Toshiba Satellite A30 Series manual

Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION[...]

Copyright © 2003 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the inform ation contained herein. Toshiba Personal Computer SatelliteA30 Series Maintenance Manual First edi[...]

Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A30 Series, referred to as A30 Series in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field. SAFETY P[...]

The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the A30 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. Chapter 4 Replacement P[...]

Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight term s 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 the text to describe many operat[...]

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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... ......... 1-1 1.2 System Unit ................................................................................................................ ...... 1-5 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy D[...]

Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.1 The Diagnostic Test........................................................................................................ .. 3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test .......................................................................................... 3-3 3.3 Executing the Diagnostic Test ...[...]

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General .................................................................................................................... ......... 4-1 4.2 Battery .................................................................................................................... .......... 4-7 4.3 PC Card ..................[...]

x Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module .................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................................................................................................... B -1 Appendix C Pin Assignments ...............[...]

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1[...]

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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... ... 1-1 1.2 System Unit ................................................................................................................ 1-5 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive ..........[...]

1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 3.5-inch FDD ................................................................................................. 1-8 Figure 1-2 2.5-inch HDD ................................................................................................ 1-9 Figure 1-3 DVD-R/RW/RAM drive .........................................[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Satellite A30 Series Persona l Computer uses exte nsive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (C MOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer inco rporates the following features and benefits:  Process[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features  Optical drive module 5.25” 12.7mm height COMBO device • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-R/RW device 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD Multi device  I/O Ports One 25 pins Parallel port, EPP/ECP Capability One 15 pins CRT port[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview  TouchPad This pointing device control stick, located in the center of the keyboard palm-rest, provides convenient control of the cursor wi tho ut requiring desk space for a mouse. The TouchPad incorporates two mouse buttons.  Display Following three types of display are available: 14.1-inch XGA screen, 1024 ?[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features A REALTEK ALC202 for AC97 codec audio su bsystem offers industry leading m ixed signal technology to enhance the computer’s multimedia capability. The sound system is equipped with stereo speakers and ja cks for Headphone and external Microphone.  TV-out port This video-out mini-jack enables transfer of NTSC or[...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit The system unit is composed of the following m ajor components:  Processor Portability Intel Celeron® CPU up to 2.8GHZ(without HTT) • • • • • Portability Intel Pentium® 4 (NW) CPU up to 3.06GHZ (without HTT) Portability Intel Pentium® 4 (NW) CPU up to 3.2GHZ (with HTT) Portability [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit • Intelligent Auto Power Management • 2.88MB Super I/O Floppy Disk Controller • Floppy Disk Available on Parallel Port Pins (ACPI Compliant) • Enhanced Digital Data Separator • 2 Mbps, 1Mbps, 500 Kbps, 300 Kbps, 250 Kbps Data Rates • Programmable Precompensation Modes • Two Full Function Serial Port[...]

1.2 System Unit 1 Hardware Overview • 3D Stereo Enhancement. • Support double sampling rate (96 KHz) of DVD audio playback.  ENE CB1410 Card Bus Host Adapter • 3.3V operation with 5V tolerance • 144-pin LQEP package for CB 1410 single slot Cardbus controller compliant with – PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2. – PCI bus Power [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive The 3.5-inch FDD is a thin, high-performance reliable drive that suppor ts 720KB (formatted) 2DD and 1.44MB (formatted) 2HD disks. The FDD is shown in Figure 1-1. The specifi cations for the FDD are listed in Table 1-1. Figure 1-1 3.5-inch FDD Item 2MB mode 1MB mode S[...]

1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The removable HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable 2.5- inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type ma gnetic heads. The com put er supports a 30, 40 or 60GB HDD. The HDD is shown in Figure 1-2. Speci fications are listed in Table 1-2[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.5 DVD-R/-RW/-RAM Drive 1.5 DVD-R/RW/RAM Drive Matsushita CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA740, DVD-RAM UJ-810, DVD- ROM SR-8177 and TOSHIBA CD-RW/DVD SD-R2212, DVD-R/-R W SD-R6012 accommodates either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) CDs or DVDs. It provides maximum eight-speed play: reads 10,820KB per second on a maximum DVD-ROM mode play[...]

1.6 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Power Supply The power supply supplies seven different volta ges to the system board and performs the following functions: 1. A/D conversion The EC uses 10-bit sampling for A/D conversion to determine the following values: • AC adaptor current • Battery and temperature 2. AC adaptor and battery check The[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Power Supply • Orange = The computer is quick-chargi ng the battery / The b attery is low. 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 quic[...]

1.7 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Batteries The computer has two types of batteries:  Main battery pack  RTC battery The removable main battery pack is the compute r’s m ain power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The battery specifications are listed in Table 1-4. Battery name Material Output voltage Capacity Main battery Lit[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Batteries 1.7.1 Main Battery Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor that is mounted on the system board. The power supply microprocessor controls wh ether the charge is on or off and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and battery are attached to the com puter. The system charges the battery us[...]

1.7 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manua l 1-15  Detection of full charge A full charge is detected from the battery pack through SMBus when the battery is charging. 1.7.2 RTC battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the curr ent date, time and other setup information in memory while the computer is turned o[...]

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures[...]

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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................ 2-2 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting.................[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart ............................................................................. 2-3 Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process ......................................................... 2-7 Figure 2-3 Display troubl eshooting process ........................................[...]

