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If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode. Satellite A80 Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 Maintenance Manual...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features The Satellite A80 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: ? CPU Intel Celeron M CPU up to 1.5GHZ 0.09u, 1M 1.2 cache, FSB 400MHz...
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5.25’’ 12.7mm height DVD-ROM device 5.25’’ 12.7mm height CD-ROM device ? Optional Devices 256MB/512MB/1GB SO-DIMM modules MINI PCI module (802.11a+b+g Wireless LAN module/802.11b+g Wireless LAN module) MDC Modem Bluetooth modem Dual-Band build in Antenna for Wireless LAN Communication. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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One optional IEEE 1394 port One optional 6- in-1 port, support SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD ? PCMCIA Card Organization One type II card socket only SRAM, OTPROM, FLASH ROM, mask ROM memory card up to 64MB MODEM/LAN card Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Plug a 4-pins S- video cable into this connector for output of NTSC or PAL signal. ? LAN port The computer comes with an RJ-45 Local Area Network (LAN) port. The LAN port provides connectivity for LAN. ? Switch buttons Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Power button User define button(for world wide) Internet button Mode button (CD/MP3 switch) Eject/ Stop button Play/ Pause button Reverse button Forward button Mode button (CD/MP3 switch) Security Boot-up password protection Single level password architecture. (Supervisor) Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Single or dual channel LVDS panel support up to SXGA+ panel, resolution with frequency range from 25MHZ to 112MHZ per channel. ? SMsC LPC 47N217 Super I/O with LPC Interface PC99a, PC2001 ACPI 2.0 Compliant Serial Ports One Full Function Serial Port Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Two Analog Line- level Stereo Inputs with LIN_IN, CD, and AUX. Two Analog Line- level Mono Inputs : PCBEEP, PHONE-IN. Two software selectable Microphone Inputs. High quality differential CD Input. Power Management and enhanced power saving features. Meets Microsoft® WHQL/WLP2.0 audio Requirements. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Node power class information signaling for system power management. PCI burst transfers and deep FIFOs to tolerate large host latency. Separate cable bias(TPBIAS) for each port. Register access fail interrupt when the PHY SCLK is not active. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Serial ATA hot-plug Enhanced receiving FIFO flow control for Serial ATA link DMA Command Queuing(maximum 32 entries Supports 20, 25, 30, or 40MHz reference clock. Serial ATA Interface of 1.5Gbps Full scan for high production test coverage Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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/ 80/ 100/ 120GB HDD. 1-10 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD±R/±RW drive DVD Super Multi drive CD-ROM driver 1.4.1 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive (Toshiba SD-C2712) accommodates eithe r 12cm (4.72- inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) CDs or DVDs. Transfer rates DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed CD-ROM...
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Video CD CD-RW Photo CD CD-R 1.4.3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Toshiba TS-L462A, Matsushita UJDA760 or TEAC DW-224E) 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...
DVD+R DVD+RW 1.4.5 DVD Super Multi Drive The DVD Super Multi Drive (Toshiba TS-L632A, Matsushita UJ-830B, UJ-831B or TEAC DV- W28E) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72- inch) or 8cm (3.15- inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor.
The power supply supplies seven different voltages to the system board and performs the following functions: 1. A/D conversion The EC uses 8-bit sampling for A/D conversion to determine the following values: AC adaptor current 1-14 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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When power is turned on or off, the EC starts the power on or off sequence. SQ0-4 = power ON sequence SQ5-B = power OFF sequence 7. Battery charging control The EC controls the following. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 1-15...
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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. 1-16 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 1-17...
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 24 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 1 month 1-18 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 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 Toshib a can cause the computer to malfunction.
R u n C M 1 6 5 . E X E a n d s e l e c t t h e H A R D D I S K i t e m . Y e s Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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6. If an error is detected by the audio test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.10 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.12. 7. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.12. Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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6. If an error is detected when using the IEEE1394 device, perform the IEEE1394 device Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.14. 7. If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.15. Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
Can you turn the Run diagnostic program computer on? (Procedure 4) Perform internal connection Are the internal power check connections secure? (Procedure 5) Replace system board E N D Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
(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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-11...
( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process 2-12 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-4 Keyboard troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-15...
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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. 2-16 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) E N D Figure 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-17...
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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. 2-18 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
Y e s R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-6 TV-out troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-19...
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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. 2-20 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 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 2-7 Printer port troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-21...
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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. 2-22 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures TouchPad Troubleshooting START TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-8 TouchPad troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-23...
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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. 2-24 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
- see Figure 2-1 Perform earphone test (Procedure 2) Do earphones function correctly? Perform connection check (Procedure 3) Perform replacement check (Procedure 4) Replace system board Figure 2-9 Speaker troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-25...
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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. 2-26 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 2-11 Modem troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-27...
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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. 2-28 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 2-12 PCMCIA troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-29...
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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. 2-30 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 2-13 IEEE 1394 troubleshooting process Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-31...
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Make sure the IEEE 1394 port is firmly secured to the system board of the computer. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 3. Check 3 The transmission cable may be damaged. Replace with a good cable. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 4 2-32 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-33...
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 2-14 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process 2-34 Satellite A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 A80 / TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2-35...
? 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics 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 swap...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 IEEE 1394 Test 3-10 Satellite A80 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. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-11...
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. 3-12 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-13...
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. 3-14 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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. 3-16 Satellite A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Keyboard Test 3-18 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-19...
The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to test their Touch Pad buttons. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on the screen as below. 3-20 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-21...
- 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. 3-22 Satellite A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-23...
3.15 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-25...
Test Rate Control . The LAN test includes three subtests of the: Speed1000 including ASIC Loopback (Speed=1000) Speed100 including ASIC Loopback (speed=100) 3. Speed 10 - including ASIC Loopback (Speed=10) The subtests run automatically. 3-26 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3.17 LAN Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics The screen should display as below, indicating pass will go on to next test FAIL as below will keep this screen Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3-27...
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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. 3-30 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Figure 4-21 Disconnecting the display assembly screws.............4-25 Figure 4-22 Disconnecting the wireless and LCD cables............4-26 Figure 4-23 Removing screws of the bottom................4-27 Figure 4-24 Removing the top cover..................4-28 Figure 4-25 Removing the FFC cables..................4-28 4-iv Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-35 Removing the CPU....................4-37 Figure 4-36 Removing the display mask ................... 4-39 Figure 4-37 Removing the LCD module-1................4-41 Figure 4-38 Removing the LCD module-2................4-42 Figure 4-39 Removing the FL inverter board................4-43 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Battery pack Keyboard Wireless LAN MODEM Expansion Memory Module Direct Play Button Board Display Assembly Top Cover Display Mask System Board LCD Module Fan & Heat Sink Speakers Touch Pad FL Inverter Board Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Battery pack Keyboard Wireless LAN MODEM Expansion Memory Module Direct Play Button Board Display Assembly Top Cover Display Mask System Board LCD Module Fan & Heat Sink Speakers Touch Pad FL Inverter Board Satellite A80 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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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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Release the battery pack release latch (2). Remove the battery pack from the bay (3). 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay. The battery bay latch will click automatically.
Insert a PC Card and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 4-3 Installing a PC Card NOTE: When handling the HDD, do not press the top surface as shown by the arrow. Hold it by the sides. Figure 4-4 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2. Remove two black M2.5x5 screws to release the HDD door. 3. Pull on the tab to remove the HDD unit. 4. Remove the HDD from the HDD case. Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD door Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD module 4-10 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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To take apart the HDD module, first remove it from the computer as described earlier. 1. Remove four M3x3 screws securing the HDD mounting brackets to the HDD. There are two on each side. Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD bracket Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-11...
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. Use one M2.5x5 screw to secure it in position. 4-12 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
1. Position the optical drive bracket plate to the rear panel of optical drive. 2. Secure the optical drive bracket plate with two black M2? 3 screws. 3. Install the optical drive module into the bay and secure with one M2.5x5 screw. (Refer 4.5 Optical Drive Module) Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-13...
