Toshiba PSAA9 manual

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 TECRA A7 (PSAA8/PSAA9) (PTA70/PTA71) (PSAAx) Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION S/ No.[...]

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    ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Copyright © 2005 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 Satellite A10[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians i[...]

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    iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test a[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 (ROM) Ke[...]

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    vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... .............1 1.2 System Unit Components ................................................................................[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual vii 2.6 Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 2-15 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...................................................................... 2-15 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check...........[...]

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    viii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.16 Cooling Module.................................................................................................... 2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ............................................................... 2-27 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check.....................[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ix 3.3.8 Display LOG File .................................................................................. 30 3.3.9 LOG Viewer .......................................................................................... 30 3.3.10 LOG File Sample ......................................................[...]

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    x Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 4 -1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 4-2 Before You B[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi Installing the Blue tooth Card ............................................................................. 4-28 4.5 Wireless LAN Card .............................................................................................. 4-29 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ..............................[...]

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    xii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable….. ................................ 4-52 4.14 Display Mask........................................................................................................ 4-53 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD Display Mask ..................................[...]

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    Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xiii Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................ B-1 Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ...[...]

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    Chapter 1 Hardware Overview[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 1.2 System Unit Components ......................................................................................[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement .............................................................................. 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram ................................................................................ 7 Figure 1- 3 System Boar[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that all[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual  Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accomm odates one 2.5-inch HDD with any of the following storage capacities: y 40 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm ) y 60 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm /7200rpm) y 80 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm /7200rpm) y 100 GB (9.5[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 3  External monitor port A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer autom atically recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor.  PC Card slot A PC Card slot is provided to hold PC Card Standard Type II (5.0 mm) card, capabl[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual  Wireless LAN The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11a/g(11ch)/ IEEE802.11g(11ch)/ IEEE802.11a/g(13ch)/ IEEE802.11g(13ch)/I EEE802.11a/g(14ch)/ IEEE802.11g(14ch) card. The Antenna has three wires dual band antenna support with Blue tooth for BTO.  Int[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 5 The ICH7 provides PCI Express root ports which are compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification ,Revision 1.0a.The Root Port s upports 2.5Gb/s bandwidth in each direction (5 Gb/s concurrent) and two virtual channels for full isochronous data support.  Paralle[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features  Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the com puter and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement 6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 94 5GM /P M FIR LC M BA TTERY CR T US B 0 Ca r d b u s 3. 3V, L PC _ I n t erf ac e, 33M Hz 1G 82 5 73 E( AT M ) F IN GER PR I N T TP M 1 . 2 SAT A 3. 3V , A Z A LI A C l ock gener ator S-v id e o DD R2 _ SO D I MM 1 DO CK I N G Ex p re s s C ard SERI AL PO RT MI NI CA RD P C I_ E X P R E S S 10/ 100 82 562G Z Sy s [...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview DC - I N Ke n s i - ng t o n B a tte r y Sp e a k e r RG B USB * 2 Rj 4 5 Rj 1 1 S- Vi d e o 13 94 USB * 2 M i c r o p ho ne H e ad pho n e Vo l u m e Sp e a k e r OD D HDD P C C ar d* 1 E xpr es s C ar d * 1 Ki l l SW 5 i n 1 Ca r d R e ad er Pa r a l l e l FI R / C I R Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration Satell[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Com ponents 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is a block diagram of the system unit. C P U : In te l Y o n a h 1 .6 6 G ......2 .3 3 G H Z u P G A E x pans i on Me mo r y 256/ 512/ 1024 E x pans i on Me mo r y 256/ 512/ 1024 M ax 6657 T hem al S ens or P c 4200 D D R I I 533/ 667 M hz Cl o c k G e n e r a t o[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components 10 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual The system unit of the computer consists of the following com ponents:  Processor: Intel Yonah Processor and Yonah Based Celeron M y Intel Yonah Processor (667MHz) − Core speed: 1.66/1.83/2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz − System bus: 667 MHz − On-die leve[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Com ponents 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 11  BIOS ROM (flash EEPROM) y 8Mb x 1 chip (1024KB flash parts) − 40Kb used for EC BIOS − 35Kb used for PNP − 3Kb used for display − 15Kb used for logo − 16Kb used for setup − 10Kb used for setup nodes − 1Kb used for decompress code ?[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components 12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual − Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) − PCI Interface − IDE Interface − Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface − Compatibility Modules − Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) − Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller − Lan Cont[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Com ponents 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 13 y Power support : Digital : 3.3V ; Analog : 5.0V y 48-ping LQFP package.  KBC/EC (Keyboard Controller/Embedded Controller) A single KBC 1100L chip is used to serve as KBC/ EC and Super IO. y KBC − Scan controller function − Interface controll[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components 14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual For data communication: V.90(China)/V.92 data rates: 28kbps/56kbps V.34 Extended rates: 33.6K/2400/V.32 turbo, V.32bits,and fallbacks For fax: V.34,V.17,V.29 V.27 and V.21 Channel 2 V.253 Class 1 fax - AC97 interface  LAN controller y 82562GZ ?[...]

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    1.3 2.5-inch HDD 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-pr ofile and lightweight, high-perform ance HDD. The HDD incorporates a 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-W inchester type magnetic heads. Storage capacities supported are 40,60,80,100/120 GB. The HDD interface conforming to Serial ATA (for 40/60/80/100/120 G[...]

