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Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual ii Copyright © 2004 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior w ritten permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Toshiba Personal Computer Tecra A3/S2 Ma[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual iii WARNING: ...... “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safet y instruction is not observed. CAUTION: ... “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not observed. NOTE: ........... “Note?[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual iv The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 ................................................................................................................................ Hardware Overview describes the Tecra A3/S2 Series system unit and each FRU. Chap ter 2 .........................................[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual v Conventions This manual uses the following forma ts to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are used in[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardwa re Overview 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................ 1 - 1 1.2 System Unit .............................................................................................................[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual vii Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ............................................................................................................... 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test ............................................................................................... 3.3 Config Ch eck[...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual viii Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures General ............................................................................................................................. 4 - 1 4.2 Battery .............................................................................................................................. 4 [...]

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual ix Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................................................................................. A - 1 Appendix B Board Layout ........................................................................................................ B - 1 Appendix C Pin Assignments ....................[...]

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1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 1 - 5 1.2 System Unit ..............................................................................................................[...]

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1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 5 1.1 Features The TECRA A3/S2 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal - Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer incorporates the [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit 1 - 6 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual ? BIOS ? 1 M B Flash ROM for system BIOS. a) Suspend to RAM/Disk. b) Password protection (System). c) Various hot key for system control. d) Refreshable e) ACPI compliant BIOS ? Power ? 12 - cell Li - Ion smart battery pack with 10.8V*8600mAh c apacity or 6 - cell Li [...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 7 ? Keyb oard An easy - to - use 87 - key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for fast numeric data entry or for cursor and page control. It supports software that uses a 101 - or 102 - key enhanced keyboard. Includes one Windows ® key and one Application key. ? [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit 1 - 8 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual ? PCMCIA Card Organization ? Accommodate one typ e II device for TECRA A3 or two type II devices/one type III device for TECRA S2. ? SRAM, OTPROM, FLASH ROM, mask ROM memory card up to 64MB ? MODEM/LAN card ? Card bus card ? ACPI 1.0 Compliant ? Full ACPI 1.0B support[...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 9 ? TV - out port Plug a 4 - pin s S - video cable into this connector for output of NT SC or PAL TV standard, supporting Macrovision copy protection. ? LAN port The computer comes with an RJ - 45 Local Area Network (LAN) port. The LAN port provides connectivity for LAN.[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit 1 - 10 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1.2 System Unit The system unit is composed of the following major components: ? Processor ? Intel Celeron M CPU up to 1.5GHz 0.09u, 1M L2, FSB 400MHz ? Intel Pentium M CPU up to 2.13GHz 0.09u, 2M L2, FSB 533MHz ? Micro FC - PGA package CPU ? System Logic ? Intel 915[...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 11 ? High Speed 16C550 A Compatible UARTs with Send/Receive 16 - Byte FIFO ? Supports 230k and 460k Baud ? Programmable Baud Rate Generator ? Modem Control Circuitry Infrared Communications Controller ? IrDA v1.2 (4Mbps), HPSIR, ASKIR, Consumer IR Support ? 1 IR Ports ? [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit 1 - 12 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual ? HRTF 3D positional audio. ? 3D Stereo Enhancement. TI PCI74 1 1 Card Bus Host Adapter ? 3.3V operation with 5V Tolerance ? The PCI74 1 1 controller is availble in the 288 - terminal MicroStar B GA package(GHK). ? Compliant with ? PCI Local Bus Specification, Revisi[...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 13 Marvell 88E8053 for Giga LAN ? PCI Express base specification 1.0a compliant ? x 1 PCI Express interface with 2.5 GHz signaling ? Advanced error reporting ? Message signaled interrupts ? C onfigurable 48 KB deep buffer ? On - chip VLAN insertion and re moval ? TCP, IP[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5 - inch Hard Disk Drive 1 - 14 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1.3 2.5 - inch Hard Disk Drive The internal HDD is a random access non - volatile storage device. It has a non - removable 2.5 - inch magnetic disk and mini - Winchester type magnetic heads. The computer supports a 30/ 40/ 60/ 8 0/ 100 / 120GB HDD.[...]

1.4 Removable Drive s 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 15 1.4 Optical Devices module The module comp artment s can accommodate the following removable modules: ? DVD - ROM drive ? CD - RW/DVD - ROM drive ? DVD ± R/ ± RW drive ? DVD Super Multi drive ? CD - ROM driver 1.4.1 DVD - ROM Drive The DVD - ROM drive (Toshiba[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.4 Removable Drive s 1 - 16 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Supported formats CD: CD - Audio CD - ROM (mode 1 and mode 2) CD - ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2) CD - I Bridge CD - I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2) CD - TEXT Video CD CD - RW Photo CD CD - R 1.4.3 CD - RW/DVD - ROM Drive The CD - RW/DVD - ROM combo drive (To[...]

1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 17 1.4.4 DVD ± R/ ± RW Drive The DVD ± R/ ± RW drive (Pioneer DVR - K15) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72 - inch) or 8cm (3.15 - inch) DVD s and CD s without using an adaptor. Read speeds DVD - ROM M aximum 8 times faster rotational speed CD - ROM M aximum 24[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply 1 - 18 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual DVD - RAM S tandard rotational speed Write speeds CD - R Maximum 24 times faster rot ational speed CD - RW Maximum 10 times(High/Ultra Speed) faster rotational speed DVD - R Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed DVD - RW Maximum 4 times faster rotational speed DVD[...]

