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This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite P10 Series, referred to as the P10 Series in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Screw torque list Reliability Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Speaker Troubleshooting ....................2-27 2.12 Optical Drive Troubleshooting ..................2-29 2.13 Modem Troubleshooting....................2-32 2.14 PC Card Troubleshooting ....................2-34 2.15 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting ..................2-36 2.16 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting..................2-38 2.17 Bluetooth Troubleshooting .................... 2-40 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test ......................3-18 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test ....................3-20 3.15 Lid Switch Test ......................3-21 3.16 HDD R/W Test .......................3-22 3.17 LAN Test........................3-24 3.18 RTC Test ........................3-26 3.19 CD Control Button Test ....................3-27 viii Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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4.14 TouchPad ........................4-41 4.15 Speakers ......................... 4-43 4.16 System Board ......................... 4-45 4.17 Direct Play Button Board....................4-47 4.18 Display Mask ......................... 4-49 4.19 LCD Module ........................4-51 4.20 FL Inverter Board ......................4-53 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Handling the LCD Module..................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout....................... B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments ....................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes.................D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ......................E-1 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List ..................F-1 Appendix G Reliability ......................G-1 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features The Satellite P10 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: •...
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Application key. TouchPad This pointing control device, located in the center of the keyboard palm-rest, provides convenient control of the cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse. The TouchPad incorporates two mouse buttons. Display Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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The computer comes with four USB ports that comply with Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI). The USB enables daisy-chain connection of up to 127 USB-equipped devices. It is designed for easy configuration by a Plug-and-Play operating system and provides hot insertion/ejection capability. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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CD/Digital Mode Button briefly to switch between CD mode and digital mode. CDs can be played with the computer turned off. Pressing play in digital mode will start the computer and launch the digital music player application. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
• 1000 Million pixels per second fill rate • 256-bit 3D and 2D graphics accelerator, with full 32/64/128-bit color with 32- bit z/stencil (24+8 bit) support • Complete pipeline support for 128-bit color for ultimate rendering quality Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Advanced TSMC 0.15 micron with 8-layer metals process, for maximizing performance while minimizing power – a critical mobile combination • 31x31mm, 701 EPBGA package Video Subsystem (nVIDIA NV31M Graphics Controller) Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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• DVD-ready and HDTV-ready MPEG-2 decoding up to 1920 × 1080i resolutions. • Most comprehensive MPEG-2 hardware decode functionality with iinverse discrete cosine transformation (IDCT), motion compensation, and color space conversion. • VIP 1.1 interface support for analog video-in and video-out functionality. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Compatible – EPP 1.7 and EPP 1.9 (IEEE 1284 Compliant) • IEEE 1284 Compliant Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) • ChiProtect Circuitry for Protection Against Damage Due to Printer Power-On • 192 Base I/O Address, 15 IRQ and 3 DMA Options Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Separate cable bias (TPBIAS) for each port. • 3.3-V core logic with universal PCI interfaces compatible with 3.3-V and • 5-V PCI signaling environments. • Physical write posting of up to three outstanding transactions. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Card Bus/SD-IO Host Adapter • Conforms to PCI power management specification revision 1.1 • Conforms to PCI local bus specification revision 2.2 • Supports remote wakeup feature (#PME-compliant) * • Supports PCI interrupts (INT) 1-10 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Conforms to SmartMediaTM electrical specifications (ver. 1.20) and physical format specifications (ver. 1.20), supporting: − Supports 3.3-V SmartMediaTM (5.0 V not supported) − Supports hardware ECC • Conforms to PC Card Standard Release 7 − Supports 2 Slot PC-Card Socket Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 1-11...
The internal HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable 2.5- inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The computer supports a 30 / 40 / 60 / 80GB HDD. 1-12 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
1.4 Removable Drives 1 Hardware Overview 1.4.2 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive (Toshiba SD-C2612 or Matsushita SR-8177) accommodates either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) CDs or DVDs. Transfer rates Matsushita SR-8177: The DVD-ROM drive is able to read CD-ROM, CD-R data at 10.3X to 24X CAV mode speed and CD-RW data at 5.1X to 12X CAV mode speed.
1.4 Removable Drives 1 Hardware Overview 1.4.4 Combo Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Toshiba SD-R2412 or TEAC DW-224E-85) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor. Read speeds DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed...
