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SERVICE MANUAL Sony Corporation Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation PRS-950 SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL BOOK READER 9-893-000-01 2010J05-1 © 2010.10 US Model Canadian Model Ver. 1.0 2010.10 Note: Be sure to keep your PC used for service and checking of this unit always updated with the latest version of your anti-virus software. In case a virus affected unit was found during service, contact your Service Headquarters. Model name PRS-950 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC AC adapter: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 20,000 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a text based content in ePub format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page-turns at approximately one second per page under the recommended operating temperature. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device. User available capacity Approx. 1.4 GB after initial setting Depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary. Operating/charging temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 5 1/8 × 7 7/8 × 13/32 inches (128 × 200 × 9.6 mm) Mass Approx. 9 6/10 oz. (273 g) Display: 7.1” (180.98 mm) diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 1,024 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Mobile network: HSPA/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Wi-Fi: 802.11b / g compliant Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Output: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Operating/Charging temperature: 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C) Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 1 7/16 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 inches (Approx. 36 × 70 × 33 mm) Mass: Approx. 1.76 oz. (50 g) USB cable length: Approx. 58 1/8 inches (1.5 m) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher. Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use. Besides personal use, it is against the copyright law to use any audio or picture you recorded without prior consent of the copyright holder. Accordingly, Memory Stick™ media with content protected image or data can be only used within the law. Sony, the Sony logo, “BBeB”, “Reader”, “Reader Daily Edition” and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick Micro”, “M2”, “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This PRS-950 contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-2009 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/) Copyright© 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected]). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” in [About] at [Settings] menu on the Reader. Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, WPA, WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wireless LAN functionality, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). All other system names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document. Program ©2010 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation

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SERVICE MANUAL

Sony CorporationPublished by Sony Techno Create Corporation

PRS-950

SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL BOOK READER9-893-000-012010J05-1© 2010.10

US ModelCanadian ModelVer. 1.0 2010.10

Note:Be sure to keep your PC used for service and checking of this unit always updated with the latest version of your anti-virus software.In case a virus affected unit was found during service, contact your Service Headquarters.

Model namePRS-950

Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DCAC adapter: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mAUSB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Battery life (continuous playback)Maximum Battery: Approx. 20,000 continuous page turns when reading only ** Measured using a text based content in ePub format and a

fully charged battery, consecutive page-turns at approximately one second per page under the recommended operating temperature. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device.

User available capacityApprox. 1.4 GB after initial settingDepending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary.

Operating/charging temperature41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)

Dimensions (w/h/d)Approx. 5 1/8 × 7 7/8 × 13/32 inches (128 × 200 × 9.6 mm)

MassApprox. 9 6/10 oz. (273 g)

Display: 7.1” (180.98 mm) diagonal electrophoretic display600 × 1,024 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm16-level gray scale

Mobile network:HSPA/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHzGPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Wi-Fi:802.11b / g compliant

Expansion slotsMemory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot

AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Output: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Operating/Charging temperature: 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C)

Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 1 7/16 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 inches (Approx. 36 × 70 ×

33 mm) Mass: Approx. 1.76 oz. (50 g) USB cable length: Approx. 58 1/8 inches (1.5 m)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher.Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.Besides personal use, it is against the copyright law to use any audio or picture you recorded without prior consent of the copyright holder. Accordingly,Memory Stick™ media with content protected image or data can be only used within the law.

Sony, the Sony logo, “BBeB”, “Reader”, “Reader Daily Edition” and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

, “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO-HG

Duo”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick Micro”, “M2”, “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.This PRS-950 contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated, Copyright © 1995-2009 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/) Copyright© 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([email protected]). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” in [About] at [Settings] menu on the Reader.Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, WPA, WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.The Wireless LAN functionality, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).

All other system names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document.

Program ©2010 Sony CorporationDocumentation ©2010 Sony Corporation

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CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during

repairing.• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the

circuit board (within 3 times).• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering

or unsoldering.