1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 19 1.5 Power Supply The power supply supplies seven different voltages to the system board and performs the following functions: 1. A/D conversion The EC uses 8 - bit sampling for A/D conversion to determine the following values: ? AC adaptor curr ent ? Battery and temp[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply 1 - 20 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 6. Power ON/OFF sequence When power is turned on or off, the EC starts the power on or off sequence. ? SQ0 - 4 = power ON sequence ? SQ5 - B = power OFF sequence 7. Battery charging control The EC controls the following. ? The quick c harging ON/OFF ? The detection [...]

1.6 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 1 - 21 1.6 Batteries The computer has two types of batter y : ? Main battery pack ( 18650 size ) ? RTC battery The removabl e main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The battery specifications are listed in the t able below [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Batteries 1 - 22 T ec ra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual NOTES 1. The time required fo r normal charge is affected by the amount of power the system is consuming. Use of the fluorescent lamp and frequent disk access diverts power and lengthens the charge time. 2. Using quick charge, the power supply microprocessor automatica[...]

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2[...]

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2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - iii Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction .................................................................................... 2 - 1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................ 2 - 2 2.3 Po[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 - iv T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 2 - 1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) .....................................................................2 - 3 Figure 2 - 1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) .....................................................................2 - 4 Figure 2 - 2 Power Supply T[...]

2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 1 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction Chapter 2 describes h ow to determine if a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. The FRUs covered are: 1. Display 6. Printer (parallel) port 11. PCMCIA unit 2. USB[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 - 2 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart If you know the location of the malfunction, turn directly to the appropriate section of this chapter. If the problem is unspecified, u se the flowchart in Figure 2 - 1 as a guide for deter mining which troublesho[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 3 START Connect the AC adapter to the DC-IN socket Is the DC-IN LED on? Is the Battery LED on? Turn the Power switch on Is the Power On LED on? Is the "Toshiba" logo message display? If the "password" message displays, type t[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 - 4 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual A Does typed characters appear correctly? Insert the diagnostics disk into the FDD. Then run the diagnostics test program. Is the diagnostics test loaded? Allow each test to perform automatically Is an error detected by any of the diagnostics [...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 5 If the diagnos tics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The t est program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. When a problem has been located, perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 - 6 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 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 Troub leshooting p rocedures in Section 2. 6. 2. If an [...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 7 2.3 Power Supply Tro ubleshooting ST AR T Are the DC-IN and Battery LEDs lit? Can you turn the computer on? Are the internal power connections secure? END Check Power Supply Status (Procedure 1) No Yes Check power supply connections (Procedure[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 - 8 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 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 P rocedures as instructed. The flowchart in Figure 2 - 2 gives a summary of t[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 9 Table 2 - 2 DC - IN LED AC - IN LED Power supply status Solid on AC power exists (LED is solid green). Off 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 comput[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 - 10 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Procedure 3 Power supply connection check The power supply wiring diagram is shown below: AC adaptor System board Battery AC adaptor cord AC power cord Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Disconnect the AC powe[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 11 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 p ower, go to Procedure [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedure s 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2 - 12 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2.4 Display Troubleshooting Perform external display check (Procedure 1) START Does the external display function ok? Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 2) No Was a display problem detected? Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 3) [...]

2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 13 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 [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedure s 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2 - 14 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Procedure 3 Connector and replacement check The FL inverter board, 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 [...]

2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 15 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting Perform external keyboard check (Procedure 1) START Does the external keyboard function ok? Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 2) Was a keyboard problem detected? Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 3)[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 Keyboard Troubl eshooting 2 - 16 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 5 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: External keyboard c[...]

2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 17 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting Replace system board (Procedure 2) END Original USB device is faulty Perform external device and connection check (Procedure 1) START Does the device function when connected to a different USB [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting 2 - 18 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s external USB devices are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 6 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue a s instructed. Procedure 1: External device and [...]

2.7 TV - Out Failure Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 19 2.7 TV - Out Failure Troubleshooting Perform TV connection check (Procedure 1) START Does replacement TV cable function properly? Perform TV set check (Procedure 2) Replace system board END No Replace TV cable No TV functioning ok? Yes Us[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 T V - Out Failure Troubleshooting 2 - 20 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s TV - out port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 7 out lines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: TV connection check Procedure 2[...]

