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Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite & Satellite Pro Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION...
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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite Series at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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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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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite Series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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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 typeface below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
Bluetooth Troubleshooting ....................30 2.12 3 in 1 card Troubleshooting ....................32 2-13 HDD/SSD troubleshooting process ..................34 2-14 CRT failure troubleshooting process ................... 36 2-15 LAN Troubleshooting ......................38 2-16 MIC troubleshooting process ....................40 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Magnetic switch Test ......................18 3.13 LAN Test ..........................20 3.14 RTC Test ..........................23 3.15 BUTTON Test ........................24 3.16 1st HDDTest ........................26 3.17 RDMI Test ........................... 27 3.18 WDMI Test .......................... 28 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the TV Tuner Card ..................4-21 Installing the WLAN Card ..................... 4-22 ODD ..........................4-23 Removing the ODD Bay Module ................... 4-23 Installing the ODD Bay Module ..................4-24 Disassembling the ODD Drive ..................4-24 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual viii...
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Installing the Indicator Board ..................4-39 4.15 USB Board ........................4-40 Removing the USB Board ....................4-40 Installing the USB Board ....................4-40 4.16 Bluetooth ........................4-41 Removing the Bluetooth....................4-41 Installing the Bluetooth ....................4-41 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the LCD Panel ....................4-60 4.25 Web Camera ........................4-61 Removing the Web Camera ................... 4-61 Installing the Web Camera ..................... 4-61 4.26 WLAN Antennas ......................4-62 Removing the WLAN Antennas ..................4-62 Installing the WLAN Antennas ..................4-63 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4.19 Disconnecting the cables and removing the upper logic assembly screw ..4-27 Figure 4.20 Removing the logic upper assembly ..............4-27 Figure 4.21 Disassembling the Slot-load ODD ..............4-30 Figure 4.22 Removing the FeliCa card from the logic upper assembly ......4-32 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4.51 Routing the WLAN antennas onto the display assembly ......... 4-63 Figure 4.52 Removing the LCD panel hinges from the LCD Panel ........4-64 Figure 4.53 Removing the LVDS cable from the LCD panel ..........4-65 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Board Layout ......................B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments....................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ................D-1 Appendix E Key Layout......................E-1 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List ..................F-1 Appendix G Reliability ......................G-1 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual xiii...
1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba Satellite A660/A665/A667 Series and Dynabook TX/AX Series is a full-size PC notebook based on a Dual Core/Quad Core Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a lithium ion battery that allows it to operate without a DC-in connection for extended periods of time.
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Nvidia N11M-GE1, N11P-GE1, N11E-GE1-LP, N11M-OP1 ( DDR3, 512/1024MB) Keyboard (BTO) The computer is equipped with an illuminated Toshiba 2010 A4 keyboard with 102 keys, including number pad. It is a Win7 compliant keyboard featuring a Windows key and application keys.
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(The internal camera is BTO with the internal microphone). The camera is not a rotation type. HDMI Out Port (BTO) HDMI 1.3 out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and receive SD and HD video/audio and control signals. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual...
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Some models feature an embedded Felica module writes and reads data to and from contactless Felica IC cards. Having no need for physical contact with the card, the Reader/Writer is immune to performance deterioration caused by wear and contamination, providing easy maintenance and long-term reliability. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual...
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The integrated sound system provides support for the computer’s internal speakers and microphone, also allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks. The computer has two Harman or Kardon (Odyssey2) speakers. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual...
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1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-1A shows the computer and its system unit configuration. Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual...
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Audio volume output control External LED control Battery scope report and control Sticky key support Power switch control Two host interface channels support Supports three independent devices Internal Keyboard country selection Wireless LAN on/off button Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual...
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Synchronize to change video and audio output to HDMI/DP MAXX audio support by SW solution (BTO by image) Wireless LAN Controller Realtek 802.11b/g, 8191SE (1x2) Atheros 802.11 HB95 (1x1) PumaPeak 802.11a/b/g (2x2), a/b/g/n (2x2) Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-10...
Turns on the Power LED (in White). Battery indicator (in White or Amber). DC-IN indicator (in White color) 5. External interface Performs communication through the I2C bus (via the internal EC/KBC). Transfers the power supply operation mode. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-14...
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Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). Monitors the voltage, over-voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-15...
Table 1-4 Quick/Normal Charging Time State Charge Time Off-State Charge 3, 6 or 12 Cell 4 hours max On-State Charge 3, 6 or 12 Cell 12 hours max Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-16...
2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.6.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to maintain the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite A660/Pro A660 Maintenance Manual 1-17...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Troubleshooting Introduction Chapter 2 describes how to determine if a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. The FRUs covered are: 1. Display 7. Optical driver 13. HDMI CEC 4. TV-Tuner&B-Cas 25.