2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine if a Fi eld Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the com puter is causing the computer to malfunction. The FRUs covered are: 1. Display 6. Touch Pad 11. IEEE 1394 port 2. Keyboard 7. Speaker 12. Wireless LAN system 3. USB ports 8. DVD-ROM and CD-RW 4. TV-[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determining which troubleshooting procedures to execute. Before going through the flowchart steps, verify the following: Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password.[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures STA R T C o nn ect t he A C ad apter to t he D C -I N socke t Is th e D C -IN L E D o n ? Is th e B a tte r y L E D o n ? T u r n th e P o w e r s w itc h o n Is th e P o w er O n L E D o n ? I s t he "Toshi ba" l ogo m ess age di spl ay ? I f t he "pas sw ord" m es sage[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart A Does typed characters appear correctly? Insert the diagnostics di sk into 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 t he diagnostics tests? System is norm al End Ye s Ye s Ye s No Per[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures If the diagnostics program cannot detect an erro r, the problem may be intermittent. The test program should be executed several times to isol ate the problem. W hen a problem has been located, perform the appropriate trou bleshooting procedures as follows: 1. If an error is detected by the[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Other problems that are not covered by the diag nostics program may be discovered by a user. 1. If an error is detected wh en using the TV-out connecti on, perform the TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7. 2. If an error is detected when using the speakers, perform the S[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ST AR T Are the DC -I N and B a tter y L E D s lit? Can you tur n the com puter on? A r e the in te r na l p o w e r connecti ons secure? END Check P ower Sup ply Stat us (Procedure 1) No Ye s Chec k po wer suppl y connect ions (Procedure 3) R un diag nos[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controls many functions and com ponents. To determ ine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Proc edure 1 and continue with the ot her Procedures as instructed. The flowchart in Figure 2-2 give s a summary of the process. Th e procedures described in th[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 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 batter y pack and connect an AC adaptor to the DC-IN port on the computer and to a power supply. If the DC-IN LED or Batter[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Pow er supply connection check The power supply wiring diagram is shown below: AC adaptor Sys t em boar d B a tter y A C adap t or cord AC p o we r c o r d Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from wall outlet. Check[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 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. 3. Run the Diagnostic test following the pr[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 2.4 Display Troubleshooting P er f orm ext ernal d i spl ay check (P ro c ed u re 1 ) ST A RT D o es t he ext ernal d is p la y fu n c tio n o k ? Per f or m di ag nos t i c c heck (P ro c ed u re 2 ) No Wa s a d i s p l a y pr obl em det ec t ed? Per f or m conne ct or an d re pl acem ent ch[...]

2.4 Display Troubleshooting 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: Conne[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 Display Troubleshooting 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 dam aged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then perform the [...]

2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting P er f orm ext ernal keybo ar d check (P ro c ed u re 1 ) ST A RT D o es t he ext ernal keyboard f unct i o n ok? Per f or m di ag nos t i c c heck (P ro c ed u re 2 ) W as a k eyboa rd pr obl em det ec t ed? Per f or m conne ct or an d re pl acem ent check (P ro[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 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 co ntinue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: External keyboard check Procedure 2: Diagnostic check Procedure 3: [...]

2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector and replacement check The keyboard and/or system board may be discon nected or dam a ged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks. Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable is firm ly connec[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting R eplace s yst em b oard (P ro ce d u re 2 ) END O rig in a l U S B d e v ic e is fa u lty P e rfo rm ex tern a l de v ice a nd connect i on check (P ro ce d u re 1 ) ST A RT D o e s th e d e v ic e fu n c tio n w hen connect ed t o a dif [...]

2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshoo ting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s external US B devices are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-6 outlines the proce ss. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: External device and connection ch eck Procedure 2: Replace system [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting 2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting P er f orm T V co nnect i on check (P ro ce d u re 1 ) ST A RT D o es r ep l acem ent T V cabl e f uncti on properl y? Per f or m T V s et c he ck (P ro ce d u re 2 ) R eplace s yst em b oard END No R eplace TV cab l e No T V f unct i oni ng ok? Ye s [...]

2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshootin g 2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s TV-out por t is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and co ntinue as instructed. Procedure 1: TV connection check Procedure 2: TV set check Procedure 1 TV connection check The [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 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 port problem detected? Replace system board (Pr[...]

2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s printer (par allel) port is functioni ng properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-8 outlines the proce ss. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic check Procedure 2: Printer port loopback check Procedure 3: R[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting START END Touch Pad connection check (Pro cedure 1) Touch Pad replacem ent check (Pro cedure 2) Replace s ys tem board Figure 2-8 Touch Pad troubleshooting process 2-24 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures To determine if the computer’s built-in Touch Pad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-9 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and co ntinue as instructed. Procedure 1: Touch Pad connection check Procedure 2: Touch Pad replacement check Procedure 1 To[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting START Do al l so urces ha ve sam e problem? END Per for m earpho ne te st (Procedure 2 ) Do earphones function correctly ? Perform connection ch eck (Procedure 3 ) Perform replacement check (Procedure 4 ) Perform audio sour ce tes t (Procedure 1 ) No Ye s Yes Rep[...]

2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manua l 2-27 To determine if the computer’s built-in speaker s are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-10 outlines the process. Firs t adjust the s peaker volume to an appropriate level. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as in[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 DVD-ROM and Multi-Drive Troubleshooting 2 2.11 DVD-ROM and Mult i-Drive Troubleshooti ng START Audio CD fu nctions ok? END Perform softw are check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perfo rm connection and replacem ent check (Procedure 5) Perfor m a udio C D check (Procedure 1) Perf orm drive - cle[...]

