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C223NA/C423NA/C523NA – Bench Power & Signal Checklist

Board-specific bench checklist derived from supplied schematic source(s) for C223NA/C423NA/C523NA 1.2. Only signals confidently located in supplied source text were added; missing thresholds remain technician-verified rather than guessed.

V4.7 · REVISION SAFETY

C223NA/C423NA/C523NA · Rev 1.2

Verify the physical motherboard revision before using this checklist. Measurements, component values and power circuitry can change between revisions.

Only one published revision is currently stored for this board. Verify the silkscreen before proceeding.

🔌 C223NA/C423NA/C523NAExpert⏱ 60-180 minutes📋 5 steps

Compatible models: Chromebook C223NA / C423NA / C523NA

⚠ Safety: Disconnect battery before resistance/diode checks. Use current limiting for injection. Never inject voltage into an unknown rail until its safe voltage/current limit and isolation path are confirmed. Verify board/revision before using reference values.

🛠 Required Tools

  • Digital multimeter Oscilloscope with x10 probe Bench power supply with current limit Thermal camera / freeze spray as required SPI programmer where firmware diagnosis is required
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Schematic-derived bench record

Bench Manual & Source Coverage

Source coverage: High. Values and thresholds must still be verified against the exact schematic/datasheet.

Source PDF(s): ASUS Chromebook C223NA C423NA C523NA Rev_1.2.pdf

Board profile

Power & Control Architecture

Platform / ODMASUS Apollo Lake Chromebook
CPU / SoCIntel Apollo Lake
MemoryLPDDR4
EC / SIONPCX586GA0BX
BIOS / SPIW25Q128FWPIF
Table A

Chronological Power Sequence

Follow upstream to downstream. A missing later signal may simply be the result of an earlier missing prerequisite.

#StageSignal / RailFrom -> ToRefStateExpectedDMMOscilloscope
1DC InputAdapter / DC-IN main railInput connector / protection pathC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Follow chronological sequenceBoard-specific adapter/input voltage; verify adapter or USB-C contract and schematic.Measure DC to ground at the input/protection path.Flat DC; investigate collapse or excessive ripple.
2ChargerACOK / ACINCharger -> EC/SMCC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Follow chronological sequenceValid adapter-present logic state; polarity is board/IC specific.Measure logic level and insertion/removal transition.Clean state transition.
3EC / SMCEC / KBC / SMC supplyEC/KBC/SMC powerC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Follow chronological sequenceController supply must be valid before sequence outputs are expected.Measure controller supply rail(s).Flat DC; no repeated collapse.
4EC / SMC32.768 kHz RTC / EC clockRTC / EC low-frequency clockC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.15Follow chronological sequenceStable low-frequency oscillation where applicable.Use high-impedance scope probe; avoid loading crystal nodes.~32.768 kHz waveform where exposed.
5ResetRSMRST#EC/PCH reset sequenceC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Follow chronological sequenceBoard-specific deasserted state after resume-well prerequisites.Measure logic state through power transition.Clean assertion/deassertion.
6Power ButtonPWRBTN#Button/EC -> PCH/SoCC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.2Follow chronological sequenceValid board-specific button transition when pressed.Observe idle and pressed state.Clean pulse/transition.
7Sleep / SequenceSLP_S4#PCH/SoC -> power sequencingC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Follow chronological sequenceBoard-specific deassertion when leaving S4.Measure during power-on sequence.Clean transition.
8Sleep / SequenceSLP_S3#PCH/SoC -> main railsC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Follow chronological sequenceBoard-specific deassertion when entering S0.Measure during power-on sequence.Clean transition.
9ResetPLTRST#PCH/SoC -> platform devicesC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Follow chronological sequenceDeasserted platform reset after clocks, rails and power-good prerequisites.Measure during startup.Clean reset release.
10BIOS / SPISPI chip selectController -> SPI flashC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.12Follow chronological sequenceIdle/inactive with access pulses during firmware fetch.Scope during power-on/reset release.Chip-select pulse bursts.
11BIOS / SPISPI clockController -> SPI flashC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.12Follow chronological sequenceClock bursts during flash access.Scope during firmware access.High-frequency clock bursts.
12DisplayeDP HPDPanel -> GPU/PCH/SoCC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.6Follow chronological sequenceValid board-specific HPD state when panel is detected.Measure with panel connected and powered.Clean logic level/transition.
13DisplayeDP AUXGPU/PCH/SoC panelC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.6Follow chronological sequenceAUX transactions during panel detection/EDID/link setup.Use suitable scope/differential method; avoid loading the bus.Bidirectional AUX activity.
14DisplayBacklight enableEC/PCH/GPU -> backlightC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Follow chronological sequenceBoard-specific active state after panel initialization.Measure enable logic when backlight should be active.Clean assertion.
15DisplayBacklight PWMEC/PCH/GPU -> backlightC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Follow chronological sequencePWM activity when brightness is nonzero; exact duty/frequency is platform specific.Scope PWM and record duty/frequency.Stable PWM waveform.
16Battery / BusSMBus / I2C activityEC/charger/battery busC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Follow chronological sequencePulled-high idle with transaction bursts when devices are queried.Scope clock/data and confirm pull-up rail.I2C/SMBus clock/data bursts.
17USB-C / PDUSB-C CC1 / CC2USB-C port -> PD controllerC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Follow chronological sequenceValid attachment/orientation state; exact voltage depends on Rp/Rd and role.Measure CC states according to controller datasheet and port orientation.Observe attach/orientation changes.
18USB-C / PDPD negotiation / contractUSB-C PD controllerC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Follow chronological sequenceContract may be 5/9/15/20 V or PPS depending platform/source.Verify default VBUS first, then observe negotiation and final contract.PD communication / VBUS transition when negotiation succeeds.
Table B

