Toshiba PORTG A600 manual

[CONFIDENTIAL] Toshiba Personal Computer PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual First edition September 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-710[...]

ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Copyright © 2008 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 PORTEG[...]

PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [ CONFIDENTIAL] iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer PORTEGE A600 The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the fiel[...]

iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the PORTEGE A600system 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 diagnosti[...]

PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] v 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 ([...]

vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... ... 1-1 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram .............................................................................[...]

PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] vii Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2- 1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ........................................................................................ 2-[...]

viii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test ................................................................................... 3-4 3.3 S[...]

PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] ix 3.3 2 SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 3-81 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................[...]

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1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features................................................................................................................... ....1-1 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram ..................................................................................[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer ....................................................................................1- 7 Figure 1-2 System un it configuration..............................................................................1- 8 Figure 1-3 System [...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-1 1.1 Features The Toshiba PORTEGE A600 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Sem iconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minim um weight, low pow er usage and high reliability[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)  SSD Some models are equipped with a "Solid State Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. • 64GB,128GB  USB FDD A 3.5-inch USB FDD accommodates 2HD (1.44MB) or 2DD (720KB) disks.  Optical Drive (SATA ODD) The computer (Some m odels)[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-3  Batteries The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion m ain battery pack and RTC battery (that backs up the Real Time Clock and CMOS mem ory.  Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0) Two USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)  Docking interface port The docking interface port enables connection of an optional Slim Port Replicator II. It provides additional features as follows: • RJ45 LAN jack • External monitor port • DC IN 15V jack • Security lock slot • Universal[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-5  Wireless LAN The computer is equipped with PCI-Ex MiniCard type wireless LAN board that supports 802.11 b/g, 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 a/b/g/n in the PC I-Ex MiniCard slot. This function can be switched on and off by a switch on the computer.  Bluetoot[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 Front of the computer 1-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System unit configuration PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-7[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram 1-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 The system unit is composed of the following m ajor components:  Microprocessor The Toshiba PORTEGE A600 computer is equipped with an Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo ULV Processor. These processors incorporate a math co-processor, a 3MB L2 cache[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)  North Bridge (Intel Cantiga GS :Intel GS45) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Penryn Processor System Bus Supports System Memory supports :DDR2-667 ／ DDR2-800, 5GB m ax. Internal Graphi[...]

1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-11  Card controller (R5C847) • • - PCI Interface - SD/MMC, Memory Stick, xD card Controller  VGA Controller An internal Graphics Controller in North Bridge is used.  Sound Controller • HD Audio Link (Intel High Definition Audi[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)  Internal LAN Controller • Intel made only GigaBit Ether is used. • This controller has the following functions: – PCI-Ex connection – Controller ： Intel madeBoazman (W G82567LM /WG82567LV) : GLCI(PCI-Ex)/LCI Connection – [...]

1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13  PSC (Power Supply Controller) • One TMP86FS49AUG chip is used. • This controller controls the power sources.  EEPROM for security • M24C08-WDW 6TP (ST micro) chip is used.  TPM • SLB9635 TT 1.2 （ Infineon ） chip is u[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (USB External) 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (USB External) The 3.5-inch FDD is a thin, high-performance reliable drive that supports 720KB (formatted) 2DD and 1.44MB (formatted) 2HD disks. The FDD is shown in figure 1-4. The specifications for the FDD are listed in Table 1-1. Figure 1-4 3.5-inch [...]

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-rem ovable 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-W inchester type magnetic heads. The computer supports a 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 200GB or 250GB. The HDD is shown in figure 1-5. Specifications are listed[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD specifications Specifications Items HGST G8BC00051 080 HGST G8BC00051 120 HGST G8BC00051 160 HGST G8BC00046 200 HGST G8BC0005 1250 Outline Width (mm) 100.2 ± 0.25 Dimensio ns Height (mm) 9.5 ± 0.2 Depth (mm) 69.85[...]

1.5 1.8-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17 1.5 1.8-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) Some models are equipped with a "Solid State Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. The computer supports a 64GB and 128GB. The specifications of SSD are listed by the table 1-3. T[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD-Super Multi Drive Optical Drive (ODD) 1-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 1.6 DVD-Super Multi Drive Optical Drive (ODD) The DVD Super Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW , DVD- RAM. The specifications a[...]

1.7 Keyboard 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Keyboard The keyboard is mounted 85(US)/87(UK) keys that consist of character key and control key, and in conformity with JIS. The keyboard is connected to mem brane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-6 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about a layout of the[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 TFT Color Display 1.8 TFT Color Display The TFT color display consists of 12.1-inch WXGA LCD module. 1.8.1 LCD Module The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses a white LED backlight as the light source and can display a maximum of 16M colors with 1,200 x 800 resolutions. The VGA in North Bridge can control internal [...]

1.9 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-21 1.9 Power Supply The power supply supplies many different voltages to the system board and perform s the following functions: 1. Judges that the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer. 2. Detects DC output and circuit malfunctions. [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.9 Power Supply 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Table 1-6 Power supply output rating ACPI state S3/S4/S5 S3 S3 S4/S5 S4/S5 G3 M state M1 Moff Moff Moff Moff Wakeup - WOL No WOL WOL No WOL Pow e r line name Voltage [V] Name Object P * PPV × × × × × × CPU * IGD-PGV × × × × × × (G)MCH 1.0[...]

1.10 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-23 1.10 Batteries The computer has three types of batteries as follows:  Main battery pack  RTC battery The battery specifications are listed in Table 1-7. Table 1-7 Battery specifications Battery name Material Output voltage Capacity G71C00085110/21[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.10 Batteries 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 1.10.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The microprocessor controls whether the charge is on or off and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and battery are attached to the computer. The sys[...]

1.10 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [ CONFIDENTIAL] 1-25  Data preservation time When turning off the power in being charged fully, the preservation time is as following Table 1-9. Table 1-9 Data preservation time Condition preservation time Standby About 2 days Battery(2,900 mAh) Shutdown About 55 days Ba[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.11 AC Adapter 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 1.11 AC Adapter The AC adapter is also used to charge the battery. Table 1-11 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-11 AC adapter specifications Parameter Specification G71C00098210 (2-pin)/ G71C00098310 (2-pin) / G71C00062310(2-pin) Power 45W [...]

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Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 2-iii Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ...............................................................................[...]

Troubleshooting Procedures 2-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance M anual (960-710) 2.8 Display Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 2-45 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ......................... 2-45 Procedure 2 Connector and Cable Check...............[...]

Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-v 2.17 Fingerprint sensor .................................................................................................... 2-65 Procedure 1 Setting Windows Log-ON password ................................... 2-66 Procedure 2 Registratio n of fingerprint....[...]

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2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-1 2 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine which Fi eld Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. (The “FRU ” m eans the replaceable unit in the field.) The FRUs covered are: 1. Po[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.1 Troubleshooting There are following two types of connections in the figure of board and module connection in and after 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting. (1) Cable connection is descri bed in the figure as line. (2) Pin connection is describe d in the figure as arrow. <e.g> Connection of modem 2-2 [CONFIDENTIAL[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-3 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide fo r determining which troubleshooting procedures to execute. Before going through the flow chart steps, verify the following:  Ask him or her to enter[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) 2-4 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710)[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-5[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2-6 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) If the diagnostics program cannot detect an e rror, the problem may be intermittent. The Test program should be executed several tim es to is olate the problem. Check the Log Utilities function to confirm which diagnos tic test [...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-7 15. If a malfunction is detected on the fingerpr int sensor, perform the Fingerprint Sensor Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.18. 16. If a malfunction is detected on the Web cam erta, perform the Web camerta Troubleshooti[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-8 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controller cont rols many functions and compone nts. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-9 Table 2-2 DC IN icon DC IN icon Power supply status Lights blue DC power is being supplie d from the AC adapter. Blinks orange Power supply malfunctio n *1 Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. *1 When the po[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Error Code Check If the power supply microprocessor detects a ma lfunction, the DC IN icon blinks orange. The blink pattern indicates an error as shown below.  Start Off for 2 seconds  Error code (8 bit) “1” On for one second “0” On for half second Interval betw[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-11 Check 1 Convert the DC IN icon blink pattern into the hexadecimal error code and compare it to the tables below. Then go to Check 2. Table 2-3 Error code Error code Where error occurs 1*h DC Power (AC Adapte r) 2*h Main bat[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710)  Main Battery Error code Meaning 22h Main battery discharge cu rrent is ove r 0.5A. 23h Main battery charge curre nt is over 2.3 A. 24h The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from de sign d ata ( ± 15LSB[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-13  E3V output Error code Meaning 60h E3V voltage is over 3.96V. 61h E3V voltage is under 2.81V when the compute r is po wered on. 62h E3V voltage is under 2.81V when the compute r is bo oting up. 64h E3V voltage is under 2[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710)  1R05-E1V output Error code Meaning A0h 1R05-E1V voltage is over 1.26V. A1h 1R05-E1V voltage is under 0.89V when the co mputer is powered on. A2h 1R05-E1V voltage is under 0.89V when the co mputer is booting up. A4h 1R05-[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-15 Check 2 In the case of error code 10h or 12h:  Make sure the AC adapter and AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC IN 15 V socket and wall outlet. If th e cables are connected firmly, go to the following step.  [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Connection Check The wiring diagram related to th e power supply is shown below: Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Make sure the AC adapter and the AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC IN jack and wall outlet. If these cables are conn[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-17 Procedure 5 Replacement Check The power is supplied to the system board by the AC adapter. If either the AC adapter or the system board was damaged, perform the following Checks. To disassemble the computer, follow the step[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determ ine if th e system board is malfunctioning or not. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described i[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-19 Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system perfor ms the Initial Reliability T est (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it.  If an error messag[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-20 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Check 3 The IRT checks the system board. When the IRT detects an erro r, the system stops or an error message appears. If one of the following error messages (1) th rough (17), (23) or (24) is displayed, go to Procedure 4. I[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Debugging Port Check (Boot Mode) Check the D port status by a serial port test. Th e tool for serial port test is shown below. Figure 2-2 Debug port (Boot mode) error status The test procedures are follows: 1. Connect the debug port test cable to the connector CN3490 of the s[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 6. When the D port status is FFFFh ( normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. When the D port status falls into any status in Table 2-4, execute Check 1. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710)[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-23 Table 2-4 Debug port error status (1/8) System BIOS Boot block processing Debug Code BIOS processing Target Device IC No. CPU setup MCH initialization ICH initialization EC access check setup of PIT Initialization of I CH a[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Table 2-5 Debug port error status (2/8) System BIOS IRT processing Debug Code BIOS processing Target Device IC No. CPU setup Initialization of I CH, MCH, and Super I/O setup of SD controller F100 setup of PIT CPU ICH(PCIRegi[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-25 Table 2-6 Debug port error status (3/8) EC data reading BIOS processing reading 2 setup of ICH (IDE) setup of ICH (Azalia) setup of MCH Thermal control setup Initialization of KBC Display setup BIOS processing reading 3 Set[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Table 2-7 Debug port error status (4/8) BIOS ROM check Display setup Display setup F112 Display setup EC/KBC(EC) VGA MCH(MEM I/O) RAM IC3200(EC/KBC) IC1200(VGA,MCH) IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RAM) IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RAM) CN141[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-27 T Table 2-8 Debug port error status (5/8) Display setup Keystroke check setup of RAM data PC card setup Display setup setup of RAM data setup of ICH (PCI) CPU setup F121 setup of ICH (MEM IO) ICH(CMOS,MEM I/O) VGA EC/KBC(EC[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Table 2-9 Debug port error status (6/8) System BIOS SUSPEND processing F137 F138 CPU setup F139 It branches to Resume (F13C)/Boot (F141). CPU IC1050(CPU) F13A setup of ICH ICH(USB Controller) IC1600(ICH) setup of ICH Preserv[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-29 Table 2-10 Debug port error status (7/8) System BIOS RESUME processing F100 Refer to IRT processing F101 Refer to IRT processing F102 Refer to IRT processing F103 Refer to IRT processing F128 Initialization of I CH (PIT) PI[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Table 2-11 Debug port error status (8/8) F130 Password pro cessing EC/KBC(EC) VGA ICH(USBController) RAM IC3200(EC/KBC) IC1200(VGA) IC1600(ICH) IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RAM) IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RAM) CN1410(RAM Conn.) F131 set[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-31 NOTE: Status outputted by the test means the la st error detected in the debug port test. Check 1 If the D port is status F11Eh or F120h is displayed, go to “HDD Trouble shooting Procedure in Section 2.6. Check 2 If any o[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. These tests check the system board. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostic, for more information on how to perf[...]

