Land Rover Testbook Rover Manual

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BATTERY CHECKING AND REPLACEMENT
Internal Battery
The rechargeable battery in TestBook will not
normally need to be serviced. It allows a technician
to disconnect TestBook from one vehicle and
reconnect it to another without the loss of data.
When TestBook draws power from an energy source
other than the internal battery, the yellow indicator
light is on.
However, if the battery life drops below five minutes,
it is possible to extend it. This is described later in
this section.
Battery Operation
TestBook’s internal nicad battery is designed to
power TestBook only when moving it between a
power point and a vehicle. It will normally provide
fifteen minutes of power when fully charged. For
power within the vehicle, use the Road Test Power
Supply provided. Never attempt a road test using
only TestBook’s internal battery.
NOTE: TestBook must be plugged into
either a power point or a Road Test Power
Supply in order for it to be switched ON.
TestBook, by design, will not turn ON from
internal battery power.
The nicad battery recharges whenever TestBook is
plugged into an external power supply. Return the
unit to the external power supply as soon as
possible after a road test so that it can begin
recharging for the next road test.
The time needed to re-charge a fully drained battery
varies with ambient temperature:-
Two to three hours if temperature is less than 30°
Centigrade/Celsius.
Overnight if warmer than 30°Centigrade/Celsius.
The battery despatched in new TestBook units is
uncharged. They must to be fully charged before
they will provide power. This simply means leaving
them in TestBook overnight while it is plugged into
an external power supply. TestBook does not need
to be turned ON during recharging.
After a while, it may be noticed that TestBook’s
battery does not last as long as when it was new. To
extend the charge life of the battery the following
steps should be carried out.BATTERY RESTORATION PROCEDURE
(TESTBOOK 2)
Perform this procedure at the end of the working
day. It should take less than fifteen minutes. If it
takes longer, the battery didn’t need restoration.
1.Leave TestBook ON at the Welcome screen.
2.Without turning TestBook off, unplug the
external power supply.
3.Wait for the internal battery to discharge
completely.
4.Plug TestBook back into an external power
supply.
5.Leave TestBook plugged in overnight. The
TestBook itself does not need to be left
switched ON.
6.The battery should last longer the following
day. If the battery life is still less than five
minutes, please telephone the Helpdesk for a
replacement TestBook. 
						

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BATTERY RESTORATION PROCEDURE
(TESTBOOK 1)
Perform this procedure at the end of the working
day. It should take less than fifteen minutes. If it
takes longer, the battery didn’t need restoration.
1.Leave TestBook ON at the Welcome screen.
2.Without turning TestBook off, unplug the
external power supply. Check to see that the
green light on the front panel changes to the
amber light.
3.Wait for the internal battery to discharge
completely. The display may go blank after a
while, but wait until the amber light on the front
panel next to the battery symbol goes out
completely (5-15 minutes, depending on
battery condition).
4.Plug TestBook back into an external power
supply.
5.Leave TestBook plugged in overnight. The
TestBook itself does not need to be left
switched ON.
6.The battery should last longer the following
day. If the battery life is still less than five
minutes, then the battery should be replaced.BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
(TESTBOOK 1)
If the previous steps fail to restore acceptable
battery life, it should be replaced using the following
procedure.
Required Tool: Torx T15 screwdriver
1.Obtain a new TestBook battery from the
Helpdesk. The part number for a replacement
battery is 5063-0425.
2.Turn OFF TestBook and unplug the power
supply from the power point.
3.Locate the battery cover on the front of
TestBook, just to the left of the CD access
door, and remove the cover by pulling outward
on the bottom side.
4.Unplug the battery wiring from TestBook at the
left-hand side. This is done by gently tugging
the wires just above the battery at the far left
hand side.
5.Use a Torx T-15 screwdriver to remove the
metal clip that holds the battery in place.
Remove the old battery, noting how it was
positioned.
6.Install the new battery in the same position that
the previous one was in.
7.Put the metal clip back in place and tighten the
T-15 screw only until snug. Do not over-tighten.
8.Plug the wiring from the new battery into
TestBook. The plastic connector is keyed so
that it will only go in one way.
9.Tuck the battery wires in above the battery.
Use care to make sure that they will not be
pinched when the cover is re-installed.
10.Re-install the battery cover by placing the top
edge in place first, and then snapping the
bottom side in.
11.Leave TestBook plugged in overnight for the
battery to charge.
NOTE: Always recycle used batteries
according to local country regulations. 
						

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FUSE REPLACEMENT (TESTBOOK 2)
The TestBook 12 volt power circuit is protected by a
15 amp fuse to prevent internal circuitry from being
damaged. The fuse will not burn out under normal
operation. You can cause the fuse to blow by
connecting the TestBook to a power source with a
higher voltage than a standard vehicle battery.
1.Pull 15 amp fuse from battery power cable.
2.Snap new 15 amp fuse into place. 
						