Ask the user if a password is registered, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows7 is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures S T A R T C o n n e c t th e A C a d a p te r to th e D C - IN s o c k e t P e rfo rm th e P o w e r S u p p ly T ro u b le s h o o tin g p ro c e d u re s Is th e D C -IN L E D o n ? in s e c tio n 2 .3...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Perform the Keyboard Does typed characters appear correctly? Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.6 Insert USB memory disk or CD ROM, Then run the diagnostics test program. Perform the USB memory disk or CD ROM Is the diagnostics test loaded? Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.5 Allow each test to perform...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The test program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. When a problem has been located, perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Other problems that are not covered by the diagnostics program may be discovered by a user. 1. If an error is detected when using an external USB device, perform the External USB Devices Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.6 2.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 17. If an error is detected when using the CIR, perform the CIR troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.27 18. If an error is detected when using the Sleep & Play music, perform the Sleep & Play music troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.28 19.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Power Supply Troubleshooting ST A R T C heck P ower Supply Status (P rocedure 1) A re the D C -IN and R eplace adaptor / battery B attery LE D s lit? (P rocedure 2) Y es C heck power supply connections...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process The power supply controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as instructed. The flowchart in Figure 2-2 gives a summary of the process. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Power status check Procedure 2: Adaptor / battery replacement...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Amber color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-2 DC-IN LED AC-IN LED Power supply status Solid on AC power exists (LED is solid White). No AC power exists. To check the power supply status, install a battery pack and connect an AC adaptor to the DC-IN port on the computer and to a power supply.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Power supply connection check The power supply wiring diagram is shown below: AC adaptor cord AC power cord System Battery adaptor board Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from wall outlet. Check the power cable for breaks.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 4 Diagnostic check The power supply may not charge the battery pack. Perform the following procedures: 1. Reinstall the battery pack. 2. Attach the AC adaptor and turn on the power. If you cannot turn on the power, go to Procedure 5.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Display Troubleshooting S T A R T P e rfo rm e x te r n a l d is p la y c h e c k ( P r o c e d u re 1 ) D o e s th e e x te rn a l d is p la y fu n c tio n o k ? P e r fo rm d ia g n o s tic c h e c k...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. The process is outlined in Figure 2-3. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: External display check Procedure 2: Diagnostic check Procedure 3: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector and replacement check The LCD module and system board are connected to the display circuits. Any of these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the DDR RAM module is seated properly.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Keyboard Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m d i a g n o s t i c c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) K e y b o a r d i s n o t W a s a k e y b o a r d f a u l t y .
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-4 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic check Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1 Diagnostic check test and Diagnostics...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures External USB Devices Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l d e v i c e a n d c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) D o e s t h e d e v i c e f u n c t i o n c o r r e c t l y w h e n...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s external USB devices are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-5 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: External device and connection check Procedure 2: Replace system board Procedure 1 External device and connection check The USB device may be damaged or the connection may be faulty.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures TV-Tuner Failure Troubleshooting P e r f o r m T V T u n e r B - C A S I SD B -T S T A R T c a r d c o n n e c tio n c h e c k ( p r o c e d u r e 4 ) DVBT &...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s TV Tuner port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-6 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: TV Tuner cable connection check Procedure 2: TV Tuner Antenna connection check Procedure 3: TV Tuner Module connection check Procedure 1 TV tuner Cable connection check...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Touch Pad Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m T o u c h p a d c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) D o e s T o u c h p a d f u n c t i o n o k ? P e r f o r m d i a g n o s t i c...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s built-in Touchpad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic test Procedure 2: Touchpad connection check Procedure 3: Touchpad replacement check Procedure 1 Diagnostic test Run the Diagnostic Program, which will automatically execute the Touchpad test.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures Speaker Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m a u d i o s o u r c e t e s t ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S p e a k e r s a r e n o t D o a l l s o u r c e s h a v e f a u lt y .
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-8 outlines the process. First adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Audio source test Procedure 2: Earphone test Procedure 3: Connection check Procedure 4: Replacement check...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting START Perform audio CD check (Procedure 1) Perform drive- Audio CD functions ok? cleaning check (Procedure 2) Perform software check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 5) Replace system board SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 2-9 Optical drive troubleshooting process This section describes how to determine if the computer’s internal optical drive is functioning properly. The Satellite/Satellite Pro A660/A665/A667 Series/Dynabook TX/AX Series Maintenance Manual module bays can accommodate the following optical drives: DVD SuperMulti supporting +-R Double Rayer Blue-Ray ODD supporting Figure 2-9 outlines the process.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 4 Connection check and replacement check The optical drive connects to the system board. The drive may be disconnected, or the drive or system board may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the drive is firmly connected to the system board.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting START Perform telephone line connection check (Procedure 1) Check / replace Computer unable to telephone line and detect telephone signal? connections Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-10 Modem troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures This section describes how to determine if the computer's modem is functioning properly. Figure 2-10 outlines the process. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Telephone line connection check Procedure 2: Modem card connection check Procedure 3: Modem card replacement check Procedure 1...
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Express card Troubleshooting S T A R T P e rfo rm E x p re s s c a rd te s t (P ro c e d u re 1 ) D o e rro rs o c c u r d u rin g E x p re s s c a rd u n it E x p re s s c a rd te s t? is n o t fa u lty .
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-11 Express card troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures This section describes how to determine if the Express card player is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2-11. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Express card test Procedure 2: Express card socket replacement check Procedure 1 Express card test...
