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2 Troubleshooting Procedures
Satellite T210/T215 Series Maintenance Manual 51
The Wimax antenna wire, Wimax unit or system board may each be the source of a Wimax
fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Wimax
system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-20 outlines the
process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Wimax connection check
Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check
Procedure 1 Wimax connection check
PLS use windows application. If an error is located, go to Procedure 2. If an error is not
located, the Wimax system is functioning properly.
Procedure 2 Connector and replacement check
The Wimax antenna, Wimax unit or system board may be disconnected or damaged.
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement
Procedures, and perform the following checks.
Check 1 Make sure that the Wimax antenna is firmly connected to the Wimax module
(refer to Chapter 4 for instructions) and that the Wimax module is securely slotted
into the system board. If the problem persists, go to Check 2.
Check 2 Check that the Wimax communication function is enable by BIOS setup and
FN+F8, and then make sure that the Wimax communication LED on the front
panel is light. If the LED is light but the Wimax function is still faulty, the
antenna may be damaged. Replace with a new antenna following the steps in
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem persists, or if the Wimax LED
is not light when the Wimax communication function is enabled by BIOS setup
and FN+F8, go to Check 3.
Check 3 The Wimax unit may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4.
Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4.