2.11 DVD-ROM and Multi-Drive Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures This section describes how to determine if the computer’s internal DVD-ROM drive or multi- drive is functioning properly. Fi gure 2-11 outlines the process. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Au[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 DVD-ROM and Multi-Drive Troubleshooting Procedure 5 Connection check and replacement check The DVD-ROM or multi-drive connect s to the system board. The drive may be disconnected, or the drive or system board may be dam aged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure[...]

2.12 Modem Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Modem Troubleshooting ST ART Com puter un able to detect t eleph one si gnal ? END Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacemen t check (Procedure 3) Perform telephone line connection check (Procedure 1) Check / replac e teleph one line and connect ions Yes Replace sy stem bo[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Modem Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if th e computer's modem is functioning properly. Figure 2-12 outlines the process. Perform the steps belo w starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Telephone line connection check Procedure 2: Mo[...]

2.13 PCMCIA Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 PC Card Troubleshooting START Do errors occur du ring SYCARD test? Perf orm PC Card s ocket replacemen t check (Procedure 2) Replace sy stem board END PC Card unit is not faulty . Perfor m SYCARD test (Procedure 1) No Yes Figure 2-12 PC Card troubleshooting process Satellite A30 Series M[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 PCMCIA Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if th e PC 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. Procedure 1: Sycard test Procedure 2: PC Card socket replac[...]

2.14 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting START Perfor m I E EE 1394 device check (Pro cedure 1 ) I s I EEE 1394 tr ansmiss ion ok? Perfo rm diagn ostic ch eck (Pro cedure 2 ) W as an I E EE 1394 problem detect ed? Perfo rm conn ection and replacem en t check (Pro cedure 3 ) Replace syst em b oard EN[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s IEEE 1394 syst em is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-14 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and c ontinue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: IEEE 1394 device check Procedure 2: Diagnostic check Pr[...]

2.17 SD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting STAR T Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 1) Was a wir eless L AN problem d electe d? Perform connector an d replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless L AN antenna/unit Replace system board END Yes Wirele ss LA N sy stem is not fa ulty . Continue troubl es[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedur es 2.7 SD Troubleshooting 2-38 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board m ay each be the source of a wireless LAN fault. Any of these components ma y be damaged. To determine if the com puter’s wireless LAN system is func tioning properly, perform the foll [...]

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3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program ( based on DAL00 T&D Version: 1.0 ) 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 [...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.1 The Diagnostic Test You will need the following equipment to perform som e of the Diagnostic test programs.  The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)  A printer loopback connector (PIO Loopback Test)  32-bit Sycard for PC Card function test (Sycard Test)  A formatted working diskette for the floppy d[...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 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 diagnostics diskette contains the M[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test The display below will show up at the beginning of the T&D program. If the test result passes, the following appears: 3-4 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Press any key for the next action – the display below is presented if copying a test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “ Y ” key pressed. It will skip this pr[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.3 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3.3 Executing the Diagnostic Test The config check test checks unit configuration. It includes:  CPU type  System mem ory size  ODD type  HDD type & capacity  BIOS version This test needs input of a unit Part Number to make com parison with known SKU data.[...]

3.4 DMI Check Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.4 DMI Check Test Checks if the computer’s Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is correct. DMI includes:  Manufacturer  Production Name  Version  Serial Number  UUID  OEM String It needs input of a unit Part Number before it shows this units DMI information and m akes a[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.5 PIO Loopback Test 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 connect a PIO loopback co[...]

3.6 RTC Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.6 RTC Test Checks the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by com paring the DOS and CMOS values. The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test passed or failed when finished. Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual 3-9[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.7 32-Bit for Sycard Test 3.7 32-Bit for Sycard Test Checks the computer’s 32-bit PC Card function. The test runs when the Sycard is inserted into a specific slot for test in sequence as shown below. NOTE : To execute this test, you must make sure the test connector of Sycard marked “ CARDBUS ”. There[...]

3.8 Speaker Audio Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.8 Speaker Audio Test The speaker audio test allows the user to aurally confirm the speaker functions. It checks both speakers by sounding a three consecutive “beeps.” NOTE : Remember to turn up the volume to “ Maximum ” before this test starts. The screen should display as be[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.9 Fan ON/OFF Test 3.9 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to aurally test whether the fan is working. Follow the procedures below:  The computer will turn the fan be “ON” after any key is pressed. Listen to check whether the fan is working or not. NOTE : Remember to approach fan outlet that[...]

3.10 Modem Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.10 Modem Test The Modem test checks the function of dial tone detection. NOTE : Remember to plug phone line into the Modem connector of unit before this test starts. The test takes the Modem off-hook and checks for line current. Lack of line current is a failure, as the Codec needs line cur[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.11 Main Battery Charge Test 3.11 Main Battery Charge Test NOTE : The AC adaptor ( 90W, 19V / 120W, 19V ) for Sapporo X (DBL10) should be connected to successfully run this test. This test shows and measures the main battery:  Battery type (Ni-MH / Lion)  Manufacturer (Panasonic / Sony / Sanyo)  Re[...]

3.12 FDD Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.12 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 the: 1. Sequential seek/ver[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.13 CD-ROM Test 3.13 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 test includes two subtests of the: 1. Random read/partial sequential read function 2. Sequ[...]

3.14 Keyboard Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.14 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. K (UK, for Europe) 2. S (US, for America) When yo[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.14 Keyboard Test 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. 3-18 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

3.15 Mouse (Pad) Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.15 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 Speed (on a scale from slow to fast) 2. Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) 3. Button Assignments (Left + Righ[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.15 Mouse (Pad) Test After checking T/Pad buttons and cursor’s function, use “Tab” key or use T/Pad cursor to click the “OK” column will end this test. It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. NOTE: The above figure has three compartments although the Touch Pad ins[...]