Bench Reading & Fault Isolation

Enter the actual DMM reading and scope/logic observation. Select PASS, FAIL or N/A, then tick Checked when that row is complete.

0 / 18 checked
Checked#Signal / RailMeasuredObserved Waveform / LogicResultFailure Isolation HintTechnician Notes
1Adapter / DC-IN main railC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30No input: inspect source, connector, fuse/protection path and system-rail short.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
2ACOK / ACINC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Missing: verify charger VCC, ACDET, source qualification and pull-up rail.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
3EC / KBC / SMC supplyC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Missing/unstable controller supply blocks power-button and sequencing logic.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
432.768 kHz RTC / EC clockC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.15Absent clock: verify oscillator supply, crystal network and controller state.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
5RSMRST#C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Missing: check RTC/resume-well rails, EC/SMC state and upstream power-good.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
6PWRBTN#C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.2No transition: inspect button, EC path, pull-up and controller state.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
7SLP_S4#C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Missing: inspect prior sleep/reset prerequisites.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
8SLP_S3#C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Missing: inspect prior sleep/reset/firmware prerequisites.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
9PLTRST#C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.13Missing: trace SYS_PWROK/VR_PWRGD/VR enable/sleep/reset prerequisites first.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
10SPI chip selectC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.12No activity: verify sequence reached firmware fetch before suspecting the flash.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
11SPI clockC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.12CS without clock suggests bus/controller path; no bus activity may be upstream sequence.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
12eDP HPDC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.6Missing: inspect panel power, cable/connector and HPD path.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
13eDP AUXC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.6No AUX with power/HPD valid: inspect cable, panel and source path.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
14Backlight enableC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Missing: inspect lid/Hall state, display initialization, firmware and control path.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
15Backlight PWMC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.30Missing PWM with enable present: inspect brightness-control source and firmware/EC path.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
16SMBus / I2C activityC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Stuck/no activity: inspect pull-ups, shorts and powered bus participants.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
17USB-C CC1 / CC2C223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1Abnormal state: inspect connector, ESD/protection, pull networks and controller supply.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
18PD negotiation / contractC223NA/C423NA/C523NA schematic p.1No contract: verify CC state, controller supply, dead-battery path, firmware and cable/source compatibility.
Additional readings
Technician evidence
V4.0 · BOARD COMPONENT INTELLIGENCE

Component Index

Select a board component to see its function, related rails/signals, enable and power-good dependencies, input/output path, matching checklist tests and identical fitted ICs found on other board checklists. Unknown values are left unknown rather than guessed.