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting START Perform Wireless LAN connection check (Procedure 1) Wireless LAN system is not faulty. Continue Was a wireless LAN problem delected? troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2-10 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna/unit Replace system board SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-12 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process Notes: W/L Antenna assemble rule as below: Color of antenna Assemble location White antenna Main/1 Black antenna Aux/2 The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board may each be the source of a wireless LAN fault.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Camera Troubleshooting SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-13 Camera troubleshooting process The Camera board or system board may be the reason of a Camera fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Camera is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-13 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 Bluetooth Troubleshooting SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-14 Bluetooth troubleshooting process The Bluetooth antenna wire, Bluetooth module or system board may be the reason of a Bluetooth fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Bluetooth is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-14 outlines the process.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.16 Bridge Media Slot Troubleshooting START Perform Bridge Media Slot test (Procedure 1) Do errors occur during Bridge Media Slot Bridge Media Slot test? unit is not faulty. Bridge Media Slot socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-15 5 in 1 card troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures This section describes how to determine if the Bridge Media Slot player is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2-15. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Bridge Media Slot test Procedure 2: Bridge Media Slot replacement check Procedure 1...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting Figure 2-16 HDD/SDD troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The HDD/SSD or s ystem board may be the reason of a HDD/SSD fau lt. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s HDD/SDD is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-16 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.18 CRT Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m C R T c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t R e p l a c e C R T C R T c a b l e...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s CRT port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-17 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: CRT connection check Procedure 2: CRT set check Procedure 1 CRT connection check The CRT cable may be damaged or the connections may be loose.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.19 HDMI CEC Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m H D M I c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t H D M I R e p l a c e H D M I c a b l e...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s HDMI port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-18 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: HDMI connection check Procedure 2: HDMI set check Procedure 1 HDMI CEC connection check The HDMI cable may be damaged or the connections may be loose.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.20 MIC Troubleshooting Figure 2-19. MIC troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The MIC line or system board may be the reason of a MIC fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s MIC is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-19 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.21 Finger printer troubleshooting Figure 2-20 Finger printer troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The Finger printer board or system board may be the reason of a finger printer fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Finger printer is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-20 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.22 E-SATA Troubleshooting START Perform E-SATA device check (Procedure 1) Is E-SATA transmission ok? Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 2) E-SATA port and transmission are not Was an E-SATA problem detected? faulty. Continue troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board...
2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-21 E-SATA troubleshooting process To determine if the computer’s E-SATA system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-21 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: E-SATA device check Procedure 2: Windows Application check Procedure 3: Connection and replacement check Procedure 1...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.23 Felica Troubleshooting Figure 2-22 Felica troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s built-in Felica is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-22 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Felica connection check Procedure 2: Felica replacement check Procedure 1 Felica connection check The Felica is connected via the Felica FPC to the system board.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.24 JET Troubleshooting Figure 2-23 JET troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The JET antenna wire, JET module or system board may be the reason of a JET fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s JET is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-23 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-24 3D sensor troubleshooting process The operation or system board may be the reason of 3D sensor fault. Either of these two may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s 3D is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-24 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.26 Sleep & Charge Troubleshooting Figure 2-25 Sleep & Charge troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The system board may be the reason of a Sleep & Charge fault. The system board may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Sleep & charge is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-25 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.27 CIR Troubleshooting Figure 2-26 CIR troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The system board may be the reason of a CIR fault. The system board may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s CIR is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-27 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.28 Sleep & Play music Troubleshooting Figure 2-27 Sleep & Play music troubleshooting process SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures The system board may be the reason of a Sleep & Play music fault. The system board may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Sleep & Play music is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-25 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.29 Wimax Troubleshooting START Perform Wimax connection check (Procedure 1) Wimax system is not faulty. Continue W as a Wimax problem delected? troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2-1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace Wimax antenna/unit Replace system board SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-28 Wimax troubleshooting process Notes: Wimax Antenna assemble rule as below: Color of antenna Assemble location White antenna Main/1 Black antenna Aux/2 The Wimax antenna wire, Wimax unit or system board may each be the source of a Wimax fault.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.30 3G Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m W in d o w s a p p lic a tio n te s t ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) 3 G s y s te m is n o t f a u lty .
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Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1 Windows Application check 1.> Please use TOSHIBA wireless manager. It displays the name of Telecommunication Company, and intensity of an electric wave. 2.> Please choose “About” and click “System Info”. “System Info” the Following data is displayed.
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector and replacement check The 3G antenna, 3G unit or system board may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks. Check 1 Make sure that the 3G antenna is firmly connected to the 3G module (refer to Chapter 4 for instructions) and that the 3G module is securely slotted into the system board.
2Troubleshooting Procedures 2.31 LAN Troubleshooting S T A R T P e r f o r m d i a g n o s t i c c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) L A N i s n o t f a u l t y .
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2Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s LAN port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-19 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic check Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1 Diagnostic check test and Diagnostics Run the...
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2Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-31 Ambient Light Sensor troubleshooting process The Cap sensor board or system board may be the reason of an Ambient Light Sensor fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s Ambient Light Sensor is functioning properly, perform the following procedures.
Write DMI TEST 3D SENDOR TEST TP TYPE R/W TEST EE-PROM Setting TOSHIBA LOGO SET DYNABOOK LOGO SET You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs. The diagnostics USB memory The diagnostics CD disk...