3.16 LCD Pixels Mode Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.16 LCD Pixels Mode Test This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine. This test includes two test modes: 1. Text Mode - including 40*25 (16 colors) and 80*25 (2/16colors). 2. VGA Mode - including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 640*200 (2/16 colors), 640*350 (2/16 col[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.17 Lid Switch Test 3.17 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 this test: 1. Close the LCD cove[...]

3.18 HDD R/W Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.18 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 the password “ TOSHIBA ” before the HDD write test starts. The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1. Sequential read (all surface) 2. Seq[...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.18 HDD R/W Test NOTE : Press “ Ctrl + Break ” keys can terminate the current subtest. The screen should display above, indicating whether the subtest passed or failed when finished. NOTE : The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test. 3-24 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

3.19 LAN Test 3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.19 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: 3000H  IRQ – AH, it’s “IRQ 10”.  Node – it is “MAC Address”.  Line Frame – [...]

3 Test and Diagnostic Operation Handbook 3.19 LAN Test 3-26 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished.[...]

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4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General .................................................................................................................... ......... 4-1 4.2 Battery .................................................................................................................... .......... 4-7 4.3 PC Card .......[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery ............................................................................................ 4-7 Figure 4-2 Popping out the eject button .................................................................................4-8 Figure 4-3 Removing expansion mem ory screws...................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-30 Removing the heat sink screws .......................................................................... 4-23 Figure 4-31 Removing the heat sink ...................................................................................... 4-23 Figure 4-32 Unlocking the CPU cam ..........................................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4-vi Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual Figure 4-62 Disconnecting the fan power cables ................................................................... 4-38 Figure 4-63 Removing the fan ................................................................................................ 4-3 8 Figure 4-64 Removing the LED[...]

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 4 4.1 General This section 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 by removing the battery pack,[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General The example below shows FRUs to be removed before the LED / button board can be rem oved and repaired or replaced. The LED / button board is overlapped by the top cover which must be removed before the LED / button board can be reached. The top cover is in turn overlapped by the expansion memory, HDD, FDD, keybo[...]

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Safety Precautions Before you begin disassembly, read the following safety precautions 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 have different specifications, [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Before You Begin Look over the procedures in this section before you begin disassembling the computer. Familiarize yourself with the disassembly and reassem bly steps. Begin each procedure by removing the AC adaptor and the battery pack as instructed in section 4.2. 1. Do not disassemble the computer unless it i[...]

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 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 the connector’s plastic pressure plate and slide the cable out of the connector. To connect the cab[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Tools and Equipment The use of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) equipment is very important 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 equipment is necessary to disass[...]

4.2 Battery 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer’s fan and rear ports facing your body. 2. Slide the battery latch to the right to release it. The battery pack will pop up slightly allowing you to lift it o[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 PC Card 4.3 PC Card Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card, follow the steps below. 1. Push the eject button for the card you want to release. The button pops out when you release it. 2. Push the eject button once more to pop the PC Card out slightly. Figure 4-2 Popping out the eject button 3. Grasp the PC Card and remo[...]

4.4 Expansion Memory 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Expansion Memory Removing the Expansion Memory To remove the expansion mem ory, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the two embedded screw s securing the expansion memory cover . Figure 4-3 Removing expansion memory screws 3. Lift off the expansion memory cover . 4. G[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Expansion Memory 5. Grasp the expansion memory and pull it out. Figure 4-5 Removing the expansion memory into the connector slot CAUTION : Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Installing the Expansion Memory To install the expa[...]

4.5 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 HDD CAUTION : When handling the HDD, do not press the top surface as shown by the arrow. Hold it by the sides. Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual 4-11[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 HDD Removing the HDD To remove the HDD, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down with the optical media drive facing your body. 2. Remove one M2.5x5 black screw and then rem ove the optical media drive . Figure 4-6 Removing the optical media drive 3. Remove the four M2.5x5 black screws that secure the HD[...]

4.5 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Gently pull the HDD out of the HDD bay . Figure 4-9 Removing the HDD from the HDD bay Installing the HDD To install the HDD, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down with the optical media drive facing your body. 2. Gently place the HDD in the HDD bay . Figure 4-10 Inserting the HDD into the HDD b[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Keyboard 4.6 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, follow the steps below. 1. Open the display panel until it is almost horizontal. 2. Depress the F1 key on the back row of your keyboard and insert a thin tool into the narrow hole beneath the strip cover . Figure 4-11 Removing the strip cover 3. Use the[...]

4.6 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Gently pull the keyboard up from the top and then out. The bottom part of the keyboard has 5 teeth that are inserted into notches in the chassis, so be sure not to break them off as you remove the keyboard. Figure 4-13 Removing the keyboard from the chassis 6. On the keyboard’s bottom side is a keyboard ca[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Keyboard 2. Turn the keyboard face up and set it in place. Ensure that the teeth at the bottom of the keyboard match up with and are inserted into the notches in the chassis. Figure 4-15 Inserting the keyboard 3. Secure the keyboard with two M1.7 × 2 black screw s . Figure 4-16 Securing the keyboard with screws 4. Repl[...]

4.7 Wireless LAN Unit 4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Wireless LAN Unit Removing the Wireless LAN Unit To remove the wireless LAN unit , follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down and loosen the two embedded screw s . 2. Remove the wireless LAN module cover . 3. Disconnect the black and whit e wireless LAN connector cables . Figure 4-18 [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Wireless LAN Unit Installing the Wireless LAN Unit To install the wireless LAN unit, follow the steps below. 1. Fit the wireless LAN unit’s connectors into the computer’s connectors and press carefully to ensure firm contact. 2. Gently, push the wireless LAN unit down until the latch engages the unit. Figure 4-20 Pr[...]