2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-33 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the USB FDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and con tinuing with the other pr ocedures as required. Procedure 1: U[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB FDD, tu rn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more inform ation about th e diagnostics test p[...]

2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector Check The connection of USB port is shown in the following figure. Check 1 Check the connection of the USB FDD. If the USB FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 As the connection may be defective, disassemble the com puter and check each connect[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2-36 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 4 Replacement Check The USB FDD or USB FDD cable may be defec tive or damaged. Replace it with a new one. If the USB FDD is still not functio ning properly, perform the following.  If USB port 0 does not work properly[...]

2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-37 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting To check if the HDD/SSD is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubl eshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Partition Check Procedure 2: Message Check Procedure 3: Format Check Procedur[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system perfor ms the Initial Reliability T est (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. When the test detects an error, an error message is displayed on the screen. Make sure no f[...]

2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-39 Procedure 3 Format Check The computer’s HDD is formatted using the DOS FORMAT program or the physical format program of the test program. To format the HDD, start with Check 1 below and perform the other steps as required. Ref[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check The HDD test program is stored in the Diagnosti cs Disk. Perform all of the HDD tests in the Hard Disk Drive Test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information[...]

2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check The SATA HDD/ SATA SSD ma y be disconnected, or the 2.5 SATA HDD/ 1.8 SATA SSD, 2.5HDD FPC/1.8 SSD FPC or system board may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Check 2 The 2.5 SATA HDD/ 1.8 SATA SSD ma y be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedu res and check the operation. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The [...]

2.7 Keyboard and Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-43 2.7 Keyboard and Touc h Pad Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s keyboard or touch pad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Start with Procedure 1 an d continue with the other pro[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 Keyboard and Touch Pad Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The keyboard, or touch pad may be damaged. Disassem ble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and perform the following checks: 1. If the keyboard malfunctions, start with Check 1. 2. [...]

2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Cable Ch[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 3 Replacement Check The LCD module and system board are connect ed to display circuits. Any of these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Check 1 Replace the LCD cable with a new one fol[...]

2.9 Optical Drive Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47 2.9 Optical Drive Troubleshooting This section describes how to determ ine if the optical drive (Super Mul ti drive) in the Slim Select Bay is functioning pr operly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and con[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check (for SATA ODD model) The optical drive (DVD Super Multi drive) is connected to the system board. The connectors may be disconnected from the system board or may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapte[...]

2.9 Optical Drive Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check (for PATA ODD model) The optical drive (DVD Super Multi drive) is connected to the system board. The connectors may be disconnected from the system board or may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapte[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Modem Troubleshooting 2.10 Modem Troubleshooting To check if modem is malfunctioning or not, fo llow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execut[...]

2.10 Modem Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51 Check 2 Modem cable or MDC cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 MDC may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 LAN Troubleshooting 2.11 LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s LAN is malfunc tioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution C[...]

2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53 2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s Wireless LAN is m alfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Transmitting-Receiving Check Procedure 2: Antenn[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Antennas' Connection Check The wireless LAN function-wiri ng diagram is shown below: Any of the connections may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sur[...]

2.12 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55 Procedure 3 Replacement Check Wireless LAN card, wireless LAN antenna or system board may be faulty. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disa ssemble the computer and then perform the foll[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting This section describes how to determ ine if th e computer’s Bluetooth is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continui ng with the other procedures as requ[...]

2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connection Check The Bluetooth function wiring diagram is shown below: Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the Bluetooth mod[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Procedure 3 Replacement Check The Bluetooth antenna, Bluetooth module, sound board and system board are connected to the circuits. Any of these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instruct[...]

2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s sound f unctions are functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Proced[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2-60 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) As the connection may be defective, disassem ble the computer and check each connection. If the problem still occu rs, go to Procedure 3. Procedure 3 Replacement Check  If headphone does not work properly, perform check 1.  [...]

2.15 3G Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 61 2.15 3G Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s 3G is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Tra[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 3G Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Antenna Connection Check The 3G wiring diagram is shown below: Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the 3G antenna cables are firmly[...]

2.15 3G Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 63 Procedure 3 Replacement Check The 3G antenna, 3G card, SIM card, PCIe Mini Card FPC, FSISD*(SD board) and the system board are connected to the ci rcuits. Any of these component s may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Proc[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.16 SD card Slot Troubleshooting 2.16 SD card Slot Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer's Bridge media functions are functioning properly. Perform the steps below star ting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Pro[...]

2.17 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshootin g 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshooting CAUTION : To delete the account for confirming the fingerprint operation, it is necessary to log on by the account with the ma nagement authority. If the password has been set to log on, ask the Log-ON password to the user. To check if the [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 Fi ngerprint sensor Troubleshooting 2-66 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) Procedure 1 Setting Windows Log-ON password 1. Open [User Account] from [Control Panel]. 2. Click [User Account]. 3. Click the icon of the account (user’s na me) that you want to set the password. 4. Click “Creat[...]

2.17 Fingerprint sensor Troubleshootin g 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 7. When the Store to Sensor screen is displa yed, check Store fingerpri nt to Sensor. Click Finish to complete fingerprint registration. Procedure 3 Authentication of fingerprint 1. Turn on the computer to start up Windows. 2. In the Windows logon window, put lightly the first jo[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 Fi ngerprint sensor Troubleshooting Procedure 4 Connector Check and Replacement Check The connection of the cable and board may be defective. Otherwise, they m ay be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures , and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make s[...]

2.18 Web camera Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.18 Web camera Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s web camera is ma lfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Check on Windows OS Use the softwar[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.18 Web camera Troubleshooting Check 2 The Web camera m ay be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 3. Check 3 The USB board may be defective or dam aged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an e rror, go to Check 4 Check 4 System board may be fa[...]

2.19 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting U(No t Used)U 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.19 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting (Not Used) To check if Intel Turbo Memory is malf unctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on Windows OS Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Che[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.19 Intel Tur bo Memory Troubleshooting U(Not Used)U If any problems are found, perform the Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The connection of Intel Turbo Memory card may be faulty or the card may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the step s described in Chapter 4 and perfor[...]

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Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Man ual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Diagnostics menu ................................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 H/[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance M anual (960-710) 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST ................................................................................................... 3-40 3.21.1 Program Description .......................................................................... 3-40 3.21.2 Operations ................[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-v Tables Table 3-1 Subtest names .................................................................................................... 3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names .................................................................... 3-35 Table 3-3[...]

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3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-1 3 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test programs to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. The Diagnostics Program s are stored on some Diagnostic Disks. There are Service Program Modu[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3-2 [CONFID ENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)  REAL TIMER TEST  NDP TEST  EXPANSION TEST  CD-ROM/DVD-ROM TEST  ERROR RETRY COUNT SET [FDD & HDD] Other tests are:  Wireless LAN TEST (Wireless LAN TEST disk)  LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 TEST (LAN/Modem/Bluetoot[...]