L. RTC TEST M. BUTTON TEST N. 1st HDD TEST O. RDMI TEST P. WDMI TEST Q. 3D SENSOR TEST R. TP TYPE R/W TEST S. EE-PROM Setting T. TOSHIBA LOGO SET U. DYNABOOK LOGO SET SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program If the test result passes, the following display will show up: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Whether test result are “PASS” or “FAIL”, Then press any key for next actions – Will go back main menu and copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Display Configuration This Item will show the unit configuration. It includes: CPU (CPU type /Speed) DDRAM SIZE Panel ID HDD1 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) VGA CHIP TYPE / VRAM size Wireless type Battery cell (3cell;6cell;9cell;12cell) LAN Type Bluetooth...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Audio sound test The beep sound test program need the user confirm the speaker function by hearing the sound. And the speaker will send out music during test. NOTE: Remember to tune up the volume as “Maximum” before this test starts. Before Sound test start, you may see notice as below picture: Press any key, then the program will test below item: 1.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics If the function test fail, you can press “N” to stop test, and then it will display as below; Press any key, the program will return to the below display, and you can press “Y” or “N” to judge the result.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Fan ON/OFF/Speed Test The FAN test need the user sense the wind to judge whether the fan is working. And follow the below procedures for this test: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics The computer will let the fan be “ON” after any key pressed. Feel the wind or listen the rotating sound to check whether the fan is working or not. NOTE: Remember to approach fan outlet that is near left side of unit whether fan is “ON”. The computer will stop the fan working after any key pressed.
3 Tests and Diagnostics If FAN RPM check is NG, it will show as below: 3.6 Main Battery Charge Test NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test . 65W with 19V DC for UMA SKU .
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Battery type (Lion) Manufacturer (Sanyo/Panasonic/Sony) Remain charge capacity (0 ~ 100%) Charge function (PASS/FAIL) - “Battery Is Full” showed when “remain charge capacities” is 100% The screen should display as below, if the charge function is OK, will show: If the charge function is NG, the screen will display as: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3. 7 FDD Test NOTE: Before running the FDD test, prepare a formatted work diskette (1.44 MB). Need to insert FDD when power on machine. Otherwise the Floppy can not be detected. The Floppy Disk Test includes three subtests of the: 1.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3. 8 Memory check This test will check if the computer’s Memory Frequency and Size is correct in every slot. Before Memory test start, you should choice the below item: 1. Memory Read test 2. Memory Write test 3.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3. 9 Keyboard Test The keyboard test checks the all keys function. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be chosen as below display: 1.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Mouse (Pad) Test The Mouse test allows the user to select and assign values to the following, using the Touch Pad or “Tab” key to move between selections: Mouse Speed (on a scale from slow to fast) Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) Button Assignments (Left + Right / Right button, either Unassigned or Drag Lock)
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.11 LCD Pixels Mode Test This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine. This test includes two modes of the test: Text Mode - including 40*25 (16 colors) and 80*25 (2/16colors) and 320*200(4/16 colors) and 640*200(2/16 colors) and 640*480(2/16 colors) and 640*350(4 colors) VGA Mode - including 320*200 (256 colors) and 640*480 (256 colors).800*600(256...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Magnetic Switch Test The Magnetic switch test checks the Magnetic function of the unit. When LCD cover closed, the Magnetic should enable to turn off the display. Follow below steps to run this test: 1. Close the LCD cover. 2.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 2>.If the Magnetic switch tests pass, it will show below display: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 LAN Test The LAN test checks the LAN full-duplex environment. NOTE: LAN loopback needs to plug in before test begins. And LAN information will show on the test screen: IO Base – Port: A000H IRQ – BH, it’s “IRQ B”. Node –...
3 Tests and Diagnostics If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: 3.14 RTC Test Check the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the Free-DOS and CMOS values. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3.15 BUTTON TEST NOTE: Only for seven buttons SKU. The tool for seven buttons SKU, the Screen would display as below: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Mechanical type buttons x 7 to relate with above showed. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics BUTTON A BUTTON B Wireless on/off BUTTON C Illumination on/off BUTTON D Play/Pause BUTTON E Mute BUTTON F Volume - BUTTON G Volume + 3.16 1 HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1 HDD ok or not.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics The screen will display as below picture to show the subtest is passed or failed when finished: If it is show the picture as below, it means HDD function is OK SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics If the picture shows as below, it means he HDD function is NG NOTE: Press “Ctrl+Fn+Break” key to exit the HDD test program. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 Read DMI Compal write Toshiba Part No (version), Toshiba Serial No (Serial No), Product Name, OEM string and UUID, If you want to double check the DMI data, please select Read DMI item, the figure below will be displayed: 3.18 Write DMI...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 1. Write Product (32) 2. Write Serial (64) 3. Write Version (32) 4. Write OME string (64) 5. Back to test title After write OK, you should reboot the system that can make the setting effective, or you can write next data before reboot system, the figure below will displayed: NOTE: Should input correct DMI data, and should reboot the system that can make the setting effective.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3. 19 3D Sensor Test This test will check 3D Sensor function by your computer successful or not. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: Steps 1 Keep test unit on platform which must be a flat horizontal surface, then click enter to test NOTE: Steps 2 Keep test unit vertical with platform, then click to test SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: Steps 3 Turn run 90 degree whirl, then click enter to test NOTE: Steps 4 Go on Turn run 90 degree whirl, then click enter to test SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: Step5 Go on Turn run 90 degree whirl, then click enter to test Check test result as below picture, PASS will show “OK”, FAIL will show “NG”. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 TP TYPE R/W TEST This T/P TYPE R/W test checks the computer’s T/P TYPE and users write T/P vendor ID into EEPROM SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics If write T/P type fail, the screen would display as below If read T/P type fail, the screen would display as below If W/R T/P type passes, the screen would display as below SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 EE--PROM Setting This EE-PROM SETTING will set the computer’s function status into EEPROM, included supported function and no support function. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: Should perform EE-PROM SETTING once change M/B. It defined as normal rule. The screen should display as below: a. Set MIC Function Status in EEPROM (Disable/Enable) b. Set HDMI Function Status in EEPROM (Disable/Enable) c. Set CIR Function Status in EEPROM (Disable/Enable) d.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics When you execute these set, you can press the related number to do. For example: If you want to set MIC function, please press “a” or “A”, the screen will display as below: Please check related information to judge this unit whether has MIC function. If this unit has MIC function, press “Y”...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics If this unit has no MIC function, press “N” then program will set MIC disable automatically as below: When you “Enable” or “Disable” EE-PROM function are OK, press any key will go back to EE- PROM SETTING option as below: You can select “m”...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Press any key you can go back to EE-PROM SETTING option as below: If you select “n” or “N”, program will go back to the Main Menu as below: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Toshiba Logo set Set the computer’s Toshiba Logo for other region except Japan SKU. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. Press any key continue to auto set, if write OK, the following message displays:...