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    1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. The drive provides high-speed data transfer, playing back a DVD at up to 8x speed and reading up to 10,820 Kbytes per second from DVD-ROM and 3,600 Kbytes per second from CD-ROM. The DVD-ROM drive is s[...]

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    1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 17 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum , the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and HS CD-RW at 10x speed and US CD-RW at[...]

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    1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 18 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum , the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and CD-RW[...]

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    1.7 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19 1.7 Power Supply The power supply unit provides many different voltages for the system board and perform s the following functions: 1. Power input monitor y Checks whether the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer. y Checks whether the batt[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries:  Main battery pack  Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-5 lists the specifications of these batteries. Table 1- 5 Battery specifications Battery name Material Output voltage Capacity 6[...]

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    1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / E QUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time State Charge time Off-state charge 6/9/12 Cell About 4 hours max On-state charge 6/9/12 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consum ption by the syst[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-i Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2  Chapter 2 Troubleshooting[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Outline .................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Basic Flowchart ...................................................................................................... 2-[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-iii Procedure 2Connector Check ........................................................................ 2-23 2.11 Finger Print(Optional) .......................................................................................... 2-24 Procedure 1Test Program Check .................[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart .............................................................................................. 2-3 Tables Table 2-1 HDD error code and status ........................................................................... 2-15[...]

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    2.1 Outline 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-1 2.1 Outline This chapter describes the fault diagnosis proced ures for field replaceable units (FRUs) in the computer. The FRUs covered here are as follows: 1. System board 2. 2.5-inch HDD 3. Keyboard 4. Display 5. ODD drive 6. LAN 7. SD/MS/MS pro/MMC/XD 8. Finger P[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.2 Basic Flowchart The basic flowchart in Figure 2-1 serves as a guide for identifying a possibly faulty FRU. Before going through the diagnostic flow chart steps, verify the following:  Ask the user if a password has been register ed and, if so, ask him[...]

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    2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Star t Connect the AC Adapter DC IN LED on ?? BATTERY LED on ?? Turn the power on. Any error message displayed ?? Message "In Touch with Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed Follow the power supply diagnostic p rocedure in Section 2.3 Follow the power supply diagnostic p rocedure in Section 2.3 Follow the syst[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart Keyboard works well ?? Follow the keyboard diagnostic procedure in Section 2.6 N o 1 Insert Bootable CD into ODD Diagnostic Program Loaded ?? Perform each test with the diagnostic program. Any error detected by the diagnostic program ?? Perform the continuous test to check if the error is intermittent. Follow t[...]

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    2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-5 If the diagnostic program cannot detect an e rror, the erro r may be intermittent. Run the continuous test program repeatedly to isolate the problem. Check the log utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected the error, then perform the appro[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.3 Power Supply The power supply in the computer controls ma ny functions and com ponents. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, fo llow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Power Icon Check Procedure 2 Connect[...]

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    2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7  DC IN LED DC IN LED Power supply status On in Green/Blue DC power being supplied (from the AC a dapter) Off Battery damage and can’t charge d uri ng DC-in. Off Else If the DC IN LED off, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery pack and the AC ad apt[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Procedure 2 Connection Check Power is supplied to the system board as illustrated below: AC adaptor System board AC power cord AC adaptor cord Battery pack Follow the steps below to check whether each connector has been connected correctly: Check 1 Make sure the AC adaptor and AC power cord have been firmly plugge[...]

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    2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-9 2.4 System Board To check if the system board is defectiv e or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Message Check When the p[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board 2-10 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-11 Procedure 2 Test Program Check The maintenance test program contains seve ral program s for diagnosing the system board and CPU. Execute the following test programs using the procedures described in Chapter 3. 1. System test 2. Memory test 3. Keyboard test 4. [...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2-12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.5 2.5-inch HDD To check if the 2.5-inch HDD is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Partition Check Procedure 3 Format Check Procedure 4 Test Program Check Procedure 5 C[...]

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    2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-13 a DOS partition on drive C. Then re start the computer.. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3.[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2-14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the FDISK menu, perform Check 4. If drive C is not listed as active, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to set the active partition for drive C. Then restart the com puter. If the problem persists, perform [...]

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    2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Procedure 4 Test Program Check Run the HDD test program stored on the maintenance test program disk for all test items. See Chapter 3 for details on how to use the test program. If an error is detected during the HDD test, an error code and status will be displayed. The error codes and their status name s are list[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD Procedure 5 Connector Check an d Replacement Check The HDD or system board may be faulty. Di sassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following connectors have been fir m ly connected to the HDD, system board and CPU. HDD System board[...]

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    2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting 2.6 Keyboard To check if the computer’s keyboard is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Keyboard test availabl e as part of the maintenance t[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.7 Display 2.7 Display To check if the computer’s display is def ective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 External Monitor Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 External Monitor Check Connect an external monitor [...]

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    2.7 Display 2 Troubleshooting Check 3 The FL may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 4. Check 4 The FL inverter board may be faulty . Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 5. Check 5 Make sure the LCD/FL cable has be en fir[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.8 ODD Drive 2.8 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) To check if the internal ODD drive is def ective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 ODD Cleaning Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 ODD Cleaning Check 1. Turn off the pow[...]

