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Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual First edition July 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-684 [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
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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 Wiring diagrams BIOS rewrite procedures EC/KBC rewrite procedures Reliability [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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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 Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC)....3-62 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC (Intel-made)........... 3-67 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program ..........3-71 3.29 Sound Test program....................3-78 3.30 3G Test program ..................... 3-78 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
This computer incorporates the following features. There some models and options. Refer to the Parts List for the configuration of each model and options. Microprocessor The Toshiba Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 computer is equipped with an ® Intel Core 2 Duo Processor.
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101- or 102-key enhanced keyboard. TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device The TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device consists of Touch Pad and AccuPoint. The touch pad and control buttons enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. The pointer control stick and AccuPoint enables convenient control of the cursor.
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Express Slot (Choose only one). Bridge Media slot One SD memory card/ SDIO card/Memory stick (PRO)/xD picture card/MultiMedia card slot. Data can be read and written by inserting each media to the slot. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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• DVI port Sound system The sound system is equipped with the following features: • Stereo speakers • Built-in microphone • Digital volume control • Stereo headphone jack • External microphone jack [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Intel Turbo Memory (Robson): PCI Express Mini Card slot 2. This computer (Some models) is Intel Turbo Memory loading. 3G: PCI Express Mini Card slot 2. The computer (Some models) is equipped with PCI Express Mini Card type 3G card Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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This button switches the display between internal display, external display, simultaneous display and multi-monitor display. TOSHIBA Assist button When this button is pressed during power-on, the PC is connected to "Toshiba Assist". When this button is pressed during power-off, the PC is turned on and connected to "Toshiba Assist".
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The front of the computer is shown in figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System unit configuration [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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The system unit is composed of the following major components: Microprocessor ® The Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 computer is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. These processors incorporate a math co-processor, a 3MB or 6MB L2 cache memory.
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-Supports Audio Codec ’97, Revision 2.3 specification or HD Audio -Low Pin Count (LPC) interface -Firmware Hub (FHW) interface support -Alert On LAN (AOL) -Support for Intel® AMT 4.0 -Support for Integrated Trusted Port modulee 1.2 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-11...
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Modem Controller • One MDC is used. • This controller has the following functions: – One RJ11 port – Agere – V.92 (V.90) 56K Modem/FAX – Ring wake up support 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Bluetooth • V2.0+EDR • USB interface connection Super I/O • SMSC LPC47N217-JV chip is used. • This gate array has the following features: – Serial Port Controller – GPIO Controller Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13...
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• IDT 9LPR501 is used. • This device generates the system clock. Sensor • Thermal Sensor: One ADM1032ARMZ chip is used. • Acceleration Sensor :LIS3L02 • Fingerprints sensor: Authen Tec maid 1-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
5,400 Data transfer speed (Mb/s) To/Form Media 91.6 MB/s Max To/Form Host 150 MB/s (Genli) Data buffer size (MB/s) Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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5,400 Data transfer rate Disk-buffer to/from media(Mbps) 775 max Buffer-host data transfer 3.0/1.5 max. (Ggit/sec) Data buffer size (MB/s) Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17...
The DVD Super Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD- RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL. The specifications are listed in Table 1-5. Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-7 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard. Figure 1-7 Keyboard 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery. 7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity. 8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery. The power supply output rating is specified in Table 1-8. 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The main battery maintains the state of the computer when the computer enters in sleep mode. 1-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
If any of the following occurs, the battery charge process stops. 1. The battery becomes fully charged. 2. The AC adaptor or battery is removed. 3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-29...
Table 1-12 lists the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-12 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Status Time Charging Time (power on) 24 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 30 days 1-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Input frequency 50Hz to 60Hz Input current 1.5A or less (100V-240V) B Output voltage Output current 0A to 5A (At constant voltage mode) 5A to 6A (At surge load mode) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-31...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.10 AC Adapter 1-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Error code ....................2-11 Table 2-4 Debug port error status ................2-23 Table 2-5 FDD error code and status ................2-40 Table 2-6 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status........... 2-46 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
2. Implements for debugging port check • Toshiba MS-DOS system FD • RS-232C cross cable • Test board with debug port test cable • PC for displaying debug port test result Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting. (1) Cable connection is described in the figure as line. (2) Pin connection is described in the figure as arrow. <e.g> Connection of modem 2-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Before going through the flowchart steps, verify the following: Ask him or her to enter the password if a password is registered. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk. Non- Windows operating systems can cause the computer to malfunction.
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13. If an error is detected on the sound test, perform the Bridge Media Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16. 14. If a malfunction is detected on the PCI ExpressCard, perform the PCI ExpressCard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.17. 2-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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16. If a malfunction is detected on the Web camerta, perform the Web camerta Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.19. 17. If a malfunction is detected on the Intel Turbo Memory, perform the Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.20. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
(even intervals) Blinks orange once The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level (at being switched on) is low. Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. 2-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Check 2 If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or blue, go to Procedure 4. NOTE: Use a supplied AC adapter G71C0002R710, G71C0002R810 (2-pin)/ G71C00067210, G71C00067110 (3-pin). Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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On for half second Interval between data bits Off for half second The error code begins with the least significant digit. Example: Error code 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.) Start 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Current from the DC power supply is over 4.95A. Current from the DC power supply is over 0.5A when there is no load. The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (± 481mA). Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11...
E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is powered on. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is booting up. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when EV power is maintained. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Error code Meaning PPV voltage is over 1.56V. PPV voltage is under 0.27V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.59V when the computer is booting up. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13...
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1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is powered on. 1R05-P1V voltage is under 0.89V when the computer is booting up. Miscellaneous Error code Meaning The sub clock does not oscillate. 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 5. Check 3 In the case of error code 21h: Go to Procedure 3. Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15...
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If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Procedure 5. 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Battery pack may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17...
Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debugging Port Check Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19...
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3. Not a Serial Port model should connect a debug port test cable to connector CN3110 of a system board.( W3270 open) 4. Connect the RS-232C Cross-cable to the PC that displays the test results. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21...
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6. When the D port status is FFFFh (normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. When the D port status falls into any status in Table 2-4, execute Check 1. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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F006 BIOS Update check EC/KBC(EC) IC3200 (EC/KBC) F007 BIOS ROM check BIOS BIOSROM IC3000 (BIOS ROM) F008 BIOS ROM check 2 BIOSROM IC3000 (BIOS ROM) F009 End of Boot Block processing Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23...
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SMI setup IC1600 (ICH) F107 Clock generator, IC3000 (BIOS ROM) Part number data distinction EC/KBC(EC), IC3200 (EC/KBC) Panel distinction BIOSROM CN5000 (LCD Conn.) CMOS check Panel(EEPROM) Clock generator setup CPU initialization 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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CPU setup IC3200 (EC/KBC) setup of ICH (MEM IO) F122 Clock generator IC1000 (CLKGEN) IC1200 (VGA) EC/KBC(EC) F123 Initialization of EC IC5000 (VGA(nVIDIA)) F166 initialization error of EC EC/KBC(EC) IC3200 (EC/KBC) 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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AMT Mode only: ME MCH(ME) ,BIOS ROM IC1200 (MCH) F14C communication IC3000 (BIOS ROM) error(Transmission) AMT Mode only: ME MCH(ME) ,BIOS ROM IC1200 (MCH) F14D communication error(Reception) IC3000 (BIOS ROM) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27...