3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-3  The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program.  The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D)[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test To start the Repair test program, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Repair test program disk in the USB floppy disk drive or Optical disk drive. 2. Turn on the computer while pressing U key. The following menu appears. NOTE : The following menu is an example[...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2.1 Diagnostics menu (T&D) Set the highlight bar to 3 , and press Enter . The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 – ONLY ONE TEST 3 - 4 - HEAD C[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Set the highlight bar to 1 , and press Enter . The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST 2 - MEMORY TEST 3 - KEYBOARD TEST 4 - DISPLAY TEST 5 - FLOPPY DISK [...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Select the option you want to execute and press Enter . When you select 1- SYSTEM TEST , the following message will appear: SYSTEM TEST NAME XXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end [Ctrl]+[C] : key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX ERROR COUNT: XXXXX WRITE DATA : X[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3-8 [CONFID ENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to “ ERROR STOP ”. Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired option and press Enter . Selecting YES of ERROR STOP stops the test program when an erro[...]

3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration To execute this program, input 1 in the startup menu. Then press Enter to select the (2)- Initial config set . The H/W initial inform ation setting tool consists of four subtests. Input the number you want to execute and press Enter . NOTE : [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3-10 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 7. “Create DMIINFO TXT (Y/N)?” is displayed. Press Y, then the DMI information (text data) is written to the Floppy disk, etc. Setting of the HWSC Setting of the UUID Display of the DMI information (including UUID) Af[...]

3.4 Heatrun Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11 3.4 Heatrun Test To execute this program, press 2 , Repair Heatrun and press Enter in the startup menu, press Enter . After selecting this test, the same subtests as 3.23 RUNNING TEST is executed successively. For more details on the procedure and[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Subtest Names 3-12 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.5 Subtest Names Table 3-1 lists the subtest names for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 1 SYSTEM 01 02 03 04 05 ROM checksum Fan ON/OFF Geyserville Quick charge [...]

3.5 Subtest Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13 Table 3-1 Subtest names (2/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 6 PRINTER [Not supported] 01 02 03 Ripple pattern Function Wraparound 7 ASYNC [Not supported] 01 02 03 FIR/SIR Point to point (send) FIR/SIR Point to point (receive) Wraparound [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test 3-14 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.6 System Test To execute the System Test select 1 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 ROM checksum This subtes[...]

3.6 System Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15 If the CPU supports Gerserville (SpeedStep), this Subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. If the CPU does not support Gerserville (SpeedStep), the following message is displayed and the test is ended. This chip is not supp[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Memory Test 3-16 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.7 Memory Test To execute the Memory Test, select 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Conventional memory Thi[...]

3.8 Keyboard Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17 3.8 Keyboard Test To execute the Keyboard Test, select 3 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Pressed key code d[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.9 Display Test 3.9 Display Test To execute the Display Test, select 4 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 VRAM read/write for VGA This subtest writes the constant data (AAAAh and 5555h) to [...]

3.9 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 04 Gradation & Mode test for VGA This subtest displays gradations for following modes. To change the mode, press Enter . [Mode 12] [Mode 13] [Mode 3] [Mode 111 640*480 64K] [Mode 112 640*480 16M] [Mode 114 800*600 64K] [Mode 115 800*600 16M] [Mode 117 1024*768 64K] [Mode 118 1024*768 16M] The dis[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.9 Display Test 3-20 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Subtest 06 “H” Pattern Display This subtest displays a full screen of “H” patterns. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H[...]

3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Floppy Disk Test CAUTION : Before running the floppy disk test, prepare a formatted work disk. Remove the Diagnostics Disk and insert the work disk into the FDD. The contents of the floppy disk will be erased. To execute the Floppy Disk Test, select 5 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3-22 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear during the floppy disk test. FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS XXXXXXX xxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end [Ctrl]+[C] : key stop S[...]

3.11 Printer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.11 Printer Test CAUTION : Printer Test is not supported for this model. To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE : An IBM compatible printer must be connected to the system to execute this test. Also, printer port wrapar[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.11 Printer Test Subtest 02 Function This subtest is for IBM compatible printers, and tests the following f unctions: Normal print Double-width print Compressed print Emphasized print Double-strike print All characters print This subtest prints the various print types shown below: Subtest 03 Wraparound NOTE : To execute thi[...]

3.12 Async Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25 3.12 Async Test CAUTION : Printer Test is not supported for this model. To execute the Async Test, select 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions displayed on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test 3.13 Hard Disk Test To execute the Hard Disk Test, select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter , and follow the directions on the screen. CAUTION : The contents of the hard disk will be erased when subtest 02, 03, 04, 06, 08 or 09 is executed. Before running the test, the customer should transfer [...]

3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27 4. The Hard Disk Test message will appear after you respond to the Detail Status prompt. Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear during each subtest. HARD DISK TEST XXXXXXX XXX DI[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test 3-28 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Subtest 04 Cross talk & peak shift This subtest writes eight types of worst pattern data (listed below) to a cylinder, then reads the data while moving from cylinder to cylinder. (Test the data interference in the neighbor track) Worst pat[...]

3.14 Real Timer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29 3.14 Real Timer Test To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Real time [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Real Timer Test 3-30 [CONFIDE NTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Subtest 03 Real time carry CAUTION : When this subtest is executed, the current date and time are erased. This subtest checks the real time clock increments, m aking sure the date and time are displayed in the following form at: Current date [...]

3.15 NDP Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31 3.15 NDP Test To execute the NDP test, select 10 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. CAUTION: Judge the existence of high-speed operation processor by 1bit of the composition byte. If exists, the bit i[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Expansion Test 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.16 Expansion Test To execute the expansion test, select 11 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 PCMCIA wraparound [It is not supported] CAUTION : PCMCIA wraparound test is not support[...]

3.16 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-33 Subtest 02 RGB monitor ID NOTE: To execute this subtest, monitor supporting EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is required. Connect a wraparound connector to CRT monitor for the test of ID acquisition. This subtest is executed by using[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test To execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, select 12 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE : For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or AB[...]

3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3) Device name Error code Error status name (Common) FF Da[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (2/3) Device name Error code Error status name FDD 01 02 03 04 08 09 10 20 40 80 60 06 EE FDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - WRITE PROTECTED FDD - RECORD NO[...]

3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (3/3) Device name Error code Error status name (HDD) CC E0 0A EE DA 12 HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERRO[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status When an error occurs in the hard disk test, the following message is displayed: HDC status = XXXXXXXX Detailed information about the hard disk test error is displayed on the screen by an eight-dig[...]

3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39 Tables 3-4 HDC Error register contents Bit Name Description 7 BBK (Bad block mark) “0” … Not used “1” … A bad block mark is detected. 6 UNC (Uncorrectable) “0” … There is no uncorrectable data error. “1” … [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3.20.1 Program Description This program tests the unique functions of this model. 3.20.2 Operations Select test 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter . The following menu appears in the display. ##########################[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 01 Pressed Key Display When you execute this subtest, the keyboard layout is drawn on the display as shown below. When any key is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to the key character that was pressed. Holding a key down enables the auto-repeat function that causes the key’s d[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Subtest 02 Touch Pad This subtest checks the functions of the touch pad as shown below. A) Direction and parameter B) Switching function check. This test displays the response from the touch pad and touch pad switch. When moving your finger on the touch pad towards the upper left, the <POINTING> disp[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43 Subtest 03 Wireless communication Switch This subtest checks if the Wireless comm unication switch works properly. If the test is started with the switch ON, following message appears in the display. Wireless communication Switch is set to a sta[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Press 9 and Enter to return to ONLY ONE TEST menu. Subtest 05 LED This subtest checks if each LED lights properly. The following m essage appears in the display in order. Follow the instructions in the display to execute the test. [HDD Access LE[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 06 Button This subtest checks the m oving of the of the front operation panel button. Press the Toshiba Assist button and Back light On/Off button after the following message appears. Step 1 X 1 2 * * *. Press Function button (Toshiba Assist button) OK m essage appears in the display if the test en[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) The following message appears in the display. * < ------ Volume Down * -------- > Volume Up! Step5 Volume dial is turned to the left. OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error. Press any key return to each Steps i[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 7 Acceleration sensor This subtest detects and corrects the each axis (X, Y, Z). NOTE: Make sure that this subtest is executed on the following condition: 1. Flat desk with vertical plane to get the stability of machine. 2. The vertical wall or plane is necessary. 3. Prevent the machine from shake [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) When this subtest is selected, the following message appears in the display. The heaven surface establishes in the upper direction Press [Enter] key NOTE : Be sure to execute the test with the display panel opened. Set the machine on the flat de[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Rev B Subtest 8 Docker Dock/Undock This subtest is executed with an Slim Port Replicator II. installed. Press Enter while pushing the eject button of the Slim Port Replicator II. the following message appears. Pushing Eject-SW, and press [Enter] Key Press Enter without pushing the eject button of the Slim [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Subtest A E2PROM (MAC/GUID) It checks whether the MAC address, GUID of IEEE1394 information are written. Subtest B Intel AMT It checks whether the Intel AMT corde versions information are written. Intel Kedron is required for an Intel AMT check.[...]

3.21 Head Cleaning 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning kit is necessary to perform this program. 3.21.2 Operations 1. Selecting test 4 from[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22.1 Function Description This function logs error information generated while a test is in progress and stores the results in RAM. This function can store data on a floppy disk or output the data to a printer. NOTE : Connect USB FDD, when you perform the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM from the DV[...]