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    2.8 ODD Drive 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-21 Check 3 The ODD drive may be faulty. Replace the ODD drive with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the ODD drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be fault y. Replace it with new one following the instruc[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.9 LAN 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.9 LAN To check if the computer’s LAN is defec tive or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the LAN check pr[...]

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    2.10 SD Card/Memory Stick 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-23 2.10 SD/MS/ MS pro/MMC/XD Card(Opt ional) To check if the computer’s SD/MS/MS Pro/ MMC/XD Card is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Proc[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.11 Finger Print(Optional) 2-24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.11 Finger Print(Optional) To check if the computer’s Finger Print is defective or m alfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program Che[...]

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    2.12 2 Troubleshooting 3D Sensor Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-25 2.12 3D Sensor To check if the computer’s 3D sensor is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the 3D sensor tes[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.13 Parallel Port(Optional) 2-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.13 Parallel Port(Optional) To check if the computer’s Parallel Port is defective or m alfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program [...]

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    2.13 2 Troubleshooting Audio Test 2.14 Audio Test To check if the computer’s Speaker is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Audio test available as part of th e maintenance[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.15 IEEE 1394 Test 2-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.15 IEEE 1394 Test To check if the computer’s IEEE 1394 is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the IEEE [...]

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    2.16 2 Troubleshooting Cooling Module 2.16 Cooling Module To check if the computer’s cooling module is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Fan On/Off test program available[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.16 Cooling Module 2-30 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs ii Satellite A100/ A105 / TECRA A7 Ma intenance Manual Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1 3.2 Quick Start .....................................................................................................[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual iii 3.4 Subtests ....................................................................................................................... 33 3.5 System Test ................................................................................................................. 36 3.6[...]

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    3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual 1 3.1 General This chapter explains the dia gnostic programs which tests and di agnoses the functions of the hardware components of this computer. The di agnostic programs can be classified into two types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NOTE 1: This Diagnostic suppor[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TEC RA A7 Maintenance Manual  Audio Line for audio record test  Loop back connector of LPT  A Data CD (for CD-ROM test) The following chapters describe all the test d eta ils. The test items could be selected from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu. Note: When booting up the unit for the f ir[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start When the system is booting from Service Diagnos tic CD, the following screen will be displayed: Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to MS-DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the syste m will run the configured test item s and genera te a test report automatically. When th[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether th e mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the f ollowing screen: 4 Satellite A100/A105 / TEC RA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Here is another method to run the test: Highl ight a test item by us ing arrow keys, then, press Enter to start. If there are parameters p rovi ded, user should set parameters in the parameter dialog window. CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): 1. Select test item: Select System — CPU — CPU Speed , then, press th[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3. Test Result System will automatically run and display the tes t result as follows: Following is the comparison report of the two testing methods m e ntioned above: 1) Configuration and Running As to the method used in Mouse test, the user is required to select test items by pressing Space key and set the par[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test The test purpose is to ch eck whether 18 kinds of Europ ean keyboards run well during the test procedure. Wh en users choose the ite m , the names of these countries will be displayed on the screen for user choice. User press any index of token in ASCII, and the program will test the [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 8 Satellite A100/A105 / TEC RA A7 Maintenance Manual When the user has checked all the keys and all the keys in the screen have changed color, the diagnostics program would automa tically end the test and report the pass information. If keyboard test fails, program will terminat e the test and report the fail i[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.8 DMI Write In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI W r ite also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Ve rsion, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc. The following screen will be d isplayed: In this screen, there are two l[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start During the editing, user could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to ignore the modification. Press ESC to exit the program of DMI Write. The confirmation screen is as below: The attributes that have been modified woul d be marked in red; otherwise in yellow. User could press F2 to save th[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program The portion which PC and Test -Fixture contact is green. Set method of PC Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 11 3 Test1 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. X Z Upper[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC 12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 4 Test2 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. Rear Uppe r[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 13 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC 5 Test3 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. Right Uppe r[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC 14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 6 Test4 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. Front Uppe r[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 15 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC 7 Test5 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. 8 Inspection Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will b e OK. 9 Set[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 3.2.10 FPRD Test Both FPRD and FENR refer to fi nger print test, which means f inger print identification system. FPRD, a self test of finger print test , detects the existence of the device. If it exists, the system will prom pt a message of PASS, otherwise[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Press any key to quit when you want to stop 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test Below is the Slave Testing window. 3.2.14 System Information This function is used to read the system in formation. When the test is completed, a file named System.log will be saved in the define d lo cation. During the reading process, the f[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start On the left column of the above screen, the detected hardware components are listed. The corresponding information of th e detected hardware components is displayed on the right of the screen. It displays the current running status information of the check program. The name of the program is marked on the t op [...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.15 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 1. Diagnostics Windows When a test item is running, a Diagnostics Windows is displayed in full screen. It consists of the following parts: Title Bar, Test Running Status and Report Panel, Status Bar. There would prompt a message box called USER BRE AK in the central of the window whether user press ESC to inter[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Pressing ESC key to interrupt the test, USER BR EAK message box would be prom pted out in the central of Diagnostics Window for th e user to select the following actions:  CONTINUE ---- Continue the test;  SKIP ---- S top the sub-item of current test item to go to the next item ’s test;  ABORT ----St[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual  CPU Tem perature : Detect the temperatur e in the current CPU, e.g. ‘CPU: 49C’ in the above screen;  Rem aining Battery Capacity : Remaining Battery Capacity de tected in the current Battery, e.g. ‘BAT: 97%’;  Test Order : Define the test s[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Options 3.3.1 Overview In Service Diagnostics, with the Options menu user can configure the batch parameters, test item’s param eters and t hose parameters created by the LOG file. Options Menu Notes: • Select All/None Items Switch between selecting a ll test items and selecting none. T he hot key is F6 . ?[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual Configure batch parameters and a ll the test item’s param eters . • Load Batch Parameters Upload all the test items and the param eters to the *.ini file. • Save Batch Parameters Save all the parameters and the test item s that are configured in the editor [...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs • Test Order Specify the order of the test items. C hoose 'Sequence' to adopt the sequential mode; choose 'Random' to run the test items in random sequence. • Test Options Choose one of the following options: 9 Wait On Error Wait for further confirmation while an error occurs. 9 Break On Erro[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 9 Monitor CPU Thermal Monitor the CPU temperature. • Test Mode 9 LOOPBOUND The chosen test items will run repeated ly accord ing to the times specified in the 'Number of Loops'. 9 TIMEBOUND The chosen test items will run for an exte nt tim e specified in 'Time Lim it Hrs' and 'Time Limit M[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs If the item is enabled during the test, the te s t items that need user to response can run normally, such as PS2 Mouse te st; If it is disabled, those test item s will report FAIL. Whether the option here is enabled, it only affects the current test item. • Parameters For the test items with specific par ameters,[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service DiagnosticsOptions - Generate Rep[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 29 If selecting 'NONE', no log file will be generated ; if selecting 'FILE' , a log file with the name specified in 'Log File Name' will be generated. • Log Options 9 Log Errors If selecting this parameter, errors will be record ed w[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option The default viewing program of Service Diagnostics is LogView.exe. 3.3.8 Display LOG File You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log vie[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs • ↑ , ↓ Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. • Page Up, Page Down Scroll a page backward or forward on the screen. • Esc Exit the Log viewer. • F1 Display the Help information about the Log viewer operations and the functional keys. • Ctrl+Home Go to the start of the log file. • Ctrl+End [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 32 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 3.3.10 LOG File Sample Log file is a test result file, which record s the following information: Test module nam e, Test item name, Start/En d time and the test result (including PA SS, FAIL, SKIP and ABORT). When a failure is found, both the er ror code and the [...]