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CN1900 (HDD Conn.) F144 setup of a sound EC/KBC(EC) IC3200 (EC/KBC) Suspension processing F145 is ended. Interruption, power IC1600(ICH) F146 EC/KBC(EC),ICH supply control IC3200(EC/KBC) F147 CPU setup IS1050 (CPU Socket) 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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ICH (PIC) F135 ICH Setup IC1600 (ICH) - F136 end of resume processing CN1400 (RAM Conn.) F137 RAM Setup CN1410 (RAM Conn.) CN1400 (RAM Conn.) F138 RAM Setup CN1410 (RAM Conn.) 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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If any other D port status error code is displayed, perform Procedure 3. D port error code is as follows: Error code Contents F003h or F004h SC initialization error F00Bh BIOS update error F117h Exception check error F121h Clock generator error Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31...
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If an error is detected during these tests, go to Procedure 4. Procedure 4 Replacement Check System board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Procedure 2. Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33...
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“write enable”. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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1. Cable can not be disconnected from the connector. 2. Cable is connected straight to the connector. 3. Cable is connected all the way seated in the connector. 4. Cable or connector can not be broken. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35...
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USB FDD may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4 Check 4 System board and USB / MDC board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
User’s Manual. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Check 1 Input C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
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2.5” HDD(s) and the connector(s) of system board may be defective (Refer to the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert HDD(s) to the connector(s) firmly. If it is (or they are) firmly connected, go to Procedure 3. 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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If HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39...
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HDD - DRIVE NOT READY HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERROR 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41...
ONE TEST) in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, keyboard is functioning properly. 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-43...
3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, touch pad is functioning properly. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45...
Insert the Diagnostics disk in the USB FDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 4. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure and test the display again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Make sure the SATA ODD is firmly connected to CN1950 on the system board. If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Check 1 Make sure the following connections are firmly connected. If any connector is disconnected, connect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
LAN cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53...
LAN. Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Wireless LAN card. If wireless LAN antenna cables are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the procedure 3. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Make sure the Bluetooth is firmly connected to CN4440 on the system board. If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-57...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 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, Replacement Procedures. 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
The connection of sound system is shown in the following figure. As the connection may be defective, disassemble the computer and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 3. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 59...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 7 Check 7 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. If the problem continues, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 61...
(3) Make sure that the following device is recognized on the Device Manager window. USB 2.0 5in1 ExpressCard USB Device (4) After confirmation, take a “Safety Remove” procedure and pull out the USB2.0 5in1 ExpressCard. 2-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
2. Slide slowly your finger from the first joint to fingertip at constant speed. When not recognized, adjust the speed. Fingerprint Fingerprint sensor sensor Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 63...
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Once the fingerprint is successfully read for the third time, the message successfully combined will be displayed beneath the fingerprint images. Click the Next button. 2-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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When not authenticated well, warning message appears. If you fail continually five times or more, you can not use the fingerprint authentication about two minute. When not authenticated, type the password to logon to Windows. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 65...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Chapter 4 and perform the following checks. Check 1 If the connection is loose, reconnect it firmly and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 67...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3 Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. 2-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Start the Intel Turbo Memory Console and confirm the followings: Check marks are attached to “Enable Windows ReadyBoost” and “Enable Windows ReadyDrive”. The values for “Windows ReadyBoost” and “Windows ReadyDrive” are “Enabled” and “Total Cache Size” is “1GB”. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 69...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and check the operation again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Real Timer Test......................3-29 3.15 NDP Test........................3-31 3.16 Expansion Test......................3-32 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test ..................3-34 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-35 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-38 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii...
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3.29.4 IEEE1394 test..................3-77 3.29 Sound Test program....................3-78 3.30 3G Test program ..................... 3-78 3.31 SETUP ........................3-79 3.30.1 Function Description ................3-79 3.30.2 Accessing the SETUP Program............3-81 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Table 3-1 Subtest names ....................3-11 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names ..............3-35 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents............3-38 Table 3-4 HDC Error register contents ................3-39 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST [It is not supported ] PRINTER TEST ASYNC TEST HARD DISK TEST Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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A cleaning kit to clean the floppy disk drive heads (Head Cleaning) An external display supporting monitor ID (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
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The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
2. After replacing the system board, execute the subtest04 “DMI information recovery” and subtest08 “System configuration display” in 3.4 Setting of the hardware configuration in order to copy the DMI information and system information from the floppy disk. 3-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
NOTE: To exit the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press the Esc key. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + Break to exit the test program. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + C to stop the test program. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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(0-255). To exit the submenu of the Diagnostic Test and returns to the Diagnostics Menu, set the highlight bar to function 99 and press Enter. 3-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Selecting YES of TEST LOOP increases the pass counter by one, each time the test cycle ends and restarts the test cycle. Selecting NO returns the process to the subtest menu after the test is complete. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.3. 3.2.3 Heatrun test program Heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.23 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. 3-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
5. “Enter Bundle Number?” is displayed. Input the computer’s PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PMSREQ3Q34H/S0123456789) 6. “Write data OK (Y/N)?” is displayed. To write the DMI information to the Flash ROM, press Y, and then Enter. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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This subtest writes all the DMI data in the floppy disk into the new PCB. NOTE: Since the data of UUID is updated every time when this subtest, DMI information recovery, is done, the saved UUID data is not written. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
When the heatrun test ends, following message appears in the display. ************************************************ HEATRUN TEST END ************************************************ Press any key to continue... Press any key and return to the startup menu. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11...
Gradation & Mode test for VGA All dot on/off for LCD “H” pattern display LCD Brightness FLOPPY DISK Sequential read Sequential read/write Random address/data Write specified address Read specified address 3-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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REAL TIMER Real time Backup memory Real time carry NDP test EXPANSION PCMCIA wraparound [Not supported] RGB monitor ID CD-ROM Sequential read /DVD-ROM Read specified address Random address/data RW 1point W/R/C Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13...
The following message will appear. *** Test Fan Revolution High speed Start Make sure the fan rotates at high speed, then press Enter. After a while, the fan rotating will stop. Subtest 03 Geyserville 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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: XXXXXXXX UUID Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Model Number : XXXXXX-XXXXX PCN/BND Number : XXXXXXXXXX Press [Enter] to EXIT To exit this subtest and return to the SYSTEM test menu, press Enter. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15...
Appendix D. KEYBOARD TEST IN PROGRESS 302000 Scan code Character code Keytop Ins Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Left Shift Right Shift PRESS [Enter] KEY Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17...
This subtest displays bands of gradations for mixed colors, then for red, green, and blue. Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. Each color displays for three seconds. 3-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Subtest 05 All dot on/off for LCD This subtest displays an all-white screen then an all-black screen. The display changes automatically every three seconds, then returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-19...
