Hifh Current Driver Floppy Disk Controller with Digital Data Separator (Enhabced [...]

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    Service Guide 4- 23 4.3. 9 ESS1878 Audio Controller with Interface to Expansion Audio Mixer The ES1878 is a member of the ESS family of audio controllers that includes the ES1868. It shares most of the features of the ES1868. and includes new features, such as support for the expansion audio mixer chip, the ES978, and a new IIS serial port and ster[...]

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    C h a p t e r 5 C h a p t e r 5 Troubleshooting Procedures Service Guide 5- 1 5.1. Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the fault isolation process, provides guidelines for isolating 67x Series computer malfunctions to replaceable subassemblies and provides instructions for executing diagnostics and interpreting error messages. 5.2. Ov[...]

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    5- 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 5.3. Troubleshooting Procedures The built-in self test program and the disk resident diagnostics program (PC-Doctor) are useful tools in computer troubleshooting. However, if the computer has a power, keyboard or display problem, you must first solve this problem before running diagnostics. If the computer powers up [...]

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    Service Guide 5- 3 Table 5-1 Display Troubleshooting Guide Problem Description Inverter Board LCD Panel Display Cable Mother Board BIOS Single line on LCD display (horizontal or vertical) Low High Medium Low Low Multiple lines on display (horizontal or vertical) Low Medium Medium Low Low Sections of the display are missing characters Low Medium Med[...]

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    5- 4 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 5-2 Self Test Error Messages Error Message Explanation Diskette read failure - strike F1 to try to retry boot This message indicates the disk is defective or not formatted. Try another known good formatted disk and press F1 . Fixed disk failure This message indicates the system disk drive failed to complete the[...]

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    Service Guide 5- 5 Table 5-2 Self Test Error Messages Error Message Explanation Press F1 to continue This message tells you that an error was found during self test execution. Press F1 to attempt to reboot the computer. Save-to-Disk file is too small This message occurs when you add memory. Use the MS-DOS program PHDISK to increase the size of the [...]

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    5- 6 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 5-3 Self Test Beep Messages Beep Code Port 80h Description 2-4-1 1Ch Bit C, 1ST 64K RAM Failure 2-4-2 1Dh Bit D, 1ST 64K RAM Failure 2-4-3 1Eh Bit E, 1ST 64K RAM Failure 2-4-4 1Fh Bit F, 1ST 64K RAM Failure 3-1-1 20h Slave DMA Register Failure 3-1-2 21h Master DMA Register Failure 3-1-3 22h Master Interrupt Mas[...]

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    Service Guide 5- 7 5.3. 4 PCMCIA Modem Problems If an optional PCMCIA modem does not work properly, check the following items: • Dialing problem or wrong number - Try dialing a number that you have previously dialed successfully. • Faulty phone line - Connect a telephone to the line and listen for a dial tone. • Software program - Check to en[...]

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    C h a p t e r 6 C h a p t e r 6 Field Service Service Guide 6- 1 6.1. Introduction This chapter contains general preventive and corrective maintenance procedures that apply to all members of the Extensa 67x Series Notebook Computers. The first part of the chapter describes the computer cleaning procedures and preferred handling procedures for sensi[...]

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    6- 2 Field Service 6.2. 3 Handling the Computer Battery Pack The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life. Periodically inspect the battery terminals and the batteries for evidence of corrosion and oxide build-up; clean if necessary. To ensure that the battery pack[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 3 6.5. FRU Removal/Replacement Procedures The following paragraphs contain field service-level removal/replacement procedures for the 67x Series Notebook Computers. Most FRU removal/replacement procedures involve connecting and disconnecting cable connectors. The Extensa series uses two types of connectors including: • Locking-ty[...]

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    6- 4 Field Service 6.5. 1 Removing/Replacing the Notebook Battery Pack Before performing any of the assembly/disassembly procedures, always disconnect the AC adapter from the notebook and remove the battery pack. The procedure for removing and replacing the battery pack is as follows: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the [...]