1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 3

2. DISASSEMBLY2-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 42-2. Cover Antenna ................................................................ 42-3. Panel Rear Block ............................................................ 52-4. Battery Block Assy (BAT1) ............................................ 52-5. HP Board ......................................................................... 62-6. Ornament (B) (Assy) ...................................................... 62-7. Ornament (T) Assy .......................................................... 72-8. LED Board ...................................................................... 72-9. Card Assy (Fox Miniature) (WW1) ................................ 82-10. WWAN Antenna (ANT1) ............................................... 82-11. MAIN Board ................................................................... 92-12. Main Block Assy ............................................................. 10

3. TEST MODE ............................................................ 11

4. EXPLODED VIEWS4-1. Rear Panel Section .......................................................... 154-2. Ornament Section ........................................................... 164-3. Main Section ................................................................... 174-4. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 18

5. ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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NOTE THE EACH BOARDS REPAIRINGThe mount parts on each boards installed in this set cannot ex-change with single. When the each boards are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.

NOTE OF REPLACING THE COMPLETE MAIN BOARD OR MAIN BLOCK ASSYPlease do the following work when you exchange COMPLETE MAIN board or MAIN BLOCK ASSY.Note: INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT is included in MAIN BLOCK

ASSY.• Write VCOM: Refer to “20. Write VCOM” on page 14.• REWRITING THE LUT: Refer to this page.

REWRITING THE LUTAs for INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT, the parameter that re-writes the screen of each lot number is different. This parameter is called LUT (Look Up Table).When replacing the complete MAIN board or MAIN BLOCK ASSY (including INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT) you need to rewrite the LUT.However, rewriting is not required if the lot number is the same.Note: LUT is written in IC2003 on the MAIN board.Refer to the following for the “How to enter the test mode” and “How to change the LUT”.

• How to enter the test mode1. Connect the set to PC by the USB cable.2. The fi le for the test mode is copied under the “READER”

drive.Note: Confi rm the method of obtaining the fi le for test mode to each ser-

vice headquarters.3. Remove the set from PC. Then, the power supply automati-

cally becomes on.4. Confi rm “Test Mode Available” is displayed on the screen.

5. Press the key as following order. [ ] → [ ] → [ ] → [ ]6. After a while, indicate the test mode menu, enter the test mode.

• Releasing the test modeSlide the [POWER] key for 5 seconds or more to turn the power off. Then, delete the fi le copied in “How to enter the test mode” from the “READER” drive.

• How to change the LUT1. Confi rm the lot number of INK INDICATOR 7inch ELE-

MENT referring to the fi gure below.Note: The lot number disappears when the MAIN board is assembled. Record the lot number in the memo etc. before assembling the

MAIN board.

-1.68 E505

lot number

MAIN BLOCK ASSY

2. Confi rm the version and the LUT fi le of LUT corresponding to the lot number to each service headquarters.

3. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/data

4. Copy the LUT fi le updated under the folder made in step 3, and change the fi le name to “lut.bin”.

5. The current LUT version displayed at the lower side of “Up-date Waveform” on test mode menu 1

(Example: “000003020605000218031B321B00” in the fi gure below).

(Example of displaying current LUT version)

6. Touch the “Update Waveform” in the test mode menu page 1, it starts rewriting LUT version.

7. After about 10 seconds, screen changes into all white.8. Press [RESET] key and reboot the set.9. Enter the test mode again, and confi rm LUT version has been

updated.

Wi-Fi OPERATION CHECK• MAIN board is replaced.• WWAN ANTENNA is replaced.• Cable of WWAN ANTENNA is removed.

In the above-mentioned case, confi rm the Wi-Fi operation refer-ring to the following.

Procedure:1. Slide the [WIRELESS] switch to ON.2. Touch in order of “Settings” → “Wi-Fi Network Settings” →

“Refresh Network List”.3. Confi rm the Wi-Fi access point is displayed.