3 Tests and Diagnostics When Toshiba Logo set finish, please restart machine, when show below Logo: 3.23 Dynabook Logo set Set the computer’s Dynabook Logo for Japan SKU. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. Press any key continue to auto set, if write OK, the following message displays: When Dynabook Logo set finish, please restart machine, when show below Logo: SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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TV Tuner Card and WLAN Card ................. 4-20 Removing the TV Tuner Card ..............4-20 Removing the WLAN Card ................4-21 Installing the TV Tuner Card ............... 4-21 Installing the WLAN Card ................4-22 ODD Module (Tray-load) ..................4-23 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-ii...
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4.14 Indicator Board ..................... 4-39 Removing the Indicator Board ..............4-39 Installing the Indicator Board ............... 4-39 4.15 USB Board ......................4-40 Removing the USB Board ................4-40 Installing the USB Board ................4-40 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
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4.24 LCD Panel ......................4-59 Removing the LCD Panel ................4-59 Installing the LCD Panel ................4-60 4.25 Web Camera ......................4-61 Removing the Web Camera ................. 4-61 Installing the Web Camera ................4-61 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-iv...
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LCD Panel Hinges ....................4-64 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges ..............4-64 Installing the LCD Panel Hinges ..............4-64 4.28 LVDS Cable ......................4-65 Removing the LVDS Cable ................4-65 Installing the LVDS Cable ................4-65 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4.27 Removing the speakers ..................4-37 Figure 4.28 Removing the speaker cushions ............... 4-38 Figure 4.29 Removing the indicator board ................4-39 Figure 4.30 Removing the USB board ................. 4-40 Figure 4.31 Removing the Bluetooth ................... 4-41 Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-vi...
FRUs shown in the bottom area. To replace the FRUs, first identify the suspect FRU for the system failure. Next, according to this chart, determine the FRUs that need to be removed before removing the suspect Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-vii...
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First, remove 4.21 LCD Bezel 4.26 Web Camera Assembly, then remove 4.22 4.27 WLAN Antennas 4.21 Motherboard 4.22 Thermal 4.23 CPU the LCD module and the Assembly Module 4.28 LCD Panel Hinges Inverter Board. 4.29 LVDS Cable Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
DANGER: Always use the original batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the laptop. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
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Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
See the appropriate explanations and figures for screw sizes. To avoid personal injury, use care when handling components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced a FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal laptop operation. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
Check that all the required screws are used to secure the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure that the FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and laptop work normally. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
U (stands for unique-pan head screws, studs, etc.) Symbol examples 6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion regardless of the entire stud length.) Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the laptop as shown in Figure 4.1. Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide the battery safety lock inward to the lock position. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-10...
Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5. 1. Remove one M2.5x8 screw securing the HDD door and remove the HDD door. M2.5x8 Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD door Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-11...
NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface such as a desk. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-12...
2. Secure the HDD foil with four M3x3 screws in order as indicated in Figure 4.6. NOTE: The HDD foil screws on this module have oversized heads and are specific to the system. Screws from older systems are not compatible and must not be used on the HDD. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-13...
HDD pack. Always hold the HDD pack by its sides. 3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the laptop. Connect the HDD pack to the laptop. 4. Secure the HDD door by tightening one M2.5x8 screw. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-14...
2. Loosen the one M2.5x5.6 screw securing the RAM door as shown in Figure 4.7. 3. Remove the RAM door. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory or in the laptop. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. M2.5x5*1 Figure 4.7 Removing the RAM door Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-15...
After the laptop is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TESTUP program to make sure that the installed memory has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-16...
Remove the keyboard according to the following procedures and Figures 4.9, 4.10, 4.11 and 4.12. 1. Close the laptop and turn it over. Remove the three M2.5x8 screws as shown in Figure 4.9. M2.5x8*3 Figure 4.9 Removing the keyboard Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-17...
Figure 4.10. Figure 4.10 Releasing the keyboard 3. Lift up the keyboard and free it from the logic upper assembly as shown in Figure 4.11. Figure 4.11 Raising the keyboard Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-18...