2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 21 2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting START Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 1) Does the print port function ok? Perform print port loopback check (Procedure 2) Print port is not faulty continue troubleshooting refer to Figure 2.1 Was a print p[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 2 - 22 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s printer (parallel) port is f unctioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 8 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic check Procedure[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 23 2.9 Touch P ad Troubleshooting ST AR T END TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2 - 8 TouchPad troubleshooting process[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2 - 24 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s built - in TouchPad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 9 outli nes the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: TouchPad connection check Procedu[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 25 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting ST AR T Do all sources have same problem? END Perform earphone test (Procedure 2) Do earphones function correctly? Perform connection check (Procedure 3) Perform replacement check (Procedure 4) Perform audio source t[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2 - 26 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer’s built - in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 10 outlines the process. First adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as [...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 27 2.11 M odem Troubleshooting ST AR T Computer unable to detect telephone signal? END Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Perform telephone line connection check (Procedure 1) Check / replace telephone li[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2 - 28 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual This section describes how to determine if the computer's modem is functioning properly. Figure 2 - 12 outlines the process. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 29 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting ST AR T Do errors occur during SYCARD test? Perform PCMCIA socket replacement check (Procedure 2) R eplac e system board END PCMCIA unit is not faulty. Perform SYCARD test (Procedure 1) No Yes Figure 2 - 12 PCMCIA tro[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2 - 30 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual This section describes how to det ermine if the PCMCIA card player is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2 - 13. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Proce[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 31 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting START Perform IEEE 1394 device check (Procedure 1) Is IEEE 1394 transmission ok? Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 2) Was an IEEE 1394 problem detected? Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 3) Repl[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting 2 - 32 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual To determine if the computer ’s IEEE 1394 system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2 - 14 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructe d. Procedure 1: IEEE 139[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 33 Check 4 The system board may be d amaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4.[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2 - 34 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting START Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 1) Was a wireless LAN problem delected? Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna/unit Replace system board END Yes Wireless LAN s[...]

2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 2 - 35 The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board may each be the source of a wireless LAN fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s wireless LAN system is functioning properly, perform the fol[...]

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Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3[...]

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Test and Diagnostic Operation Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - iii Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ............................................................................................................ 3 - 1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test ..........................................................................................[...]

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3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 1 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program consists of a ser ies [...]

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3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 3 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS - DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the diagnostics diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer. (The dia[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 - 4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program If the test result passes, the following display w ill show up:[...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 5 If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Then press any key for next actions – the below display presented if copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “ Y ” ke y p[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 - 6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual It will skip this process if “N” key pressed. And then it will check if it’s necessary to leave this program. Program will quit when “ Y ” key pressed and it will go back main menu for next test if “ N ” key pressed . NOTE : Press [...]

3.3 Parallel Port Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 7 3.3 Config Check Test The config check test checks unit configuration. It includes: ? CPU type ? System memory size ? ODD type ? HDD type & capacity ? BIOS version This test ne eds input unit Part Number by manual to make comparison with known SKU data. N[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.4 DMI Check Test 3 - 8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.4 DMI Check Test This test will check if the computer’s Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is correct. DMI includes: ? Manufacturer ? Production Name ? Versio n ? Serial Number ? UUID ? OEM String It needs to input unit Part Number by manual, then show thi[...]

3.5 PIO Loopback Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 9 3.5 PIO Loopback Test The PIO loopback test will check below items through PIO loopback connector. ? External Interrupt ? External Loopback - including Pattern test, Data Pin test, Control register test & Control pin/ Status pin test. NOTE : Remember to[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.6 IEEE 1394 Test 3 - 10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

3.7 Speaker Audio Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 11 3.6 Speaker Audio Test The speaker audio test allows the user to aurally confirm the speaker functions. And check both speakers if they are OK within 3 times “Beep” sound generated. NOTE : Remember to tune up the volume as “ Maximum ” before this [...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test 3 - 12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.7 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to test aurally whether the fan is working. And follow the below procedures for this test: ? The computer will let the fan be “ON” after any key pressed. Listen to c heck whether the fan is working. NOTE :[...]

3.9 Main Battery Change Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 13 3.8 Main Battery Charge Test NOTE : The AC adaptor ( 120 W /90W , 19V ) should be conne cted to successfully run this test. This test shows and measures the main battery: ? Battery type (Ni - MH / Lion) ? Manufacturer (Sony / Sanyo) ? Remain charge [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 FDD Test 3 - 14 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.9 FDD Test NOTE : Before running the FDD test, prepare a formatted work diskette (1.44 MB). Remove the diagnostics diskette and insert the work diskette into the FDD. The contents of the floppy diskette maybe erased. The Floppy Disk Test includes three subtests of [...]

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3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.11 CD - ROM Test 3 - 16 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.10 CD - ROM Test The CD - ROM test allows a user to aurally confirm the CD - ROM functions. NOTE : A CD disc (including data file) must be inserted into the CD - ROM drive before this test starts. The CD - ROM tes t includes two subtests of the: 1. Random r[...]

3.12 Keyboard Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 17 3.11 Keyboard Test The keyboard test checks the all keys function. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay m ode must be off to execute the keyboard test. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be chosen as below display: 1. K (UK, for Europe[...]

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3.12 Keyboard Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 19 Pressing a key also reveals that key’s scan codes in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When the key is depressed, its make code is displayed. When the key is released, the break code is shown.[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.13 Mous e (Pad) Test 3 - 20 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.12 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: 1. Mouse Sp eed (on a scale from slow to fast) 2. Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) 3[...]

3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 21 After checking T/Pad buttons and cur sor’s function, use “Tab” key or use T/Pad cursor to click the “OK” column will end this test. It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. NOTE: The above figure has three compart[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test 3 - 22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.13 LCD Pixels Mode Test This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine. This test includes two modes of the test: 1. Text Mode - including 40*25 (16 colors) and 80*25 (2/16colors). 2. VGA Mode - including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 64[...]