The EC controls the following two kinds of LED DC IN LED (one color: green) • Green = indicates AC adaptor is connected Battery LED (two colors: orange and green) • Green solid = The battery is fully charged. 1-18 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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When a new battery is installed, the EC communicates with the E PROM in the battery to read information of the newly installed battery. 10. Battery capacity calculation The EC reads battery remaining and percentage capacity from the battery through SMBus. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 1-19...
The times required for charges are listed in the table below. Status Charging time Normal charge (power on) 12 hours or longer Quick charge (power off) About 4 hours 1-20 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
RTC battery. The RTC battery is charged by the adaptor or main battery, while the computer is powered on. Status Time Charging Time (power on) About 48 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 2 month Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 1-21...
8. Cleaning kit for optical drive troubleshooting 9. Multimeter 10. External monitor 11. USB compatible keyboard 12. Multimedia sound system with line-in and line-out ports 13. Headphones 14. USB test module and USB cable 15. Music CD Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction.
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R u n C M 1 6 5 .E X E a n d se le c t th e H A R D D IS K ite m . Y es Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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After confirming which diagnostics test has detected Is an error detected by any of the an error, perform the diagnostics tests? appropriate procedure as outlined below. System is normal Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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7. If an error is detected by the audio test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.11 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.12. 8. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.13. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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7. If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.16. 8. If an error is detected when using the Bluetooth, perform the Bluetooth Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.17. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
(P rocedure 4) P erform internal connection A re the internal power check connections secure? (P rocedure 5) Y es R eplace system board E N D Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
The system is (LED on for 1 second protected and cannot be re-powered on every 2 seconds) without the AC power connected. Amber color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
A faulty adaptor may not supply power or may not charge the battery. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Connect a new AC adaptor. If the problem is not resolved, go to Check 2. Check 2 Insert a new battery. If the problem is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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• If the battery LED does not light, go to Check 6. Check 6 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is properly installed and the battery LED still does not light, go to Procedure 4. 2-10 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Make sure that the battery cable is firmly connected to the system board. If it is connected firmly, go to Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-11...
( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process 2-12 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. If an error is not detected, the display is functioning properly. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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Check 5. Check 5 Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problem still exists, perform Check 6. Check 6 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one. 2-14 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. 2-16 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-5 Keyboard troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-17...
The keyboard may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-18 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) E N D Figure 2-6 External USB device troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-19...
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Go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Replace system board If the error persists, the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-20 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
T V fu n c tio n in g o k ? s e t Y es R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-7 TV-out troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-21...
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Try connecting a different television to the computer. If the replacement television works, the original set may be damaged. If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-22 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Perform print port loopback check (Procedure 2) Print port is not Was a print port faulty continue problem detected? troubleshooting refer to Figure 2.1 Replace system board (Procedure 3) Figure 2-8 Printer port troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-23...
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If the replacement printer does not work either, or the original printer functions normally on a different computer, go to Procedure 3. Procedure 3 Replace system board The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-24 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
2.10 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 TouchPad Troubleshooting START TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-9 TouchPad troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-25...
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The TouchPad unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. 2-26 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
If the stereo speakers don't sound properly, the stereo speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace them with new ones. If the stereo speakers still do not work properly, try replacing in turn the audio board and system board. 2-28 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Audio CD functions ok? cleaning check (Procedure 2) Perform software check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 5) Replace system board Figure 2-11 Optical drive troubleshooting process Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-29...
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The audio test program stored in the Diagnostics Disk will test the drive’s ability to play an audio CD. See Chapter 3 for details. If any errors occur while executing the diagnostic program, go to Procedure 5. 2-30 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-31...
(Procedure 1) Check / replace Computer unable to telephone line and detect telephone signal? connections Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-12 Modem troubleshooting process 2-32 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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The modem card or RJ-11 jack may be faulty. Try replacing them. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the System Board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-33...
2.14 PC Card Troubleshooting START Perform SYCARD test (Procedure 1) Do errors occur during PCMCIA unit is SYCARD test? not faulty. Perform PCMCIA socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-13 PCMCIA troubleshooting process 2-34 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-35...
IEEE 1394 port and transmission are not Was an IEEE 1394 problem detected? faulty. Continue troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-14 IEEE 1394 troubleshooting process 2-36 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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The transmission cable may be damaged. Replace with a good cable. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 4 Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-37...