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    Service Guide 6- 5 6.5. 2 Removing/Replacing PCMCIA Options The procedure for removing and replacing the PCMCIA options is as follows: 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Press the upper card eject button to eject the upper card, lower button controls the lower card and use both buttons for Type [...]

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    6- 6 Field Service 6.5. 3 Removing/Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly The procedure for removing and replacing the Hard Disk Drive assembly is as follows: 1. Power down the notebook, disconnect the AC adapter, if installed, and remove the battery pack as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Disconnect any peripheral device interface cables from the[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 7 6.5. 4 Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly The procedure for removing and replacing the keyboard assembly is as follows: 1. Turn off the computer; disconnect the AC power adapter (if it is attached), and remove the battery pack as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Press the Cover Release Latch and open the notebook to a full [...]

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    6- 8 Field Service 6.5. 5 Removing/Replacing Expansion Memory To remove and replace an expansion memory module ( soDIMM), perform the following procedure: 1. Power down the notebook, disconnect the AC adapter, and any installed battery packs. 2. Disconnect any peripheral device interface cables from the external interface connectors and remove any [...]

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    Service Guide 6- 9 6.5. 6 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly Use the following procedure to remove and replace the Heat Sink Assembly: 1. Remove the Keyboard Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.4. 2. Remove the two screws that secur e the heat plate to the housing as shown in Figure 6-9. 3. Replacement is the reverse of Steps 1 and 2. Figure 6-9 Re[...]

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    6- 10 Field Service 6.5. 7 Removing/Replacing the CPU Chip The CPU chip is installed in a Zero Insertion Force type socket to facilitate removal and replacement. To remove the CPU, refer to Figure 6-10 and use the following procedure: 1. Power down the notebook, remove the battery packs, and disconnect the AC Adapter, and remove the Heat Sink Assem[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 11 6.5. 8 FDD/CD-ROM Drive Removal 1. Remove the battery and AC adapter as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Unlatch the module by pushing the Module Lock (Figure 6-11) toward the unlock icon. 3. Grasp the recessed grip area on the module and pull the module straight out. 4. Reinstall the module by reversing Step 3. Figure 6-11 Remo[...]

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    6- 12 Field Service 6.5. 9 Removing/Replacing the Display Assembly Use the following procedure to remove/replace the display assembly: 1. Remove the battery and AC adapter as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Refer to Figure 6-12 and remove the two screws that secure the display cable to the Motherboard assembly. Then unplug display cable J19 Figure[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 13 10 Removing/Replacing the Top Cover 1. Separa 2. Remove the two screws that secure the heat sink to the base assembly. Remove the two screws on the top and nine screws on the bottom that hold the top cover in place; unsnap and remove the top cover (refer to Figure 6-14). Replacement of the top cover is the reverse of Steps 1 thr[...]

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    6- 14 Field Service 6.5. 11 Removing/Replacing FIR/Audio Board Use the following procedure to remove/replace the FIR/Audio Board Assembly: 1. Remove the top cover and fan assemblies as described in Paragraph 6.5.10. 2. Separate the inside frame assembly from the base assembly. 3. Refer to Figure 6-15 and remove the following connectors: • Left Sp[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 15 6.5. 12 Removing/Replacing the Fan Assembly To remove and replace the fan assembly, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the Top Cover Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.10. 2. Remove the two screws tha t secure the cover plate to the FIR/Audio Board. 3. Remove the two screws holding the fan assembly in place and unplu[...]

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    6- 16 Field Service 6.5. 13 Removing/Replacing the LED Board 1. Remove the Top Cover Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.10. 2. Disconnect the LED cable from the Main Board (refer to Figure 6-17 ). 3. Remove the LED Board Assembly. 4. Replacement is the reverse of Steps 1 through 3. 6.5. 14 Removing/Replacing Inside Frame Assy Use the following [...]

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    Service Guide 6- 17 6.5. 15 Removing/Replacing the Battery Board 1. Remove the Top Cover Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.10. 2. Disconnect the Battery Board Cable from the Main Board (refer to Figure 6-17). 3. Remove the two screws holding the Battery Board and remove the Battery Board Assembly (refer to Figure 6-19). . 4. Replacement is the[...]

