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2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting
2.8 Display Troubleshooting
This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly.
Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
Procedure 2: Connector and Cable Check
Procedure 3: Fuse Conduction Check
Procedure 4: Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The Display Test program is stored on the Diagnostics disk. Insert the Diagnostics disk in the
computer’s floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests
and Diagnostics for details.
This program checks the display controller on the System board. If an error is detected, go to
Procedure 3.
Procedure 2 Connector and Cable Check
The LCD module is connected to the System board through the LCD harness. The cable may
be disconnected from each board or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps
described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly
and repeat Procedure 2. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3.
Procedure 3 Fuse Conduction check
Some fuses may be blown. To test the conduction of the fuse F5600 and F56001 near the I/F
connector (PJ5600/PJ5601), disassemble the computer following the steps described in
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If either fuse is blown, replace the system board repeat
Procedure 3. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 4.
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