4.8 Optical Media 4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Optical Media Removing the optical media drive To remove the optical media drive, follow the steps below. Turn the computer upside down with the optical media drive facing your body. 1. 2. Remove one M2.5x5 black screw and then rem ove the optical media drive . Figure 4-22 Removing the optical media dr[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Optical Media Remove the four M2x3 black bracket screws on either side of the optical media drive . 5. Figure 4-25 Removing the side screws Remove the optical media drive bracket . 6. Figure 4-26 Removing the optical media drive bracket Insert a paper clip into the manual eject slot to open the optical media drive . 7. [...]

4.8 Optical Media 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual 4-21 Installing the Optical Media To install an optical media drive, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. Turn the computer upside down with the optical media drive bay facing your body. Slide the optical media drive into optical media drive bay , pushing it forward unti[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 CPU 4 4.9 CPU Removing the CPU To remove the CPU, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove tw o M2.5 × 4 security screws securing the CPU compartment cover . Figure 4-28 Removing the CPU compartment cover screws 2. Remove the CPU compartment cover. Figure 4-29 Removing the CPU compartment cov[...]

4.9 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove four M2.5 × 5 black screws securing the heat sink. They m ust be unscrewed in catty-corner order (i.e. lower-left first, then upper right second, and so-on.) Figure 4-30 Removing the heat sink screws 4. Remove the heat sink. Figure 4-31 Removing the heat sink CAUTION: If you remove the heat sink, you shou[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 CPU 6. Gently lift out the CPU . Figure 4-33 Removing the CPU Installing the CPU To install the CPU, follow the steps below. CAUTION: If you remove the heat sink, you should use the CPU grease tool to remove the grease on the CPU and heat sink. Reapply fresh grease before installing the heat sink. 1. Make sure that the [...]

4.9 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Press the CPU softly with your fingers and turn the cam on the CPU socket to the closed position with a flat-blade screwdriver to secure the CPU . 4. Seat the heat sink over the CPU making sure that the heat sink is oriented so that the two knobs in the CPU compartment secure it. Figure 4-36 Inserting the heat si[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Display Assembly 4.10 Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly To remove the display assembly, first rem ove the battery and the wireless LAN module (or simply disconnect its aerial cables first), then follow the steps below. NOTE: If you have a wireless LAN card installed, you will have to disconnect the wireles[...]

4.10 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove one M1.7x2 black screws connecting the LCD cable to the chassis. Figure 4-41 Detaching the LCD cable 5. From each top corner, remove: one M2.5x18 black screw (outer) and one M2.5x8 black screw (inner) . From each back corner, rem ove: one M2.5x8 black screw . There are a total of three screws[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Display Assembly Installing the Display Assembly To install the display assembly, follow the steps below. 1. Seat the display assembly taking care not to crush to the LCD display cable . Figure 4-44 Seating the display assembly 2. Feed the wireless LAN connector into the wireless LAN compartment . Figure 4-45 Inserting[...]

4.10 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Attach the joint covers by slipping them down and in, then insert two M2.5 × 5 black screws to connect the display assembly to the chassis. Note that you’ll have to push the display back until it rests at a 135 ° angle in order to get the joint covers in completely. 6. Attach the keyboard as des[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 The Cover 4.11 The Cover Removing the Cover To remove the cover, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the battery, optical media drive, HDD, keyboard, and display assem bly as described in previous sections. 2. Remove the following eighteen screws from the bottom of the computer: • Eight M2.5 × 18 black screws • Two [...]

4.11 The Cover 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the following five screws from the top of the computer: • Two M2.5 × 18 black screws • Two M2.5 × 5 black screws • One M2.5 × 8 black screws A: M 2.5 x 18 B: M 2.5 x 5 C: M 2.5 x 8 Figure 4-48 Removing the screws securing the top of the cover 5. Remove the following cables: • TouchPad FPC[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 The Cover Figure 4-50 Removing the cover Installing the Cover To install the top cover and display assembly, follow the steps below. 1. Seat the cover on the computer’s chassis. 2. Attach the following cables: • TouchPad FPC cable • LED/control button FFC cable • Speaker cable Figure 4-51 Attaching the cables 3[...]

4.11 The Cover 4 Replacement Procedures • Two M2.5x8 black screws • Two M2.5x3 black screws in the battery bay • Two M2.5x5 silver screws in the optical media bay • Four hexagonal screws for the video monitor port and the parallel port. A: M 2.5 x 8 B: M 2.5 x 18 C: M 2.5 x 5 D: M 2.5 x 3 Figure 4-53 Removing the screws securing the bottom [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 System Board 4.12 System Board Removing the System Board To remove the system board, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the computer cover as described in a previous section. 2. Place the computer upside down so the optical media and battery bays are lying face down. 3. Remove two M2 × 4 silver screw s and two M2.5x5 b[...]

4.12 System Board 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Gently remove the system board by pulling it away from the back of the chassis, out and up ward. The rear parallel port, TV-Out port and USB ports may stick a little to the chassis on the way out, but resist the urge to pull too hard. Figure 4-56 Removing the system board Installing the System Board To [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Modem 4.13 Modem Removing the Modem To remove the modem , follow the steps below. 1. Remove the system board, as described in a previous section. 2. Remove two M2.5x5 black screw s securing the modem to the system board . Figure 4-59 Removing the system board 3. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem module . 4. Gen[...]

