Panasonic Toughbook CF-18NHHZXBM User Manual

ORDER NO. CPD0604070C1
Notebook Computer
CF-18
Model No. CF-18NHHZXBM
This is the Service Manual for
the following areas.
M …for U.S.A. and Canada
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Panasonic Toughbook CF-18NHHZXBM Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	Toughbook CF-18NHHZXBM
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Diagnosis Procedure

1.1. Basic Procedure

Summarizes basic procedures for diagnosis, disassembly, and testing of defective parts.

1.2. Troubleshooting

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving troubles with the computer, covering common issues.

Power-On Self Test (Boot Check)

Error Diagnosis by Checking Beep Signal Sound

Explains how to diagnose errors based on beep signal sounds during the Power-On Self Test.

List of Error Codes

Error Codes <0200 to 0281>

Lists BIOS error codes, their meanings, and remedies for hardware issues during POST.

Error Codes <02D0 to Parity Check 2>

Details system cache errors, DMA failures, I/O conflicts, and parity check errors.

Self Diagnosis Test

5.1. Outline of Self Diagnostic Tests

Overview of self-diagnostic tests, including setup and menu options.

5.2. Automatic Test

5.5. Error Messages and Troubleshooting

Table explaining error messages from self-diagnostics and their corresponding troubleshooting steps.

Disassembly/Reassembly

7.1.1. Preparation

Steps to take before starting the disassembly process.

7.1.2. Removing the Battery Pack and HDD Pack

Detailed steps for safely removing the battery pack and HDD.

7.1.3. Removing the Touch Pad and Keyboard

Instructions for removing the touch pad and keyboard components.

7.1.4. Removing the Speaker Angle and DIMM Lid

7.1.5. Removing the Rear Cabinet

Procedure for removing the computer's rear cabinet.

7.1.6. Removing the DU Lid Unit

7.1.8. Removing the Wireless Module, Port PCB and Modem

7.1.10. Removing the Main PCB and Lithium Battery

Steps to remove the main logic board and the lithium battery.

7.1.11. Removing the PAD PCB and I/O PCB

7.1.13. Removing the CPU Heat Plate

7.1.14. Removing the Display unit

Procedure for removing the entire display unit assembly.

7.1.15. Removing the LCD Rear Case

7.1.17. Removing Inverter PCB and LCD Unit

7.1.18. Removing GPRS Antenna PCB, LAN1-BT PCB, LAN2-BT PCB, Wide Area Aux PCBand Pen Holder

7.2. Reassembly Instructions

Important steps and precautions for reassembling the computer.

7.2.1. Attention when CF-18 series is repaired

Important notes and precautions for repairing CF-18 series models.

7.2.2. Setting up the LCD UNIT

Detailed steps for assembling the LCD unit components.

Assembly of Touch Screen (Applicable Model: Touch Screen Model)

Detailed steps for assembling the touch screen assembly.

7.2.3. Assembling GPRS Antenna PCB, LAN1-BT PCB, LAN2-BT PCB, Wide Area Aux PCB, and Pen Holder

7.2.4. Setting up the LCD Hinge

7.2.5. Assembling the Anntena Cover, the Tablet Latch Cover and the LCD Rear Case

7.2.6. Setting the Display Unit

7.2.7. Setting the CPU Heat Plate

Assembly of TOP CASE ASSY

7.2.10. Setting the Main PCB and the Lithium Battery

Procedure for setting the main PCB and installing the lithium battery.

7.2.12. Setting the Wireless Module, the Port PCB, and the Modem

Assembling the DU Lid Unit

7.2.15. Setting the Rear Cabinet

7.2.16. Setting the Speaker and Dimm Lit

7.2.17. Setting the Touch Pad and the Keyboard

Instructions for setting the touch pad and keyboard components.

Putting of the Palm Rest ASSY

7.2.18. Setting the Battery Pack and the HDD Pack

Procedure for setting the battery pack and HDD pack.

7.2.19. Assembling the Each Cover

Replacement Parts List

Replacement Parts List

List of all replaceable parts with their part numbers and descriptions.