2. Place the keyboard in the correct position and press firmly downward to click into place, making sure the keyboard is secure at all points. 3. Close the laptop and flip it over. 4. Secure the keyboard with three M2.5x8 screws. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-19...
1. Disconnect the antenna on the TV tuner card. 2. Remove one M2.5x5 screw on the TV tuner card as shown in Figure 4.13. 3. Pull the TV tuner card out at an angle. M2.5x5*1 Figure 4.13 Removing the TV tuner card Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-20...
1. Insert the TV tuner card into the connector as shown in Figure 4.13. 2. Press the TV tuner card down and secure it with one M2.5x5 screw. 3. Attach the antenna to the TV tuner card. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-21...
2. Press the WLAN card down and secure it with one M2.5x5 screw. 3. Connect the black WLAN antenna (auxiliary) to the connector on the left of the WLAN card, and the white WLAN antenna (main) to the connector on the right. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-22...
3. Pull the ODD module in the direction of the arrow as indicated in Figure 4.15. M2.5x8*1 Figure 4.15 Removing the ODD module (Tray-load) CAUTION: Handle the ODD module carefully. It can become hot during operation. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-23...
1. Remove the two M2x3 screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. Remove the ODD bracket. M2x3*2 Figure 4.16 Removing the ODD bracket from the ODD CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hooks on the inside of the ODD bezel. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-24...
Figure 4.17 Hooks on the inside of the Tray-load ODD bezel Assembling the ODD (Tray-load) Assemble the ODD according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the ODD bracket in the correct position and secure it with two M2x3 screws. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-25...
Touch pad cable as shown in Figure 4.19. Models featuring the optional FeliCa card will have a fifth connector. Disconnect the FeliCa card connector as shown in Figure 4.19 (where applicable). Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-26...
Figure 4.19 Disconnecting the cables and removing the upper logic assembly screw 4. Pry up the logic upper assembly from the bottom edge and remove it as shown in Figure 4.20. Figure 4.20 Removing the logic upper assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-27...
Connect the FeliCa card connector as shown in Figure 4.19 (where applicable). 3. Close the laptop and turn it upside down. Secure the logic upper assembly with thirteen M2.5x8 screws as indicated in Figure 4.18. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-28...
4. Align the ODD button (eject button) with (the outside of) the logic lower assembly and carefully push it inward to secure it in place the ODD into the ODD bay. 5. Slide the ODD inward until it meets the end. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-29...
2. Remove the ODD bracket from the ODD. 3. Remove the M2x3 screw securing the ODD board to the ODD. 4. Remove the ODD board from the ODD. M2x3*3 Figure 4.21 Disassembling the Slot-load ODD Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-30...
Assemble the ODD according to the following procedures and Figure 4.21. 1. Place the ODD board in the correct position and secure it with one M2x3 screw. 2. Place the ODD bracket in the correct position and secure it with two M2x3 screws. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-31...
Install the FeliCa card according to the following procedures. 1. Turn the logic upper assembly upside down. Seat the FeliCa card in the proper position. 2. Secure the FeliCa card with one M2x2.5 screw. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-32...
2. Use your fingers to press and hold down the wings on either side of the fingerprint scanner bracket as shown in Figure 4.23. Figure 4.23 Raising the fingerprint scanner bracket from the logic upper assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-33...
Figure 4.24 Working the fingerprint scanner bracket loose 4. Lift the edge of the fingerprint scanner bracket as shown in Figure 4.25, and remove it from the system. Figure 4.25 Removing the fingerprint scanner bracket from the logic upper assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-34...
Figure 4.23. 3. Place the bottom edge of the fingerprint scanner bracket in the proper position. 4. Lower the top edge of the fingerprint scanner bracket and press down until it snaps into place. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-35...
2. Secure the touch pad board with the two M2x5 screws. 3. Connect the touch pad board cable to the touch pad. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-36...
2. Pull the speaker cables from the routing channel. 3. Remove the four M2.5x6.5 screws securing the speakers to the logic upper assembly and remove the speakers. M2.5x6.5*2 M2.5x6.5*2 Figure 4.27 Removing the speakers Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-37...
1. Seat the speakers in the correct position on the logic upper assembly. 2. Secure the four M2.5x6.5 screws as shown in Figure 4.27. 3. Route the speaker cables in the routing channels on the logic upper assembly. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-38...
Figure 4.29 Removing the indicator board Installing the Indicator Board Install the indicator board according to the following procedures. 1. Place the indicator board in the slot and attach the cable to the motherboard as shown in Figure 4.29. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-39...
Installing the USB Board Install the USB board according to the following procedure: 1. Seat the USB board in the proper position and snap it into place. 2. Connect the USB board cable to the motherboard. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-40...
Figure 4.31 Removing the Bluetooth Installing the Bluetooth Install the Bluetooth according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the Bluetooth in the correct position and snap it into place. 2. Connect the cable to the motherboard. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-41...
Install the thermal fan according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the thermal fan in the correct position. 2. Secure the thermal fan with two M2x5 screws. 3. Connect the cable to the motherboard. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-42...
Install the TV tuner antenna according to the following procedure. 1. Place the TV tuner antenna connector in the bracket and push it down. Route the TV tuner antenna cable in the routing channels. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-43...
1. Seat the power membrane in the correct place and adhere it to the lower logic assembly. 2. Connect the power membrane to the motherboard. NOTE: Where possible reuse the power membrane. If the power membrane is faulty or is compromised during removal install a new power membrane. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-44...