4.14 Fan 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Fan Removing the Fan To remove the fan, follow the steps below. 1. Remove all of the modules and the system board as described in previous sections. 2. Place the system board so that the fan is on the bottom. Remove tw o M2 × 5 silver screws securing the fan . Figure 4-60 Removing the screws that secure the f[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Fan 5. Disconnect the fan power cables. Figure 4-62 Disconnecting the fan power cables 6. Remove the fan. Figure 4-63 Removing the fan Installing the Fan To install the fan, follow the steps below. 1. Seat the fan on the system board. 2. Secure it with two M2 × 5 silver screws. 3. Secure the Northbridge heat sink cove[...]

4.15 LED/Button Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 LED/Button Board Removing the LED/Button Board To remove the LED/button board, follow the steps below. 1. Remove all of the modules and the com puter cover as described in previous sections. 2. Place top cover upside down. 3. Remove one M2.5x3 black screw from the LED/button board mounting bracket[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 LED/Button Board Installing the LED/Button Board To install the LED/button board, follow the steps below. 1. Seat the LED/button board on the mounting bracket and secure with three M2 × 3 screws . 2. Position LED/button board and mounting bracket inside the top cover and secure it with one M2.5 × 3 screws . 3. Attach[...]

4.16 TouchPad 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 TouchPad Removing the TouchPad To remove the TouchPad, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the computer’s m odules and top cover as described in previous sections. 2. Pull the TouchPad FPC cable out from behind the silver system board shield . Figure 4-67 Removing the TouchPad cable 3. Remove two M2.5 x3 [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 TouchPad 4. With LCD/Button board away from you, slide the TouchPad bracket toward you to disconnect it from its cover seat. Figure 4-69 Removing the TouchPad board and bracket 5. Lift out the TouchPad along with the TouchPad bracket. Installing the TouchPad To install the TouchPad, follow the steps below. 1. With top [...]

4.17 Speakers 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Speakers Removing the Speakers To remove the speakers, follow the steps below. 1. Place the top cover upside down and remove the TouchPad bracket and board as described in previous sections of the manual . 2. Slide the speaker wires out from under the LCD/Button board bracket . Figure 4-70 Removing the sp[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Speakers Installing the Speakers To install the speakers, follow the steps below. 1. Place the top cover upside down and remove the TouchPad bracket and board as described in previous sections of the manual . 2. Detach the LED/button FFC cable and the speaker cable from the adhesive glue binding them to the cover so yo[...]

4.18 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask To remove the display mask, follow the steps below. 1. On each bottom corner, remove one mask seal by the hinge to expose one screw securing the display mask . Figure 4-73 Removing the mask seals 2. On each bottom corner, remove one M2.5 × 8 screw that was cover[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Display Mask 3. A total of 22 snaps secure the display mask . Carefully insert your fingers between the display mask and the LCD panel and pry open the snaps . Figure 4-75 Removing the display mask Installing the Display Mask To install the display mask, follow the steps below. 1. Seat the display mask and secure the s[...]

4.19 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board To remove the FL inverter board, follow the steps below. 1. Remove one strip of tape securing the HV cable and two strips of tape to uncover two screws securing the FL inverter board . Figure 4-76 Removing the tape 2. Remove the two M2 × 3 black s[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 FL Inverter Board Installing the FL Inverter Board To install the FL inverter board, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the FL FPC and HV cable to the FL inverter board . Figure 4-79 Connecting the FL FPC and HV cable 2. Seat the FL inverter board and secure it with two silver M2 × 3 screw s . Figure 4-80 Securing the[...]

4.20 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Module Removing the LCD Module To remove the LCD module, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the FL inverter board as described in previous sections. 2. Remove one M2 × 3 screw to release LCD cable . Figure 4-82 Freeing the LCD cable 3. Remove six M2 × 3 screws securing the LCD module . Figure 4-83 [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Module 4. Lift the LCD module out of the LCD cover . Figure 4-84 Removing the LCD module 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from LCD connector . Figure 4-85 Removing the LCD cable 6. Remove eight M2 × 3 screws securing the LCD bracket (the num ber of bracket screws may vary on different models: 14” m odels have four, w[...]

4.20 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures 7. Remove LCD bracket . Figure 4-87 Removing the LCD bracket NOTE : If the LCD module malfunctions, remove the LCD cable and LCD bracket. Then replace the whole LCD module unit. Installing the LCD Module To install the LCD module, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the LCD cable to the LCD connector on the b[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Module 4-52 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual 4. Position the LCD module in place. Figure 4-89 Positioning the LCD module 5. Secure the LCD module with eight M2 × 3 screws (the number of bracket screws m ay vary on different models: 14” models have four, while 15” m odels have eight). Figure 4-90 Fasteni[...]

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Appendices Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ............................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ..................................................................................................... B-1 B.1 System Board Front View ............................................[...]

Appendices Figures Figure B-1 System board (FRD SY*) layout (front) .............................................................. B-1 Figure B-2 System board (F RDSY*) layout (back) .............................................................. B-2 Figure E-1 US keyboard .............................................................................[...]

Appendices Tables Table B-1 System board ICs ................................................................................................ B-3 Table B-2 System board connectors .................................................................................... B-4 Table C-1 SODIMM I/F pin a ssignments (200-pin) .................................[...]

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Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assem bly or disassembly. Therefore, please observe the following precautions when handling it: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LCD cover, be sure to seat it so that it is properly aligned and maximum visibility[...]

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 the agent to a cloth and then wipe the panel’s surface. Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. [...]

5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual A-3[...]

7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures be low specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassem bly can cause malfunctions. A-4 Satellite A30 Ser[...]

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 dam age the panel’s polarization. Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual A-5[...]

