IBM Z50 - Manual (Page 22)

WorkPad z50 Mobile Companion 7
Symptoms (Verified) Refer To
Other symptoms (such
as LCD display
problems). “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on
page 21.
PC cards do not work. “PC Card Slots Test” on
page 27.
Brightness/contrast
buttons do not work. “Brightness/Contrast Buttons
Checkout” on page 19.
Audio Checkout
Speaker Checkout: If you suspect a problem with the
speaker do the following:
1. Play an audio file. If no sound is heard, go to the
diagnostic menu (see “Running the Diagnostics Test”
on page 27).
2. Select Audio and run the diagnostic test.
3. If the test detects an audio problem, do the following:
Click Start, Programs, WorkPad, and then Rapid
Access. Check that “Mute” is not enabled in the
Rapid Access utility. Click the “Volume & Sounds”
icon in the Control Panel, adjust the volume to mid
position and click any sound: if no sound is heard, do
the following one at a time:
• Reseat the connector
• Replace the speaker
• Replace the mainboard
Go to “Microphone Checkout” if the speaker is working
properly.
Microphone Checkout: If you suspect a problem with the
microphone, first check if the speaker is working (see
above), then do the following:
1. Press the microphone button and record and
playback any sound.
2. If no sound is heard, do the following one at a time:
• Reseat the microphone cable
• Replace the microphone cable
• Replace the mainboard