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Super-Bright —> Bright —> Semi-Bright —> Bright —> Super-Bright After displaying with Super-Bright of LCD brightness, return to the DISPLAY TEST menu. Subtest 08 LCD EDID Information (not use) Subtest 09 External EDID read/compare (not use) 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
SUB-TEST MENU : 01 - Sequential read 02 - Sequential read/write 03 - Random address/data 04 - Write specified address 05 - Read specified address 99 - Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21...
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This subtest writes the data specified by an operator to a specified track, head, and address. Subtest 05 Read specified address This subtest reads data from a track, head, and address specified by an operator. 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23...
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This subtest checks the output and bi-directional modes of the data control and status lines through the parallel port wraparound connector (34M741986G01). (Both output and bi-directional modes are tested.) 3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Subtest 03 Wraparound (board) NOTE: To execute this subtest, a RS-232C wraparound connector must be connected to the RS-232C port. This subtest checks the data send/receive function through the wraparound connector. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25...
3. This message is used to select whether or not the HDD status is displayed on the screen. The HDC status is described in section 3.20. Select 1 or 2. Detail status display (1:no, 2:yes) 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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2. Reverse sequential 3. Random Subtest 03 Random address/data This subtest writes random data in a random length to random addresses. This data is then read and compared to the original data. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27...
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This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD. Subtest 09 W-R-C specified address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Writes 1-bit of “off” data (FEh through 7Fh) to address 0Eh through 7Fh Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the address 0Eh to 7Fh Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29...
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The real time increments are automatically executed and the following is displayed: Current date : 01-01-2000 Current time : 00:00:00 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST To exit the test, press Enter. 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
If exists, the bit is “1”. Test only when the high-speed operation processor exists. Subtest 01 NDP test This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31...
Speaker line 00004 40,80 Wait line (40<xx<80) 00005 Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) NN=21, 00 NOTE: Select the subtest number01, The following message will appear: Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Connect a wraparound connector to CRT monitor for the test of ID acquisition. This subtest is executed by using VESA command. CAUTION: It becomes NG because the priority is given to the internal monitor in a simultaneous display mode. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-33...
To execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, select 12 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE: For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702 and DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1. For the subtest 04, use a CD-RW on the market.
HUB - CLEAR FEATURE ERROR HUB - CLEAR FEATURE1 ERROR HUB - SET FEATURE ERROR(Enab.) HUB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - OVER CURRENT ERROR USB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) Display VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35...
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HDD - RECORD NOT FOUND ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - HDC ERROR HDD - SEEK ERROR HDD - TIME OUT ERROR HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DRIVE NOT READY 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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BAD COMMAND /DVD-ROM ILLEGAL LENGTH UNIT ATTENTION MEDIA CHANGE REQUEST MEDIA DETECTED ADDITIMAL SENSE BOUNDARY ERROR CORRECTED DATA ERROR DRIVE NOT READY SEEK ERROR TIME OUT RESET ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37...
“1” … Correctable data error is corrected. “0” … Not used (Index) “1” … Index is sensed. “0” … Normal (Error) “1” … The previous command was terminated with an error. 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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“0” … The hard disk found track 0 during a recalibrate (Track 0) command. “1” … The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39...
**************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-9] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu, select 9 and press Enter. 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Holding a key down enables the auto-repeat function that causes the key’s display character to blink. Press Del + Enter to end the test. IF TEST OK, Press [Dell][Enter]key Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-41...
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<BUTTONS> displays appear on the right side one by one. The parameters appear above the <BUTTONS> (1) or (2) corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Connect the USB test module and USB cable to the computer. Input the port test number and press Enter. OK message appears in the display if the test ends without a defective. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43...
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Check if the each LED lights in the same color as the message in the display (Message switches <-> Green Orange Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Subtest 06 Button This subtest checks the moving of the of the front operation panel button. Press the Toshiba Assist button after the following message appears. Step 1 Press Function button (Assist button ) OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error.
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Vertical plane against the vertical plane with the Front upward Flat desk The figure below shows the name and position of each side. (heaven surface) Right side Back Front Left side 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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When any trouble in the above setting is found, the following message appears and the test halts. Then press Enter and return to the Only One Test menu. ** Setting ERROR! ** Press [Enter] key Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47...
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FAN High-speed---> Target High: 3800 Rpm Result High: XXXX Rpm OK! OK message appears in the display if the test ends without a defective. NG message appears in the display if a defective is found during the test. 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
2. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, then insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. 3. When the message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. “cleaning start” 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49...
6. Write data (WD) 7. Read data (RD) 8. HDC status (HSTS) 9. Error status name (ERROR STATUS NAME) If the power switch is turned off, the error information will be lost. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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3. In the case of “error retry OK,” a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51...
Enter. If you execute the selectable test, follow the indication message in the display. 3. After setting the selectable test, the test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684))
This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays hard disk information. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53...
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After the floppy disk is formatted, the following message will appear: Format complete Another format (1:Yes/2:No) ? (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684))
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Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (g) To copy another disk, type 1 and the message from step (a) is displayed again. Entering 2 returns the test program to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55...
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(i) Select a drive number and the following message will be displayed. ---Max. address --- [LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ???????? (j) Set the LBA number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684))
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Model No. = XXXXXXX = XXXXXXX NOTE: Only when a 2nd HDD is installed, [Drive #2] message appears in the display. Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57...
1. Slide the wireless communication switch to “ON” position. 2. Check the card type according to the following procedure: • Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Utilities] -> [PC Diagnostic Tool]. • Check the “Network”. If the “...
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LAN card or no available access point is found. In this case, check the antenna cable connection to the wireless LAN card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61...
Calexico, Golan and Kedron) to REF PC and unzip it. Then “Clx_Res” folder is created and the following three programs are copied in it. • PACKET.SYS • PACKET.INF • WTWINSVR.EXE 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. • Click “View network connections” on the left column. • The “Network Connections” window appears. Double-click “Local Area Connection”. Network Connections window Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63...
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Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. Select Network Component Type window • Click “Have Disk…” button on the “Select Network Protocol” window. Select Network Protocol window 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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When the installation is completed, “Local Area Connection Properties” will appear. Confirm that the “DDK PACKET Protocol“ is added. Click “Close” button to finish the setup of REF PC. Local Area Connection Properties window Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65...
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Then the following screen will appear. Start the test program on DUT. Screen while running the wtwinsvr program The REF PC is waiting for the start of the test program on DUT. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
6 : Communication test of 11b mode for 5300/5350 module 7 : Communication test of 11g mode for 5300/5350 module 8 : All the tests of WiFi Link 5300/5350 Module (MAC Check,communication test) ************************************************************* Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67...
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When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11b Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11a Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69...
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All the tests is executed in the order of Communication test of 11a mode, Communication test of 11b mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
ICHx GbE (i82540) Diagnostics program ##### #################################################################### 1 .... (i82562 + ICHx) 2 .... (GbE) ******************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2] ? Press the number you want to test and press Enter. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71...
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< RECEIVE > NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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CE Test Complete NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73...