SECTION 1SERVICING NOTES

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SECTION 2DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-2. COVER ANTENNA

2-4. BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (BAT1) (Page 5)

2-5. HP BOARD (Page 6)

2-6. ORNAMENT (B) (ASSY) (Page 6)

2-7. ORNAMENT (T) ASSY (Page 7)

2-9. CARD ASSY (FOX MINIATURE) (WW1) (Page 8)

2-8. LED BOARD (Page 7)

2-10. WWAN ANTENNA (ANT1) (Page 8)

2-3. PANEL REAR BLOCK (Page 5)

2-11. MAIN BOARD (Page 9)

2-12. MAIN BLOCK ASSY (Page 10)

SET

2-2. COVER ANTENNA (Page 4)

Note 1: Please detach STYLUS, SIM CARD SLOT LID and two DUMMY CARDS beforehand. Note 2: Please take care not to lose STYLUS, SIM CARD SLOT LID and two DUMMY CARDS.

Note 3: If all items in the dotted line are not removed, the work doesn't advance to "2-11. MAIN BOARD".

2 two tapping screws

5 seven claws3 claw

6 cover antenna

4

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

1 tapping screw (P2)

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2-3. PANEL REAR BLOCK

2-4. BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (BAT1)

2 two tapping screws

5 two sheets (cable)

3 four claws

3 four claws

3 three claws

4

6 panel rear block

1 tapping screw (P2)

– Rear side view (bottom side) –– Panel rear inner view –

7 to 10 mm

15 to 18 mm

claw

claw

sheet (cable)

sheet (cable)

Note: IWhen installing the sheet (cable), please paste it referring to the following.

5 Peel the sheet (battery).

9 battery block assy (BAT1)

6 Pull the sheet (battery) and lift the battery block.

7

3 battery connector

battery wire MAIN board

module connectorchassis

2 sheet (cable)

sheet (cable)

4 copper foil (IC)copper foil (IC)

IC

1 cushion (stylus)

– –

Note 2: Please process it so that battery wire should not run aground in chassis and module connector.

8 sheet (battery) Note 3: Peel off so as not to damage the battery block assy (BAT1).

sheet (battery)

MAIN board

Note 1: When installing the copper foil (IC), please paste it so as not to protrude beyond the sheet (battery).

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2-5. HP BOARD

2-6. ORNAMENT (B) (ASSY)

3

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

1 HP flexible board4 HP board

2 two shafts (M1.4 2.5)

1 shaft (M1.4 1.8)

2 three tapping screws

5 rib

7 key reset

6

3 claw

8 ornament (B) (assy)

4 two adhesive sheets (ornament)

– Rear side view (bottom side) –knob (wireless)

switch

ornament (B) (assy)

main block

Note 2: When installing three tapping screws, please tighten after drawing the ornamennt (B) (assy) to the main block.

Note 1: When installing the ornament (B) (assy) block, the position of switch and knob (wireless) is set and installed.

2 two tapping screws

2

2

2

1 push

1 push

1 push

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2-8. LED BOARD

2-7. ORNAMENT (T) ASSY

3

1 four shafts (M1.4 2.5)

1

2 shaft (M1.4 1.8)

4 FL5033 flexible board (FPC1)

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

5 LED board Note 1: When installing LED board, please match the position of three bosses and three holes respectively.

LED board

hole

hole

hole

boss

boss

boss

Note 2: When installing four shafts, please tighten in following numerical order.Note 3: Please tighten while suppressing the LED board so that it should not bend.

2

3

4

4 three tapping screws

2 screw

1 light guide MSSD

1 push

1 push

3 light guide power

knob power

switch

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

two holes

hole

5 ornament (T) assy Note 2: When installing ornament (T) assy, please match the position of three bosses and three holes respectively.

ornament (T) assy

Note 1: When installing the ornament (T) assy, the position of switch and knob power is set and installed.

boss

two bosses

main block

1 push

2

2

2

Note 3: When installing three tapping screws, please tighten after drawing the ornamennt (T) assy to the main block.