3.15 Lid Switch Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 23 3.14 Lid Switch Test The lid switch test checks the lid function of the unit. When LCD cover closed, the lid should enable to turn off the display. NOTE : Remember to tune up the volume as “ Maximum ” before this test starts. Follow below steps to run t[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.16 HDD R/W Test 3 - 24 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.15 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to test aurally HDD read/write function. For data security concern, it is necessary to input password - “ TOSHIBA ” before HDD write test starts. The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1. Sequential [...]

3.16 HDD R/W Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 25 NOTE : Press “ Ctrl + Break ” keys can terminate the current subtest. The screen should display as previous picture, indicating whether the subtest is passed or failed when finished. NOTE : Th e AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test.[...]

3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.17 LAN Test 3 - 26 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.16 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: ? ASIC register Chec k: ? MAC register check: ? . PHY register check: ? . PHY IRQ(PCI) ch[...]

3.17 LAN Test 3. Test s and Diagnostic s Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3 - 27 The screen should display as below, indicating pass will go on to next test FAIL as below will keep this screen[...]

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3. Test s and Diagnostic s 3.19 CD Control Button Test 3 - 30 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3.17 RTC Test Checks the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passe d or failed when finished.[...]

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4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - iii Chapter 4 Contents General .............................................................................................................................. 4 - 1 4.2 Battery ..........................................................................................................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - iv Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 4 - 1 Removing the battery pack ......................................................................................4 - 7 Figure 4 - 2 Removing a PC card ...............................................................................................4 - 8 Figure 4[...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - v Figure 4 - 27 Removing the touch pad board .............................................................................. 4 - 31 Figure 4 - 28 Removing the speakers ......................................................................................... 4 - 32 Figure 4 - 29 Remo[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 1 4.1 General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below is a guide to which FRUs need to be removed in order to remove others. Always start[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 2 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual The example below shows FRUs to be removed before the Direct Play button board can be removed and repaired or replaced. The Direct Play button board is overlapped by the top cover which must be removed before the Direct Play button board can be reached. The removable HDD, keyboard[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 3 Safety Precautions Before you begin disassembly, read the following safety precauti ons and observe them carefully as you work. DANGER: 1. Always use the lithium ion battery pack or backup battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 4 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Before You Begin Look over the procedu res in this section before you begin disassembling the computer. Familiarize yourself with the disassembly and reassembly steps. Begin each procedure by removing the AC adaptor and the battery pack as instructed in section 4.2. 1. Do not disa[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 5 Disassembly Procedures The computer has two basic types of cable connectors: ? Pressure Plate Connectors ? Standard Pin Connectors To disconnect a Pressure Plate connector, lift up the tabs on either side of t he connector’s plastic pressure plate and slide the cable out of the [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Tools and Equipment The use of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is very impo rtant for your safety and the safety of those around you. Proper use of these devices will increase the success rate of your repairs and lower the cost for damaged or destroyed parts. The following[...]

4 Replacement Proce dures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 7 4.2 Battery Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from the battery bay , follow the steps below . 1. Turn the computer upside down . 2. Disengage the battery pack lock (1). 3. Release the battery pack release latch (2). 4. Remove the battery pack from the bay (3) .[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 8 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack in the battery bay , follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section . WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used, h andled or disposed of. Use only ba[...]

4 Replacement Proce dures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 9 Figure 4 - 2 Removing a PC Card[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 10 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Installing a PC Card To install a PC Card, follow the steps below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section . 1. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. 2. Insert a PC Card and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 4 - 3 Installing a PC C ard 4.4 HDD NO[...]

4 Replacement Proce dures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 11 Removing the HDD Module F ollow the steps below to remove HDD module: 1. Turn th e computer upside down 2. Remove two black M2.5x 5 screw s to release the HDD door. 3. Pull on the tab to remove the HDD module . 4. Remove the HDD module from the HDD case. Figure 4 - 5 Removing th[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 12 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 6 Removing the HDD module Installing the HDD Module To install the HD D module , follow the steps below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section . 1. Insert the HDD module in to the HDD slot . 2. Secure the HDD door with two black M2.5x 5 screw s . Disassembl[...]