Continue Was a wireless LAN problem delected? troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna/unit Replace system board Figure 2-15 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process 2-38 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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The wireless LAN unit may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-39...
(Procedure 1) Bluetooth is not faulty. Was a Bluetooth problem Continue troubleshooting-refer detected? to Figure 2.1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace Bluetooth module Replace system board Figure 2-16 Bluetooth troubleshooting process 2-40 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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The Bluetooth module may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 2-41...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2-42 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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LCD Pixels Mode Test ....................3-20 3.15 Lid Switch Test ......................3-21 3.16 HDD R/W Test ......................3-22 3.17 LAN Test ........................3-24 3.18 RTC Test........................3-26 3.19 CD Control Button Test ....................3-27 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-iii...
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A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test) A data CD disc (CD-ROM Test) A LAN loopback connector (LAN Test) IEEE1394 Link Cable The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the tests within the program. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the diagnostics diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the MS-DOS boot files.) And then follow the instructions to...
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3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program. If the test result passes, the following display will show up: Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Then press any key for next actions – the below display presented if copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “Y” key pressed. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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And then it will check if it’s necessary to leave this program. Program will quit when “Y” key pressed and it will go back main menu for next test if “N” key pressed. NOTE: Press Pause to pause a test and Enter to resume. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as “Uppercase Character”. Then it will show its configuration is correct (in green color) or failed (in color). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after comparison. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
It needs to input unit Part Number by manual, then show this unit DMI information and makes comparison with SKU data. NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as “Uppercase Character”. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after comparison. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
- including Pattern test, Data Pin test, Control register test & Control pin/ Status pin test. NOTE: Remember to connect a PIO loopback connector to the computer's printer port before test begins. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Make sure the machines are firmly connected by the IEEE 1394 transmission line 4. Execute 1394M.bat on the computer 5. Select the IEEE 1394 transmission test for the test device 6. Start data transmission and complete check Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
OK within 3 times “Beep” sound generated. NOTE: Remember to tune up the volume as “Maximum” before this test starts. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-10 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
The computer will stop the fan working after any key pressed. Listen to check if the fan is “OFF” – it means no rotating sound. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-11...
Remain charge capacity (0 ~ 100%) Charge function (PASS/FAIL) - “Battery Is Full” showed when “remain charge capacity” is 100% The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3-12 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: The write-protected device of this formatted diskette should be “Disable”. The subtests run automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-13...
Each item can be chosen by manual. When each test item finished, the CD-ROM tray will open. Check whether the tray can open automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-14 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: The “Fn” key cannot be tested in the keyboard test. To determine whether the “Fn” key is working correctly, press “Fn+F6 ” or “Fn+F7 ” keys to check if LCD display brightness change gradually. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-15...
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Pressing a key also reveals that key’s scan codes in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When the key is depressed, its make code is displayed. When the key is released, the break code is shown. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
After checking T/Pad buttons and cursor’s function, use “Tab” key or use T/Pad cursor to click the “OK” column will end this test. It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. 3-18 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: The above figure has three compartments although the Touch Pad installed may only have two buttons. In this case, the central compartment in the figure does not correspond to any button. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-19...
- including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 640*200 (2/16 colors), 640*350 (2/16 colors), 640*480 (2/16/256 colors), 800*600 (256 colors) and 1024*768 (256 colors). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-20 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Follow below steps to run this test: 1. Close the LCD cover. 2. Heard 3 “Beep” sound happened during LCD closed. 3. Open the LCD. Then it will indicate whether the test is passed or failed. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-21...
3.16 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to test aurally HDD read/write function. For data security concern, it is necessary to input password - “TOSHIBA” before HDD write test starts. The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1.
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NOTE: Press “Ctrl + Break” keys can terminate the current subtest. The screen should display as previous picture, indicating whether the subtest is passed or failed when finished. NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-23...
The LAN test includes two subtests of the: 1. Speed100 including Ethernet_802.2, Ethernet_II, Ethernet_SNAP and Ethernet_802.3. All test items are in LSB mode. 2. Speed10 including Ethernet_802.2 in LSB mode. The subtests run automatically. 3-24 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3.17 LAN Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-25...