3.22 Log Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22.2 Operations 1. Select 5 and press Enter in the DIAGNOSTIC MENU, logs error information into RAM or onto a floppy disk. The error information is displayed in the following format: XXXXX ERRORS CNT TS-NO PASS STS ADDR WD RD HSTS [ERROR STATUS NAME] 001 FDD 02 0000 103 00001 00 00 0000 FDD-WRITE PROTECT[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.23 Running Test 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.23 Running Test 3.23.1 Function Description This function automatically executes the following tests in sequence: 1. System test (subtest 01) 2. Memory test (subtests 01, 02) 3. Display test (subtest 01) 4. Real timer test (subtest 02) 5. HDD t[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, copies the floppy disk and displays the dump list for both the FDD and HDD. 1. FORMAT NOTE : This program is only for testing a floppy disk[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.24.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following message: [ FDD UTILITIES ] 1 - FORMAT 2 - COPY 3 - DUMP 4 – HDD-ID READ 9 - EXIT TO DIAGNOSTICS MENU 2. FORMAT program (a) Select[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 3. COPY program (a) When COPY is selected, the following message appears: FLOPPY DISK FORMAT & COPY : VX.XX Type select (0:2DD,3:2HD) ? (b) Selecting a media/drive type number will display a m essage similar to the one below: I[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 4. DUMP program (a) When DUMP is selected, the following message appears: DIAGNOSTICS-HARD DISK & FLOPPY DISK DUMP : VX.XX Drive type select (1:FDD, 2:HDD) ? (b) Select a drive type. If 2:HDD is selected, the display will go to[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-59 (k) The following message will appear. To finish the dum p, select 3 . Press number key (1:up,2:down,3:end) ? (l) The following message will appear. Selecting 2 returns to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Another dump (1:Yes,2:No) ? 5. HDD [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.1 Function Description The System Configuration program contains th e following configuration information for the computer: 1. Processor Type [Code/L2 cache] 2. Chip set [VRAM] 3. BIOS ROM version [1st ID, 2[...]

3.25 System Configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61 3.25.2 Operations Select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter. Then, the following system configuration appears in the display. System Configuration Display: Ver X.XX [Machine Name???] * - Processor Type = XXXXXX-XXXXXMHz Code = XX [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Atheros) 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Atheros) Since there is no test program for Atheros-made wireless LAN cards, check the wireless LAN card type of the computer and the antenna connection by using Windows program s. Check of the wireless LAN card type 1. Slide the wireless communication [...]

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Atheros) 3 Tests and D iagnostics Check of the antenna connection 1. Confirm that the icon for wireless LAN appears at the lower right of the screen under the circumstances the wireless LAN comm unication is available. (It is no problem if a cross is shown on the icon.) 2. Double-click the icon. If the computer finds[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) For the test of Intel-made wireless LAN cards , configure the test environm ent as shown below with the following equipment. ・ AP （ which can operate on Windows XP and is corre[...]

3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) 3 Tests and Diagnostics Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. Click “View network connections” on the left column. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65 • The “Network Connections” window appears. [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) Click “Install…” button on the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. • Local Area Connection Properties window Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PO[...]

3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) 3 Tests and Diagnostics When “Install From Disk” window appears, click “Browse…” and specify the created “Clx_Res” folder. Then Click “OK”. (For the test, “PACKET.INF” file is used.) • Install From Disk window The “Select Network Protocol” window ap[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC) After the completion of REF PC setup, restart the WINDOW S. Then perform the Responder test program for Windows (W TWINSVR.EXE) in the Clx_Res folder. ・ WTWINSVR.EXE Function : Transmitting/receiving of data to/from DUT via AP OS available : W indows [...]

3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC ( Intel-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC (Intel-made) 3.28.1 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made : Shirley Peak) on DUT PC This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transm itting-receiving test [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC ( Intel-made) 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) To execute the subtest, input the subtest number and press Enter . Subtest01 Communication test of 11a mode for 5100/5150 module (Two antenna type) This subtest execute transmitting/receiving test in 802.11a m[...]

3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC ( Intel-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71 Subtest03 Communication test of 11g mode for 5100/5150 module (Two antenna type) This subtest execute transmitting/receiving test in 802.11g mode using the main antenna. If a defective is not found during the [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC ( Intel-made) 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Subtest06 Communication test of 11b mode for 5100/5150 module (Three antenna type) This subtest execute transmitting/receiving test in 802.11b mode using the main antenna. If a defective is not found during th[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program This section describes how to perform the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test with the test program. Insert the test program disk for LAN/Mode m/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test in [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Subtest01 (i82562 + ICHx) This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. The following message will appear: [LAN transmit & receive test !] COMPLETED Repeat count = 00000 Error count = 00000 LOOPBACK TEST 100Mbps Auto-negotiation TxRx Tes[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest02 (GbE) This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. Select 2 to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear: Testing adaptor...hit <ESC> to abort. * External Loopback Test...PASSED Testing completed. * * Loopb[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 3.29.2 Modem test For this subtest, connect the modem PCB and RJ11 connector with a harness. Use the dedicated “FAT-MODE inspection device (product code: QE2000P01 made by Nitto Denki Seisakusyo)” for the tests. #[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29.3 Bluetooth test Preparation ・ For the test of Bluetooth function, use the Windows program installed on the target computer (computer to be tested). A responder device (device for transm itting/receiving data) is also needed. (A mobile phone with the Bluetooth function is[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 5. Select “Diagnostics” tab and click “Run”. 6. Check the “Log” to confirm the test result. BT address of test computer BT address of responder device 7. When the BT (Bluetooth) address of the responder device appears, the Bluetooth card and antenna connection are OK[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79 3.29.4 IEEE1394 test To execute this test, input 4 and press Enter . NOTE: Use another computer that can communicate by IEEE1394 (i. Link) cable as a reference machine to perform this test. The following menu will app[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-80 3.30 Sound Test program Sound TEST disk cannot be used in PORTEGE A600. Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS. 1) Play a music file. 2) click TOSHIBA-> utility -> "PC diagnostic tool." to test the sound Please check operation of speakers by [...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81 3.32 SETUP 3.32.1 Function Description This program displays the current system setup inform ation as listed below: 1. Memory 2. System Date/Time 4. Password (a) User Password (b) Supervisor Password 3. HDD Password (a) HDD (b) HDD Password Mode (c) User Password (d[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 9. Drives I/O (a) Built-in HDD (b) ODD (c) eSATA (d) SATA Controller Mode 10. PCI Bus 11. Display (a) LCD Display Stretch 12. Peripheral (a) Internal Pointing Device (b) Web Camera 13. Legacy Em ulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation [...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3.32.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC , turn on the power. Then press F1 . The following display appears. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83[...]

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Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85 Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press Å and Æ to move between the two columns. Press ↑ and ↓ to m ove between items in a column. Press Fn + ↑ ( PgUp) and Fn + ↓ ( PgDn) to move between the two pages. 2. Press either the Space bar or Bac[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) SETUP Options The SETUP screen is divided into 14 functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its options. 1. Memory This group of options displays the computer’s mem ory. This field displays the total amount of mem ory installed and is auto[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87 (b) HDD Password Mode This item registers HDD password and can be selected only for registering HDD password. To change HDD Password Mode when HDD password is registered, delete the registered HDD pa ssword first, and then register new password. User Only Sets only [...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) NOTE : CD-ROM refers to a DVD Super Multi drive. (b) HDD Priority Use this option to set the booting priority from HDD or USB (USB Memory stick). Built-in HDD → USB (Default) USB → Built-in HDD 6. Others Whether or not you need to configure the computer with the[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 (c) Execute-Disable Bit Capability This option set the Execute-Disable Bit function of CPU to the operation system. Execute-Disable Bit gives higher security function preventing the PC from the computer viruses and buffer overflow problem on unauthorized access. Ava[...]

Tests and Diagnostics (f) Auto Power On Use this option to set a time and date for automatic power on and enable or disable the ring indicator feature. Alarm Date Option appears only when Alarm Time is enabled. Set the parameters for the Auto Power On (automatic power on) function and the Wake-up on LAN in the “OPTIONS” window. To set the time,[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Critical Battery Wake-up Configures what action is taken when the remaining battery power is close to running out while the system is in Sleep Mode. This setting is only available when the Critical battery action in Windows is set to Hibernate (Default). To access i[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 7. Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. All Devices BIOS sets all devices. Setup by OS Initializes devices, which is needed to load an operating system. Operating system initializes other devices. (Default) NOTE: 1. When using installed OS, selecting “Setup by OS” is recommended. 2. When executi[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93 Processing Speed This feature changes the CPU processing speed. High CPU operates at high speed. (Default in Full Power Mode) Low CPU operates at low speed. (Default in Low Power Mode) CPU Sleep Mode Use this option to enable or disable the CPU sleep function. Enabl[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) (b) PCI Express Link ASPM This option set the power-saving function of PCI Express on the following conditions. A u t o PCI Express devices are not used while battery operation. (Default) D i s a b l e d Disable the Power-saving function and drive with maximum perfo[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95 (d) SATA Controller Mode This feature sets the SATA Controller Mode. AHCI Sets AHCI which is the mode for VistaTM (default) Compatibility Sets the mode for legacy OS. Use this mode when the driver corresponding to AHCI is not used. 10. PCI Bus This option displays t[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) (b) Web Camera This option enables or disables the Web Camera Enabled Enables the Web Camera (Default) Disabled Disables the Web Camera 13. LEGACY EMULATION (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation This option sets the Legacy support condition of the USB keyboard and the U[...]

Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-97 (b) Wireless LAN Enabled Enables Wireless LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables Wireless LAN functions. 15. Security Controller (a) TPM Disables the security controller called TPM (Trusted Platform Module). When the cursor is on the Enable ( Disable ) and the S[...]

Tests and Diagnostics 3-98 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) 16. Intel( R )AMT *AMT model only (a) MEBx SETUP This setting enables or disables the computer's MEBx SETUP Intel(R) AMT. Enabled Enables the MEBx SETUP. Disabled Disables the MEBx SETUP. (Default)[...]

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures [CONFIDENTIAL][...]

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4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 4-iii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... .4 - 1 4.2 Battery pack .......................................................................................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack .......................................................................... 4-10 Figure 4-2 Removing the SIM card ............................................................................... 4-12 Figure 4-3 Removin[...]

4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-v Figure 4-31 Removing the speaker .................................................................................. 4-55 Figure 4-32 Removing the cover assembly/LCD assem bly (1)....................................... 4-56 Figure 4-33 Removing the cover assembly[...]