4 Replacement Proce dures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 13 Figure 4 - 7 Removing the HDD bracket 4.5 Optical Drive Module Removing the Optical Drive Module To remove the optical drive module, you need t o remove the HDD module first. Follow the steps below: 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove one M2.5x 3 screw securing the optic[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 14 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 8 Removing the optical drive modul e Installing the Optical Drive Module To install a device in the optical drive module bay , follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section . 1. Slide the device into the optical drive module bay. 2. Use one M2[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 15 4.6 Optical Drive This computer may be fitted with a : CD - RW/DVD - ROM device DVD+ - R/+ - RW DVD Super Multi device Disassembling the Optical Drive To disassemble the opt ical drive , then follow the steps below. 1. Remove one M2.5x 3 screw and slide the optical drive module f[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Optical Drive 4 - 16 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Reassembling the Optical Drive To reassemble a n optical drive, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section . 1. Position the optical drive bracket plate to the rear panel of optical drive. 2. Secure the optical drive bracket plate wi[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 17 4.7 Wireless LAN Removing the Wireless LAN 1. Turn the computer upside down and loosen the embedded M2.5x 5 s crew securi ng the wireless LAN compartment cover. Figure 4 - 10 Removing the wireless LAN cover 2. Lift off the wireless LAN compartment cover. 3. Remove the embedded on[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 18 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 11 Rem oving the wireless LAN unit CAUTION : Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN unit or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause malfunction. Installing the Wireless LAN To install the wireless LAN unit, follow the steps below and refer to the f[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 19 5. Attach the ends of the wireless LAN antenna . Connect the antenna cables (a black one and a white one) to LAN card ’ s connector. 6. Use one M2.5x3.6 screw to secure the Mini PCI bracket. Note: If your wireless LAN unit is an ‘A’ type car d, then the screw will be a safe[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 20 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 7. Replace the battery pack. Figure 4 - 13 Removing a memory module CAUTION : Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 21 Installing an Expansion Memory Module CAUTION : Do not touch the connect ors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the pow[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 22 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 15 Installing an expansion memory[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 23 4.9 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Follow the steps below to remove the keyboard: 1. Open the display panel. 2. Remove the strip cover by forcing one end of the strip cover up. Figure 4 - 16 Removing the strip cover 3. Remove two black M2 .5 ? 3 screws securing the keyboard.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 24 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 17 Removing the keyboard 4. After removing the screws, flip the keyboard latch with either a screwdriver or a fingernail. 5. Lift the keyboard out of its bay , revealing the keyboard cable. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard from the computer enti[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 25 Figure 4 - 18 Disconnecting the keyboard cable Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section . 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Set the keyboard in place a nd secure it with two blac[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 26 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.10 Bluetooth Removing the Bluetooth To remove a Bluetooth unit , follow th e steps below. 1. Detach a FFC cable from motherboard. 2. Remove two black M2x3 screws. 3. Grasp the Bluetooth unit and remove it. Figure 4 - 19 Removing the Bluetooth Installing the Bluetooth To install[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 27 4.11 Modem Removing the Modem To remove the installed modem , follow the steps below: 1. Remove the Modem cover . (Refer Figure 4 - 12) 2. Remove tw o black M2.5x3 screws securing the modem module. 3. Carefully lift the unit off its connector 4. Disconnect the modem cable from th[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 28 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Installing the Modem To install a modem , follow the steps below and refer to the f igu res in the preceding section . 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem module. 2. Fit the modem into its connector and secure it with two black M2.5x3 screws. 3. Sheet the m odem cover and sec[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 29 Figure 4 - 22 Removing the wireless and LCD cables 7 . Lift the display a ssembly from the computer ’ s chassis. Installing the Display Assembly To install the display assembly, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Seat the display assemb[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 30 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.13 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover To remove the top cover s , first remove the battery pack, display assembly, optical drive module, HDD, memory module and wireless LAN as described in the preceding sections, t hen follow the steps below: 1. Remove seven black M2.5x8 and seve[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 31 2. Remove two black M2.5x5 and four black M2.5x14 screws securing the top half of the cover: Figure 4 - 24 Removing the top cover 3. D etach the Switch board FFC , Bluetooth FFC and Touch Pad FFC cables. Figure 4 - 25 Removing FFC cables[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 32 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4. Detach Speaker cable. Figure 4 - 26 Removing Speaker cables 5. Remove the top cover. Installing the Top Cover To install the top cover, follow the steps below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section. 1. Seat the top cover and secure the Switch board FFC, Bluetooth F[...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 31 4.14 Touch Pad Removing the Touch Pad To remove the Touch Pad, first remove the top cover, then follow the steps below: 1. Remove two black M2.5x3 screws securing Touch Pad board FFC cable. 2. Remove FFC cable. 3. Remove one black M2.5x3 screw securing Touch Pad ’ s frame . 4.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 32 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.15 Speakers Removing the Speakers To remove the speakers, first re move the top cover, then follow the steps below: Figure 4 - 28 Removing the speakers 1. Remove two black M2.5x3 screws securing each speaker into place. 2. Lift out the speakers. Installing the Speakers To inst[...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 33 4.16 System Board Removing the LAN Board Follow the steps below to remove the LAN board. 1. Detach the LAN cable from motherboard. 2. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the LAN board. 3. Remove Modem cable. 4. Remove the LAN board. Figure 4 - 29 Removing LAN board[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 34 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Installing the LAN Board Follow the step below to install the LAN board. 1. Secure the LAN board with one M2.5x3 screw. 2. Attach LAN cable. 3. Attach Modem Cable Removing the USB Board Follow the steps below to remove the USB board. 1. Detach the USB cable from motherboard. 2. [...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 35 Installing the USB Board Follow the step below to install the USB board. 1. Connect the USB cable to the connector on motherboard. Removing the System Board To remove the system board, first remove the LCD display assembly and the top cover, then follow the steps below: 1. Remov[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 36 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Installing the System Board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Seat the system board in the chassis 2. Connect Fan to the Fan connector, and then s ecure it with three screws. 3. Secure the system board to th[...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 37 Installing the Direct Play Button Board To install the Direct Play Button board, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the prece ding section. 1. Secure two M2.5x 3 screws and FFC from top cover. 4.18 F an, Heat Sink, & CPU Removing the Fan, Heat Sink & CPU [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 38 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4 - 33 Removing the fan module 4. Remove the four embedded screws securing the heat sink in the order indicated on the heat sink. Lift out the heat sink while preventing stress to the CPU below. Figure 4 - 34 R emoving the heat sink 5. Turn the cam on the CPU socket with [...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 39 Installing th e CPU To install the CPU, follow the steps below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section . CAUTION: Reapply fresh grease with the grease tool before installing the heat sink. 1. Make sure that the notch on the cam is aligned with the open p osition. 4. S[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 40 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.19 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask To remove the display mask, first remove the display assembly as described earlier, then follow the steps below: 1. Remove two black M2.5x5 screws on the upper corner. 2. Remove the mask seals by unsnapping the display mask along the t[...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 41 Installing the Display Mask To install the display mask, follow the step s below and refer to the f igures in the preceding section . 1. Seat the display mask and secure the snaps on each side. 2. Secure the display mask with two M2.5x5 screws .[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 42 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.20 LCD Module Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD module, first remove the display assembly and display mask, then follow the step s below . 1. Remove two M2.5x 5 black screws securing the LCD module bracket to LCD cover. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable from the FL inverter [...]