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    3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 33 3.4 Subtests Test Group Sub Item ID Subtest Test ID Test items Internal Name System 01 CPU 01 Basic Functionality Test [CPUBasicFu n ] 02 CPU Speed [CPUSpeed] 03 Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions NPU Interrupt Coprocessor [NPUFun ] [NPUInterrupt] 04 CPU Informat[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests 34 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 02 Random Increment Read/Write [RandIncr] 11 Data Bus Test [DataBus] 12 Memory Speed Test [MemSpeed] Storage 01 HDD 01 Sequential/Random R/W [SeqRdRW1] 02 Sequential/Random Seek [Seek1] 03 Performance [Perform1] 04 Controller Check [Controller1] 05 Diagnostic R[...]

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    3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 35 06 LCD Panel Test [LCDPanel] 07 Register Test [Register ] 08 Color Purity Test [ColPurity] 09 Direct Color Test [DirectColor] 10 DAC/Palette Address [DACPalAddr] 11 Bitblt Engine Test [Bitblt] COMM 01 LPT 01 Register Check [ LPTRegister1] 02 IRQ Check [LPTInte[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 3.5 System Test Move arrow keys and press the Space key to select CPU test item from Service Diagnostic menu, then highlight CPU and press the Enter to run this test item. Subtest 01 CPU 1. Basic Functionality Test This test item is to check whether the CPU works normally through math and logic calculation, whi[...]

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    3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Expected CPU Speed --Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison. 3. Coprocessor 9 NPU Basic Functions Test This test item is to check whether th e precision of the numeric processor in the float calculation is up to the IEEE standards. 9 NPU Interrupt Test This test item is to check wh[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 38 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual This test item is to check whethe r the DMA controller works norm ally. 2. Interval Timer This test item is to check whether the Interval Timer (18.2Hz, 55ms) works normally. 3. Clock/Calendar This test item is to check whet her the system clock/calendar wor[...]

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    3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 39[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 3.6 Memory Test This test module is to check whet her the mem o ry chip works norm ally. Subtest 01 BIOS ROM This test item is to check the validity of BIOS ROM that in cludes two sub-items -- ROM Read and ROM Write Protection. RO M Read is to check whether BIOS ROM could be correctly read out, ROM Wr ite Prote[...]

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    3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BY TE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Tim e Limit(m ): Choose or Input the time (minut e) of the defi[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 42 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BY TE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Tim e Lim[...]

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    3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of Extended Momory. If user chooses Total Size, it means that the whole Extended Momory will be tested. Although user can inpu t the parameter into other select box, but the selected result is invalid. If user chooses Special Size, the test of Extended Momory will be [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test The test item is to ensure that there is no open circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 P attern’. Subtest 07 Memory Address This test item is to check short and open issue on memory address lines . Subtest 08 Refresh Test This test item is to check wh[...]