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4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures 4 Replaceme nt Procedur es 4.1 Overview CAUTION: The case and parts of this machine are delicate (thin) because this machine is lighter than a usual machine. Handle with care of installing/removing. This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following items. ITEM Parts List ITEM No PART NAME Quantity 50 COVER ASSY 1 20 TOUCH PAD 1 30 MEMBRANE SWITCH 1 44 TP BTN COV ASSY 1 06 PCB ASSY FMTFSx (Fingerprint sensor board) 1 15 KEYB[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-3 The main parts in this manual are indicated in the part list by the f ollowing names. Parts List ITEM No Manual NAME PART NAME 01A System board PCB ASSY FMTXSx 01B SW board PCB ASSY FMTXWx 02A USB board PCB ASSY FMTUSx 02B Sound board PCB ASSY FMTJA[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions while working on the computer. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatibl[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-5 Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starti ng work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for rem oving the battery pack is described in section “4.2. Battery Pac[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly Procedures Four main types of cable connector are used. Pressure plate connector • • • • Spring connector Back flip connector Normal pin connector For pressure plate connectors, slide the pressure plate holding tags on both sides of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the ca[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-7 Assembly Procedures After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassem bled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. • Take your t[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Screw Tightening Torque When you fasten screws, be sure to follow the torque list below. CAUTION: Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screwdriver for[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. [Normal grip] • Even numbered length screws: Brown • Odd numbered length screws: White Grip area • Special length screw: Blue [Special grip] • Even numbered length screws: Yellow • Odd numbered length screws[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack 4.2 Battery pack Removing the Battery pack To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. CAUTION: When handling battery pack, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or apply impact, do not scratch, break, twist or bend the battery pack. 1. Turn off[...]

4.2 Battery pack 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-11 Installing the Battery pack To install the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. For environme[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 SIM card 4.3 SIM card Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-2. 1. Release the hook . 2. Push the SIM card . It will pop out partly when you release, so pull out the card. Hook SIM card Figure 4-2 Removing the SIM card Installing the SIM card To install the SIM card, f[...]

4.4 ExpressCard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-3. CAUTION: Before you remove the ExpressCard, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and precautions. 1. Push the ExpressCard . It wi[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 SD/SDHC memory card 4.5 SD/SDHC memory card Removing the SD/SDHC memory card To remove the SD/SDHC mem ory card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. CAUTION: Before you remove the SD/SDHC memory card, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and pre[...]

4.6 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Memory module Removing the Memory module To remove the mem ory module, confirm that the com puter is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-5 and 4-6. CAUTION: When removing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off. Removing a memory module with the power on might [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Memory module 3. Open the left and right latches outside and remove the memory module . Latch Memory module Latch Figure 4-6 Removing the memory module 4-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

4.6 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-17 Installing the Memory module To install the memory m odule, confirm that the computer is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-5 and 4-6. CAUTION: When installing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Base assembly 4.7 Base assembly Removing the Base assembly To remove the base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7. 1. Remove the following screws securing the base assem bly. • M2 × 4C BIND screw × 1 (Described as “A” in the figure) • M2 × 6C BIND screw × 15 (Described as “B” in the [...]

4.7 Base assembly 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-19 Installing the Base assembly To install the base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7. 1. Set the base assembly to the cover assembly. 2. Secure the base assembly and cover assembly with the following screw s . • M2 × 4C[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Battery lock 4.8 Battery lock Removing the Battery lock To remove the battery lock, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-8. 1. Remove the battery locks while pushing hooks inside to release them. CAUTION : When removing the battery lock L, be careful not to lose the SPG battery lock. Hook Hook Battery lock R Bat[...]

4.9 Wireless LAN card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Wireless LAN card Removing the Wireless LAN card To remove the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Turn up the insulator and disconnect three (or two) wireless LAN antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless LAN card. 2. Remove the following screws and disco[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Wireless LAN card 4-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the Wireless LAN card To install the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card to the connector on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly. 2. Secure the[...]

4.10 SD board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SD board Removing the SD board To remove the SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. 1. Remove the following screws and lift up the SD board (Be careful that the SD board FPC, wireless LAN antenna cable, 3G antenna cable and antenna relay cable are connected to the connector on the back[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SD board 4-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the SD board To install the SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. 1. Connect the SD board FPC to the connector CN9710 on the back of the SD board. 2. Connect the wireless LAN antenna cable , 3G antenna cable and ant[...]

4.11 Bluetooth module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module To remove the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1. Remove the following screw and lift up the Bluetooth module . • M2 × 3B S-THIN HEAD × 1 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable and Bluetooth FFC from the connec[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Bluetooth module 4-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the Bluetooth module To install the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1. Connect the Bluetooth antenna cable and Bluetooth FFC to the connectors on the back of the Bluetooth module. 2. Set the Bl[...]

4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem Removing the Optical disk drive/MDC modem To remove the optical disk drive/MDC modem , follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 12 to 4-16. CAUTION: When the optical disk inside the optical disk drive can[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 3. Remove the following screws and SD holder . • M2 × 4C BIND × 2 M2x4C BIND SD holder Figure 4-13 Removing the optical disk drive (2) 4. Remove the following screws , ODD FPC , ODD rear plate and ODD side plate . • M2 × 4 C B I N D × 2 • M2 × 3B S-THIN HE[...]

4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the following screws securing the MDC m odem. • M2 × 4 C B I N D × 2 6. Turn up the insulator and take out the RJ11 harness from the slot. 7. Disconnect the MDC modem from the connector on the MDC FPC. 8. Disconnect the RJ11 harness from the connector o[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 10. Remove the following screw s and ODD upper . • M2 × 4 C B I N D × 2 M2x4C BIND ODD upper Figure 4-16 Removing the ODD upper 4-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-31 Installing the optical disk drive/MDC modem To install the optical disk drive/MDC modem, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 12 to 4-16. 1. Set the ODD upper and secure it with the following sc[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card 4.13 3G card Removing the 3G card To remove the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-17. 1. Disconnect two 3G antenna cables from the connectors on the 3G card. 2. Remove the following screws and disconnect the 3G card from the connector on the 3G FPC. • M2 × 3B S-THIN HEAD screw × 2 3. Dis[...]

4.13 3G card 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-33 Installing the 3G card To install the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-17. 1. Connect the 3G FPC to the connector CN2750 on the system board and secure it with following screws . • M2 × 4C BIND screw × 3 2. Insert the 3G ca[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 ExpressCard slot 4.14 ExpressCard slot Removing the ExpressCard slot To remove the ExpressCard slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Remove the following screws securing the ExpressCard slot. • M2 × 4C BIND screw × 4 2. Disconnect the ExpressCard FPC from the connector CN2520 on the system board[...]

4.14 ExpressCard slot 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-35 Installing the ExpressCard slot To install the ExpressCard slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Stick the insulator . 2. Set the ExpressCard slot to the cover assembly and secure it with the following screws . • M2 ?[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 HDD/SSD 4.15 HDD/SSD CAUTION : Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD or SSD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. There is a possibility that the black shield layer of the HDD FPC and SD board FPC is peeled off (different from the usual polyimide cover), if any tape is stuck to the bla[...]

4.15 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15.1 HDD Removing the HDD To remove the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-19. 1. Lift up the HDD from the slot. 2. Disconnect the HDD from the connector on the HDD FPC . HDD FPC HDD Guide Guide Figure 4-19 Removing the HDD Installing the HDD To install the HDD, follow the steps below and refer[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 HDD/SSD 4.15.2 SSD Removing the SSD To remove the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-20. 1. Remove the following screws securing the SSD . • M1.4 × 3B S-THIN HEAD × 4 2. Disconnect the SSD from the connector on the SSD FPC . SSD FPC SSD M1.4x3B S-THIN HEAD M1.4x3B S-THIN HEAD Guide Guide Figure 4-20 [...]

4.15 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-39 Installing the SSD To install the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-20. 1. Connect the SSD to the connector on the SSD FPC . 2. Set the SSD into the guides of the slot and secure it with the following screws . • M1.4 × 3B S-THIN [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 RTC battery 4 Replaceme nt Procedur es 4.16 RTC battery CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21. 1. [...]

4.16 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-41 Installing the RTC battery To install the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21. 1. Set the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder (INSULATOR RTC BATT) and close the RTC battery holder while sticking the cover portion with[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Sound board/MIC harness 4.17 Sound board/MIC harness Removing the Sound board/MIC harness To remove the sound board/MIC harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 and Figure 4-23. 1. Remove the following screw securing the sound board. • M2 × 4C BIND × 1 2. Disconnect the sound board FPC and speaker h[...]

4.17 Sound board/MIC harness 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the MIC harness from the connector CN6050 on the sound board and remove the MIC harness from the sound board. MIC harness CN6050 Figure 4-23 Removing the sound board/MIC harness (2) Installing the Sound board/MIC harness To install the sound board/MIC harness, follow the steps belo[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Cooling module 4.18 Cooling module Removing the Cooling module To remove the cooling module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. CAUTION: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool before starting repair work. 1. Remove the following screws securing the cooling m odule. • M2 × [...]

4.18 Cooling module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Cooling module To install the cooling module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. 1. Wipe off the grease from the cool sheet. 2. Apply new grease on the CPU using a special syringe. 3. Connect the fan harness to the connector CN8771 on the system board. 4. Set the cooling modu[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 DC-IN harness 4.19 DC-IN harness Removing the DC-IN harness To remove the DC-IN harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25. 1. Disconnect the DC-IN harness from the connector CN8800 on the system board and remove the DC-IN harness from the slot. CN8800 Guide DC-IN harness Figure 4-25 Removing the DC-IN ha[...]

4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder Removing the USB board/WL SW holder To remove the USB board/WL SW holder, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-26 to 4-28. 1. Open the insulators and release the cables. Insulator Figure 4-26 Removing the USB board/WL SW holder (1) PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Ma[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 2. Open the insulator and take out the RJ45 wire harness from the slot. 3. Disconnect the USB board FPC from the connector CN9610 on the USB board. 4. Open the insulator and disconnect the sensor harness from the connector CN9540 on the USB board and connector CN9630 on the SW board. 5. Disconnec[...]