4 Replacement Procedures T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4 - 43 3. R emove eight M2x3 screws securing LCD module bracket to the LCD module. Figure 4 - 38 Removing the LCD module - 2 1. Remove the LCD module . NOTE : If the LCD module malfunctions, remove the LCD cable and LCD bracket. Then replace the whole LCD module unit. I nstalling the L[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4 - 44 T ecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 4.21 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board To remove the FL inverter board, first remove the battery pack, the display assembly, display mask, and LCD module, then follow the step below . 1. Remove one black M2x3 screw securing the FL invert board to the LCD display a[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual A - 1 Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Therefore, p lease observe the following precautions when handling it: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LC D cover, be sure to seat it so that [...]

A - 2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recommend a CRT cleaning agent. Apply th e agent to a cloth and then wipe the panel’s surface. [...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual A - 3 5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS - LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module.[...]

A - 4 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 7. Do not expose the mod ule to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherw ise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly c[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual A - 5 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contai ns epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization.[...]

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TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual B - 1 Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FRDSY*) Top View Figure B - 1 System board (FRDSY*) layout ( Top )[...]

B - 2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual B.2 System Board (FRDSY*) Button View Figure B - 2 System board (FRDSY*) layout ( Button )[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual B - 3 Table B - 1 System board ICs ( top and bottom ) Mark Numb er Name ( A ) U 5 Intel Alviso Chip ( B ) U 17 ICH6 - M ( C ) U1 5 ENE 910L (D) U 22 Marvell 88SA8040 ( E ) U 27 RealTEK ALC250VD ( F ) U3 6 Marvell 8036 (G) U41 TI PCI7411 ( H ) U 8 ICS954226AG (I) U 16 BIOS ROM[...]

B - 4 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table B - 2 System board connectors ( top and bottom ) N umber Name JP1 CRT co n n. JP2 Docking modem conn. JP 3 LAN/B conn. JP4 Power/B conn. JP5 Printer conn. JP 6 LVDS conn JP7 CPU Stocket JP8 S pearker conn JP10 TV - Out JP12 Fan conn JP13 Bluetooth conn JP14 TP conn JP15 , JP32 TP conn for Hot bar JP[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 1 C. Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 JP 24,JP2 5 Table C - 1 SODIMM I/F pin assignments ( 200 - PIN ) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 VREF O 2 VREF O 3 VSS - 4 VSS - 5 DQ0 I/O 6 DQ4 I/O 7 DQ1 I/O 8 DQ5 I/O 9 25VDD O 10 2.5VDD O 11 DQS0 I/O 12 DM0 O 13 DQ2 I/O 14 DQ6 I/O 1[...]

C - 2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table C - 1 SODIMM I/F pin assignments ( 200 - PIN ) (2/ 4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 51 VSS - 52 VSS - 53 DQ19 I/O 54 DQ23 I/O 55 DQ24 I/O 56 DQ28 I/O 57 2.5VDD O 58 2.5VDD O 59 DQ25 I/O 60 DQ29 I/O 61 DQS3 I/O 62 DM3 O 63 VSS - 64 VSS - 65 DQ26 I/O 66 DQ30 I/O 67 DQ27 I/O 68 DQ31 I[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 3 Table C - 1 SODIMM I/ F pin assignments ( 200 - PIN ) (3/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 115 A10/AP O 116 BA1 O 117 BA0 O 118 RAS# O 119 WE# O 120 CAS# O 121 SO# O 122 S1# - 123 DU - 124 DU - 125 VSS - 126 VSS - 127 DQ32 I/O 128 DQ36 I/O 129 DQ33 I/O 130 DQ37 I/O 131 2.5VDD O 132 2.5VDD[...]

C - 4 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table C - 1 SODIMM I/F pin assignments ( 200 - PIN ) (4/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 181 DQ57 I/O 182 DQ 61 I/O 183 DQS7 I/O 184 DM7 O 185 VSS - 186 VSS - 187 DQ58 I/O 188 DQ62 I/O 189 DQ59 I/O 190 DQ63 I/O 191 2.5VDD O 192 2.5VDD O 193 SDA I/O 194 SA0 O 195 SCL O 196 SA1 O 197 3.3VD[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 5 C.2 JP 1 Table C - 2 RGB I/F pin assignments ( 15 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 CRT _R O 2 CRT _G O 3 CRT _B O 4 NC - 5 GND - 6 GND - 7 GND - 8 GND - 9 +CRT_ VCC - 10 GND - 11 NC - 12 DDC _DATA I/O 13 DACA_HSYNC O 14 DACA _VSYNC O 15 DDC_CLK I/O[...]