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    3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 45 Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data -transferring rate for the cache m e mory and the system memory.[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 3.7 Storage Subtest 01 HDD This test item runs on IDE hard disks. It checks the functions and performance of IDE hard disk. In order to protect user’s HDD data, the password must be verified before the HDD test. The screen is as follows: Password : hard disk 1. Sequential/Random R/W This test item is to check t[...]

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    3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Percent —Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. Tim e Limit(m ): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. Test Mode —Choose test mode from the fol[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage Tim e Limit(m ): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. 3. Performance Check the HDD’s seeking speed a nd transfer the data rate. 4. Controller Check Check the HDD controller’s status, in cluding HDD interrupt and unexpected interrupt. 5. Diagnostic Read/Write Thi[...]

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    3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 49 Check the CDROM controller’s status. 2. Data Transfer Rate Check the data transfer rate of the ODD dr ive. It will read data from the ODD disc and calculate the data transfer ra te. This test needs a data CD. 3. Data CD Butterfly Seek Check the seek function [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 3.8 Video This test item tests the video by: 1. displaying the figures in different graphic modes. 2. displaying the property and color of the characters in different text modes. User will confirm whether each video m ode works normally by judging whether the display is correct. It checks whether the video m emory wo[...]

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    3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs It would display the below texts of th e different attributes in the screen: 1. Text in normal attribute; 2. Text in blinking normal attribute; 3. Text in inverse attribute; 4. Text in blinking inverse attribute; 5. Text in hi-intensity attribute; 6. Text in blinking hi-intensity attribute; Users need to check whethe[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 4. Text Color This test item is to check whether all 16 colors foreground and all 8 colors background works normally in VGA text mode. The bit4-6 of the attribute byte of a ch aracter defines 8 background colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, brown, magenta, and light gray), and the bit0-3 defines 16 foreground colo[...]

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    3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs In the test, user is required to respond according to the instru ction in the screen. Subtest 02 640 * 480 VGA Mode This test item is to check whethe r 680*480 VGA Text mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instru ction in the screen. Subtest 03 VESA Video Modes This test item[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test p 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video m emory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Belo w is the test item’s param eter dialog window: 54 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Ma[...]

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    3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs If press Ctrl+Break to force the test to term inate during execution of VESA Video Memory, the test program will not operate and display properly in f urther tests. Subtest 05 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally. Subtest 0[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 07 Register Test This test item is to check whether th e registers of the video adapter works normally. Subtest 08 Color Purity Test This test item is to check whether th e sy stem (the video adapter and the display) could display the purity color of re d, green, blue, black and white. In the test, user is re[...]

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    3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the f unction of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instru ction in the screen. Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 57[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 58 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual Subtest 11 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether th e BitBlt engine works normally. BitBlt is the abbreviation of ‘Bit Block Translate’, that means the copy of data block for 3 types, from video memory to video mem ory, from video memory to sys[...]

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    3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 LPT This test item is to check whether th ere is open or short circuit issue in the externa l pins by looping back the external pins, contro lling the voltage of each data pin, control pin and status pin. The test requires an external connector to insert into the tested LPT p[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 60 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual Check whether it supports ECP (Exte nded Capabilities Port) feature. Subtest 02 LAN Card This test item is to check whether the m odule can detect the exis tence of the network card and display its related information. 1. Device ID Detection Detect the devic[...]

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    3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check wh ether the keyboard works normally. 1. Keyboard Data Line Test Check whether the keyboard data line works normally. 2. Keyboard Led Test Check whether the keyboard led works normally. There are three kinds of LEDs test including: (1). Caps Lock LE[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 1. Touch Pad Before test Touch Pad’s f unction, user should set a timeout time at below screen: At the below screen of Touch Pad test, us er can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the te st will end either by user break or test time is out. 62 Satell[...]

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    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 63 3.11 Error Codes and description The format of ‘Error Code’ is ‘ddxxee ’, and ‘dd’ is the device ID (1 ~2 chars), ‘xx’ is test function ID of device (2 chars), ‘ee’ is th e error code of device (2 chars); th e range of er[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 64 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 04 (XMS)Memory Problem The test pattern read out from the extension memory is different from the one that has been written in this address. As above. 05 (XMS) Out Of Range Wrong parameters se tup. Check and reset the parameters. 06 Address Te[...]

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    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 65 17 PCI to ISA Bridge Error PCI-ISA bridge errors. Repeat multiple times. If there is always the same error, replace the board. 18 ESCD Error ESCD errors. As above. 53 ACPI Table Test Error Errors with the ACPI table test. As above. 34xx FAN [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 66 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 16 AGP Test Error AGP configuration register errors. Check and see whether the AGP video card has any physical problem. 17 LCD Panel Test Error Lower LCD color resolution. Replace the LCD. 19 Register Test Error Physical problem s with the vi[...]

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    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual 67 09 CTR/STR Connection Error 1. There is OC (Open Circuit) or SC (Short Circuit) on the LPT port CTR/STR.2. The external fixture does not match with the chosen version. Check the external fixture and the port pins, and repeat the test. 10 DTR[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 68 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual 02 Write Pattern Error HD is damaged. Send the HD for repair. 03 Data Compare Error HD is damaged. As above. 04 Read Verify Error HD is damaged. As above. 05 Seek Error HD is damaged. As above. 06 Disk Controller Self Test Failed The HD contr[...]