Detach the two ends of the wireless LAN antenna. Gently press out on the latches. One end of the wireless LAN unit will pop up. Detach antenna cables from LAN card connector. Grasp the wireless LAN unit and pull it out. 4-14 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN unit or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause malfunction. Gently, push the wireless LAN unit down until the latches engage the unit to hold it in place. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-15...
Push the latches to the outside to release a module. A spring will force one end of the module up. Grasp the module and pull it out. Seat the cover and secure its screw. 4-16 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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4 Replacement Procedures Replace the battery pack. Figure 4-13 Removing a memory module CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-17...
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Fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45-degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. 4-18 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-15 Installing an expansion memory Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-19...
4 Replacement Procedures Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Follow the steps below to remove the keyboard: 1. Open the display panel. 2. Remove the strip cover by forcing one end of the strip cover up. Figure 4-16 Removing the strip cover 3.
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4. After removing the screws, flip the keyboard latch with either a screwdriver or a fingernail. 5. Lift the keyboard out of its bay, revealing the keyboard cable. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard from the computer entirely. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-21...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-18 Disconnecting the keyboard cable Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Set the keyboard in place and secure it with two black M2.5x3 screws. 3.
To install a Bluetooth unit, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. Seat the Bluetooth module securing with two black M2x3 screws. Connect the FFC cable to motherboard. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-23...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Modem Removing the Modem To remove the installed modem, follow the steps below: Remove the Modem cover.(Refer Figure 4-12) Remove two black M2.5x3 screws securing the modem module. Carefully lift the unit off its connector Disconnect the modem cable from the modem module. Figure 4-20 Removing the modem module 4-24...
Removing the display assembly screws Pull the strip cover. Disconnect the wireless cable (1) from system. Disconnect the LCD cable (2) from system. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable. Remove two M2.5x8 black screws securing LCD hinge. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-25...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-22 Removing the wireless and LCD cables Lift the display assembly from the computer’s chassis. Installing the Display Assembly To install the display assembly, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. Seat the display assembly taking care not to crush to the LCD cable or wireless cable.
LAN as described in the preceding sections, then follow the steps below: 1. Remove seven black M2.5x8 and seven black M2.5x5 securing from bottom. Figure 4-23 Removing screws of the bottom Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-27...
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4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove two black M2.5x5 and four black M2.5x14 screws securing the top half of the cover: Figure 4-24 Removing the top cover 3. Detach three FFC cables. Figure 4-25 Removing FFC cables 4-28 Satellite P30 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Seat the top cover and secure three FFC cables. Connect Speaker cable. Secure the top cover with two black M2.5x5 and four black M2.5x14 screws. Secure the seven black M2.5x8 and seven black M2.5x5 securing from bottom. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-29...
To install the Touch Pad, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section: 1. Secure Touch Pad Bracket with one black M2.5x3 screw. 2. Connect the Touch Pad board FFC cable to the Touch Pad, and then secure it with two black M2.5x3 screws. 4-30 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
1. Seat each speaker. The speaker cases are marked with L (left) and R (right). 2. Secure each speaker with two black M2.5x3 screws. 3. Attached the left and right speaker cables to the system board. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-31...
Detach the LAN cable from motherboard. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the LAN board. Remove Modem cable. Note: Refer to 4.18 FAN Heat Sink & CPU Remove the LAN board. Figure 4-29 Removing LAN board 4-32 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Attach LAN cable. Attach Modem Cable Removing the USB Board Follow the steps below to remove the USB board. Detach the USB cable from motherboard. Remove the USB board. Figure 4-30 Removing USB board Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-33...
Figure 4-31 Removing the system board 2. Remove two 4.75 x 9.6 NI hexagonal screws securing the system board to the CRT port. 3. Remove three screws securing the Fan, and then detach the Fan from its connector. 4-34 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
4.17 Direct Play Button Board Removing the Direct Play Button Board To remove the Direct Play Button board, first remove the Keyboard, then follow the steps below: 1. Remove two M2.5x 3 screws and FFC from top cover. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-35...
