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1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Playback disc type: DVD, Picture-CD, SVCD, Video CD, MP3- CD, CD-R/CD-RW, WMA-CD, DVD-R, DVD- Dimensions (W x H x D): 255 x 170 x 31 mm RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Weight: 0.97kg Power supply: 100 – 240V (AC adaptor) DC 12V (Battery) Video Playback Format: DVD / VCD / JPEG /...
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1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Procedure on how to upgrade the software of the DVD Portable For the best performance of your DVD Portable. Check www.philips.com/support for latest software upgrades available. A) PANEL firmware upgrade Unzip the WDR831.ROM Drag-n-drop to USB drive...
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1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Symptom: Pop up screen "FSM AGING FAIL INFO" after replacing the mainboard Cure: After replacing the mainboard or LCD, power on the set with below error message: It could be resolved by the following procedure: Press "SETUP" key on the remote control Press "RETURN"...
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2.0 SAFTETY INSTRUCTIONS WAARSCHUWING WARNING Alle IC’s en vele andere halfgeleiders zijn All ICs and many other semi-conductors are gevoelig voor electrostatische ontladingen susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD). (ESD). Careless handling during repair can reduce life Onzorgvuldig behandelen tijdens reparatie kan drastically.
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2.1 ESD PROTECTION When the power supply is being turned on, you may not remove this laser cautions label. If it removes, radiation of laser may be received. PREPARATION OF SERVICING Pickup Head consists of a laser diode that is very susceptible to external static electrocity. Although it operates properly after replacement, if it was subject to electrostatic discharge during replacement, its life might be shortened.
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SAFTY NOTICE SAFTY PRECAUTIONS LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet (do Measure the AC voltage across the 1500 resistor. not use an isolation transformer for this check). Use an The test must be conducted with the AC switch on and AC voltmeter, having 5000 per volt or more sensitivity.
2.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Battery Handling Guideline Since the battery is packed in soft package, to ensure its better performance, it’s very important to carefully handle the battery 2.2.1 Soft Aluminium foil The soft aluminum packing foil is very easily damaged by sharp edge parts such as Ni-tabs, pins and needles. •...
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION Disassembly Procedure Spare Parts Remove five screws on (5pcs) back cabinet to separate top cabinet and back cabinet. Generally open the front cabinet. Disassemble FPC from turn board on top cabinet. Disassemble connecter of speaker from main board.
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4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION After 3 and 4 procedures, we will get top cabinet assembly and back cabinet assembly. Remove three conductive (3pcs) fabrics. Disassemble FPC of TFT- LCD from turn board.
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4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION (6pcs) Remove six screws on turn board and jogging board. Disassemble connecter of TFT-LCD from turn board. Remove two screws on (2pcs) eject board. Remove all PCB boards (6pcs) on top cabinet. Remove six screws on speaker, and then remove speaker.
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4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION (6pcs) Remove six screws and sponges on TFT-LCD. (6pcs) Remove TFT-LCD and disassembly of top cabinet is ok. (4pcs) Remove four screws on driver and FFC of driver from main board. Remove top keypad board from back cabinet, and disassemble FFC from main board.
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4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION (4pcs) Remove four screws on main board. Remove six screws on (6pcs) plate metal EMI. Remove two screws on (2pcs) PCB of battery. Use tool to remove battery from back cabinet.
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4.0 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION Finally, we will get the back cabinet.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: BATTERY NO POWER BATTERY CAN'T Power ON Start Check charging Check adaptor Check Battery capacity? SET OK? function OK? power-ON OK? Check the Power-ON No Defect, return button and cable OK? set to Customer Replace Button or Replace Main Board Cable...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: NO IMAGE / NO SOUND SYMPTOM: NO IMAGE OUTPUT ( THE PANEL SHOW BLUE PICTURE) Start Check DVD Drive work? Replace DVD Drive Check the external AV NOTE: AV Cable TYPE from outside to note Cable TYPE Exchange AV cable Inside L-Audio, R-Audio, Video, Ground connection is OK?
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: THE DVD DRIVE DOES NOT WORK SYMPTOM: THE DVD DRIVE DOESN'T WORK Start Check DVD-Loader Cable Reinsertion connection OK? Check the DVD-Loader Replace DVD- Loader Replace main board...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: ADAPTOR CANNOT POWER ON Adaptor can not Power ON Start Check Adaptor OK? Change adaptor SET OK? Check the Power-ON Return set to Replace Main Board button and cable OK? Customer Replace Button or Cable...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: REMOTE CONTROL CANNOT WORK SYMPTOM: THE REMOTE CONTROL CAN NOT WORK Start Check CABLE form bottom board to top board Cable Reinsertion connection OK? Check TOP-board OK? Replace IR receiver Replace top board Replace main board Return to custormer...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: NO SOUND FROM HEADPHONE...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: LED DISPLAY FAILURE SYMPTOM: LED Display Fail Start Check CABLE form Main board to top board Cable Reinsertion connection OK? Check TOP-board OK? Replace LED Replace top board Replace main board Return to custormer...
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: KEY & BOTTON FAILURE SYMPTOM: Key & Botton Fail Start Check CABLE form board to Cable Reinsertion board connection OK? Check KEY board OK? Replace KEY board Replace main board Return to custormer...
9.0 REVISION LIST Version 1.0 (3141 785 32290) • Initial release PET831/12 Version 1.0 (3141 785 32291) • Section 8 - Update part list for PET831/05, /79, /98...