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2-9. CARD ASSY (FOX MINIATURE) (WW1)

Note: When the WWAN antenna cable is removed, refer to “Wi-Fi OPERATION CHECK” (page 3).

2-10. WWAN ANTENNA (ANT1)

Note 1: When the WWAN antenna is removed, refer to “Wi-Fi OPERATION CHECK” (page 3).

1 two new truster screws (M2)

3 WWAN antenna cable

4 card assy (fox miniature) (WW1)

2

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

4 Peel the adhesive.

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

2 WWAN antenna cable

5 WWAN antenna (ANT1)

1 sheet (antenna) Note 3: When pasting sheet (antenna), please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

3 Peel the aluminum tape. Note 4: When pasting aluminum tape, please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

3 Peel the aluminum tape. Note 4: When pasting aluminum tape, please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

chassisWWAN antenna

MAIN board

1 + 1 (-0) mm 1 + 1 (-0) mm

mounted parts mounted parts

sheet (antenna)

ire ro essi

WWAN antenna cableNote 2: Please take care not to run aground in the chassis.

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2-11. MAIN BOARD

Note 1: When the MAIN board is removed, refer to “Wi-Fi OPERATION CHECK” (page 3).

1 ink indicator element flexible board

3

6 twelve shafts (M1.4 1.8)

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

4 WWAN antenna cable

chassisWWAN antenna

MAIN board

1 + 1 (-0) mm 1 + 1 (-0) mm

mounted parts mounted parts

sheet (antenna)

ire ro essi

7 two tapping screws

8

9 FL5033 flexible board (FPC1)

FL5033 flexible board (FPC1)

0 MAIN board

to MAIN board

to LED board

Note 5: Please note the direction when you install FL5033 flexible board (FPC1).

2 sheet (antenna) Note 3: When pasting sheet (antenna), please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

5 Peel the aluminum tape. Note 4: When pasting aluminum tape, please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

5 Peel the aluminum tape. Note 4: When pasteing aluminum tape, please let me stick to MAIN board rubbing on several times.

WWAN antenna cableNote 2: Please take care not to run aground in the chassis.

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2-12. MAIN BLOCK ASSY

sheet (magnet) sidesheet (magnet)magnet 6x7

sheet (magnet)magnet 6x7sheet (magnet) side

2 five screws

1 two magnet 6x7 blocks

boss

two bosses

– Rear side view (bottom side) –

Note 2: When installing the magnet 6x7 block, note the position of sheet (magnet) of the magnet 6x7 block.

3 main block assy Note 1: When installing main block assy, please match the position of five bosses and five holes respectively.

boss

boss

hole

hole

hole

two holes

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SECTION 3TEST MODE

HOW TO ENTER THE TEST MODE1. Connect the set to PC by the USB cable.2. The fi le for the test mode is copied under the “READER”

drive.Note: Confi rm the method of obtaining the fi le for test mode to each ser-

vice headquarters.3. Remove the set from PC. Then, the power supply automati-

cally becomes on.4. Confi rm “Test Mode Available” is displayed on the screen.

5. Press the key as following order. [ ] → [ ] → [ ] → [ ]6. After a while, indicate the test mode menu, enter the test mode.7. Press the [<]/[>] keys, change the test mode menu page 1/page

2.

(Test mode menu page 1)

(Test mode menu page 2)

RELEASING THE TEST MODESlide the [POWER] key for 5 seconds or more to turn the power off. Then, delete the fi le copied in “How to enter the test mode” from the “READER” drive.

OPERATION OF THE TEST MODE

1. Test PanelProcedure:1. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/images

2. Copy the image fi les under the folder made in step 1.3. Touch the “Test Panel” in the test mode menu page 1. The screen is changed into the image fi les.4. Press the [<]/[>] keys, change the image fi les.5. Press the [ ] key, image fi le display size change to 600×800 or

500×700.6. If there are no image fi les, screen is fi lled with grayscale color.

Press the [<]/[>] keys, change the grayscale color.

