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LASER SAFETY INFORMA TION For U.S.A. Class 1 LASER-Product This product is certified to comply with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. This product complies with European Standard EN60825 (or IEC Publication 825) For all areas This equipment is classified as a class 1 level LASER product and there is no hazardous LASER radiation. Caution: (1) Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CONTENTS 1. Specifications ··················································································································1-1 2. Names and Functions of Parts ······················································································2-1 3. Block Diagram ···············································································································3-1 4. Diagnosis Procedure ·····································································································4-1 5. Power-On Self Test (Boot Check) ·················································································5-1 6. List of Error Codes <Only when the port replicator is connected> ································6-1 7. Self Diagnosis Test ········································································································7-1 8.
1. Specifications This page provides the specifications for the basic model CF-74GCDADBM / CF-74GCDCDBM / CF-74GCDEDBM / CF-74HCDAZBM / CF-74GCDBDBM / CF-74GCDDDBM / CF-74GCDFDBM / CF-74HCDBZBM. The model number is different according to the unit configuration. To check the model number: Check the bottom of the computer or the box the computer came in at the time of purchase.
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Main Specifications RAM Module Slot 200-pin, 1.8 V, SO-DIMM, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-5300 Compliant Interface USB port (4-pin, USB 2.0) x 2, Serial Port (Dsub 9-pin male), Modem port (RJ-11), LAN port (RJ-45), External display port (Mini Dsub 15-pin female), Expansion Bus Connector (Dedicated 65-pin female), Microphone Jack (Miniature jack, 3.5 DIA, Stereo), Headphone Jack (Miniature Ω...
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You need to install to use the feature. Manual of “Trusted Platform Module (TPM)”. The Product Recovery DVD-ROM is required. Operation has been tested and confirmed using Panasonic SD Memory Cards with a capacity of up to 2 GB. It does not correspond to IEEE802.11n.
2. Names and Functions of Parts A :Speaker J : Power switch B :USB port K :Function key C :Stylus holder L : Bluetooth antenna D :Multimedia pocket <Only for model with Bluetooth> M :Keyboard E : Hard disk drive N :Touch pad F : Carrying handle O :Microphone jack...
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Right side EX PC Rear side Bottom A :ExpressCard slot K :LAN port L : Modem port B :PC Card slot M :Serial port C :Smart Card slot N :External display port <Only for model with Smart Card slot> O :Security lock D :USB port A Kensington cable can be connected.
4.2. Troubleshooting Please take note of the following two points with regard to troubleshooting: 1. Know-how of diagnosis upon occurrence of heavy troubles, e.g. ‘Set cannot be turned ON’, ‘Set fails to start’, ‘No display on screen’, etc. 2. Explanation of each trouble, mainly symptom of trouble in operation. Flow Chart Pay attention to the following points when in pursuit of the cause of a troubleshooting.
5 Power-On Self Test (Boot Check) 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. z Start .....Test begins automatically when power switch is set to ON. z 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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02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled Contact Panasonic Technical Support. 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.
1. The power supply of the computer is turned on. 2. " F2 " is pushed on the screen of "Panasonic" while " press <F2 to enter Setup> " is displayed. 3. The setup utility starts and then takes notes of the content of the BIOS setup of present set.
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2. Operation of PC-Diagnostic Utility -Only the device which can be inspected on the entire screen is displayed. -The item does not appear when the device of wireless LAN etc. is not physically connected. -The movement of the item must use an arrow key or a flat pad. -As for the device under the diagnosis, blue and yellow are alternately displayed at the left of the icon.
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1. Turned on the computer. 2. "F2" is pushed on the screen while "Press<F2>to enter Setup" is displayed of "Panasonic". 3. Push "F10", and on the screen of "Is the change in the setting preserved and do end?"and then "Yes"...
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To skip BIOS password Use <Ctrl>+<F10> key to skip BIOS password or authentication of fingerprint. This key is only for entering DIAG mode. Not available to boot the computer. If customer set "HDD Lock", the DIAG program cannot perform HDD test. *This key is for service purpose only.
9 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. 9.1. Disassembly Instructions 9.1.1. Preparation 9.1.3.
9.1.4. Removing the DIMM Memory Card 2. Lift the upper part of the Center Cover and draw it back- ward, release the six Hooks fixing the front side of the <N1> Center Cover, and then remove the Center Cover. DIMM Cover <N1>...
9.1.9. Removing the Wireless Module and Note: After replacing the Main Board, rewrite the BIOS ID. MDC Module 1. Disconnect the ten Cables from the ten Connectors (CN6, CN7, CN24, CN19, CN28, CN21, CN802, CN18, CN15, <N9> Kapton Tape CN25). Antenna Cable (Black) 2.
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9.1.12. Removing the DC-IN PCB and I/O Springs. 5. Remove the three Screws <N9>. 6. Remove the SD PCB. LAN Cable MODELAN Modem Cable Holder Screws <N5>: DXSB2+6FNL <N19> DC-IN PCB Screws <N9>: DFHE5025XA <N9> <N9> <N9> 9.1.14. Removing the BT PCB I/O PCB <N9>...