CPU and heat sink. 1. On the topside of the system board, remove three M2.5x5 screws securing the fan module. 2. Remove the fan connectors from the system board. 3. Lift off the fan module. 4-36 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the heat sink 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. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-37...
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Seat the heat sink over the CPU and secure with the four embedded screws in the order indicated on the heat sink. Seat the fan module. Attach the fan connectors to the system board. Secure the fan module to the topside of the system board with three M2.5x5 screws. 4-38 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Remove two black M2.5x5 screws on the upper corner. Remove the mask seals by unsnapping the display mask along the two sides and the bottom edge to remove display. Figure 4-36 Removing the display mask Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-39...
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To install the display mask, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Seat the display mask and secure the snaps on each side. 2. Secure the display mask with two M2.5x5 screws. 4-40 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
To remove the LCD module, first remove the display assembly and display mask, then follow the steps below. Remove two M2.5x5 black screws securing the LCD module bracket to LCD cover. Disconnect the LCD cable from the FL inverter board. Figure 4-37 Removing the LCD module-1 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-41...
Secure the LCD module bracket to the LCD module with eight M2x3 screws. Connect the LCD cable to the FL inverter board. Secure the LCD module bracket to the LCD module with two M2.5x5 screws. 4-42 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
To install the FL inverter board, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section. 1. Secure one black M2x3 screw connecting the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. 2. Reassemble the computer. Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 4-43...
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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FRDSY*) Top View Figure B-1 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Top) Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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B.2 System Board (FRDSY*) Button View Figure B-2 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Button) Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table B-1 System board ICs (top and bottom) Mark Number Name Intel Alviso Chip ICH6-M ENE 910L Marvell 88SA8040 RealTEK ALC250VD Marvell 8036 TI PCI7411 ICS954226AG BIOS ROM Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Panel Data Signals GMCH_TZOUT1- Panel Data Signals GMCH_TXOUT1- Panel Data Signals GMCH_TZOUT1+ Panel Data Signals GMCH_TXOUT1+ Panel Data Signals GMCH_TZOUT2- Panel Data Signals GMCH_TXOUT2- Panel Data Signals GMCH_TZOUT2+ Panel Data Signals GMCH_TXOUT2+ Panel Data Signals Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual C-15...
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Table C-9-1 JP12 Fan I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name FAN1 FAN-SPEED1 C.10 PJP1 Table C-10 AC Adaptor Connector pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DC_IN_S2 DC_IN_S2 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual C-17...
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Table C-11 Microphone I/F pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ANGND BIAS ANGND C.12 JP22 Table C-12 Headphone Connector pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ANGND INTSPK_L1 INTSPK_R1 NBA_PLUG ANGND C-18 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common E0 F0 Ctrl ? E0 7C Shift ? E0 7C Alt ? Satellite A80 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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard E.2 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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E.3 Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard E.4 Japanese (JA) Keyboard Figure E-4 JA keyboard Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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E.5 Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure E-5 KO keyboard E.6 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
LOG UP LOG UPPER ASSY MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 TP BRK TO LOG UP 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 SPEAKER R/L TO LOG UP 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 TP PCB TO LOG UP 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 POWER PCB TO LU 2.5~3.0kg Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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LL TO MB TO LU 2.5~3.0kg THERMAL FAN ASSY TO MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kg MB TO LL THERMAL FAN ASSY TO MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 LU TO LL 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 HDD DOOR TO LL 2.5~3.0kg Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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FIX BAY BRACKET WITH MMCK20030Z0 M2.0*3 2.0~2.5kg DRIVER M2.5*3.6 (SPECIAL MINI PCI BRACKET TO MM000000200 SCREW) LOG LOW M2.5*3.6 (SPECIAL MINI PCI BRACKET TO MM000000300 SCREW) LOG LOW ECTQ0069000 (SPECIAL SCREW) RAM DOOR TO LOG LOW Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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 A80 Series Maintenance Manual...
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