C - 6 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C.3 JP 18 Table C - 3 HDD I/F pin assignments ( 44 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 44 PIDE - RST # O 43 GND - 42 PDD7 I/O 41 PDD8 I/O 40 PDD6 I/O 39 PDD9 I/O 38 PDD5 I/O 37 PDD10 I/O 36 PDD4 I/O 35 PDD11 I/O 34 PDD3 I/O 33 PDD12 I/O 32 PDD2 I/O 31 PDD13 I/O 30 PDD1 I/O 29 PDD14 I/O [...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 7 C.4 JP 31 Table C - 4 ODD I/F pin assignments ( 50 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 INT _ CD _L I 2 INT _ CD _ R I 3 CD_ AGND - 4 GND - 5 SIDE_RST# O 6 SDD8 I/O 7 SDD7 I/O 8 SDD9 I/O 9 SDD6 I/O 10 SDD10 I/O 11 SDD5 I/O 12 SDD11 I/O 13 SDD4 I/O 14 SDD12 I/O 15 SDD3 I/O 16 SDD13 I/O [...]

C - 8 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C.5 JP 19 Table C - 5 PC Card I/F pin assignments ( 84 - pin) (1/ 2 ) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 S1_D3 I/O 4 S1_CD1# O 5 S1_D4 I/O 6 S1_D11 I/O 7 S1_D5 I/O 8 S1_D12 I/O 9 S1_D6 I/O 10 S1_ D13 I/O 11 S1_D7 I/O 12 S1_D14 I/O 13 S1_CE1# I/O 14 S1_D15 I/O 15 S1_A10 I 16 [...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 9 59 S1_D0 I 60 S1_D8 I/O[...]

C - 10 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table C - 5 PC Card I/F pin assignments ( 84 - pin) (2/ 2 ) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 61 S 1_D1 I/O 62 S1_D9 I/O 63 S1_D2 I/O 64 S1_D10 I/O 65 S1_WP I/O 66 S1_CD2# I 67 GND - 68 GND - 69 GND - 70 GND - 71 GND - 72 GND - 73 GND - 74 GND - 75 GND - 76 GND - 77 GND - 78 GND - 79 GND - [...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 11 C.6 JP 28 Table C - 6 Mini PCI I/F pin assignments (124 - pin) (1/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 NC - 2 NC - 3 NC - 4 NC - 5 NC - 6 NC - 7 NC - 8 NC - 9 NC - 10 NC - 11 NC - 12 NC - 13 SWITCH O 14 NC - 15 NC - 16 NC - 17 P IRQ H# I 18 +5VS_MINIPCI - 19 + 3.3V O 20 PIRQG# I 21 NC - 2[...]

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TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 13 Table C - 6 Mini PCI I/F pin assignments (124 - pin)(2/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 61 IRDY # I/O 62 GND - 63 + 3.3V O 64 FRAME # I/O 65 PM_ CLKRUN # I/O 66 TRDY # I/O 67 PCI_ SERR # I/O 68 STOP # I/O 69 GND - 70 + 3.3V O 71 PCI_PERR# O 72 DEVSEL # I/O 73 C / BE1 # I/O 74 GND - 75 A[...]

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TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 15 C.7 JP 6 Pin No. Signal name Function 1 B+ Power 2 DAC_BRIG Inverter Control signal 3 B+ Power 4 INVT_PWM Inverter Control signal 5 NC Non - Connection 6 DISPOFF# Inverter Control signal 7 +3VS DDC 3.3V POWER SUPPLY : +3.3V 8 +LCDVDD Power for Panel 9 GMCH_LCD_CLK DDC Clock 10 +LCDVDD Power for Panel 11 [...]

C - 16 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 31 GMCH_TZCLK - Panel Clock Signals 32 GMCH_T X CLK - Panel Clock Signals 33 GMCH_TZCLK + Panel Clock Signals 34 GMCH_T X CLK + Panel Clock Signals 35 NC Non - Connection 36 NC Non - Connection 37 NC Non - Connection 38 NC Non - Connection 39 LCD_ID No EDID Panel Detect 40 VSS GND C.8 J P2 9 Pin No. Sign[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C - 17 18 MS - DATA3 40 xD - VCC 19 MS - SCL K 41 SD - CD - COM 20 MS - VCC 42 SD - CD - SW 21 S.M/xD - 04 43 SM - WP - SW 22 S.M/xD - 05 44 5in1 - GND C.9 JP 12 Table C - 9 - 1 JP 12 Fan I/F pin assignments ( 3 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 FAN 1 I 2 FAN - SPEED1 O 3 GND - C.10 P JP1[...]

C - 18 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual C.11 JP 21 Table C - 11 Microphone I/F pin assignments (6 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 ANGND - 2 MIC I 3 BIAS I 4 NC - 5 NC - 6 ANGND - C.12 JP 22 Table C - 12 Headphone Connector pin assignments ( 6 - pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 ANGND - 2 INTSPK _L1[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual D - 1 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 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0 0E 02 1 ! 02 82 16 F0 16 03 2 @ 03 83 1E F0 1E 04 3 # 04 84 26 F0 26 05 4 $ 05 85 25 F0 25 06 5 % 06 86 2E F0 2E 07 6 ^ 07[...]