V4.3 Bench PSU Current Profile

Board Current Sequence

Record current draw in amperes at each observable stage. Historical comparison uses successful repairs of this exact board checklist. A different reading is a clue, not a component diagnosis.

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Tip: enter only stages you actually observed. For boards that never reach a later stage, leave that stage blank rather than entering a guessed value.

V4.4 Board Knowledge

Previous Solved Cases

Historical cases are diagnostic references only. Confirm readings on the board in front of you before replacing parts.

Live match: Mark a bench signal FAIL to check previous solved cases for C223NA/C423NA/C523NA.

No structured solved-repair knowledge has been collected for this board yet. New V4.4 solved cases will build it automatically.

V4.5 · SIMILAR BOARD / PLATFORM MATCHING

Reference Boards

Reference only: The boards below share one or more stored platform attributes with this motherboard. Their voltages, component locations, designators, sequence details and repair findings are not automatically treated as facts for the current board. Verify against the current board schematic, boardview and measurements before use.

No sufficiently identified reference boards yet.

Matching becomes available when published board records contain exact charger IC, EC/SIO, CPU model, CPU VR controller or Platform/ODM metadata.

V4.9 Diagnostic Timeline

Repair Timeline

Bench actions are recorded in sequence for training, QC and future troubleshooting. Signal result changes remain in history even after a failed stage later passes.

    The final solved forum case receives the complete timeline for this bench session. Manual actions should describe what was actually done, not a suspected cause.

    GUIDED BIOS DIAGNOSTICS · V5.1

    BIOS / SPI Flash Diagnostic Record

    Record only measurements observed on this board. The workflow does not assume a flash voltage, logic level or firmware fault from a single reading.

    Original BIOS dump

    The first uploaded original is locked to this diagnostic session and cannot be overwritten by this workflow.

    Repaired BIOS dump

    Stored as a separate attachment. Uploading it never modifies the original dump.

    Final diagnostic decision

    Is the problem solved?

    Complete the applicable checklist and bench rows first. If solved, the completed diagnostic flow is converted into a resolved Repair Forum post automatically.

    V5.0 Repair Case Intelligence

    Board Repair Dashboard

    Aggregate repair patterns for C223NA/C423NA/C523NA · Rev 1.2. Historical patterns are references, not proof of the current fault.

    0Recorded repairs
    0.0%Solved
    Not enough timeline dataAverage diagnosis time
    0Rework cases

    Common symptoms

    No structured data yet.

    Frequently failed rails / signals

    No structured data yet.

    Frequently replaced / repaired ICs

    No structured data yet.

    Common root causes

    No structured data yet.

    Diagnosis time is calculated from V4.9 timeline evidence when available. Only server-recorded board-linked repair cases are counted; unsaved local bench sessions are excluded. Technician performance is never exposed on this board dashboard.

    USB-C / PD DIAGNOSTICS · V5.2

    USB-C Power Delivery Diagnostic Record

    Record observed behavior on this board and adapter. Contract voltage and controller behavior vary by platform; this module does not assume that a higher-voltage PD contract must always be present.

    USB-C port fault checklist

    Check only what was actually inspected. A failed item is a diagnostic clue, not an automatic component diagnosis.

    DISPLAY / NO-DISPLAY DIAGNOSTICS · V5.3

    Internal & External Display Diagnostic Record

    Record board-specific observations. Missing display signals are clues only; expected voltage, polarity and timing must be verified from the schematic, panel specification or known-good board.

    Internal vs external display decision tree

    Complete the checks in order. The guidance below narrows the next area to inspect but does not declare a component faulty.

    Record the internal and external display results to show decision guidance.
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