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Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front V iew Figure B-1 System board (FRDSY*) layout (front) Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual B-1[...]

B.2 System Board (FRDSY*) Back V iew Figure B-2 System board (FRDSY*) layout (back) B-2 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

Table B-1 System board ICs Mark Number Name A U45 AC’97 Codec. (ALC202) B U26 Montara – GT (RG82852GME) C U24 K/B Controller (PC87591L) D U25 ICH4 – M (FW82801DH) E U29 IEEE1394 Controller (VT63015) F U18 LAN Controller (RTL8101L) G U11 PC Card Bus Controller (CB1410 – B0) H U7 Super I/O (LPC47N227) I U17 Clock Generator (CY28346ZC – 2) J[...]

B-4 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual Table B-2 System board connectors Mark Number Name a JP4 Internal Speaker Connector b JP8 SW/LED Board Connector c PCN2 Battery Connector d JP9 K/B Connector e JP6 T/P FPC Connector f JP10 HDD Connector g SW1 Lid Switch h (SW3, SW4, SW5) Short – Cut key (Internet hot key, E-Mail hot key, TV-out hot key)[...]

Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 JP21/JP22 SODIMM I/F (200-pin) 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 VDD O 10 VDD O 11 DQS0 I/O 12 DM0 O 13 DQ2 I/O 14 DQ6 I/O 15 VSS - 16 VSS - 17 DQ3 I/O [...]

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 VDD O 58 VDD 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/O 69 VDD O 70 VDD O 71 CB0 O 72 CB4 O 73 CB1 O 74 CB5 O [...]

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# O 123 DU O 124 DU O 125 VSS - 126 VSS - 127 DQ32 I/O 128 DQ36 I/O 129 DQ33 I/O 130 DQ37 I/O 131 VDD O 132 VDD O 133 DQS4 I/O 134 DM4 O 135 DQ34 I/O 136 DQ38 I/O 137 V[...]

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 DQ61 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 VDD O 192 VDD O 193 SDA O 194 SA0 O 195 SCL O 196 SA1 O 197 VDD_SPD O 198 SA2 O 199 VDD_ID O 200 DU O C-4 Satellite A30 Seri[...]

C.2 JP1 LCD I/F (30-pin) Table C-2 LCD I/F pin assignments (30-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 IB+ O 2 IB+ O 3 - 4 DAC BRIG O 5 INVT_PWM O 6 DISPOFF# O 7 +LCDVDD O 8 +LCD/DD O 9 LCD_B0+ O 10 LCD_B00- O 11 LCD_B1+ O 12 LCD_B01- O 13 LCD_B2+ O 14 LCD_B02- O 15 - 16 LCD-BCLK+ O 17 GND O 18 PID0 I 19 PID1 I 20 PID2 I 21 PID3 I 22[...]

C.3 JP12 RGB I/F (15-pin) Table C-3 RGB I/F pin assignments (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 INTCRT-R O 2 INTCRT-G O 3 INTCRT-B O 4 NC - 5 GND - 6 GND (VGAGND) - 7 GND (VGAGND) - 8 GND (VGAGND) - 9 VCC - 10 GND - 11 NC - 12 INTDDCA I/O 13 INTCRT_HSYNC O 14 IVTCRT_VSYNIC O 15 INTDDCCK I/O C-6 Satellite A30 Series Maintenanc[...]

C.4 JP10 HDD I/F (44-pin) Table C-4 HDD I/F pin assignments (44-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 PIDE-RST O 2 GND - 3 IDE-PDD7 I/O 4 IDE_PDD08 I/O 5 IDE-PDD6 I/O 6 IDE_PDD09 I/O 7 IDE-PDD5 I/O 8 IDE_PDD10 I/O 9 IDE-PDD4 I/O 10 IDE_PDD11 I/O 11 IDE-PDD3 I/O 12 IDE_PDD12 I/O 13 IDE-PDD2 I/O 14 IDE_PDD13 I/O 15 IDE-PDD1 I/O 16 ID[...]

C.5 JP23 CD-ROM I/F (60-pin) Table C-5 CD-ROM I/F pin assignments (60-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 INT-CD-L I 2 INTCD-R I 3 CD AGND - 4 GND - 5 SIDE RST# O 6 IDE_CDD8 O 7 IDE-CDD7 O 8 IDE_CDD9 O 9 IDE-CDD6 O 10 IDE_CDD10 O 11 IDE-CDD5 O 12 IDE_CDD11 O 13 IDE-CDD4 O 14 IDE_CDD12 O 15 IDE-CDD3 O 16 IDE_CDD13 O 17 IDE-CDD2 O [...]

C.6 JP1 1 Parallel I/F (25-pin) Table C-6 Parallel I/F pin assignments (25-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 LPTSTB# O 2 FD0 I/O 3 FD1 I/O 4 FD2 I/O 5 FD3 I/O 6 FD4 I/O 7 FD5 I/O 8 FD6 I/O 9 FD7 I/O 10 LPTACK# I 11 LPTBUSY I 12 LPTDE I 13 LPTSLCT I 14 LPTAFD# O 15 LPTERR# I 16 INIT# O 17 SLCTIN# O 18 GND - 19 GND - 20 GND - 21 [...]

C.7 JP19 PC Card I/F (154-pin) Table C-7 PC Card I/F pin assignments (154-pin) (1/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O A1 GND - A31 S1_ROY# I/O A2 GND - A32 S1_A21 I/O A3 S1_D3 I/O A33 +S1_VCC I/O A4 S1_C01# I A34 +51-VCC I/O A5 S1_D4 I/O A35 +S1_VPP I A6 S1_D11 I/O A36 +S1-VPP I/O A7 S1_D5 I/O A37 S1_A16 O A8 S1_D12 I/O A38 S1_A22 O [...]

