Sony VAIO PCG-SR9G, Service Manual

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2-1 PCG-SR9G/SR9G/T (I)
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CHAPTER 2.
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
2-1. Precautions
This self-diagnostic material summarizes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit,
FDD & CD-ROM drives, and port replicator.
2-2. Necessary Tools
• PCG-SR series main unit
• Floppy-disk drive
• CD-ROM drive
• Battery
• AC adaptor
• CD-ROM for self-diagnostics
• Floppy disk for self-diagnostics (Installs the DOS system.)
• Port replicator
• Other tools required for the tests
2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics
1. The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared for the respective models separately. Insert the service
diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer. The
model information that is unique to your personal computer and is stored in ROM, is automatically read and appears on the
test menu. If the wrong service diagnostics CD disc that does not support your personal computer is inserted, an error
message is displayed.
2. The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read and the initial
settings are made, then the following self-diagnostics menu appears.
*************** Main Menu ****************
1:Check ROM Information... b:Video test...
2:Battery test... c:Video test...
3:HDD test... d:PPK test...
4:keyboard test... e:GUID (IEEE1394) test...
5:LED test... f:IEEE1394 Interface test...
6:Main memory test... j:IrDA test...
7:Main system test... h:Jog dial test...
8:FAN test... i:Short aging test...
9:Touch pad test... j:Long aging test...
a:Serial Loopback test... k:Aging test including the HDD test...
d:Parallel Loopback test... l:Exit from Diagnostics MENU
3. When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message “Pass” appears. When it ends with failure detecting an error,
the message “Fail” appears. Press the “Esc” key to abort the self diagnostics.