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    6- 18 Field Service 6.5. 16 Removing/Replacing the Charger Board Use the following procedure to remove/replace the Charger Board: 1. Remove the Top Cover as described in Paragraphs 6.5.10 respectively. 2. Separate the inside frame assembly from the base assembly as shown in Figure 6-18. 3. Turn the unit over and remove the screw holding the Charger[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 19 6.5. 17 Removing/Replacing the Motherboard and Keyboard Connection Board Assemblies Use the following procedure to remove/replace the Motherboard Assembly: 1. Remove the Top Cover and Fan Assemblies as described in Paragraphs 6.5.10. 2. Unplug the Battery Board, LED Board Connector as described in paragraph 6.5.12. 4. Refer to P[...]

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    6- 20 Field Service 6.5. 18 Removing/Replacing the PCMCIA Connector Module Use the following procedure to remove/replace the PCMCIA Connector Module: 1. Remove the Motherboard Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.17. 2. Remove the four screws securing the PCMCIA Module to the Motherboard Assembly (refer to Figure 6-22). 3. Replacement is the reve[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 21 6.5. 19 Removing/Replacing the Touchpad Assembly Use the following procedure to remove/replace the Touchpad Assembly: 1. Remove the Keyboard Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.4. 2. Remove the Top Cover Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.10. 3. Refer to Figure 6-23; remove the center screw and disconnect the Touchpad cab[...]

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    6- 22 Field Service 6.5. 20 Removing/Replacing the Display Bezel To remove/replace the Display Bezel, use the following the procedure; 1. Remove the AC adapter and Battery Pack as described in Paragraph 6.5.1. 2. Remove the round LCD bumpers at the top of the display (refer to Figure 6-24). 3. Remove the left and right screws near the display hinge[...]

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    Service Guide 6- 23 6.5. 21 Removing/Replacing the LCD Inverter and LCD ID Boards To remove/replace the LCD Inverter or the LCD ID Board, use the following the procedure; 1. Remove the Display Bezel as described in Paragraph 6.5.20. 2. Gently fold back the foil around the LCD and unplug Inverter Cable CN2 (refer to Figure 6-24). 3. Remove the screw[...]

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    A p A p p e n d p e n d i x A i x A Maintenance Data Service Guide A- 1 A.1. Introduction This chapter contains model-dependent maintenance data for the Extensa Model 67x Series Notebook Computers. For information common to all members of the Extensa 67x Series, refer to Chapter 1 through 6 of this manual. A.2. Features Summary The Extensa 67x Seri[...]

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    A- 2 Maintenance Data A.3. 1 Cover-Display Assembly The Cover-Display Assembly shown in Figure A-2, contains the LCD screen, DC-AC Inverter Board Logic, DC-DC Inverter Board Logic, bezel LCD cover and various other components as listed in Table A-1. Figure A- 2 Display FRUs Table A-1 Top Cover Assembly Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Description[...]

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    Service Guide A- 3 A.3. 2 System Base Assembly As shown in Figure A-3, the System Base Assembly houses a variety of field-replaceable subassemblies and components. The various assemblies and reference paragraph numbers containing removal/replacement procedures are listed in Table A-2. Figure A- 3 Base Assembly FRUs Table A-2 Base Assembly Field-Rep[...]

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    A- 4 Maintenance Data Table A-2 Base Assembly Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) Base Assembly FRU Description Assembly/Disassembly Paragraph Part No. KeyBoard Logic Assembly (French) 6.5.4 90.46907.00F KeyBoard Logic Assembly (Spanish) 6.5.4 90.46907.00S KeyBoard Logic Assembly (Swiss/German) 6.5.4 90.46907.007 KeyBoard Logic Assembly (Italian) 6.5.4 [...]

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    Service Guide A- 5 Table A-2 Base Assembly Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) Base Assembly FRU Description Assembly/Disassembly Paragraph Part No. Right Speaker with cable Ref 23.40015.021 Left Speaker with cable Ref 23.40015.031 Cover, FIR/Audio Board 6.5.11 34.47005.001 Microphone W/Cable Ref 60.47011.001 The motherboard is composed of the following[...]