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    3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual 67 3.12 Quick Test Item List Device Test Items Co mment CPU Basic Functionality N PU Basic Functions CPU Information Memory BIOS ROM Cache Me mory Bit Stuck High Test 10% or 3 minutes Bit Stuck Low Test 10% or 3 minutes Address Test Board Interval Ti[...]

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    Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4 1[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-iii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General .................................................................................................................... ... 4-1 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4-iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4.4 Bluetooth Card ......................................................................................................... 4-27 Removing the Bluetooth Card ........................................................................... 4-27 Installing the Blue tooth Card[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-v 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable .................................................................. 4-51 Removing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable…. ............................... 4-51 Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable….. ........[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4-vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack ................................................................................. 4-8 Figure 4-2 Removing the PCI Express card ....................................................................... 4-10 Figure 4-3 Removing [...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-vi i Figure 4-32 Removing the system board ............................................................................. 4-51 Figure 4-33 Removing the display mask ............................................................................ 4-53 Figure 4-34 Removing the F[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4 1 4.1 General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Some replacement procedures m ay not require you to remove all the surrounding FRUs to replace only one FRU. The chart below shows the FRUs in the order in which they should be removed in a top-down[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General 4-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Safety Precautions Before you begin to disassembly, read the following safety precautions carefully. Be sure to follow them while you are working. DANGER: 1 . Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other th[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-3 CAUTION: 1. Before replacing a component, make sure that the replacem ent component meets the required specifications. To avoid computer failures, never use components that do not meet the specifications. 2. To avoid internal damage such as short circuits an[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General 4-4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Before You Begin Before you begin to disassembly the computer, keep in m i nd the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembly by removing the AC adapter and battery pack. Remove the optional parts and accessories as well. The procedures [...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-5 Disassem bly Procedures The cable connectors come in these two basic types:  Pressure plate connectors  Normal pin connectors To remove a pressure plate connector, pull up the tabs on either side of the connector's plastic pressure plate and gentl[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General 4-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Tools and Equipm ent For your safety and that of other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended that you use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipm ent. The proper use of this equipment will ensure successful repair work and reduce the cos[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-7 Colors of Screw Shanks For easy identification of the correct screws, the screw shanks are colored according to their lengths, as follows:  Screws of an even-numbered length Brown  Screws of an odd-numbered length White  Screws of a special length B[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General Rem oving the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. CAUTION : When handling the battery packs, use care not to short circuit the term inals. Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or break up their casing. 1. Turn the computer upsi[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-9 Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. CAUTION : The battery packs contain a lithium ion battery, which can explode due to improper replacement, use, handling, or disposal. Always dispose of[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General Rem oving the PCI Express Card Remove the PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Push the eject button for the PCI express card to be removed until it stops and release the button. 2. When the eject button pops out s[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-11 Installing the PCI Express Card Install the optional PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PCI express card gently until it stops and is seated secur[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General Rem oving the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install or remove the PC card correctly, according the manuals for the PC card and the operating system you are using. 1. Push t[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-13 Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PC card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2. After chec[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General Rem oving the Memory Card Remove the mem ory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push the memory card to be rem oved until it stops then release the memory card. 3. When the mem ory card pops out, gras[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-15 Installing the Mem ory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the memory card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2. Checking that t[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General Rem oving the Optional Mem ory Remove the optional mem ory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4- 5 and 4-6, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Remove the optional mem ory after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or mem ory can [...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4. Spread out the two memories lock stoppers so that the m emory module pops up. 5. Pull the memory m odule up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. Figure 4-6 Removing the optional mem ory Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-17[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General 4-18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Optional Mem ory Install the optional memory (m odule) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5 and 4-6, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install the optional memory after turning off the com[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Rem oving the MDC Card Remove the MDC Card (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7 and 4-8, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Remove the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or MDC card can be damaged.[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.1 General 4. Remove the two M2x3 white bind screws securing the MDC card. 5. Lift the MDC card and disconnect it from CN506 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-8 Removing the MDC card 4-20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-21 Installing the MDC Card Install the MDC card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7 and 4-8, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the [...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.2 HDD 4.2 HDD Rem oving the HDD CAUTION : Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive. Applying such pressure can either corrupt the data in the drive or damage the drive. Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-9, 4- 10and 4-11. 1. Release the HDD cover screw securing the [...]

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    4.2 HDD 4 Replacem ent Procedures 3. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the cushion attached to the pack, following the direction of the arrows. Figure 4-10 Removing the HDD pack NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassem ble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.2 HDD 4-24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-9, 4-10 and 4-11. CAUTION : To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD cushion to the HDD pack. CAUTION : To prevent the HDD bracket from being[...]

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    4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard Rem oving the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Remove the Speaker Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-12, 4-13. 1. Release the following 10 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Six bottom latches - Four front latches 2. Remov[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 3. Remove two M2.5x2.6 black bind securing screw. 4. Remove the connector CN11 on main board and keyboard. Figure 4-13 Removing the keyboard Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Install the speaker cover and keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 12, 4-13. 1. Connec[...]

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    4.4 Bluetooth Card 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4 1 4.4 Bluetooth Card Rem oving the Bluetooth Card Remove the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14. 1. Disconnect the antenna cable with the tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN9 on the main board. 3. Remove two M2x3 white bind screws. 4. Remove t[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.4 Bluetooth Card 4-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Bluetooth Card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14. 1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN9 on the system board and secure the Bluetooth card with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2. Conn[...]