Checks the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3-26 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Press each of the buttons on the front panel in turn. A yellow bar will appear on the relevant section of the figure if the button passes the test. Press Esc to quit the test. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 3-27...
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Optical Drive Module Keyboard Wireless Expansion Modem / Memory Card Bluetooth Display Assembly Unit Module Unit Display Top Cover Mask Fan & Heat Sink Module Direct Play Speakers TouchPad Button Board System Board Inverter Board Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Optical Drive Module Keyboard Wireless Expansion Modem / Memory Display Assembly Card Bluetooth Unit Module Unit Display Top Cover Mask Fan & Heat Sink Module Direct Play Speakers TouchPad Button Board System Board Inverter Board Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER: Always use the lithium ion battery pack or backup battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
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9. The computer contains many sharp edges and corners, so be careful not to injure yourself. 10. After you have replaced an FRU, make sure the computer is functioning properly by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you have fixed or replaced. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer, confirm that the FRU and the computer are functioning properly. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Tweezers, to lift out screws that you cannot grasp with your fingers. ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on. ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. Anti-static carpeting or flooring. Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Slide the battery bay latch to release the battery pack then remove it from the bay. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. 1. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay. The battery bay latch will click automatically and secure the battery pack in position.
PC Card Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card, follow the steps below. 1. Push the PC Card’s eject button. The button pops out when you release it. Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2. Push the eject button once more to pop the PC Card out slightly. 3. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Figure 4-3 Removing the PC Card 4. Push the eject button back into place, if necessary. 4-10 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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To install the PC Card, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. 2. Insert the PC Card and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-11...
Turn the computer upside down. Remove one black M2.4x6 screw from the back cover where it pins the optical drive module into place Slide the optical drive module from the bay. Figure 4-4 Removing the optical drive module 4-12 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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To install a device in the optical drive module bay, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section. 1. Slide the device into the optical drive module bay. 2. Secure the one black M2.4x6 screw. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-13...
2. Remove four black M2×4 screws (two from each side of the drive) securing the main bracket. Lift off the main bracket. Figure 4-5 Removing the bracket screws 3. Pull the optical drive board from the rear of the drive. 4-14 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2. Place the drive in the main bracket and secure with four black M2×4 screws (two from each side of the drive). 3. Position the back bracket plate and secure with two black M2×8 screws. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-15...
1. Turn the computer upside down and loosen four embedded security screws securing the wireless LAN compartment cover. 2. Lift off the wireless LAN compartment cover. Figure 4-6 Removing the wireless LAN compartment cover 4-16 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Grasp the wireless LAN unit and pull it out. Figure 4-7 Removing the wireless LAN unit CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN unit or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause malfunction. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-17...
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6. Seat the wireless LAN compartment cover and secure it with the four embedded security screws. 4-18 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
To remove the expansion memory, first remove the battery pack, then follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove two embedded screws securing the expansion memory cover. 3. Lift off the expansion memory cover. Figure 4-8 Removing the expansion memory cover Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-19...
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5. Grasp the expansion memory and pull it out. Figure 4-9 Removing the expansion memory CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 4-20 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Gently, push the expansion memory down until latches on either side engage the expansion memory to hold it in place. 6. Seat the expansion memory cover in place and secure it with two embedded screws. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-21...
1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove two embedded screws securing the modem / Bluetooth unit cover. 3. Lift off the modem / Bluetooth unit cover. Figure 4-10 Removing the modem / Bluetooth unit cover 4-22 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Carefully lift the unit off its connector. 6. If a modem is being removed, disconnect its power cable from the system board. If a Bluetooth unit is being removed, disconnect its FPC cable from the system board. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-23...
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If a Bluetooth unit is being fitted, connect the FPC cable. 5. Fit the modem / Bluetooth unit onto its connector and secure with two M2.5×3 screws. 6. Replace the modem / Bluetooth unit cover and secure with two embedded screws. 4-24 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
To remove the Fan, Heat Sink, and CPU, you must first remove the battery pack, then follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove three embedded security screws securing the fan compartment cover. Remove the fan compartment cover. Figure 4-12 Removing the CPU compartment cover Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-25...