WHITE LIGHT GRAY DARK GRAY BLACK>

<

> >

<

>

<<

When the setting of “17. Slideshow Setting” is turning on, the image fi les (or grayscale color) are changes by the automatic operation.

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 1.

2. Drawing with pointProcedure:1. Touch the “Drawing with point” in the test mode menu page 1. The screen is changed into the drawing check.2. The scanned coordinate is displayed while dragging.

(Screen display)

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 1.

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3. Test TP CoordinateProcedure:1. Touch the “Test TP Coordinate” in the test mode menu page 1. The screen is changed into the touch panel coordinate.2. The scanned coordinate is displayed pen down and pen up. The grid is drawn every 100 pixels. All the touch panel data is recorded in the log fi le. (pen down, pen move, pen up, pressure)

screen coordinate

raw coordinate

pressureThe value displayed in "pressure" is invalid because of the optical touch panel.

Note:

(Screen display)

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 1.

4. Test All KeysProcedure:1. Touch the “Test All Keys” in the test mode menu page 1. The screen is changed into the all keys state.

PREV

VOL+

VOL-

NEXT

HOME

SIZE OPTION

(Screen display)

2. Each keys are pressed, the display changed from white into the black.

3. It returns to the test mode menu 1 when all buttons are pressed.

Releasing method:Press the [OPTION] key for 3 seconds or more, return to the test mode menu 1.

5. Check batteryTouch the “Check battery” in the test mode menu page 1.Display of the right side of “Check battery” on test mode menu changes into the display of the battery level.

6. Factory InitializeTouch the “Factory Initialize” in the test mode menu page 1.Clean up all the evidence and reset all settings, then shutdown.

7. Version confi rmationProcedure:1. Touch the “Version confi rmation” in the test mode menu page

1.2. Each version of this set are displayed.Note: “Preload contents version” is not displayed.

Firmware version: 1.0.00.08100

Preload contents version:

Preload Partition version: 1.0.00.08100

eDictionary contents version: 1.0.00.07150

Installer Launcher version: 1.0.00.08100

(Screen display)

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 1.

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8. Update WaveformIn this mode, it is possible to confi rm the variation of LUT and rewrite.As for INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT, the parameter that re-writes the screen of each lot number is different. This parameter is called LUT (Look Up Table).When replacing the complete MAIN board or MAIN BLOCK ASSY (including INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT) you need to rewrite the LUT.However, rewriting is not required if the lot number is the same.Note: LUT is written in IC2003 on the MAIN board.

Procedure:1. Confi rm the lot number of INK INDICATOR 7inch ELE-

MENT referring to the fi gure below.Note: The lot number disappears when the MAIN board is assembled. Record the lot number in the memo etc. before assembling the

MAIN board.

-1.68 E505

lot number

MAIN BLOCK ASSY

2. Confi rm the version and the LUT fi le of LUT corresponding to the lot number to each service headquarters.

3. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/data

4. Copy the LUT fi le updated under the folder made in step 3, and change the fi le name to “lut.bin”.

5. The current LUT version displayed at the lower side of “Up-date Waveform” on test mode menu 1

(Example: “000003020605000218031B321B00” in the fi gure below).

(Example of displaying current LUT version)

6. Touch the “Update Waveform” in the test mode menu page 1, it starts rewriting LUT version.

7. After about 10 seconds, screen changes into all white.8. Press [RESET] key and reboot the set.9. Enter the test mode again, and confi rm LUT version has been

updated.

9. Reset Device LockThe current state of device lock and the password are displayed on the right side of “Reset Device Lock” of test mode menu page 1.Touch the “Reset Device Lock” to reset the device lock.

10. Power OffTouch the “Power Off” in the test mode menu page 1.After a while, the screen display is changed white, so power is turned off.

11. Log ExtractTouch the “Log Extract” in the test mode menu page 1.The device saves the log fi les of using right now.

12. NAND Log ExtractTouch the “NAND Log Extract” in the test mode menu page 1.The device saves the log fi les of using last time before rebooted or shutdown.