RJ11 Connection Check (LED) (Operator’s Check LED) test will be executed, and the following message will appear: ...Press Key (Y = OK , N =NG) If the color in the LED of the connection checker is orange, press Y, otherwise, press N. 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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(A mobile phone with the Bluetooth function is also available.) ・ A Bluetooth card should be installed on the target computer. Install the Bluetooth function by clicking [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Bluetooth] -> [Bluetooth Settings]. Test procedure 1.
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If the BT address of the responder device does not appear, check the Bluetooth card condition and antenna cable connection to the Bluetooth card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
This program is executed in the responder machine to initialize the responder machine with the IEEE1394 cable connected to the target machine before executing subtest 01. Subtest03 1394 GUID Display This program checks the GUID of IEEE1394. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-77...
3 Tests and Diagnostic 3.29 Sound Test program 3.29 Sound Test program Sound TEST disk cannot be used in Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10. Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS. 1) Play a music file. 2) click TOSHIBA-> utility -> "PC diagnostic tool." to test the sound Please check operation of speakers by one of methods.
(g) Beep Volume (h) Diagnostic Mode (i) USB Sleep and Charge 7. Configuration 8. Battery (a) Battery Save Mode (b) PCI Express Link ASPM (c) Enhanced C-States 9. I/O PORT (a) Serial Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79...
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(b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 15. PCI LAN (a) Built-in LAN 16. Security Controller (a) TPM (b) Hide TPM 17. Intel( R )AMT (a) MEBx SETUP 3-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC, turn on the power. Then press F1. The following display appears. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81...
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2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: (1) HDD Mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83...
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This option sets HDD password. HDD password is a security function to protect the built-in HDD. (a) HDD This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password. Built-in HDD Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, HDD and FDD. CD-ROM→LAN→FDD→HDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, FDD and HDD. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85...
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SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its maximum speed. ® Always Low Disables Intel Core Duo processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its default speed. 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Trusted Execution Technology is set as permission. When Trusted Execution Technology is set as permission, Please set both of "Virtualization Technology" of [6 "OTHERS"], and "TPM(s)" of [16 "SECURITY CONTROLLER"] as "Enabled" in advance. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87...
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= message is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer. 3. This option is enabled only once, the setting is reset, after booting up. 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled(Mode3) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled(Mode4) A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89...
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NOTE: Display of the LCD Brightness will be changed in the condition below: (*1) Operating the battery (*2) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS. 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91...
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COM level Interrupt level I/O address COM1 3F8H (Serial port default) COM2 2F8H COM3 3E8H COM3 3E8H COM3 3E8H COM4 2E8H COM4 2E8H COM4 2E8H Not Used Disables port 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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(a) Power On Display This option is used to select the display when booting up. Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Otherwise it selects the internal LCD. (Default) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93...
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This option sets the Legacy support condition of the USB floppy disk drive. When a computer is FDD built-in model, this option is not displayed. Enabled Enables support. (Default) LEGACY USB floppy disk is available without the driver. Disabled Disables LEGACY support 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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16. Intel( R )AMT *AMT model only (a) MEBx SETUP This setting enables or disables the computer's MEBx SETUP Intel(R) AMT. Enabled Enables the MEBx SETUP. Disabled Disables the MEBx SETUP. (Default) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95...
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Overview This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below provides a guide as to which other FRUs must be removed before a particular FRU can be removed.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following items. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No COVER ASSY COVER ASSY 64,64-A TOUCH PAD Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No LCD COVER ASSY LCD COVER CAMERA MODULE ASSY...
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures The main parts in this manual are indicated in the part list by the following names. Parts List Manual NAME PART NAME ITEM No System board PCB ASSY FG6INx Switch board PCB ASSY FG6SWx USB board PCB ASSY FG6USx Serial board PCB ASSY FG6SRx...
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Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions while working on the computer. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine 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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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2. Battery Pack”. 1.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly Procedure Four main types of cable connector are used. • Pressure plate connector • Spring connector • Back flip connector • Normal pin connector For pressure plate connectors, slide the pressure plate holding tags on both sides of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable out from the connector.
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly Procedures After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. •...
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CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screw driver for quick and easy operations. • M2 (2mm) 0.167 N·m (1.7 kgf·cm)
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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. [Normal grip] • Even numbered length screws: Brown • Odd numbered length screws: White Grip area • Special length screw: Blue [Special grip] •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Screw Notation To make maintenance of the computer easier, markings of the kinds of the screws including the types and lengths of the screws are indicated on the computer body. Format: Screw type + Screw length (mm) Screw shape B: Bind screw F: Flat head screw...
4.2 Battery pack 4 Replacement Procedures Battery pack Removing the Battery pack To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. CAUTION: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing the battery pack. Similarly, do not drop, knock, scratch, disassemble, twist, or bend the battery pack.
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Dispose always the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Toshiba. NOTE: Check the battery’s terminals visually. If they are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
4.3 SIM card 4 Replacement Procedures SIM card Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-2 and 4-3. 1. Slide the SIM card release latch in the direction as shown in the figure below. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 SIM card 3. Remove the SIM card from the SIM card holder. SIM card Figure 4-3 Removing the SIM card (2) Installing the SIM card To install the SIM card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-2 and 4-3. 1.
4.4 PC card/Bridge media/Smart card 4 Replacement Procedures PC card/Bridge media/Smart card 4.4.1 PC card Removing the PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. CAUTION: Insert or remove a PC card in accordance with any instructions in their manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 PC card/Bridge media/Smart card 4.4.2 Bridge media (SD Card/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card/MultiMedia card) Removing the Bridge media To remove the Bridge media, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-5. CAUTION: Insert or remove a Bridge media in accordance with any instructions in each Bridge Media manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
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4.4 PC card/Bridge media/Smart card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4.3 Smart card Removing the Smart card To remove the Smart card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-6. CAUTION: Insert or remove a Smart card in accordance with any instructions in the Smart card manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Memory module Memory module Removing the Memory module To remove the memory module, confirm that the computer is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7 and 4-8. CAUTION: When removing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off. Removing a memory module with the power on might damage the module or the computer itself.
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4.5 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Open the left and right latches outside and remove the memory module(s). Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-8 Removing the memory module TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-19...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Memory module Installing the Memory module To install the memory module, confirm that the computer is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7 and 4-8. CAUTION: When installing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off. Inserting a memory module with the power on might damage the module or the computer itself.
4.6 Fin cover 4 Replacement Procedures Fin cover NOTE: When repairing the PC, clean the cooling fin with a vacuum cleaner. Do not use cotton sticks and tweezers to remove dusts. It may cause the cooling module problem or dusts stuffed. Removing the Fin cover To remove the Fin cover, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 HDD Removing the HDD To remove the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10 and 4-11. CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of a HDD. Pressure may cause the data loss or damage to the device.
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4.7 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the following screws and separate the HDD and HDD holder. • ×4 M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD screw M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD HDD Holder M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD Figure 4-11 Removing the HDD TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-23...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 HDD Installing the HDD To install the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10 and 4-11. 1. Set the HDD to the HDD Holder and secure them with the following screws. • ×4 M3.0×4C FLAT HEAD screw 2.