D - 2 TEC RA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table D - 1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 29 | 2B AB 5D F0 5D *5 30 Caps Lock 3A BA 58 F0 58 31 A 1E 9E 1C F0 1C 32 S 1F 9F 1B F0 1B 33 D 20 A0 23 F0 23 34 F 21 A1 2B F0 2B 35 G 22 A2 34 F0 34 36 H 23 A3 33 F0 33 37 J 24 A4 3B F0 3B *[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual D - 3 Table D - 1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 58 Ctrl (L) 1D 9D 14 F0 14 *3 60 Alt (L) 38 B8 11 F0 11 *3 61 Space 39 B9 29 F0 29 62 ALT (R) E0 38 E0 B8 E0 11 E0 F0 11 64 Ctrl(R) E0 1D E0 9D E0 14 E0 F0 14 75 Ins E0 52 E0 D2 E0 70 E0 F0 70 *1[...]

D - 4 TEC RA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table D - 1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 07 F0 07 *3 124 PrintSc *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 *7 *7 X Fn — — — — *4 X Win E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0 F0 1F x App E0 5D E0 DD E0 2F E0 F0 2F [...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual D - 5 Table D - 2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 55 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 75 INS E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 12 76 DEL E0 AA E0 53 E0 D3 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 12 79 ? ? E0 AA E0 4B E0 [...]

D - 6 TEC RA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table D - 3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Bre ak 75 INS E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 76 DEL E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12 79 ? ? E0 2A E0 4B E0 CB E0 AA E0 12 E0 6B E0 F0 6B E0 F0 12 80 Home E0 2A E0 47 E0[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual D - 7 Table D - 5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 09 8 (8) 48 C8 75 F0 75 10 9 (9) 49 C9 7D F0 7D 11 0 (*) 37 B7 7C F0 7C 23 U (4) 4B CB 6B F0 6B 24 I (5) 4C CC 73 F0 73 25 O (6) 4D CD 74 F0 74 26 P ( – ) 4A CA 7B F0 7B 37 J (1) 4F CF 69 F0 69 38 K (2) 50 [...]

D - 8 TEC RA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Table D - 7 No.126 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Key top Shift Make Make Pause Common E1 1D 45 E1 9D C5 E1 14 77 E1 F0 14 F0 77 Ctrl E0 46 E0 C6 E0 7E E0 F0 7E *: This key generates only make codes.[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E - 1 Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E - 1 US keyboard[...]

E - 2 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E.2 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E - 2 UK keyboard[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E - 3 E.3 Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E - 3 SP keyboard E.4 Japanese ( JA ) Keyboard Figure E - 4 JA keyboard[...]

E - 4 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E.5 Korean ( KO ) Keyboard Figure E - 5 KO keyboard[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E - 5 E. 6 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E - 6 FR keyboard[...]

E - 6 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E. 7 French - Canadian Keyboard Figure E - 7 FR - C keyboard E. 8 Portuguese Keyboard Figure E8 Portuguese keyboard[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E - 7 E. 9 US - INTERNATIONAL Keyboard Figu re E - 9 US - INTE Keyboard E. 10 Greece ( GR ) Keyboard Figure E - 10 GR keyboard[...]

E - 8 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E. 11 Chinese - T Keyboard Figure E - 11 CH - T keyboard E. 12 Swedish Keyboard Figure E - 12 Swedish keyboard[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual E - 9 E. 13 ITALIAN Keyboard Figure E - 13 IT keyboard E. 14 CZECH Keyboa rd Figure E - 1 4 Czech keyboard[...]

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TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual F - 1 Appendix G Appendix F Series Screw Torque List Table F - 1 Series Screw Torque List SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE LCD ASSY MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 4 LCD BRACKET ASSY (R/L) TO COVER SUB ASSY 2.5~3.0kg MMCK20030Z0 M2.0*3 8 LCD BRK TO LCD PANEL (15") 2. 0 ~ 2 .5kg MMCK20030Z0 M2.0*3 1 [...]

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TE CRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual F - 2 SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE LOG IC ASSY MACK25080Z0 M2 .5 * 8 1 LOG LOW TO HINGE SADDLE R TO LOG UP 1.2~1.5kg MACK25080Z0 M2 .5 * 8 1 LL TO LL SHIELD TO MB TO LU 1.2~1.5kg MACK25080Z0 M2 .5 * 8 1 LL TO LL SHIELD MB STANDOFF TO HINGE SADDLE TO LU 1.2~1.5kg MACK25080Z0 M2 .5 * 8 1 [...]

F - 3 TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 2 KB TO TOP SHIELD BATT TO LU 2.5~3.0kg M MCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 1 RJ11/45 PCB TO LL SHIELD TO LL 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 2 MDC MODEN TO MDC MODEN STANDOFF 2.5~3.0kg MMCK25030Z0 M2.5*3 1 LCD WIRE TO UP 2.5~3.0kg MMCK20030Z0 M2.0*3 2 BLUETOOTH BOARD TO BLUETOOTH STANDOFF 2.0 ~ 2 .5kg MMC[...]

TECRA A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual G - 1 Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G - 1 MTBF Component Time (hours) LCD 50,000 Keyboard 40,000 HDD 300,000 Removable FDD 3 0,000 Optical ( DVD / CD ) drive 60 ,000 AC adaptor 60 ,00 0[...]

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