Table C-7 PC Card I/F pin assignments (154-pin) (2/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O A61 S1_D1 I A73 GND - A62 S1_D9 I/O A74 GND I/O A63 S1_D2 I A75 GND I/O A64 S1_DIP I/O A76 GND I A65 S1_WP - A77 GND I/O A66 S1_CD2# I A78 GND I A67 GND I/O A79 GND I/O A68 GND I/O A80 GND I A69 GND I/O A81 GND I/O A70 GND I/O A82 GND I A71 GND I/O[...]

C.8 JP20 Mini PCI I/F (124-pin) Table C-8 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 RILL_SW# O 14 NC - 15 NC - 16 NC - 17 PIRQH#_MINI_2 I 18 +5VS_MINIPCI O 19 +3V O 20 PIRQG#_MINI I 21 NC - 22 NC - 23 GND - 24[...]

Table C-8 Mini PCI I/F pin assignments (124-pin)(1/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 61 PCI_IRDY# I/O 62 GND - 63 +3V O 64 PCI_FRAME# I/O 65 PCI_CLKRUN# I/O 66 PCI_TRDY# I/O 67 PCI_SERR# I/O 68 PCI_STOP# I/O 69 GND - 70 +3V O 71 PCI_PERR# O 72 PCI_DEVSEL I/O 73 PCI_C/BE#1 I/O 74 GND - 75 PCI_AD14 I/O 76 PCI_AD15 I/O 77 GND - 78 PCI[...]

C-14 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual C.9 JP24.JP26 Fan I/F (3-pin) Table C-9 Fan I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +5VAIW O 3 FAN-SPEED I 2 NC - 4 GND - C.10 AC Adaptor Connector (4-pin) Table C-10 AC Adaptor Connector pin assignments (4-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 VIN I[...]

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 87 36 F0 36 08 7 & 08 88 3D F0 3D *2 09 8[...]

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 *2 38 K 25 A5 42 F0 42 *2 39 L 26 A6 4B F0 4B *2[...]

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 90 E0 14 E0 F0 14 75 Ins E0 52 E0 D2 E0 70 E0 F0 70 *1 76 Del E0 53 E0 D3 E0 71 E0 F0 71 *1 79 ← E0[...]

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 *7 202 Fn — — — — *4 203 Win E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0 F0 1F 204 App E0 5D E0 DD E0 2F E0 F0 2F Notes: 1. * Scan codes differ by mode. 2.[...]

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 CB E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 6B E0 F0 6B E0 12 80 Home[...]

Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 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 C7 E0 AA E0 12 E0 6C E0 F0 6C E0 F0 12 81 End E[...]

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 D0 72 F0 72 39 L (3) 51 D1 7A F0 7A 40 ; (+) 4E [...]

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. D-8 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United St ates (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard E.2 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual E-1[...]

E.3 S p anish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard E.4 Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure E-4 KO keyboard E-2 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

E.5 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-5 FR keyboard E.6 German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-6 GR keyboard Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual E-3[...]

E.7 Jap an (JA-W) Keyboard Figure E-7 JA-W keyboard E.8 It aly (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard E-4 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual[...]

Appendix F Appendix F Satellite A30 Series Screw Torque List Table F-1 Satellite A30 Series Screw Torque List ITEM SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE 1. 2 HINGE ASSY TO COVER SUB ASSY 2. MACK25080Z0 M2.5X8 (ZBL) 2 LCD BEZEL TO COVER 3. 2 INVERTER TO COVER SUB ASSY 14” 6 LCD-BRK TO LCD 4. 15” 8 LCD BRK TO LCD 5. 6 LCD PANEL ASS[...]

ITEM SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE 5. 1 SADDLER R -L U SHIELD - L U 6. 1 SADDLE L-L SHIELD-L U 7. MAC92500AZ0 M2.5X5 (ZBL) 2 SPEAKER R/L TO SADDLE TO L U 8. MAAA0015320 M2X3 (ZBL) 3 LED BOARD TO LED SUPP PLATE 1. LOG LOW ASSY MAC925003Z0 M2.5X3 (ZBL) 1 BATT LATCH TO LATCH KNOB 1. 2 MB TO L L 2. 2 MODULE SUPP TO L L 3. 2 L U S[...]

ITEM SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE 13. 1 LCD - CABLE TO LU - SHIELD 14. MMCK7030Z0 M1.7X2 2 KB TO L U SHIELD 15. 8 L L TO L U 16. 2 LCD ASSY TO LOGIC ASSY (HINGE TO L L) 17. 1 LOGUP - LOG - UP SHIELD - MB - LOG LOW SHIELD 18. MAC925018Z0 M2.5X18 (ZBL) 1 LOGUP - LOG - UP SHIELD - MB - LOG LOW SHIELD – LOG LOW 19. MMCK25048Z1[...]

F-4 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual ITEM SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION SCREW TORQUE 29. MAAA4303000 M3X3 (ZBL) 4 HDD ASSY 30. MAAAA173500 1.7 3 COMBO KME 31. LOGIC ASSY MAFA9400100 D-SUB NUT 4 L L TO D-SUB CONN[...]

Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The followin g table shows M TBF (Mean Tim e Between Fail ures) for each com ponent. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) LCD 50,000 Keyboard 40,000 HDD 300,000 FDD 30,000 DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM driv e 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 Satellite A30 Series Maintenance Manual G-1[...]

G-2 S atellite2430 Series Maintenance Man ual[...]