4.8 Optical disk drive (DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi drive) 4 Replacement Procedures Optical disk drive (DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi drive) Removing the Optical disk drive To remove the optical disk drive, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-12 to 4-13. CAUTION: When the optical disk inside the optical disk drive can not be ejected because of some failure, open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Optical disk drive (DVD-ROM/DVD-Super Multi drive) 3. Remove the following screws and ODD rear bracket. • ×2 M2.0×2.7C Unique screw 4. Remove the following screw and ODD side bracket. • ×1 M2.0×3C S-THIN HEAD screw Optical disk drive ODD side bracket ODD rear bracket M2.0×3C S-THIN HEAD...
4.9 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Keyboard Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-14 to 4-17. CAUTION: As the keytop may fall out, when handling the keyboard always hold it by the frame and do not touch the keytop.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Keyboard 3. Open the display and make it flat. 4. Insert your finger into the slot on left side and remove the KB holder. Slot KB holder Figure 4-15 Removing the KB holder (2) 4-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.9 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the following screws securing the keyboard. • ×2 M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw 6. Lift the top edge of the keyboard while releasing the latches and turn the keyboard face down on the palm rest. M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD Latch...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Keyboard 7. Remove the following screw and slide the KB support plate in the direction as shown in the figure below to remove. • ×1 M2.5×10B FLAT HEAD screw 8. Disconnect the keyboard flexible cable from the connector CN3230 on the system board and remove the keyboard.
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4.9 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-14 to 4-17. 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest and connect the keyboard flexible cable to the connector CN3230 on the system board. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SW board 4.10 SW board Removing the SW board To remove the SW board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18 to 4-20. 1. Disconnect the SW board FFC from the connector CN9600 on the SW board. 2.
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4.10 SW board 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Peel off the insulator (COVER UP INSULATOR). Insulator (COVER UP INSULATOR) Figure 4-19 Removing the insulator (COVER UP INSULATOR) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-33...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SW board 4. Disconnect the SW board FFC from the connector CN9500 on the system board. SW board FFC CN9500 Figure 4-20 Removing the SW board FFC Installing the SW board To install the SW board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18 to 4-20. 1.
4.11 SIM board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 SIM board Removing the SIM board To remove the SIM board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21. 1. Disconnect the SIM board FFC from the connector CN9570 on the system board. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 SIM board Installing the SIM board To install the SIM board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21. 1. Connect the SIM board FFC to the connector CN9670 on the back of the SIM board. NOTE: In the case of the 15.4-inch model, arrange the SIM board FFC as shown in the figure below.
4.12 Wireless LAN card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Wireless LAN card Removing the Wireless LAN card To remove the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22. 1. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna cables from the wireless LAN card (white cable from Main and black cable from Aux) using an antenna coaxial cable disconnector.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN card To install the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card to the connector on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly.
4.13 3G card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card Removing the 3G card To remove the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-23 1. Disconnect the 3G antenna cables from the 3G card using an antenna coaxial cable disconnector.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card Installing the 3G card To install the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-23. 1. Insert the 3G card to the connector on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly.
4.14 Robson card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Robson card Removing the Robson card To remove the Robson card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. 1. Remove the following screws securing the Robson card. • ×2 M2.0×4B BIND screw 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Robson card Installing the Robson card To install the Robson card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. 1. Insert the Robson card to the connector on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly.
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4.15 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Speaker Removing the Speaker To remove the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25 to 4-27. 1. Disconnect the speaker harness from the connector CN6150 on the system board. Speaker harness CN6150 Figure 4-25 Removing the speaker (1) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Speaker 2. Peel off the three insulators (SQUARE INSULATOR) and turn up the insulators. Insulator (SQUARE INSULATOR) Insulator Figure 4-26 Removing the insulator 4-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.15 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures NOTE: Peel off three insulators (one from left, two from right) in the case of the 15.4-inch model. The figure below shows the location of two insulators on the right. Insulator (right) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-45...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Speaker 3. Remove the speakers (left and right) from the speaker slots while pushing the guides and speaker harness from the slot. Speaker (blue&black harness) Speaker (red&white harness) Speaker harness Guide Guide Figure 4-27 Removing the speaker (2) Installing the Speaker To install the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25 to 4-27.
4.16 Cover assembly and Base assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedu es 4.16 Cover assembly and Base assembly Removing the Cover assembly and Base assembly To remove the cover assembly and base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-28 to 4-30.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 Cover assembly and Base assembly 3. Turn over the computer and open the display. 4. Disconnect the touch pad FFC, Bluetooth harness, camera harness and LCD harness from the connector CN9550, CN4440, CN9540 and CN5000 on the system board.
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4.16 Cover assembly and Base assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 8. Separate the cover assembly and base assembly while releasing the latches. Cover assembly Base assembly Figure 4-30 Removing the cover assembly and base assembly (4) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-49...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 Cover assembly and Base assembly Installing the Cover assembly and Base assembly To install the cover assembly and base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-28 to 4-30. 1. Place the cover assembly on the base assembly and secure them with the following screws.
4.17 MDC modem/USB board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 MDC modem/USB board Removing the MDC modem/USB board To remove the MDC modem/USB board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31 and 4-32. 1. Remove the following screws securing the MDC modem. •...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 MDC modem/USB board 4. Disconnect the USB harness from the connector CN9560 on the system board and connector CN9660 on the USB board. 5. Remove the USB board from the slot of the base assembly while pushing the latches in the direction as shown in the figure below.
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4.17 MDC modem/USB board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the MDC modem/USB board To install the MDC modem/USB board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31 and 4-32. 1. Set the USB board to the slot of the base assembly while engaging the latches. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 RGB harness/RJ45 harness 4.18 RGB harness/RJ45 harness Removing the RGB harness/RJ45 harness To remove the RGB harness/RJ45 harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Turn up the insulator and disconnect the RGB harness from the connector CN9510 on the system board.
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4.18 RGB harness/RJ45 harness 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the RJ45 harness from the connector CN4100 on the system board and remove the RJ45 harness from the slot of the base assembly. RJ45 harness Insulator CN4100 Figure 4-34 Removing the RJ45 harness TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-55...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 RGB harness/RJ45 harness Installing the RGB harness/RJ45 harness To install the RGB harness/RJ45 harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Turn up the insulator and connect the RJ45 harness to the connector CN4100 on the system board.
4.19 Serial board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Serial board Removing the Serial board To remove the serial board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35. 1. Disconnect the serial board FFC from the connector CN9520 on the system board. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Serial board Installing the Serial board To install the serial board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35. 1. Connect the serial board FFC to the connector CN9620 on the back of the serial board.
4.20 Microphone harness 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Microphone harness Removing the Microphone harness To remove the microphone harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-36. 1. Disconnect the microphone harness from the connector CN6050 on the sound board. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board 4.21 System board CAUTION: When replacing with a new system board, the following procedures must be executed. (1) Before replacing the system board, execute subtest02 “DMI ggginformation save” in 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration of gggChapter 3 Test program in order to save the DMI information from gggsystem board to floppy disk.
