Toshiba SATELLITE PRO A120 Personal Computer User Manual


 
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display 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 Check and Cable Check
Procedure 3: Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check
The Display Test program is stored on the computer’s Diagnostics disk. This program checks
the display controller on the system board. 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. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Cable Check
Check 1 The LCD, FL, FL Inverter Board and System Board are connected by the HV
cable and LCD/FL cable as shown bellow. Check the connections. The
connectors may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer
following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error,
go to Procedure 3.
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