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Figure 4-13 Removing the heat sink CAUTION: If you remove the heat sink, you should use the CPU grease tool to remove the grease on the CPU and heat sink. Reapply fresh grease before replacing the heat sink. 4-26 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Turn the cam on the CPU socket with a flat-blade screwdriver so that the notch on the cam is aligned with the open side of the CPU socket to unlock the CPU. Figure 4-14 Removing the CPU 6. Gently lift out the CPU. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-27...
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4. Seat the heat sink over the CPU and secure with four screws in the order indicated on the heat sink (1,2,3,4). 5. Secure the CPU compartment cover with the three embedded security screws. 4-28 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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4.10 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 HDD CAUTION: When handling the HDD, do not press the top surface as shown by the arrow. Hold it by the sides. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-29...
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2. Gently pull the HDD toward the computer’s front panel to disconnect it from the system board, then lift it out. Figure 4-15 Removing the HDD unit cover screws NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the HDD case unless you are going to replace the HDD. 4-30 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the four M3×3 silver screws that secure the HDD case to the HDD. Figure 4-16 Removing the HDD unit case screws 4. Remove the HDD from the HDD case. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-31...
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1. Seat the HDD in the HDD case and secure with four M3×3 silver screws. 2. Seat the HDD unit in the HDD slot 3. Secure the aluminum shield over the HDD with four M2.5×6 black screws. 4-32 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
1. Open the display panel. 2. Insert a thin tool into each of the narrow holes in the strip cover and lever the strip cover up to release its latches. Figure 4-17 Removing the strip cover Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-33...
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3. Remove two M2×3 black screws securing the keyboard. 4. Lift the keyboard out and place over the display hinges, revealing the keyboard cable. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard. Figure 4-18 Removing keyboard cable and keyboard 4-34 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Set the keyboard in place and secure it with two M2×3 black screws. 3. Seat the strip cover and press down to ensure the strip cover latches engage, locking it in place. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-35...
5. Remove two M2.5x6 black screws from each hinge and two black M2.5x6 black screws from the computer’s back side (help hold the display assembly in place). 6. Lift the display assembly from the computer’s chassis. 4-36 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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6. Feed the wireless LAN module’s antennae wires through the small hole beside the LCD display cable connector. 7. Connect the LCD power cable to the top chassis. 8. Secure one M2.5.x3 black screw for each hinge cover 9. Reinstall the keyboard, wireless LAN module, and battery. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-37...
1. Remove three M2.5×6 black screws and two M2.5x3 black screws from the keyboard tray securing the top cover. 2. Detach the upper FPC and lower FPC cables on the top chassis. Figure 4-20 Removing the top cover screws and cables 4-38 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Two M2.5x6 black screws from the back. • Six M2.5×18 black screws from the sides Figure 4-21 Removing the screws from the computer underside 4. Turn the computer upright lift off the top cover. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-39...
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3. Turn the computer upside down and secure the following eleven screws: • Three M2×3 black screws in the battery bay • Two M2.5x6 black screws from the back. • Six M2.5×18 black screws from the sides 4-40 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove three M2.5×3 black screws securing the TouchPad cover. Lift out the TouchPad board. 4. Remove two M2.5x2 black screws securing the PPC board. Lift it out. Figure 4-22 Removing the TouchPad button board Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-41...
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4. Connect the upper and lower TouchPad board FPC cables to both the TouchPad button board and the TouchPad. 5. Restore the battery pack, keyboard, optical drive module, HDD, and top cover as they were originally. 4-42 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
To remove the speakers, first remove the top cover, then follow the steps below. 1. Disconnect the speaker FFC cables from the right and left speakers. 2. Remove two M2.5x6 black screws, one from each speaker. Figure 4-23 Removing the speaker screws 3. Lift out the speakers. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-43...
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1. Seat each speaker. The speaker cases are marked with L (left) and R (right). 2. Secure each speaker with one M2.5×6 screw. 3. Attach the left- and right-side speaker cables to the system board. 4. Reassemble the rest of the computer. 4-44 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
2. Remove the one M2.5x6 black screw from the volume board. 3. Remove two M2.5x6 black screws from the module support. 4. Remove the four hexagonal port screws. Figure 4-24 Removing the system board screws 5. Remove the system board from the chassis. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-45...