4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 4 Replacement Procedures 7. Remove the WL SW holder adhered with the double-sided tape. WL SW holder Figure 4-28 Removing the USB board/WL SW holder (3) PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-49[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder Installing the USB board/WL SW holder To install the USB board/WL SW holder, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-26 to 4-28. 1. Set the WL SW holder in place and fix it with the double-sided tape. CAUTION : A double-sided tape is stuck to a new WL SW holder. Wipe off the double- sided ta[...]

4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board CAUTION: When replacing with a new system board, the following procedures must be executed. (1) Before replacing the system board, execute subtest02 “DMI ggg information save” in 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration of ggg Chapter 3 Test program in order to save the DMI informati[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board Removing the System board To remove the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Remove the following screws securing the system board. • M2 × 4C BIND × 1 • M3 × 5C BIND × 2 2. Disconnect the LCD harness , membrane switch FPC , keyboard FPC and fingerprint sensor b[...]

4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Disconnect the HDD FPC (or SSD FPC ), USB board FPC , RJ45 wire harness , sound board FPC , Bluetooth FFC and MDC FPC from the connectors CN1900 , CN9600 , CN4100 , CN9500 , CN4400 and CN3010 on the system board. HDD FPC or SSD FPC (Connected to CN1900) USB board FPC (Connected to CN9600) RJ45 wire harn[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board 4-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the System board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Connect the HDD FPC (or SSD FPC ), USB board FPC , RJ45 wire harness , sound board FPC , Bluetooth FFC and MDC FPC to the con[...]

4.22 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Speaker Removing the Speaker To remove the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31. 1. Take out the speaker from the slot. 2. Peel off the acetate tape . 3. Open the insulators and remove the speaker harness . S p eake r Speaker harness Insulator A cetate tape Figure 4-31 Removing the spea[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Speaker 4-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) To install the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31. 1. Set the speaker to the slot. 2. Open the insulators and arrange the speaker harness in place. 3. Close the insulators and stick the acetate tape in place.[...]

4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly Removing the Cover assembly/LCD assembly To remove the cover assembly/LCD assem bly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 32 to 4-34. 1. Open the insulators and release the antenna cables. Insulator Figure 4-32 Removing the cover assembly/LCD assembl[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 2. Open the display at the angle of 90 degrees and put the computer on the stand. 3. Remove the following screws and separate the cover assembly and LCD assembly . • M2 × 4C BIND × 2 4-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Figure 4-33 Removing the cover assembly/L[...]

4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the SW board from the cover assem bly. SW board Hook Figure 4-34 Removing the SW board PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-59[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly Installing the Cover assembly/LCD assembly To install the cover assembly/LCD assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-32 to 4-34. 1. Set the SW board to the cover assembly. 2. Set the LCD assembly to the cover assembly and secure them with following screw s . • M2 × 4C BIND [...]

4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Arrange the antenna cables in place and fix them with the insulators . CAUTION : Arrange the antenna cables at the lower left portion as shown in the figure below. Do not put the cables on the rib. Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following item. ITEM Parts Lis[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Removing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To remove the touch pad/fingerprint sensor boa rd, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Disconnect the membrane switch FPC from the connector on the touch pad. 2. Disconnect[...]

4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Peel off the membrane switch adhered with the double-sided tape and remove the tip point of the FPC (connector terminal side) from the hole. 6. Remove the following screw and fingerprint sensor board adhered with the double- sided tape. • M2 × 3B S-THIN HEAD × 1 Fingerprint sen[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Installing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To install the touch pad/fingerprint sensor boa rd, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Wipe off the double-sided tapes on the cover assembly and TPD BTN cover and stick a new double-sided tape on them. 2. Stic[...]

4.25 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-37. 1. Remove the aluminum tape from the back of the cover assem bly. 2. Turn the cover assembly face up and peel off the keyboard adhered to the insulator. 3. Peel off the insulator (INSULATOR KB) from the[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Keyboard 4-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-37. NOTE: Do not reuse the removed keyboard and insulator. Use new keyboard and insulator (INSULATOR KB). Wipe off the double-sided tapes left on the cov[...]

4.26 LCD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 LCD Removing the LCD To remove the LCD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38 and 4-39. 1. Peel off three LCD cushions and one LCD mask seal from the LCD mask. 2. Remove the following screws and LCD mask . • M2 × 3.2B FLAT HEAD screw × 4 LCD mask LCD mask seal M2x3.2B FLAT HEAD LCD cushion LCD cu[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 LCD 3. Turn up the insulator and remove the LCD from the LCD cover. 4. Peel the insulator (HNS CONN INSULATOR) and disconnect the LCD harness from the connector on the LCD. CAUTION : When disconnecting the LCD harness from the LCD unit, peel off the adhered portion of the LCD harness very carefully. Otherwise, the conn[...]

4.26 LCD 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD To install the LCD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38 and 4-39. NOTE: When installing a new LCD harness, stick a new square cushion to the LCD harness. When installing a new LCD harness or LCD, stick a new insulator (HNS CONN INSULATOR) to the LCD harness. 1. Connect the LCD harness[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.27 Camera module 4.27 Camera module Removing the Camera module To remove the camera m odule, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-40. 1. Take out the camera module from the slot and disconnect the camera harness from the connector on the camera module. NOTE : Do not reuse the removed camera module. Be sure to use [...]

4.27 Camera module 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-71 Installing the Camera module To install the camera module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-40. 1. Connect the camera harness to the connector on a new camera module and stick the camera module in place.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna Removing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna To remove the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-41. 1. Turn up the insulators fixing the w[...]

4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/ 3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-73 Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following items. ITEM Parts List ITEM No PART NAME Quantity 51 LCD COVER ASSY 1 42 CAMERA MODULE 1 72, 73 ANTENNA 2.4/5.2GHZ (Wireless LAN anten[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna To install the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-41. 1. Stick the wireless LAN [...]

4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/ 3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures CAUTION : Replacing the antennas with care of the followings: [S ticking the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S ] 1. Peel off the separators of the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt) and stick the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt) to the LCD cover. PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CO[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna [Sticking the antennas Non 3G MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. 2. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Sub (black) to the LCD cover. <BT MODEL> 3. Stick the BT antenna (brown) to the LCD cover. <CAMERA MODEL> 4. Conn[...]

4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/ 3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures [Sticking the antennas 3G (EU) ＆ WL-LAN (Intel) MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. <BT MODEL> 2. Stick the BT antenna (brown) to the LCD cover. <3G MODEL> 3. Stick the 3G antenna Main (red) to the LCD co[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 7. Stick the SQUARE INSULATOR (911) (5p) to the LCD cover to fix the antennas. 8. Stick the AL TAPE (451) (2p) on the 3G antennas. 4-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/ 3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures [Sticking the antennas 3G (EU) ＆ WL-LAN (Atheros) MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. 2. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Sub (black) to the LCD cover. <3G MODEL> 3. Stick the 3G antenna Main (red) to the LCD cover. 4.[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 7. Stick the SQUARE INSULATOR (911) (5p) to the LCD cover to fix the antennas. 8. Stick the AL TAPE (451) (2p) on the 3G antennas. 4-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/ 3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures [Arranging the harnesses WL-LAN MODEL] 1. Arrange the harnesses and fix them with the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt). PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-81[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna [Arranging the harnesses ] 4-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

4.29 Hinge 4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Hinge Removing the Hinge To remove the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-42. 1. Remove the following screws securing the hinges. • M2 × 6C S-THIN HEAD × 2 • M2 × 2.4C S-THIN HEAD × 2 2. Remove the hinges (right and left) and key plate from the LCD cover. Hinge L Hinge R M2x6C S-THIN[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Hinge 4-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Installing the Hinge To install the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-42. 1. Set the key plate and hinges (right and left) to the LCD cover, and secure them with the following screws . • M2 × 6C S-THIN HEAD × 2 • M2 × 2.4C S-[...]

[CONFIDENTIAL] Appendices[...]

Appendices App-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-iii Appendix Content s Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................. B-1 B.1 System bo[...]

Appendices App-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.10 CN4100 LAN interface connector (8-pin) .......................................................... C-1 1 C.1 1 CN4400 Bluetooth interface connector (20-pin) ................................................ C-12 C.12 CN5080 CR T interface connector (15-pin)..............[...]

Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-v C.37 CN2671 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) ..................................................... C-27 C.38 CN2672 3G interface connector (3-pin) ............................................................. C-27 C.39 CN2673 WLAN interface connector (3pin)................[...]

Appendices App-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ................................................................ D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ..................................................................................................... E-1 E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard ...[...]

Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-vii Figures Figure B-1 System board ( FMTXS* ) layout (front) ....................................................... B-1 Figure B-2 System board ( FMTXS* ) layout (back) ....................................................... B-3 Figure B-3 Finger Sensor board ( FMTFS* ) layou[...]

Appendices App-viii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEG E A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) T able B-11 SA T A ODD FPC (FSISO *) connector (front) ................................................ B-13 T able B-12 SA T A HDD FPC (FMTSH*) connectos (front/back)..................................... B-14 T able B-13 MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) connectors (back) ....[...]

Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-ix System board T able C-1 Memory connector 2 (200-pin) ........................................................................ C-1 T able C-2 HDD/SSD interface connector (25-pin) ........................................................... C-4 T able C-3 eSA T A&USB interf[...]

Appendices App-x [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) T able C-29 Speaker interface connector (2-pin) ............................................................... C-22 T able C-30 System board interface connector (36-pin) .................................................... C-23 T able C-31 Microphone interface connector (6-p[...]

Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-xi MDC interface FPC T able C-54 System board interface connector (12-pin) .................................................... C-36 T able C-55 MDC interface connector (12-pin) ................................................................. C-36 PCIe MiniCard FPC T able C-56[...]

Appendices App-xii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged duri ng assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LCD cove r, be sure to seat it so that it i[...]

Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with co tton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light cond ensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recomme nd a CRT cleaning agent. Apply the agent to a cloth and then wipe the panel’s surfa[...]

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 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 m odule, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. PORTEGE [...]

Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module 7. Do not expose the module 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 otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly c[...]

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 10. If you transport the module, do not use pack ing material that c ontains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFID ENTIAL] A-5[...]

Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A-6 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Mai ntenance Manual ( 960-710)[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System board (FMTXS*) Front V iew Figure B-1 System board(FMTXS*) layout (front) PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] B-1[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) Table B-1 System board(FMTXS*) connectors (front) Number Name CN1900 HDD/SSD I/F connector CN3010 MDC I/F connector CN4100 LAN I/F connector CN4400 Bluetooth I/F connector CN9500 FMTJA* board I/F connector CN9600 FMTUS* board I/F connector IC1200 North[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.2 System board (FMTXS*) Back V iew Figure B-2 System board(FMTXS*) layout (back) PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] B-3[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) Table B-2 System board (FMTXS*) connectors and ICs (back) Number Name CN1410 Memory connector 2 CN1970 eSA T A&USB I/F connector CN2520 Express card I/F connector CN2300 Docking I/F connector CN2600 Mini PCI Express I/F connector CN2750 FSI3G* boar[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.3 Finger Sensor board (FMTFS*) Vie w (front) (back) Figure B-3 Finger Sensor boar d (FMTFS*) layout (front/back) Table B-3 Finger Sensor board (F MTFS *) connector ( back ) Number Name CN9810 System board I/F connector PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] B-5[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.4 SW board (FMTSW*) View (front) (back) Figure B- 4 SW board F MTSW *) layout (front/back) Table B- 4 SW board (F MTSW *) connector (back) Number Name CN9630 FMTUS* board I/F connector B-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710)[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.5 Jack board (FMTJA*) View (front) (back) Figure B-5 Jack board (F MTJA *) layout (front/back) Table B-5 Jack board (F MTJA *)connector (front/back) Number Name CN4620 USB(port6) I/F connector CN6050 Int-Microphone I/F connector CN6350 S peaker I/F connector CN9510 System board I/F connector J6051 Microphone I/[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.6 USB board (FMTUS*) View (front) (back) Figure B- 6 USB board (F MTUS *) layout (front/back) Table B- 6 USB board (F MTUS *) connector (back) Number Name CN4630 USB(Port0) I/F connector CN9540 WebCam I/F connector CN9610 System board I/F connector CN9620 FMTSW* board I/F connector B-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A6[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.7 SD board (FSISD*) View for PORTEGE A600 (front) (back) Figure B-7 SD board (F SISD *) layout (front/back) Table B-7 SD board (F SISD *) connector ( front/back ) Number Name CN2671 Antenna I/F connector CN2672 3G I/F connector CN2673 WLAN I/F connector CN9710 System board I/F connector IS2130 SD Card I/F conne[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.8 SD board (FMTSD*) View for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) (front) (back) Figure B- 8 SD board (F MTSD *) layout (front/back) Table B- 8 SD board (F MTSD *) connector ( front/back ) Number Name CN1820 FMTPO* board I/F connector CN9710 System board I/F connector IS2130 SD Card I/F connector B-10 [CONFID ENTIAL] PORTEG[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.9 Antenna board (FMT A T*) View for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) (front) (back) Figure B- 9 Antenna board (FMTAT*) layout (front/back) Table B- 9 Antenna board (F MTAT *) connector ( front/back ) Number Name CN2671 Antenna I/F connector CN2672 3G I/F connector CN2673 WLAN I/F connector PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manu[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.10 P A T A ODD FPC (FMTPO*) View for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) (front) (back) Figure B- 8 PATA ODD FPC (F MTPO *) layout (front) Table B- 8 PATA ODD FPC (F MTPO *) connector ( front ) Number Name CN1810 P A T A ODD I/F connector CN1830 FMTSD* board I/F connector B.1 1 SA T A ODD FPC (FSISO*) View for PORTEGE A600[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices (front) (back) Figure B- 11 SATA ODD FPC (F SISO *) layout (front/back) Table B- 11 SATA ODD FPC (F SISO *) connector ( front ) Number Name CN1950 SA T A ODD I/F connector CN9400 System board I/F connector PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] B-13[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.12 SA T A HDD FPC (FMTSH*) View (front) (back) Figure B- 12 SATA HDD FPC (F MTSH *) layout (front /back ) Table B- 12 SATA HDD FPC (F MTSH *) connector ( front/back ) Number Name CN1810 System board I/F connector CN1820 SA T A HDD I/F connector B-14 [CONFID ENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.13 MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) V iew for PORTEGE A600 (front) (back) Figure B- 13 MDC interface FPC (F SIMD *) layout (front /back ) Table B- 13 MDC interface FPC (F SIMD *) connector ( back ) Number Name CN3020 System board I/F connector CN3030 MDC I/F connector PORTEGE A600 Maint enance Manual (960-710) [CONFI[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B.14 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FMT3G*) V iew for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) (front) Figure B- 14 PCIe MiniCard FPC (F MT3G *) layout (front) Table B- 14 PCIe MiniCard FPC (F MT3G *) connector ( front ) Number Name CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 I/F connector CN2760 System board I/F connector IS2620 SIM Card I/F connector B-16 [CON[...]

Appendix B Boar d Layout Appendices B.15 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) V iew for PORTEGE A600 (front) Figure B- 15 PCIe MiniCard FPC (F SI3G *) layout (front) Table B- 15 PCIe MiniCard FPC (F SI3G *) connector ( front ) Number Name CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 I/F connector CN2760 FMTXS* board I/F connector IS2620 SIM Card I/F connector PORTEGE A600 Maint e[...]