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4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures • ×4 M2.5×6C Tapping screw 4. Remove the ODD FPC from the connector CN1950 on the back of the system board. (15.4-inch model only) Sound board FFC M2.5x6C Tapping DC-IN jack M2.5x6C Tapping ODD FPC CN1950 CN9530 Glass tape...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board 5. Disconnect the DC-IN harness and HDD harness from the connector CN8800 and CN1900 on the back of the system board. HDD harness CN1900 DC-IN harness CN8800 Figure 4-38 Removing the DC-IN harness/HDD harness 4-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the System board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-37 to 4-38. 1. Connect the DC-IN harness and HDD harness to the connector CN8800 and CN1900 on the back of the system board. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 GFX board/GFX fin 4.22 GFX board/GFX fin Removing the GFX board/GFX fin To remove the GFX board/GFX fin, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-39 and 4-40. 1. Remove the following screws and disconnect the GFX board (with the GFX fin) from the connector CN5900 on the system board.
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4.22 GFX board/GFX fin 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the following screws and separate the GFX fin and GFX board. • ×4 M2.0×3C S-THIN HEAD screw M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD GFX fin Cool sheet GFX board Figure 4-40 Removing the GFX board/GFX fin (2) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-65...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 GFX board/GFX fin Installing the GFX board/GFX fin To install the GFX board/GFX fin, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-39 and 4-40. 1. If there is already cool sheet on the GFX board or GFX fin, remove the cool sheet. Stick a new cool sheet on the GFX board in place.
4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan Removing the CPU/CPU fin/DC fan To remove the CPU/CPU fin/DC fan, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-44 to 4-46. 1. Disconnect the fan harness from the connector CN8771 on the system board. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan 4. Remove the following screws and separate the DC fan and CPU fin. • ×2 M2.5×4B FLAT HEAD screw M2.5x4B FLAT HEAD CPU fin Cool sheet DC fan Figure 4-42 Removing the CPU fin/DC fan (2) 4-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Unlock the CPU by turning the cam counterclockwise on the CPU socket by 180 degrees with a flat-blade screwdriver. 6. Remove the CPU. Figure 4-43 Removing the CPU CAUTION: When removing the CPU, lift it up right above. Otherwise, pins of the CPU may be damaged.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan Installing the CPU/CPU fin/DC fan To install the CPU/CPU fin/DC fan, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-44 to 4-48. 1. Make sure that the cam of the CPU socket is in the unlock (OPEN) position. 2.
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4.23 CPU/CPU fin/DC fan 4 Replacement Procedures 4. When silicon grease is already applied to the CPU or CPU fin, wipe them off with a cloth in advance. 5. Apply new grease (DENKA GFC-F1) on the CPU using a special syringe as shown in the following figure.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 PC card unit 4.24 PC card unit Removing the PC card unit To remove the PC card unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-49. 1. Remove the following screws securing the PC card unit. •...
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4.24 PC card unit 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the PC card unit To install the PC card unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-49. 1. Set the PC card unit while engaging the latches and secure it with the following screws.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 RTC battery 4.25 RTC battery CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-50. 1.
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4.25 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the RTC battery To install the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-50. 1. Set the RTC battery into the insulator (RTC BATT INSULATOR). 2. Set the insulator (RTC BATT INSULATOR) to the slot. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Sound board 4.26 Sound board Removing the Sound board To remove the sound board follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-51. 1. Peel off the glass tape. 2. Remove the following screws and sound board from the slot. •...
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4.26 Sound board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Sound board To install the sound board follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-48. 1. Connect the sound board FFC to the connector CN9630 on the sound board. 2. Set the sound board to the slot and secure it with the following screws. •...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.27 Battery lock 4.27 Battery lock Removing the Battery lock To remove the battery lock, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-49. 1. Remove the battery lock button L while pushing latches inside to release them. 2.
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4.27 Battery lock 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Battery lock To install the battery lock, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-49. 1. Insert the sticks of the battery lock L and battery lock R into the springs. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Removing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To remove the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-50 to 4-53. 1. Turn up the insulator (TPAD PLT INSULATOR) and remove the following screws. •...
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4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the touch pad FFC, touch pad button FFC and dual button FFC from the connector CN9650 and CN3240 on the fingerprint sensor board and connector on the touch pad. NOTE: In models without a dual button, there is no dual button FFC. 4.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 5. Remove the following screws and separate the fingerprint sensor board and unit dual pad. • ×2 M2.0×3C S-THIN HEAD screw M2.0x3C S-THIN HEAD Fingerprint sensor board Unit dual pad Figure 4-52 Removing the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board (3) 4-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Disconnect the touch pad button FFC from the connector on the touch pad and peel off the touch pad. NOTE: Do not reuse the removed touch pad. Be sure to use a new touch pad. Touch pad COVER ASSY Connector...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Installing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To install the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-50 to 4-53. 1. Connect the touch pad button FFC to the connector on a new touch pad and stick the touch pad in place.
4.29 Bluetooth module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module To remove the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-54. 1. Lift up the hook and slide the Bluetooth holder in the direction in the figure below to remove it from the guides.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Bluetooth module 1. Set the Bluetooth module along the guides and arrange the Bluetooth harness under the guides. 2. Set the Bluetooth holder under the guides and slide it until the hook is engaged. 4-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
4.30 Smart card unit 4 Replacement Procedures 4.30 Smart card unit Removing the Smart card unit To remove the Smart card unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-55. 1. Peel off the insulator fixing the Smart card FPC. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.30 Smart card unit Installing the Smart card unit To install the Smart card unit, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-55. 1. Pass the Smart card FPC through the hole2 and slide the Smart card unit under the guides until the hook is engaged.
4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter Removing the LCD unit/FL inverter To remove the LCD unit/FL inverter, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-56 to 4-60. 1. Remove the wireless LAN antenna cables and camera harness from the slot. Wireless LAN antenna cable (black) Camera harness Wireless LAN antenna cable (white)
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter 2. Peel off the LCD mask seals and remove the following screws. • ×2 M2.5×5B FLAT HEAD screw 3. Separate the LCD cover and cover assembly while releasing the latches. LCD mask seal M2.5x5B FLAT HEAD Slit LCD cover...
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4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Peel off the glass tape. 5. Disconnect the LCD harness and HV harness from the connectors on the both sides of the FL inverter and remove the FL inverter. Glass tape LCD harness FL inverter HV harness Figure 4-58 Removing the FL inverter...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter 6. Remove two glass tapes and disconnect the LCD harness from the connector on the LCD unit. Glass tape Glass tape LCD harness Figure 4-59 Removing the LCD unit (1) 4-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 7. Remove the following screws and LCD unit. • ×4 M2.0×3C BIND screw M2.0x3C BIND LCD unit M2.0x3C BIND Figure 4-60 Removing the LCD unit (2) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-93...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.31 LCD unit/FL inverter Installing the LCD unit/FL inverter To install the LCD unit/FL inverter, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-56 to 4-60. 1. Place the LCD unit in place and secure it with the following screws. •...