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    4.5 W ireless LAN Card 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.5 Wireless LAN Card Rem oving the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-15. CAUTION : Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with [...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.5 W ireless LAN Card 4-30 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the W ireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-15. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the connector at angle of 45 degrees. 2. Press down on the wireless LAN card and to secure[...]

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    4.6 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.6 ODD Bay Module Rem oving the ODD Bay Module NOTE: The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the m odules that can be installed in the ODD bay. See the appropriate sections for the disassembly procedures of specific modules. Remove the ODD bay module according to the following proce[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.6 ODD Bay Module Figure 4-17 Removing the ODD bay module Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-16, 4-17. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Close the display and turn the c[...]

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    4.6 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacem ent Procedures Disassem bling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassem ble or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-18. 1. Remove two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2. Remove the bracket. Figur[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.7 Display Assem bly 4.7 Display Assembly Rem oving the Display Assembly CAUTION : Use care to avoid that the antenna cable is caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-19, 4-20. 1. Turn the computer so the back is facing you and remov[...]

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    4.7 Display Assem bly 4 Replacem ent Procedures Figure 4-20 Removing the display assembly Installing the Display Assem bly Install the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-19, 4-20. 1. Place the display panel in the correct position and push the wireless antenna cable into the top cover. 2. Connect the LCD/FL cable t[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.8 Top Cover 4.8 Top Cover Rem oving the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-21 and 4-22. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 17 screws: - Fifteen M2.5x6 black bind screws - Two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws Figure 4-21 Removing the screws from the botto[...]

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    4.8 Top Cover 4 Replacem ent Procedures 3. Disconnect the switch board flat cable from CN14. 4. Disconnect the touch pad board flat cable from CN15. 5. Disconnect the touch pad flat cable from CN12. 6. Disconnect the speakers L and R cable from CN5 and CN8. 7. Release the following 11 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Three bottom latch[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.8 Top Cover 4-38 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-21, 4-22. 1. Seat the top cover, adjusting its position. 2. Secure the following 11 latches on the top cover, in that order: - Thr[...]

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    4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-39 4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan CAUTION: When removing the cooling m odule, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting the repair work. Do not touch or c[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan Figure 4-23 Removing the CPU cooling module and fan Figure 4-24 Applying silicon grease 4-40 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-41 Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan (for VGA card Model) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23, 4-24. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in m ind: 1. Be sure to c[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan Rem oving the CPU Cooling Module and Fan CAUTION: When removing the cooling m odule, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting the repair work. Do not touch or cause damage to the fan in the cooling module.[...]

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    4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacem ent Procedures Figure 4-26 Applying silicon grease Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-25, 4-26. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in m ind: 1. Be sure to confirm the correct position for the m od[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) 4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) Rem oving the VGA Board Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-27. 1. Remove two M2x4 white flat-head screws. 2. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-27 Removing the VGA board 4-44 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenanc[...]

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    4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) 4 Replacem ent Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-45 Installing the VGA Board Install the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Seat the VGA board. 2. Secure the VGA board with two M2x4 white flat-head screws.[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.11 CPU 4.11 CPU Rem oving the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28, 4-29 and 4-30. CAUTION: When removing the CPU, keep the following in m ind: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting repair work. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 d[...]

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    4.11 CPU 4 Replacem ent Procedures Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29, 4-30. 1. Check that the triangle on the cam is in the unlock position. 2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-29 Installing t[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.11 CPU 3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-30 Securing the CPU 4-48 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4.12 USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.12 USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board Rem oving the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board Remove the USB board, finger print board and print board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-31. 1. Remove USB SUMI-card from CN26 on the system b[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.12 USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board 4-50 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board Install the USB board, finger print board and print board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. Note: Be careful of the kill switch button f[...]

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    4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN Cable 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable Rem oving the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable NOTE: Be careful of the eject button for the PC card. It can be damaged when removing the board. Make sure it is securely installed. Remove the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable according[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN Cable 4-52 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable Install the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable according to the following procedures and figure 4-32. NOTE: Be careful of the eject button for the PC card. It can be dam age[...]

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    4.14 Display Mask 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.14 Display Mask Rem oving the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Remove the following 5 seals on the display module in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Three black seals on the top 2. Remove the following 5 screws on the display mo[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.14 Display Mask 4-54 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Seat the display mask in the correct position and secure the following 27 latches, in that order: - Six top latches - Five latches on each o[...]

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    4.15 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board Rem oving the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove one M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screw. Figure 4-34 Removing the FL inverter board 2. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cabl[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board 4-56 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connector, and connect the HV cable to the HV connector. 2. Seat the LCD module, FL inver[...]

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    4.16 LCD Module 4 Replacem ent Procedure s 4.16 LCD Modules NOTE: ICs are fragile. Use extrem e care not to apply pressure to the ICs along the edges of the LCD m odule. NOTE: Dispose of used LCD panels (fluorescent (FL) tubes) as required by local ordinances or regulations. NOTE: The LCD/FL cable m ust be carefully peeled away before disconnecting[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.16 LCD Module 3. Remove the LCD brackets. 4. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. 5. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-36 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-58 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4.16 LCD Module 4 Replacem ent Procedure s Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4 - 59 Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module NOTE: LCD/FL cable m ust be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the m odule. Install the 15.4-inch LCD module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-35, 4- 36. 1. Turn the LCD upside dow[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.17 Speakers 4.17 Speakers Rem oving the Speakers Remove the Speakers according to the following procedures and Figure 4-37. 1. Remove one M2.5x4 black flat-head screw securing the left speaker. 2. Remove two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws securing the right speaker. 3. Remove the left and right speakers. Figure 4-37 Remov[...]