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FUSE REPLACEMENT (TESTBOOK 1)
TestBook is protected by a 1 Amp fuse to prevent
the internal circuitry from being damaged. The fuse
will not burn out under normal operation. However,
the following situations may cause the fuse to burn
out:
1.Making a connection to a power source beyond
the limits of TestBook’s instrumentation.
2.Connecting the Roving Probes to electrical
current while TestBook is measuring for
resistance.
How to Check the Fuse
1.Turn OFF TestBook and unplug the power
supply from the power point.
2.Locate the fuse on the rear panel of TestBook.
When facing the back panel, it is located on the
lower left-hand side, just below where it is
marked 1.0 A.
3.Twist the fuse holder counter clockwise using a
small screwdriver. After about an eighth of a
turn, the fuse will come out.
4.Remove the fuse and inspect the filament.
When burned, it will be broken.
5.If the fuse has blown, substitute it with a new
fuse rated at 1 Amp. It must be exactly the
same physical size. Never use a fuse rated
higher than 1 Amp, nor a fuse with a larger
glass case.
6.Insert the fuse and fuse holder back into
TestBook. Push it in gently while turning
clockwise to secure it into place.TESTBOOK FAN FILTER (TESTBOOK 1)
Replacement procedure
There is a cooling fan with an air inlet on the rear
panel of TestBook. The cooling fan filter needs to be
checked frequently to assure that it is not
contaminated with dirt and grease. If the filter is
visibly dirty, replace it using the following procedure.
NOTE: NEVER operate TestBook without a
cooling fan filter in place!
1.Turn OFF TestBook and unplug the power
supply from the power point.
2.Locate the raised cooling port on the back of
TestBook.
3.Use your fingers to pinch and remove the filter
retaining clip.
4.Remove the old filter.
5.Push a new filter into place.
6.Replace the retaining clip.
7.Restore external power.
In some cases the old filter can be cleaned and
reused. Wash it in warm water and allow it to dry
fully before reusing. Do not reuse a filter if it does not
wash clean. Never reuse a torn or damaged filter. 
						

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TESTBOOK FAN FILTER (TESTBOOK 2)
Technicians should inspect the fan filter on a regular
basis. If it is dirty or blocked it will need cleaning. If
the following procedure doesn’t cure the problem,
then the filter must be replaced.
1.Remove the snap cover.
2.Remove filter pad from assembly.
3.Clean filter by passing dry compressed air over the filter pad.
CAUTION: Ensure that Safety Regulations
are met.
4.Place clean filter pad into the snap cover and
remount assembly. 
						

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USING COMPACT DISCS (CDs) (TESTBOOK 2)
TestBook reads vehicle repair information from
Compact Discs. These are referred to as CD’s.
TestBook can only read information from the CD, it
is not able to modify or save any information on the
CD. TestBook has an internal hard disc drive for
saving information.
TestBook must be resting on it’s rubber feet when
using CD’s. Always remove the CD from the disc
drive before moving TestBook long distances. This
is done by pressing the eject button on the CD drive
while the Welcome screen is being displayed on
TestBook.
NOTE: TestBook must be displaying the
Welcome screen before the eject button
on the drive will eject the CD. The eject
button will not operate at any other screen, nor
will it eject with TestBook switched off.
The top side of the CD is the side with labelling. The
digital information, however, is on the under side of
the CD, the shiny side without any words or graphics
printed on it. Therefore, it is very important that the
under side of the CD is kept clean.
CD’s must be kept away from heat. High
temperatures will damage them. Be sure to store
them appropriately.
NOTE: Handle Compact Disc’s by their
edges only! if the bottom (non-label) side
of the CD has visible dirt or fingerprints, it
will require careful cleaning before you can use
it. See CD Cleaning Procedure in a later section.
Remove any previous CD and, holding it by the
edges only, place it in a protective case. 
						

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Operating the CD-ROM Drive
1.CD-ROM Drive
2.CD-ROM Ejector Button
3.CD-ROM Disk 
						

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USING COMPACT DISCS (CDs) (TESTBOOK 1)
CD’s must be placed in a special caddy before
putting them into TestBook. NEVER attempt to place
a CD into the drive without a caddy.
The caddy is a special plastic case with a sliding
metal shutter on the bottom. To load a CD into a
caddy, carry out the following steps :
1.Press the two corners of the caddy at the tabs
labelled OPEN.
2.Lift the clear plastic cover to open the caddy.Remove any previous CD and, holding it by the
edges only, place it in a protective case. If this is the
first time the caddy has been loaded, be sure to
remove any paper labels from inside the caddy.
Place the new CD into the caddy so that the labelled
side is facing up. The lettering on the CD should be
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LOADING A CADDY INTO TESTBOOK 1
1.Ensure that TestBook is displaying the
Welcome Screen.
2.Open the door on the front, right-hand side of
TestBook to access the CD drive. The drive
has only one button on it, the eject button.
3.Press the eject button on the drive for at least
two full seconds. This is to make sure that
there is no CD in the drive already.
4.Ensure the new CD is label side up in the
caddy.
5.Open the door to the drive by gently pulling the
tab down and outwards.
6.With the CD label side facing up, slide the
caddy into the drive with the arrow edge
forward and the metal shutter side toward the
bottom.
7.Close both the CD drive door and the
TestBook access door.
Remember to always eject the CD and caddy from
the disc drive before removing TestBook from its
trolley for long periods of time. This requires
TestBook to be at the Welcome Screen.CD CLEANING PROCEDURE
TestBook reads information from the bottom of the
CD, the side without any labelling printed on it.
If the bottom side of a CD should become soiled by
fingerprints, dirt or dust, the following cleaning
procedure will be necessary.
NOTE: Never use any type of solvent or
cleaner when cleaning a CD !
1.If the CD is in TestBook, press the eject button
and remove the CD, holding it by the edges.
This requires TestBook to be at the Welcome
Screen.
2.If the CD is not in TestBook, remove it from its
case and hold it by the edges only.
3.Find a clean, lint - free soft cloth. It must be
dry!
4.Wipe the CD only in a straight line, moving
from the centre to the edge.
5.Promptly return the cleaned CD to a protective
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BEGINNING WORK WITH TESTBOOK
Turning on TestBook 1
When you switch ON TestBook, a number of
self-test and set-up screens will automatically be
displayed on the screen.
The first TestBook screen you can use is the
Welcome screen. The welcome screen displays the
four key TestBook function buttons and the Control
Panel at the bottom of the screen containing a
number of smaller buttons.