Appendices Appendix B Boar d Layout B-18 [CONFID ENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C- 1 Appendix C Pin Assignments System board (FMTXS ＊ ) C.1 CN1410 Memory connector 2 (200-pin) Table C-1 Memory connector 2 (200-pin) (1/3) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 MRVREF-B0V 2 GND 3 GND 4 BDQ02-B1P 5 BDQ04-B1P 6 BDQ00-B1P 7 BDQ01-B1P[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) Table C-1 Memory connector 2 (200-pin) (2/3) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 61 BDQ16-B1P 62 BDQ22-B1P 63 BDQ20-B1P 64 BDQ23-B1P 65 GND 66 GND 67 BDM2-B1P 68 BDQS2-B1N 69 NC 70 BDQS2-B1P 71 GND 72 GND 73 BDQ17-B1P 74 BDQ18-B1P 75 BDQ19-B1P 76 [...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-3 Table C-1 Memory connector 2 (200-pin) (3/3) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 133 GND 134 BDQ39-B1P 135 BDQ35-B1P 136 BDQ38-B1P 137 BDQ34-B1P 138 GND 139 GND 140 BDQ44-B1P 141 BDQ41-B1P 142 BDQ45-B1P 143 BDQ40-B1P 144 GND 145 GND 146 BDQS5-B1N [...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) C.2 CN1900 HDD/SSD interface connector (25-pin) Table C-2 HDD/SSD interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 ZSTTHD-P1P 3 ZSTTHD-P1N 4 GND 5 GND 6 ZSTRHD-P1N 7 ZSTRHD-P1P 8 GND 9 GND 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 GND 14 NC [...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-5 C.3 CN1970 eSATA&USB interface connector (11-pin) Table C-3 eSATA&USB interface connector (11-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name P1 USB1PS-E5V P2 ZUSBES-E3N P3 ZUSBES-E3P P4 GND P5 GND P6 ZSTTES-P1P P7 ZSTTES-P1N P8 GND P9 ZSTRES-P1N[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) C.4 CN2520 Expresscard interface connector (40-pin) Table C-4 Expresscard interface connector (40-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 ZETCRD-P1P 6 ZETCRD-P1N 7 GND 8 GND 9 GND 10 GND 11 ZERCRD-P1P 12 ZERCRD-P1N 13 GN[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-7 Blanc page[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) C.5 CN2300 Docking interface connector (64-pin) Table C-5 Docking interface connector (64-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name P1 DSKDC P2 GND P3 D-E5V P4 GND S1 DOCDT2-S3N S2 DOCTYP-E3N S3 EJCTRQ-S3N S4 DOCVON-S3P S5 GND S6 DVIDET-P3N S7 GND [...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-9 C.6 CN2600 Mini PCI Express interface connector (52-pin) Table C-6 Mini PCI Express interface connector (52-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 PEWAKE-E3N 2 WLAN-E3V 3 NC 4 GND 5 NC 6 1R5-P1V 7 WLNXRQ-P3N 8 NC 9 GND 10 NC 11 XPEWLN-P0N 12 N[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-10 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.7 CN2750 FSI3G* board interface connector (25-pin) Table C-7 FSI3G* board interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 TMP3G-GND 2 TMP3G-SXP 3 GND 4 3GWAKE-S3N 5 GND 6 PLTRS1-E3N 7 GND 8 3GRST-S3N 9 3GRFON-S3N 10 GND 11 [...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-11 C.9 CN3230 Keyboard interface connector (30-pin) Table C-9 keyboard interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 NUMLED-P5N 2 ARWLED-P5N 3 CAPLED-P5N 4 P5V 5 NC 6 KBRT06-S3N 7 KBRT02-S3N 8 KBRT03-S3N 9 KBRT05-S3N 10 KBRT01-S[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-12 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.11 CN4400 Bluetooth interface connector (20-pin) Table C-11 Bluetooth interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 NC 3 BTMDL-P3N 4 NC 5 NC 6 NC 7 NC 8 BTRST-S3N 9 NC 10 NC 11 GND 12 NC 13 GND 14 NC 15 NC 16 ZUSBBT[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-13 C.13 CN5601 LCD interface connector (35-pin) Table C-13 LCD interface connector (35-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 LEDBL5-GND 3 LEDBL4-GND 4 LEDBL3-GND 5 LEDBL2-GND 6 LEDBL1-GND 7 LEDBL0-GND 8 NC 9 LEDBL-PYV 10 NC 11 PNL-P2V 12 [...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-14 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.14 CN8771 FAN interface connector (4-pin) Table C-14 FAN interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 E5V 2 FANGO-P3P 3 GND 4 (IC8773-4) C.15 CN8800 DC-IN connector (4-pin) Table C-15 DC-IN connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signa[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-15 C.18 CN9400 SATA ODD interface connector (20-pin) Table C-18 SATA ODD interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 ZSTTOD-P1P 3 ZSTTOD-P1N 4 GND 5 ZSTROD-P1N 6 ZSTROD-P1P 7 GND 8 NC 9 NC 10 SODD-P5V 11 SODD-P5V 12 SODD[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-16 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.19 CN9500 FMTJA* board interface connector (36-pin) Table C-19 FMTJA* board interface connector (36-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 USB2PS-E5V 2 USB2PS-E5V 3 USB2PS-E5V 4 USB2PS-E5V 5 USB2PS-E5V 6 NC 7 GND 8 ZUSBP6-E3N 9 ZUSBP6-E3P[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-17 C.21 CN9600 FMTUS* board interface connector (30-pin) Table C-21 FMTUS* board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 RESWON-S3N 3 USB0PS-E5V 4 USB0PS-E5V 5 USB0PS-E5V 6 USB0PS-E5V 7 USB0PS-E5V 8 WCAMEN-E3N 9 GND [...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-18 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.22 CN9700 FMTSD*/FSISD* boa rd interface connector (30-pin) Table C-22 FMTSD*/FSISD* board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 SDAT3-P3P 3 SDCMD-P3P 4 GND 5 SDCLK-P3P 6 GND 7 SDAT0-P3P 8 SDAT1-P3P 9 SDAT2-[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-19 C.23 CN9800 FMTFS* board interface connector (6-pin) Table C-23 FMTFS* board interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 ZUSBFS-E3P 3 ZUSBFS-E3N 4 GND 5 FGSPON-S3N 6 E3V 1T GND 2T GND C.24 CN9850 Membrane interface con[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-20 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) Finger Sensor board (FMTFS*) C.25 CN9810 System board interface connector (6-pin) Table C-25 System board interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 E3V 2 FGSPON-S3N 3 GND 4 ZUSBFS-E3N 5 ZUSBFS-E3P 6 GND 1T GND 2T GND[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-21 SW board (FMTSW*) C.26 CN9630 FMTUS* board interface connector (3-pin) Table C-26 FMTUS* board interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 S3V 2 PNLOFF-S3N 3 GND[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-22 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) JACK board (FMTJA*) C.27 CN4620 USB (PORT6) interface connector (4-pin) Table C-27 USB(PORT6) interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 USB2PS-E5V 2 ZUSBP6-E3N 3 ZUSBP6-E3P 4 GND 1T GND 2T GND 3T GND C.28 CN6050 Int-Micr[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-23 C.30 CN9510 System board interface connector (36-pin) Table C-30 System board interface connector (36-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 USB2PS-E5V 2 USB2PS-E5V 3 USB2PS-E5V 4 USB2PS-E5V 5 USB2PS-E5V 6 NC 7 GND 8 ZUSBP6-E3N 9 ZUSBP6-E3P 1[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-24 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.31 J6050 Microphone interface connector (6-pin) Table C-31 Microphone interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 EMICIN-PXP 3 EMICB-P2V 4 GND 5 DETCTA-P4N 6 EMICB-P2V C.32 J6310 Headphone interface connector (6-pi[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-25 USB board (FMTUS*) C.33 CN4630 USB (PORT0) interface connector (4-pin) Table C-33 USB(PORT0) interface connector (4-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 USB0PS-E5V 2 ZUSBP0-E3N 3 ZUSBP0-E3P 4 GND 1T GND 2T GND 3T GND C.34 CN9540 WebCam inte[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-26 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.35 CN9610 System board interface connector (20-pin) Table C-35 System board interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 RFSWON-S3N 3 USB0PS-E5V 4 USB0PS-E5V 5 USB0PS-E5V 6 USB0PS-E5V 7 USB0PS-E5V 8 WCAMEN-E3N 9 GN[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-27 SD board (FSISD*) for PORTEGE A600 C.37 CN2671 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Table C-37 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 (FL2670-2) 2 GND 3 GND C.38 CN2672 3G interface connector (3-pin) Table C-38 3[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-28 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.40 CN9710 System board interface connector (20-pin) Table C-40 System board interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 SDAT3-P3P 3 SDCMD-P3P 4 GND 5 SDCLK-P3P 6 GND 7 SDAT0-P3P 8 SDAT1-P3P 9 SDAT2-P3P 10 GND 11 S[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-29 SD board (FMTSD*) for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) C.42 CN1820 FMTPO* board interface connector (50-pin) Table C-42 FMTPO* board interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 ODD-P5V 2 ODD-P5V 3 ODD-P5V 4 ODD-P5V 5 ODD-P5V 6 ODD-P[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-30 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.43 CN9710 System board interface connector (30-pin) Table C-43 System board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 GND 2 SDAT3-P3P 3 SDCMD-P3P 4 GND 5 SDCLK-P3P 6 GND 7 SDAT0-P3P 8 SDAT1-P3P 9 SDAT2-P3P 10 GND 11 S[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-31 Antenna board (FMTAT*) for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) C.45 CN2671 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Table C-42 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 (FL2670-2) 2 GND 3 GND C.46 CN2672 3G interface connector (3-p[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-32 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) PATA ODD FPC (FMTPO*) for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) C.48 CN1810 PATA ODD interface connector (50-pin) Table C-45 PATA ODD interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 NC 2 NC 3 GND 4 NC 5 UIDRST-P3N 6 UDD08-P3P 7 UDD07-P3P 8[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-33 C.49 CN1830 FMTSD* board interface connector (50-pin) Table C-46 FMTSD* board interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 ODD-P5V 2 ODD-P5V 3 ODD-P5V 4 ODD-P5V 5 ODD-P5V 6 ODD-P5V 7 ODD-P5V 8 NC 9 GND 10 GND 11 UDCS3-P3N 12[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-34 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) SATA ODD FPC (FSISO*) for PORTEGE A600 C.50 CN1950 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin) Table C-47 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name S1 GND S2 ZSTTOD-P1P S3 ZSTTOD-P1N S4 GND S5 ZSTROD-P1N S6 ZSTROD-P1P [...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-35 SATA HDD FPC (FMTSH*) C.52 CN1810 System board interface connector (25-pin) Table C-49 System board interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 P5V 2 P5V 3 P5V 4 P5V 5 P5V 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC 9 NC 10 NC 11 NC 12 NC 13 GND 14 GND[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-36 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) for PORTEGE A600 C.54 CN3020 System board interface connector (12-pin) Table C-51 System board interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 E3V 2 E3V 3 AZSDO1-P3P 4 GND 5 AZSYC1-P3P 6 GND 7 MDSDI[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-37 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FMT3G*) for PORTEGE R600 (Not used) C.56 CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Table C-53 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 NC 2 E3V 3 NC 4 GND 5 NC 6 NC 7 NC 8 UIM[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-38 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.57 CN2760 System board interface connector (25-pin) Table C-54 System board interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 TMP3G-GND 2 TMP3G-SXP 3 GND 4 3GWAKE-S3N 5 GND 6 PLTRS1-E3N 7 GND 8 3GRST-S3N 9 3GRFON-S3N 10 GND 1[...]

Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-39 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) for PORTEGE A600 C.59 CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Table C-56 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 NC 2 E3V 3 NC 4 GND 5 NC 6 NC 7 NC 8 UIMPWR-E3V 9 G[...]

Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments C-40 [ CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual ( 960-710) C.60 CN2760 System board interface connector (25-pin) Table C-57 System board interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 TMP3G-GND 2 TMP3G-SXP 3 GND 4 3GWAKE-S3N 5 GND 6 PLTRS1-E3N 7 GND 8 3GRST-S3N 9 3GRFON-S3N 10 GND 1[...]

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenan ce Manual (960-71 0) [CONFID ENTIAL] D-1 Appendix. D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D.1 Scan 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 8[...]

Appendices Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-2 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 M aintenance M anual (960-710) 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 2[...]

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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 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 75 Ins E0[...]

Appendices Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 M aintenance M anual (960-710) 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 — — — ?[...]

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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 E[...]

Appendices Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-6 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 M aintenance M anual (960-710) Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Brea k 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 E[...]

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 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 F[...]

Appendices Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-8 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 M aintenance M anual (960-710) Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Key top Shift Make Make Pause Co m m on * 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.[...]

Appendix E Key Layout Appendices 4 Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figur e E-1 UK keyboar d E.2 United States (US) Keyboard Figur e E-2 US keyboar d PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] E-1[...]

Appendices Appendix E Key Layout E.3 Thai Keyboard Figur e E-3 Thai keyboar d E.4 Canadian French Keyboard Figur e E-4 Canadian Fr ench keyboar d E-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix F W iring diagrams Appendices F Appendix F Wiring diagrams F.1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector Figur e F-1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector F.2 LAN Loopback Connector Figur e F-2 LAN Loopback Connector PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] F-1[...]

Appendices Appendix F W iring diagrams F-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix G BIOS r ewrite pr ocedur es Appendices Appendix G Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite th e system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools T o rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool:  BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk Rewriting the BIOS 1. Set the system to boot mode. 2. T urn of f the po[...]

Appendices Appendix G BIOS r ewrite pr ocedures G-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix H EC/KBC r ewrite pr ocedures Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] H-1 Appendix H Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite th e EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. It is necessary to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when the following changes are m ade. [...]

Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC r ewrite pr ocedures H-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)[...]

Appendix I Reliability Appendices PORTEGE A600 Maintenan ce Manual (960-71 0) [CONFIDENTIAL] I-1 Appendix I Reliability Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures ) in maximum configuration . Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) 5,703.6 ｈ[...]

Appendices Appendix I Reliability I-2 [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Mainten ance Manual ( 960-710)[...]