9.1.15. Removing the USB PCB 9.1.17. Removing the LCD Front Cabinet <N9> LCD Leg Rubber <N16> LCD Leg CN1701 Rubber <N15> USB PCB LCD Front Cabinet LCD Unit <N15> 1. Remove the two LCD Leg Rubbers, and then the two Screws <N16>.
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1. Disconnect the LCD/INV. Cable from the Connector on 1. Remove the Palm Rest Sheet. the Inverter. 2. Remove the four Screws <N20>, and then PAD Base 2. Remove the LCD Unit. Ass'y. 3. Remove the Inverter with the Inverter Case. 3.
9.2. Reassembly Instructions 9.2.1. Attention when CF-74 series is repaired • Please execute writing BIOS ID when you exchange the Main Board. • You cannot reuse the Conductive Clothes and the heat dissipating parts such as Sheet and Rubber. Use new parts. 9.2.2.
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Arranging the W-LAN L and R Cable W-LAN Antenna L PCB W-LAN Antenna R PCB Attach the Tape to hold the Cable. Pass the Cable through the notch and lead it downward. Lead the Cable along the surface. Pass the Cable through the notch Attach the Tape to each of the Cables.
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Arranging the LCD/TS Cable 1. Connect the LCD/TS Cable (LCD) to the Connector on the LCD Unit. 2. Connect the LCD/TS Cable (TS) to the Connector (CN603) on the TS PCB. B: Attaching the Cloth Cloth Cloth Cushion Cloth Match the end of the Tape to the end of the EMI Sheet. 3~5mm Tape Cover the...
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Arranging the TP Power Cable and Attaching the TP/LCD Sheet Ensure the Tape does not cover the Connecter port. Connect the Connector. TP Power Cable Pass the Cables over the Conductive Cloth. 0~1mm Ensure the Tape and Cable Sheet do not come out of the metal part. 0~2mm Cable Sheet 0~2mm...
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Cautions for Setting the LCD Unit LCD Unit Ensure the Cushion does not run over the rib of the LCD Rear Cabinet. (Same on the upper side.) LCD Rear Cabinet Safety Working Ensure the Cushion does not run over the rib Pull and hold the Cables, and set the LCD.
9.2.4. Setting the LCD Front Cabinet 9.2.5. Setting the Display unit 1. Set the LCD Front Cabinet to the LCD Rear Cabinet. 1. Attach the Gasket. 2. Fix the LCD Front Cabinet using the two Screws<N15>. 2. Set the Hinge Screw Cover L and R to the Hinge L and R. 3.
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9.2.6. Setting the USB PCB 1. Fix the USB PCB to the computer using the two <N9> Screws<N9>. CN1701 2. Connect the USB Cable to the Connector (CN1701). Screws <N9>: DFHE5025XA USB PCB Arranging the USB Cable MP Slide Sheet Safety Working Attach the MP Slid Sheet to prevent the Cable from coming off.
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9.2.7. Setting the BT PCB. 9.2.8. Setting the SD PCB, Heat Sink and FAN Motor 1. Connect the BT FFC to the Connector (CN22). 2. Fix the BT PCB to the computer using the two Screws 1. Connect the SD FFC to the Connector (CN1401). <N9>.
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Applying Grease on the Heat Sink 1. Apply grease on two points of the Heat Sink. 2. Attach the Pipe Sheet on the Heat Pipe. Fan Dust Sheet (Attach the Fan Duct Sheet to the back side.) Match the end of the Pipe Sheet. 0~1mm (0 ~ -2mm) 0~1mm...
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9.2.9. Setting the DC-IN PCB and I/O PCB 1. Fit the Modem Cable and LAN Cable between the MOD- LAN Cable MODELAN Modem Cable ELAN Holders, and set them on to the computer. Holder 2. Fix the I/O PCB to the I/O Plate using the four <N19>...
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9.2.10. Setting the PC Card Ejector and Lithium Battery 1. Attach the Lithium Battery to the Main PCB. Lithium Battery 2. Pass the Lead Wire of the Lithium Battery through the PC Card Ejector (to CN14) groove of the Main PCB, and connect it to the Connector (CN14) on the back side.
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Arranging the Cables to the Cable Holder and their Wiring Order • Pull the surplus length of the Cable coming from the LCD side to inside of the unit. (If the surplus length comes outside, it will be caught by the center cover during setting.) •...
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9.2.12. Setting the Wireless Module and MDC Module 1. Connect the Modem Cable to the Connector, and fix the <N9> Kapton Tape MDC Module to the Main PCB using the two Screws<N9>. Antenna Cable (Black) 2. Connect the Wireless Module to the Connector of the Antenna Cable (Gray) Main PCB, and fix it using the two Screws<N9>.