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    A- 6 Maintenance Data Table A-3 Mainboard Spare Par ts/Components Mainboard Assembly Component Description Location Part No. IC DRAM 2M*8-60 EDO 3.3V 2K/SR DM1-8 72.48214.209 IC SRAM 7C1399 15NS 32K*8 SOJ TG1 72.71399.23B IC CMOS 74QST3384 QSOP 24P(TI) QS1-9 11 73.03384.L13 IC CMOS CD4066BC SO-N 14P U10 73.04066.091 IC TRANSCEIVER MAX213ECAI SSOP U[...]

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    Service Guide A- 7 A.4. Jumper Options The remainder of this appendix describes the jumper configuration options for the 670 Series boards. J1 External PS/2 mouse/keyboard port J15 CD-ROM/FDD connector J4 External CRT port J17 Power supply board connector J5 Expansion port (port replicator) CN1 LED board connector J2 Parallel port SW2 CPU speed swi[...]

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    A- 8 Maintenance Data SW3 CD-ROM/FDD lock/unlock switch DIMM2 DIMM slot 2 DIMM1 DIMM slot 1 J18 Feature board connector Figure A- 5 Main Board Jumper Options (bottom side) U1 FIR J4 Left speaker connector SW1 LCD cover switch J5 Internal microphone connector J1 Mic-in connector J6 Fan connector J2 Line-in connector J7 Right speaker connector J3 Lin[...]

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    Service Guide A- 9 A.5. Logic Diagrams The remainder of this chapter contains logic diagrams for the Extensa Model 67x Series. The following pages (36 sheets) contains the logic diagrams for the main board.[...]

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    A- 10 Maintenance Data Figure A- 7 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 1 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 11 Figure A- 8 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 2 of 36)[...]

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    A- 12 Maintenance Data Figure A- 9 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 3 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 13 Figure A- 10 Main B oard Logic Diagrams (Sheet 4 of 36)[...]

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    A- 14 Maintenance Data Figure A- 11 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 5 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 15 Figure A- 12 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 6 of 36)[...]

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    A- 16 Maintenance Data Figure A- 13 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 7 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 17 Figure A- 14 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 8 of 36)[...]

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    A- 18 Maintenance Data Figure A- 15 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 9 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 19 Figure A- 16 Main Boa rd Logic Diagrams (Sheet 10 of 36)[...]

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    A- 20 Maintenance Data Figure A- 17 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 11 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 21 Figure A- 18 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 12 of 36)[...]

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    A- 22 Maintenance Data Figure A- 19 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 13 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 23 Figure A- 20 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 14 of 36)[...]

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    A- 24 Maintenance Data Figure A- 21 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 15 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 25 Figure A- 22 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 16 of 36)[...]

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    A- 26 Maintenance Data Figure A- 23 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 17 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 27 Figure A- 24 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 18 of 36)[...]

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    A- 28 Maintenance Data Figure A- 25 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 19 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 29 Figure A- 26 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 20 of 36)[...]

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    A- 30 Maintenance Data Figure A- 27 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 21 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 31 Figure A- 28 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 22 of 36)[...]

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    A- 32 Maintenance Data Figure A- 29 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 23 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 33 Figure A- 30 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 24 of 36)[...]

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    A- 34 Maintenance Data Figure A- 31 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 25 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 35 Figure A- 32 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 26 of 36)[...]

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    A- 36 Maintenance Data Figure A- 33 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 27 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 37 Figure A- 34 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 28 of 36)[...]

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    A- 38 Maintenance Data Figure A- 35 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 29 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 39 Figure A- 36 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 30 of 36)[...]

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    A- 40 Maintenance Data Figure A- 37 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 31 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 41 Figure A- 38 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 32 of 36)[...]

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    A- 42 Maintenance Data Figure A- 39 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 33 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 43 Figure A- 40 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 34 of 36)[...]

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    A- 44 Maintenance Data Figure A- 41 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 35 of 36)[...]

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    Service Guide A- 45 Figure A- 42 Main Board Logic Diagrams (Sheet 36 of 36)[...]