4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures 4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna Removing the Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna To remove the camera module/wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-61. 1. Turn up the insulators (ANTENA HLD INSULATOR) and peel off the acetate tapes securing the wireless LAN antenna cables, 3G antenna cables and camera harness.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following item. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No LCD COVER ASSY LCD COVER ASSY CAMERA MODULE 46,47 2.4/5.2GHZ ANTENNA 4-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna To install the camera module/wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-61. 1. Stick new wireless LAN antennas in place. 2.
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4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures (Web camera model) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-99...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.32 Camera module/Wireless LAN antenna/3G antenna (Web camera & W-LAN model) Peel off the separator from the camera module 4-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.33 LCD harness 4.33 LCD harness Removing the LCD harness To remove the LCD harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-62 to 4-64. 1. Turn up the insulator and release the LCD harness from the guide. Guide Insulator LCD harness...
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4.33 LCD harness 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Turn over the cover assembly. 3. Lift up the hook of the harness holder L and slide the harness holder L to remove it from the holes of the guides. Hook Harness holder L Guide Figure 4-63 Removing the harness holder L TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.33 LCD harness 4. Remove the LCD harness from the guides and pass the LCD harness through the hole of the hinge. Hole LCD harness Guide Guide Figure 4-64 Removing the LCD harness (2) Installing the LCD harness To install the LCD harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-62 to 4-64.
4.34 LCD mask 4 Replacement Procedures 4.34 LCD mask Removing the LCD mask To remove the LCD mask, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-65 and 4-66. 1. Remove the following screws and stand the LCD mask. CAUTION: When standing the LCD mask, hold the LCD mask with the hinge and stand them carefully.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.34 LCD mask 2. Remove the LCD mask. LCD mask Hinge Figure 4-66 Removing the LCD mask (2) 4-106 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.34 LCD mask 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD mask To install the LCD mask, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-65 to 4-66. 1. Set the LCD mask to the hinge standing. 2. Lay the LCD mask down and secure it with the following screws. CAUTION: When laying the LCD mask down, hold the LCD mask with the hinge and lay them down carefully.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.35 Hinge 4.35 Hinge Removing the Hinge To remove the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-67 and 4-68. 1. Remove the following screw securing the brake hinge L. • ×1 M2.5×6C Tapping screw 2.
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4.35 Hinge 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the following screws securing the brake hinge R. • ×2 M2.5×6C Tapping screw 4. Remove brake hinge R through the hole. M2.5x6C Tapping M2.5x6C Tapping Brake hinge R Figure 4-68 Removing the hinge (2) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-109...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.35 Hinge Installing the Hinge To install the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-67 and 4-68. 1. Set the brake hinge R in place and secure it with the following screws. • ×2 M2.5×6C Tapping screw 2.
4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp This system uses LCD modules from the following suppliers. The procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp is different for each LCD module. Refer to the appropriate procedure. Type Part No. Supplier Section G33C0004R110 4.36.1...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4.36.1 Replacing the 15.4-inch WXGA LG Fluorescent Lamp CAUTION: When replacing the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD panel and backlight unit. Removing the fluorescent lamp To remove the 15.4-inch WXGA LG fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-69 to 4-72.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly of Top Case 1. Disassembly of Top Case1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-70 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (2) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-113...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Disassembly of Source PCB 1. Disassembly of Source PCB1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-71 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (3) 4-114 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly of Board Ass’y, Tape Adhesive, Sheets, Light guide, Cover Ass’y Bottom 1. Disassembly of Top Case1. 2. Disassembly of Board Ass’y2. CAUTION: This process should be made in Clean room with no scratch nor particle on Polarizer and B/L Ass’y.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Installing the fluorescent lamp To install the 15.4-inch WXGA LG fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-73 to 4-76. Assembly of Cover Ass’y, Sheets, Light guide, Tape Adhesive and Board Ass’y and Top Case 1.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly of Source PCB 1. Assembly of Source PCB1. CAUTION: Stress should not be given on COF. Figure 4-74 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (6) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-117...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Assembly of Top Case 1. Assembly of Top Case1. CAUTION: Pressure should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-75 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (7) 4-118 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly of outside tape/Cover shield 1. Assembly of Cover shield (S)1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on Source PCB. Usage of gloves with anti-electric discharge coating is recommended to eliminate possible damage on circuits occurred by ESD.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4.36.2 Replacing the 15.4-inch WXGA Samsung Fluorescent Lamp CAUTION: When replacing the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD panel and backlight unit. Removing the fluorescent lamp To replace the 15.4-inch WXGA Samsung fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-77 to 4-80.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the yellow tapes, lamp-wire tape and bottom Al tape. Yellow tape (right) Yellow tape (left) Bottom Al tape Lamp-wire tape Figure 4-78 Replacing 15.4-inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (2) 3. Remove the top chassis from the molded frame. CAUTION: Remove in the order of bottom hook and side hooks.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4. Separate the panel assembly and backlight unit. CAUTION: Handle with care not to damage COF of S/D. Panel assembly Figure 4-80 Replacing 15.4-inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (WXGA) (4) Installing the fluorescent lamp The installing procedure of the 15.4-inch WXGA Samsung fluorescent lamp is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.36.3 Replacing the 15.4-inch WSXGA+ Samsung Fluorescent Lamp CAUTION: When replacing the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD panel and backlight unit. To replace the 15.4-inch WSXGA+ Samsung fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-81 to 4-84.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 2. Remove the yellow tape, lamp-wire tape and bottom Al tape. Yellow tape (left) Lamp-wire tape Bottom Al tape Figure 4-82 Replacing 15.4-inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (WSXGA+) (2) 3. Separate the top chassis and molded frame. CAUTION: Remove in the order of bottom hook and side hooks.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Separate the panel assembly and backlight unit. CAUTION: Handle with care not to damage COF of S/D and G/D ICs. Panel assembly Figure 4-84 Replacing 15.4-inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (WSXGA+) (4) Installing the fluorescent lamp The installing procedure of the 15.4-inch WSXGA+ Samsung fluorescent lamp is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4.36.4 Replacing the 15.4-inch WXGA-CSV LG Fluorescent Lamp CAUTION: When replacing the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD panel and backlight unit. Removing the fluorescent lamp To remove the 15.4-inch WXGA-CSV LG fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-85 to 4-88.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly of Top Case 1. Disassembly of Top Case1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-86 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA-CSV) (2) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-127...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Disassembly of Source PCB 1. Disassembly of Source PCB1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-87 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA-CSV) (3) 4-128 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly of Board Ass’y, Tape Adhesive, Sheets, Light guide, Cover Ass’y Bottom (L) 1. Disassembly of Case top1. 2. Disassembly of Board Ass’y2. CAUTION: This process should be made in Clean room with no scratch nor particle on Polarizer and B/L Ass’y.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Installing the fluorescent lamp To install the 15.4-inch WXGA-CSV LG fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-89 to 4-92. Assembly of Cover Ass’y, Sheets, Light guide, Tape Adhesive and Board Ass’y and Case 1.