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1. Seat the system board in the chassis and secure it with six M2.5×3 black screws. 2. Secure the volume board with one M2.5x6 black screw. 3. Secure the module support with two M2.5x6 black screws. 4. Secure the four hexagonal port screws. 5. Reassemble the computer. 4-46 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Release the two front face hooks securing the front face to the lower chassis, then gently pry the front face away from it. Remove two M2.5x3 black screws securing the direct play button board to the front face. Figure 4-25 Removing the Direct Play cover assembly Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-47...
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Attach the front face to the lower chassis, ensuring that the two front face hooks snap securely into place. Attach the direct play button FFC to the system board. 4-48 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Carefully insert your fingers between the mask and the LCD panel and pry open the snaps. Start with the four snaps at the top of the display mask. Continue unsnapping the display mask along the two sides and the bottom edge. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-49...
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2. Secure the display mask with two M2×6 black screws at the top outer corner of the display assembly and another two M2.5×6 screws at the bottom inner corner. 3. Cover the secured screws with mask seals. 4-50 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
2. Disconnect the HV and FL cables from the FL inverter board. 3. Remove eight M2.5x3 black screws securing the LCD module bracket, then remove the LCD module bracket. 4. Remove the LCD module. Figure 4-27 Removing the LCD module Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-51...
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2. Connect the FL cable and the HV cable to the FL inverter board. 3. Secure the LCD module in the display assembly with the LCD module bracket and eight M2.5x3 black screws. 4. Secure one M2x3 black screw holding the left HV cable in place. 4-52 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
To remove the FL inverter board, first remove the battery pack, the display assembly, display mask, and LCD module, then follow the steps below. 1. Remove one M2x3 black screw securing the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. Figure 4-28 Removing the FL inverter board Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual 4-53...
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To install the FL inverter board, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section.. 1. Secure one M2x3 black screw connecting the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. 2. Reassemble the computer. 4-54 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
United States (US) Keyboard...................E-1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard ..................E-1 Spanish (SP) Keyboard ....................E-2 Japanese (JA) Keyboard ....................E-2 Korean (KO) Keyboard....................E-3 Korean (CF) Keyboard ....................E-3 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List...................F-1 Appendix G Reliability......................G-1 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual App-iii...
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Figure E-1 US keyboard ......................E-1 Figure E-2 UK keyboard ....................... E-1 Figure E-3 SP keyboard......................E-2 Figure E-4 JA keyboard......................E-2 Figure E-5 KO keyboard ....................... E-3 Figure E-6 CF keyboard ......................E-3 App-iv Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode................D-7 Table D-6 No.124 key scan code ..................D-7 Table D-7 No.126 key scan code ..................D-8 Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List ..................F-1 Table G-1 MTBF........................G-1 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual App-v...
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LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Note: The panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so handle it carefully. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. Cleaner 4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FRDSY*) Bottom View Figure B-1 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Bottom) Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Table C-10 AC Adaptor Connector pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name C.10 Microphone (6-pin) Table C-11 Microphone I/F pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ANGND BIAS ANGND C-14 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl(L) Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Ctrl(R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA ___________ E0 B6 E0 2A ___________ E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12_________ E0 F0 59 E0 12____________ E0 59 Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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E0 2A E0 5D E0 DD E0 AA E0 12 E0 2F E0 F0 2F E0 F0 12 Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break L-CTRL L-ALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Key top Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common Ctrl *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
(R+L) LCD PANEL ASSY MAC925005N0 M2.5*5 TO COVER SUB 2.5~3kg ASSY(R+L) LCD BAZELTO MAC925006Z0 M2.5*6 2.5~3kg COVER SUB ASSY VR BOARD TO MAC925006Z0 M2.5*6 2.5~3kg LOGIC LOWER MODULE SUPPORT MAC925006Z0 M2.5*6 2.5~3kg TO LOGIC LOWER Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
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MAFA94001N0 4.75*9.6 2.5~3kg LOGIC ASSY PRINT PORT TO MAFA94001N0 4.75*9.6 2.5~3kg LOGIC ASSY MTS PANEL TO MTS 自攻 1.7 MAAAA173500 1.7~2kg DVD ROM MODULE MKE PANEL TO 自攻 1.7 MAAAA173500 MKE DVD ROM 1.7~2kg MODULE Satellite P10 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) 50,000 Keyboard 40,000 300,000 Removable FDD 30,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 Satellite P20 Series Maintenance Manual...
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