13. Self Log ExtractIt is the tool for the developer. This mode is not used in servicing.

14. Log ConvertIt is the tool for the developer. This mode is not used in servicing.

15. CalibrationNote: The calibration need not be executed in this set. There is a pos-

sibility that the problem occurs in this set when this item is ex-ecuted. Never execute this item.

16. Check TemperatureTouch the “Check Temperature” in the test mode menu page 2.Display of the right side of “Check Temperature” on test mode menu changes into the display of the temperature.

17. Slideshow SettingTouch the “Slideshow Setting” in the test mode menu page 2, slide-show on/off changes whenever it touch the “Slideshow Setting”.The setting is on, next image is shown every 3 seconds.

18. Test AudioProcedure:1. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/audio

2. Copy the audio fi les under the folder made in step 1.3. Touch the “Test Audio” in the test mode menu page 2. The screen is changed into the audio check.4. Press the [<]/[>] keys, change the audio fi les.5. Press the [OPTIONS] key, music play or pause.6. Press the [VOL +]/[VOL –] keys, volume level up or down.

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 2.Even if you return to test mode menu, music is still playing. You can “Test Audio” and other things at the same time.

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19. Test Battery LifeProcedure:1. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/books

2. Copy the book contents fi le supported in this set (ePub, PDF, text, RTF, BBeB) under the folder made in step 1.

3. Touch the “Test Battry Life” in the test mode menu page 2.

ONE ALL

1 seconds

(Screen display)

4. Touch the “ONE” or “ALL”, and the page is turned until the battery runs down.

Note: The battery have run out if this mode is executed. Release this mode by pressing the [ ] key when you want to stop it on the way.

ONE: Page of one book in the copied books is turned. ALL: Page of all book in the copied books is turned.

5. Whenever 100 pages are turned, the result is maintained in the following fi le.

/Sony Reader/software/books/counter

Releasing method:Press the [ ] key, return to the test mode menu 2.

20. Write VCOMIn this mode, the VCOM voltage can be rewritten.The VCOM voltage for INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT var-ies for each INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT.When replacing the complete MAIN board or MAIN BLOCK ASSY (including INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT) you need to rewrite the VCOM voltage.

Procedure:1. Confi rm the VCOM voltage for INK INDICATOR 7inch (L)

ELEMENT referring to the fi gure below.Note: The VCOM voltage disappears when the MAIN board is assembled. Record the VCOM voltage in the memo etc. before assembling the

MAIN board.

-1.68 E505

VCOM voltage

MAIN BLOCK ASSY

2. Make the text fi le, and write the VCOM voltage confi rmed in step 1. The VCOM voltage is described by the unit of mV that omits minus (Write “1680” when it is printed on the label as “–1.68 V”). Then, change the fi le name to “Vcom.dt”.

3. Make the following folder under the “READER” drive.

/Sony Reader/software/data

4. Copy the fi le made in step 2 under the folder made in step 3.5. The current VCOM voltage displayed at the lower side of

“Write VCOM” on test mode menu 2 (Example: “–1.650 V” in the fi gure below).

(Example of displaying current VCOM voltage)

6. Touch the “Write VCOM” in the test mode menu page 2, it starts rewriting the VCOM voltage.

7. Confi rm the VCOM voltage has been updated.

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EXPLODED VIEWS

1 4-196-615-11 PANEL REAR 2 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING 3 4-196-616-11 COVER ANTENNA 4 3-080-204-11 SCREW, TAPPING, P2 5 A-1794-926-A STYLUS BLOCK ASSY (Stylus)

6 A-1794-930-A LID (CARD) BLOCK ASSY

7 4-198-978-01 CARD (SD), DUMMY (for SD card slot) 8 4-198-979-01 CARD (MS), DUMMY

(for Memory Stick PRO DuoTM slot) 9 4-156-278-01 SHEET (CABLE) SIM1 X-2560-950-1 CARD ASSY, SIM (for SERVICE)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

Note:• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so

they may have some difference from the original one.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine ser-vice. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not sup-plied.