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly of Source PCB 1. Assembly of Source PCB1. CAUTION: Stress should not be given on COF. Figure 4-90 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA-CSV) (6) TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-131...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.36 Fluorescent Lamp Assembly of Top Case 1. Assembly of Top Case1. CAUTION: Pressure should not be given on PCB and COF. Figure 4-91 Replacing 15.4-inch LG fluorescent lamp (WXGA-CSV) (7) 4-132 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A10/S10/P10/SatellitePro S300 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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4.36 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly of outside tape/Cover shield 1. Assembly of Cover shield (S)1. CAUTION: Pressure or stress should not be given on Source PCB. Usage of gloves with anti-electric discharge coating is recommended to eliminate possible damage on circuits occurred by ESD.
LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be careful when handling it. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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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. [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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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 Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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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. [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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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 oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System board (FG6IN*) Front View Figure B-1 System board (FG6IN*) layout (front) Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.3 System board (FGGIN*) Front View : It is used by a GPU model. Figure B-3 System board (FGGIN*) layout (front) [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.4 System board (FGGIN*) Back View : It is used by a GPU model. Figure B-4 System board (FGGIN*) layout (back) [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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1394 I/F connector CN5900 GFX I/F connector CN8771 FAN I/F connector CN8800 DC-IN connector CN8810 Battery connector IS1050 IC1200 North Bridge Cantiga IC1600 South Bridge ICH9M IS2140 MEDIA BRIDGE I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684 )
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(front) (back) board ( Figure B- P-SW FG6SW*/FGGSW*) layout (front/back) board Table B-5 P-SW (FG6SW*/FGGSW*) connector (back) Number Name W3270 (Debugging short-circuit of a serial model) CN9600 System board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Table B- USB/MDC (FG6US*/FGGUS*) connector ack) Number Name CN3010 MDC I/F connector CN4610 USB I/F connector CN4620 USB I/F connector CN4621 USB I/F connector CN9660 System board I/F connector B-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684 )
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B.7 Serial board (FG6SR*/FGGSR*) View (front) (back) Figure B-7Serial board (FG6SR*/FGGSR*) layout (front/back) back Table B- Serial board (FG6SR*/FGGSR*) connector ( Number Name Serial I/F connector CN3420 System board I/F connector CN9620 [CONFIDENTIAL] B-11 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Figure B-9 Finger/Pad Button board (FGGFS*) layout (front oard FGGFS back Table B-9 Finger/Pad Button b *) connector ( Number Name CN3240 Dual point I/F connector CN9650 System board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] B-13 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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/back Figure B-10 Pad Button board (FGGTP*) layout (front board back Table B-10Pad Button (FGGTP*) connector ( Number Name CN3240 Dual point I/F connector CN9650 System board I/F connector B-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684 )
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B.11 SIM board (FGGSM*) View (front) (back) /back Figure B-11 SIM board (FGGSM*) layout (front board back Table B-11 SIM (FGGSM*) connector ( Number Name CN9670 System board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] B-15 Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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: It is used by a GPU model. (front) (back) /back Figure B-12GPU board (FGGNM*) layout (front board back Table B-12 GPU (FGGNM*) connector ( Number Name CN5960 System board I/F connector B-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684 )
Signal Name ZSTTHD-P1P ZSTTHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1P CN1950 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin) Table C-4 SATA ODD interface connector (23-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTOD-P1P ZSTTOD-P1N ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P ODDDET-P3N Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments CN1970 eSATA/USB interface connector (20-pin) Table C-5 eSATA/USB interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB0PS-E5V ZUSBES-E3N ZUSBES-E3P ZSTTES-P1P ZSTTES-P1N ZSTRES-P1P ZSTRES-P1N [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB2PS-E5V ZUSBP5-E3N ZUSBP5-E3P CN4620 USB interface connector (4-pin) Table C-34 USB interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB1PS-E5V ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-31...
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Table C-36 System board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB1-E5V USB1-E5V USB1-E5V USB1-E5V USB1-E5V USB1-E5V USBON1-E5N USBOC1-E3N ZUSBP5-E3P ZUSBP5-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP6-E3P ZUSBP6-E3N AZSDO1-P3P AZSYC1-P3P AZSDIM-P3P AZRST1-E3N XAZBC1-P3P C-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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C.38 CN9620 System board interface connector (12-pin) Table C-38 System board interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name RXD-P3P TXD-P3P DSR-P3N RTS-P3N CTS-P3N DTR-P3N RING-P3N DCD-P3N KRSSD-P3N Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-33...
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Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IMICIN-PXP C.40 CN9300 RTCVCC interface connector (3-pin) Table C-40 RTCVCC interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name RTC-R3V C-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Table C-41 System board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name XAZBC0-P3P AZSYC0-P3P AZSDO0-P3P AZSDI0-P3P AZRST0-E3N ROTENB-P3N ROTENA-P3N RTC-R3V ATBEEP-P3P PCBEEP-P3P SNDMUT-S3N SPOTL-PXN SPOTL-PXP SPOTR-PXP SPOTR-PXN Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-35...
Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name EMICIN-PXP EMICB-P2V DETCTA-P4N EMICB-P2V C.43 J6310 Headphone connector (6-pin) Table C-43 Headphone connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name HEADL-PXP HEADR-PXP DETCTA-P4N C-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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CN9650 System board interface connector (14-pin) Table C-45 System board interface connector (14-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SP-GND SPY-PXP SPX-PXP SP-P5V IPDCLK-P5P IPDDAT-P5P ZUSBFS-E3P ZUSBFS-E3N FGSPON-S3N Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-37...
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IPDCLK-P5P IPDDAT-P5P C.47 CN9650 System board interface connector (14-pin) Table C-47 System board interface connector (14-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SP-GND SPY-PXP SPX-PXP SP-P5V IPDCLK-P5P IPDDAT-P5P C-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendices SIM board (FGGSM*) C.48 CN9670 System board interface connector (10-pin) Table C-48 System board interface connector (10-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name UIMPWR-E3V UIMRST-E3P UIMCLK-E3P UIMDAT-E3P Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-39...
ZSTTOD-P1P ZSTTOD-P1N ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P DVPRSN-P5N C.51 CN1961 ODD interface connector (13-pin) Table C-51 ODD interface connector (13-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTOD-P1P ZSTTOD-P1N ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P DVPRSN-P5N C-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Scan 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 Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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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) [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices 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 Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn →...
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 CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
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Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 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...
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Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout 4.31 E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-1 UK keyboard 4.31 E.2 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-2 US keyboard Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 9-pin) Figure F-3 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 9-pin) RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 25-pin) Figure F-4 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 25-pin) F-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
3. If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this case, insert the BIOS rewriting disk and the BIOS will be rewritten. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
5. Turn on the power while holding down the Tab key. (Keep holding down the key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. When the EC/KBC rewrite is completed, the system is automatically turned off. Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)[CONFIDENTIAL]...
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Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)
Appendix I Reliability Appendices Appendix I Reliability Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) 5,182h Satellite Pro S300, TECRA A10/S10/P10 Maintenance Manual (960-684)[CONFIDENTIAL]...
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