2. Peel back the tape on the LVDS cable connector and disconnect the LVDS cable. 3. Remove the six M2.5x5 screws securing the display assembly as shown in Figure 4.35. 4. Remove the display assembly. M2.5x5*3 M2.5x5*3 Figure 4.35 Removing the display assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-45...
1. Hold the display assembly in the correct position and secure it with four M2.5x5 screws. 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the motherboard and secure the tape. 3. Secure the LVDS cable tab in the correct position as shown in Figure 4.35. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-46...
Figures 4.36 and 4.37. 1. Slide the DC in cable upward and remove it from the connector slot as shown in Figure 4.36. Figure 4.36 Removing the DC in cable from the connector slot Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-47...
2. Secure the motherboard with one M2.5x5 screw as shown in Figure 4.37. 3. Slot the DC in cable into the connector port slot and press the wires into the channels on the logic lower assembly. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-48...
1. Remove the three M2.5x6.5 spring screws and the four M2.5x6 spring screws in order as shown in Figure 4.38. 2. Remove the thermal module. M2.5x6.5*3 M2.5x6*4 Figure 4.38 Removing the thermal module (Discrete model) Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-49...
4 Replacement Procedures For the UMA Model 1. Remove the four M2.5x6 screws in order as shown in Figure 4.39. 2. Remove the thermal module. M2.5x6*4 Figure 4.39 Removing the thermal module (UMA model) Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-50...
2. Seat the thermal module on the motherboard in the correct position and secure the four M2.5x6 spring screws and the three M2.5x6.5spring screws according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module as shown in Figure 4.41. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-51...
Figure 4.42 Reapplying Shinetsu 7762 grease on the thermal module and remove any release papers Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-52...
2. Seat the thermal module on the motherboard in the correct position and secure the four M2.5x6 screws according to the number sequence as shown in Figure 4.43. M2.5x6*4 Figure 4.43 Installing the thermal module (UMA model) Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-53...
1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket counterclockwise to the unlock position, aligning the divot on the cam with the ‘unlocked’ icon as shown in Figure 4.44. 2. Remove the CPU. Figure 4.44 Removing the CPU Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-54...
2. Seat the CPU on the socket, using care not to damage the pins. Align the CPU with the CPU socket using the triangle marker as a guide. 3. Rotate the cam clockwise to the lock position with a flat blade screwdriver. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-55...
1. Remove the four rubber seals from the LCD bezel and four M2.5x5 screws securing the LCD bezel to the display assembly as shown in Figure 4.45. M2.5x5*2 M2.5x5*2 Figure 4.45 Removing four screws securing the LCD bezel to the display assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-56...
LCD bezel until it is free of the display assembly as shown in Figure 4.46. 3. Remove the LCD bezel. Figure 4.46 Prying up the LCD bezel from the outside edges Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-57...
CAUTION: Take care not to pinch the WLAN and 3G (optional) antennas when installing the LCD bezel. Ensure the antenna cables are properly routed as indicated in the section WLAN Antennas. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-58...
Remove the LCD panel according to the following procedures and Figure 4.47 and 4.48. 1. Remove the four M2.5x5 screws securing the LCD panel to the display assembly. M2.5x5*2 M2.5x5*2 Figure 4.47 Removing the LCD panel from the display assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-59...
Installing the LCD Panel Install the LCD panel according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the LCD panel in the correct position and connect the webcam cable. 2. Secure the LCD panel with the four M2.5x5 screws. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-60...
Figure 4.49 Removing the web camera from the display assembly Installing the Web Camera Install the web camera according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the web camera in the correct position and secure it to the display assembly. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-61...
2. Pull out the WLAN antenna cables from the routing channels. 3. Peel up the WLAN antennas heads. Remove the WLAN antennas from the system. Figure 4.50 Removing the WLAN antennas from the display assembly Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-62...
Figure 4.51 Routing the WLAN antennas onto the display assembly NOTE: The black antenna should be on the left hand side of the screen cover and the white antenna should be on the right. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-63...
Installing the LCD Panel Hinges Install the LCD panel hinges according to the following procedures. 1. Place the LCD panel hinges in the correct position on the LCD panel and secure with four M2x3 screws. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-64...
Install the LVDS cable according to the following procedures. 1. Place the LVDS cable in the correct position and adhere it to the LCD panel. 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the connector on the LCD panel. Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual 4-65...
LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Note: The panel’s polarized surface is easily scratched and damaged, so handle it carefully. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Cleaner 4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 grounding device when handling the module. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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8. Do not store the module at temperatures below its 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 A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Top View (UMA) Figure B-1 System Board Layout (Top) [CONFIDENTIAL] SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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B.2 System Board Bottom View (UMA) Figure B-2 System Board Layout (Bottom) [CONFIDENTIAL] SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table B-1 System Board ICs (top and bottom) Number Name Platform Controller Hub (BD82HM55 SLGZS B3) Clock Generator (RTM890N-631-VB-GRT) EC (KB926QFE0) BIOS ROM (4MB SPI) EC ROM (256KB SPI) CODEC (ALC269Q-VB5-GR) Card Reader Controller (JMB385-QGAZ0C) LAN Controller (RTL8105E/RTL8111E -VB-GR) HDMI Level Shift (ASM1442) Table B-2 System Board Connectors (top and bottom) Number Name...
Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board JFAN Table C-1 FAN I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +FAN1 FAN_SPEED1 JLVDS Table C-2 LVDS I/F pin assignments (30-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3VS_LVDS_CAM LCD_EDID_CLK USB20_P11_R...
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JLVDS1 Table C-3 LVDS/B pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name LVDS_TZOUT0+ LVDS_TZOUT0- LVDS_TZOUT1+ LVDS_TZOUT1- LVDS_TZOUT2+ LVDS_TZOUT2- LVDS_TZCLK+ LVDS_TZCLK- +5VALW JCRT Table C-4 CRT pin assignments (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name CRT_R_L CRT_G_L CRT_B_L +CRT_VCC...
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HDMI_CEC HDMI_SCLK HDMI_SDATA +HDMI_5V_OUT HDMI_HPD JHDD Table C-6 HDD I/F pin assignments (22-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SATA_PTX_C _DRX_P1 SATA_PTX_C _DRX_N1 SATA_PRX_D SATA_PRX_D TX_N1 TX_P1 +3VS +3VS +3VS +5VS +5VS +5VS C.7 JODD Table C-7 SATA ODD I/F pin assignments (13-pin) Pin No.
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C.8 JESATA Table C-8 eSATA/USB I/F pin assignments (11-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCB USB20_N3_RL USB20_P3_RL SATA_PTX_C_DRX_P SATA_PTX_C_DRX_N SATA_PRX_DTX_N5 SATA_PRX_DTX_P5 Table C-9 Bluetooth Connector pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +BT_VCC USB20_P5 USB20_N5 BT_RESET#...
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C.11 JFEL Table C-11 Felica Connector pin assignments (8-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +FLICA_VCC USB20_N9 USB20_P9 C.12 JWLAN Table C-12 WLAN Connector pin assignments (52-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3V_WLAN BT_CTRL +1.5VS CLKREQ_WLAN# CLK_WLAN# CLK_WLAN...
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C.25 JSPK Table C-25 SPK connector pin assignments (4-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SPK_L1 SPK_L2 SPK_R1 SPK_R2 C.26 JTPL Table C-26 TP& Light Pipe/B connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +5VS TP_CLK TP_DATA...
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C.28 JUSB Table C-28 USB connector pin assignments (8-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCC USB20_N2_R USB20_P2_R C.29 JMDC Table C-29 MDC connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +MDC_VCC AZ_SDOUT_MD +3VALW AZ_SYNC_MD AZ_SDIN1_MD AZ_RST_MD#...
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C.31 PJP2 Table C-31 Battery connector pin assignments (9-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name BATT_S1 BATT_S1 BATT_P3 BATT_P4 BATT_P5 EC_SMDA EC_SMCA [CONFIDENTIAL] SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual C-20...
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Appendix D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl(L) Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Ctrl(R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break PrintSc Pause — — — — Notes: 1. * Scan codes differ by mode. 2. * Scan codes differ by overlay function. 3.
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Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 12 E0 AA E0 53 E0 D3 E0 2A E0 F0...
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Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12...
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Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break HOME ↑ PGUP ← → ↓ PGON Enter Enter Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make...
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Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Key top Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common Ctrl *: This key generates only make codes. SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix E Key Layout United Status (US) Keyboard Figure US keyboard Traditional Chinese (CH) Keyboard Figure CH keyboard 3. Thai (TI) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure TI keyboard 4. Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure KO keyboard 5. United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure UK keyboard 6. US International (UI) Keyboard Figure UI keyboard 7. Hebrew (HB) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure PO keyboard 14. Slovakian (SL) Keyboard Figure SL keyboard 15. Italian (IT) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure IT keyboard 16. French (FR) Keyboard Figure FR keyboard 17. German (GR) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure GR keyboard 18. Greek (GK) Keyboard Figure GK keyboard 19. Hungarian (HG) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure ND keyboard 28. Canadian Multinational (AC) Keyboard Figure AC keyboard 29. Canadian Bilingual (CB) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure CB keyboard 30. Romania (RO) Keyboard Figure RO keyboard 31. Bulgaria (BU) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure BU keyboard 32. Japanese (JP) Keyboard Figure JP keyboard 32. Latin American (LA) Keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure LA keyboard SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix F Series Screw Torque List (NWQAA/NWQAE) Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List SCREW SCREW SCREW P/N Q'ty LOCATION SPEC TORQUE LCD ASSY LCD BRK TO LCD MAAA00153G0 M2.0*3 1.2~1.5kg PANEL(R/L) LCD BRK L&R to LCD MMCK25050G0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0 kg Cover MMCK25050G0 M2.5*5 LCD Bezel to LCD Cover...
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MMCK25050G0 M2.5*5 MB TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg MA000005YG0 M2.5*8 Low to USB Board to up 2.5~3.0 kg MAA000012G0 M2.0*5 FAN module 2.5~3.0 kg MAA000012G0 M2.0*5 ODD connector 2.5~3.0 kg MA000005YG0 M2.0*8 Low to Up 2.5~3.0 kg MA000005YG0 M2.5*8 Low to KB 2.5~3.0 kg MA000005YG0 M2.5*8...
Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) 10,000 Keyboard 300,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive AC adaptor [CONFIDENTIAL] SatelliteA660/ProA660 Series Maintenance Manual...