• Color Indication of Appearance Parts Ex-ample:

KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) . . . (RED) ↑ ↑ Parts Color Cabinet’s Color

4-1. REAR PANEL SECTION

• Rear side view

3

9

2

5

1

4

4

6

78

ornament section

SIM1

not supplied

2

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• Rear side view

51 4-259-711-01 CUSHION (STYLUS) 52 4-259-712-01 COPPER FOIL (IC) 53 4-199-844-01 SHEET (BATTERY) 54 X-2560-971-1 ORNAMENT (B) (ASSY) 55 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING

56 4-262-516-11 SHAFT M1.4X1.8 (H=0.2) 57 4-196-613-01 KEY RESET 58 4-262-517-01 SHAFT M1.4X2.5 (B TITE) 59 A-1792-541-A HP BOARD, COMPLETE

60 4-155-226-01 SHEET (MAGNET)

61 4-196-614-01 MAGNET 6X7 62 4-196-610-01 LIGHT GUIDE POWER 63 4-198-971-01 SHEET (ORNAMENT), ADHESIVE 64 X-2560-970-1 ORNAMENT (T) ASSY 65 4-196-609-01 LIGHT GUIDE MSSD

66 4-156-278-01 SHEET (CABLE) BAT1 A-1792-542-A BATTERY BLOCK ASSY

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

main section

BAT1

51

52

53

54

57 58

59

60

61

60

55

55

56

55

51

62

63 65

64

61

66

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4-3. MAIN SECTION

• Rear side view

101 2-630-005-21 SCREW (M2), NEW TRUSTER, P2 102 4-262-516-11 SHAFT M1.4X1.8 (H=0.2) 103 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING 104 A-1792-764-A LED BOARD, COMPLETE 105 4-262-517-01 SHAFT M1.4X2.5 (B TITE)

106 X-2560-948-1 MAIN BOARD, COMPLETE (for SERVICE) 107 A-1792-537-A MAIN BLOCK ASSY

(Including INK INDICATOR 7inch ELEMENT)

108 4-199-845-01 SHEET (ANTENNA) ANT1 1-754-728-11 ANTENNA, WWAN FPC1 1-882-791-11 FL5033 FLEXIBLE BOARD

WW1 X-2560-949-1 CARD ASSY, (FOX MINIATURE) (Gobi 2000) (for SERVICE)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

101

102

103

104 103

106

107

108

102

105

102

front panel section

WW1ANT1

FPC1

Note: When the MAIN board or WWAN antenna is removed, refer to “Wi-Fi OPERATION CHECK” (page 3).

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4-4. FRONT PANEL SECTION

• Rear side view

151 4-196-604-01 LIGHT GUIDE 152 4-196-603-01 HINJI KEY 153 4-196-597-11 KEY TOP (1 set) 154 4-155-094-01 CUSHION TP (UPPER) 155 4-155-095-01 CUSHION TP (SIDE)

156 3-078-890-11 SCREW, TAPPING 157 4-196-605-01 GUIDE STYLUS 158 4-259-710-01 GASKET (FRONT) 159 4-196-596-11 PANEL FRONT

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

151

152153

154

155

156

157

158

159

Note: KEY TOP (Ref. No. 153) included each button by two pairs.

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ACCESSORIES

0 1-489-298-12 AC ADAPTOR (PRSA-AC1) 1-838-503-21 CABLE, USB (MICRO B) (USB cable) 4-257-320-11 QUICK START GUIDE (ENGLISH) X-2560-950-1 CARD ASSY, SIM (for SERVICE)

Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

The components identifi ed by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.Replace only with part number specifi ed.

Les composants identifi és par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.Ne les remplacer que par une pièce por-tant le numéro spécifi é.

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REVISION HISTORY

Checking the version allows you to jump to the revised page.Also, clicking the version at the top of the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page.

Ver. Date Description of Revision1.0 2010.10 New