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9.2.13. Setting the Bottom Case 9.2.14. Setting the Handle Ass'y 1. Attach the Gasket and Sheet. 1. Set the two Sleeves A, the Handle Ass'y and the two 2. Set the Bottom Case. Sleeves B. 3. Fix the Bottom Case using the ten Screws<N7>. No1 to 2.
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9.2.15. Setting the Speaker and the LED PCB Sheet 1. Fix the LED PCB using the two Screws<N9>. 2. Set the Speaker L and R to the computer. CN1002 <N9> CN1003 3. Connect the Speaker Cable L and R to the two Connec- Tape tors (CN1002, CN1003) on the LED PCB.
9.2.16. Setting the Keyboard 1. Connect the KBD FPC Cable to the Connector (CN25) of KBD WP Sheet the Main PCB. 2. Connect the two Cables of the Keyboard to the two Con- nectors on the KBD FPC. 3. Remove the Release Paper of the KBD WP Sheet, and Connectors attach the KBD WP Sheet to the computer as it covers the Cable of the Keyboard.
9.2.17. Setting the DIMM Memory Card and 9.2.18. Setting the HDD DIMM Cover 1. Attach the HDD Earth Plate and HDD Conductive Sheet. 2. Connect the HDD to the HDD FPC. 1. Set the DIMM Memory Card to the Main PCB. 3.
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9.2.19. Setting the Battery Pack, the HDD Unit and the DVD-ROM Drive Unit 1. Set the DVD-ROM Driver Unit. 2. Set the HDD Pack. 3. Set the Battery Pack. 4. Slide the Latch 1 to the locked position. Latch 1 HDD Unit Battery Pack DVD-ROM Drive Unit...
Replacement Parts List 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. CF-74GCDADBM NRP: Non Reusable Parts. REF. NO and AREA PART NO. DESCRIPTION Q'TY Main Block Unit DL3U11600AAA...
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UDQFRPH32 DFJS995YA CABLE LAN ASSY DFJS987ZA CABLE DC IN DFJS992XA CABLE USB N2ABZJ000033 KEYBOARD US K1NB94BA0001 PC CARD EJECTOR E1001 DL3UP1505AAA CF74 BT PCB UNIT E1003 DL3UP1517AAA BLUETOOTH ANTENNA UNIT E1005 DFJK10T053DB Accessories S CF-AA1683AM3 AC ADAPTOR S N4HUNTA00002 LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK S DFQW5047ZA MANUAL S K2CG3DR00003...
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K201 DFMX1284ZA INVERTER CASE 74 K202 S DFKF0266ZA-0 LCD FRONT K203 DFHR3599ZA TP/LCD SHEET K204 DFHG1399XA-0 LCD LEG RUBBER K205 DFHR3C84ZA-0 PANASONIC BADGE K206 DFMX0778ZA INSULATION SHEET K207 DFHE0277ZA GASKET K208 DFHE0418ZA LID MAGNET K209 DFHE0465ZA EMI SHEET 5 K210...
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K210-3 DFBH3045YB HINGE L K210-4 DFBH3046YB HINGE R K210-5 DXSB3+6FNL SCREW K210-6 DFKE0830YA-0 LCD LATCH K211 DFGX0432ZB-0 ANTENNA COVER C K212 DFGX0433ZA-0 ANTENNA COVER L K1000 DFHE1024ZA GASKET-81TS10-2.5-145 K1001 DFHE1026ZA GASKET-81TL15-14-10 K1002 DFHR7518ZA SHEET K1011 DFHR3G18ZA BIS HEAD SHEET K1012 DFMX0709ZA INSULATION SHEET K1013...
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Replacement Parts List 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. CF-74GCDADBM REF. NO and AREA DESCRIPTION Q'TY PART NO. MAIN PCB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 50, 51, 55, 81, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 106, 116, 117, 119, 120, 123, 124,...
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C 962 F1G1H181A495 CAPACITOR, 50V, 180pF C 966 F1G1H561A496 CAPACITOR, 50V, 560pF C 967 F1G1H151A495 CAPACITOR, 50V, 150pF C 968 F1G1H470A542 CAPACITOR, 50V, 47pF C 969 F1G1H331A496 CAPACITOR, 50V, 330pF CF 1, 2, 3 D4CC1103A038 THERMISTOR CN 2 K1MYL0B00004 CONNECTOR CN 3 K1MYL0B00005 CONNECTOR, DIMM...
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IC 11 C3EBFY000002 SERIAL EEPROM IC 12 C0DBEFE00003 IC 13 C1CB00002478 IC, LAN SWITCH IC 15 C0DBZYY00271 IC 16 C0DBZYY00016 IC 17 C1CB00002278 IC, SUPER I/O IC 18 C0ZBZ0000978 IC 20 C3FBLY000024 IC, SPI FLASH MEMORY IC 21 C1CB00002268 IC, SECURITY CHIP IC 22 C0CBCBC00137 IC, REGULATOR...