Toshiba Satellite P200 Series, Maintenance Manual

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2 Troubleshooting Procedures
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The Fingerprint board or system board may be the reason of a fingerprinting fault. Either of
these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Fingerprinting is
functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-14 outlines the process.
Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
Procedure 1: Diagnostic test
Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check
Procedure 1 Diagnostic test
Run the Diagnostic Program, which will automatically execute the Fingerprinting test. Refer
to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for more information on the program.
If an error is located, go to Procedure 2. If an error is not located, the Fingerprinting system
is functioning properly.
Procedure 2 Connector and replacement check
The Finger printer board 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 Finger printer board FFC is securely slotted into the system
board. If the problem persists, go to Check 2.
Check 2 The Finger printer board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following
the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3.
Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the
instructions in Chapter 4.