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    4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board Rem oving the Switch Cover and Switch Board (for Consumer Model) Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-38, 4-39. 1. Remove the Mylar and EMI tape. 2. Disconnect the switch board flat cables from CN40[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board Figure 4-39 Removing the switch Board Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board Install the switch board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-38, 4-39. 1. Seat the switch board in the correct position. 2. Seat the switch cover in the correct position and secure the followin[...]

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    4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacem ent Procedures Rem oving the Switch Cover and Switch Board (for Comm ercial Model) Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-40. 1. Remove the Mylar and EMI tape. 2. Disconnect the switch board flat cables from CN4000 on the switch board. 3. Remove two M[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4-64 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board Install the switch board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-40. 1. Seat the switch board in the correct position. 2. Secure the switch board with two M2.5x4 black flat-head scr[...]

  • Page 217

    4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacem ent Procedure s 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board Rem oving the Touch Pad and Button Board (for Consumer Model) Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 41. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from JP1 on the touch pad. 2. Remove five M2.5x4 black flat-hea[...]

  • Page 218

    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4-66 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board Install the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-41. 1. Connect the button board flat cable to CN2000 on the button board. 2. Seat the button board in the[...]

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    4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacem ent Procedure s Rem oving the Touch Pad and Button Board (for Comm ercial Model) Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 42. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from JP1 on the touch pad. 2. Disconnect the button board flat cable from CN2000 on the butt[...]

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    4 Replacem ent Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4-68 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board Install the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42. 1. Seat the button board in the correct position and secure it with the two M2.5x3 flat- round-head s[...]

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    6000 1 次 Appendices[...]

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    Appendices App-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-iii Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ............................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................... B-1 B.1 System Board F[...]

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    Appendices App-iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.21 CN22 IEEE 1394 Connector (4-Pin) ..................................................................C-14 C.22 CN23 FingerPrint/B Connector (8-Pin) .............................................................C-14 C.23 CN24 HDD Connector (22-Pin) ................................[...]

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    Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-v Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .................................................................... D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ....................................................................................................... E-1 Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures ....[...]

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    Appendices App-vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure B-1 Board layout (front) ...........................................................................................B-1 Figure B-2 Board layout (back) ...........................................................................................B-3 Figure E-1 US keyboar[...]

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    Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-vii Tables Table B-1 System board connectors (front) .................................................................. B-2 Table B-2 System board connectors (back) .................................................................. B-4 Table C-1 RJ45 Cable Connector pin assignments (1[...]

  • Page 228

    Appendices App-viii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Table C-29 Power Cable Connector pin assignments (4-Pin) ........................................C-22 Table C-30 Lan cable to Docking Connector pin assignments (9-Pin) ........................C-22 Table C-31 MODEM Connector pin assignments (12-Pin) ...............................[...]

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    Apx. 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 during assem bly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1. When installing the LCD module in the LCD cover, be sure to seat it so that it is pro[...]

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    Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recomm end a CRT cleaning agent. Apply the agent to a cloth and then wipe the panel’s surface. Do[...]

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    Apx. 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 module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite A10[...]

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    Appendices Apx. 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. A-4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassem bly can cause malfunctions. 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These m aterials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite A100/A105 / TEC[...]

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    Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View Figure B-1 Board layout (front) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual B-1[...]

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    Appendices Apx. B Board Layout Figure B-2 Board layout ( back ) B-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-1 Appendix C C-3 C.1 CN1 RJ45 Cable Connector (12-Pin) ................................................................. C-3 C.2 CN2 USB Port0/Port1 Connector (8-Pin) .......................................................... C-3 C.3 CN3 LCD/FL Inverter Connector[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.32 CN507 DDR2 DIMM0 Socket (200-Pin) ...........................................................C-23 C.33 CN508 DDR2 DIMM1 Socket (200-Pin) ...........................................................C-26 C.34 CN2000 Touch PAD FFC Connector (6-Pin) ...........[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-3 Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 CN1 RJ45 Cable Connector (12-Pin) Table C-1 RJ45 Cable Connector pin assignments (12-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /TD+' l 2 /TD-' I 3 /RD+' O 4 /LAN_45' O 5 /LA[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 13 /LVDS_TXDL2+' I 14 /LVDS_TXCL+' I 15 DGND' - 16 DGND' - 17 /LVDS_TXDU0-' I 18 /LVDS_TXDU1-' I 19 /LVDS_TXDU0+' I 20 /LVDS_TXDU1+' I 21 /LVDS_TXDU2-' I 22 /LVDS_TXCU-' I 23 /LVDS_TXDU2+' I 24 /LVDS_TXCU+&[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-5 C.6 CN6 Battery Connector (7-Pin ) Table C-6 Battery Connector pin assignments (7-Pin ) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 /BATT_CLK' I/O- 3 /BATT_DATA' I/O 4 THRM_IN O 5 /N$874497' - 6 /BATT_ID' O 7 VPACK - -- [...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.9 CN9 Blue Tooth Connector(20-Pin) Table C-9 Blue Tooth Connector pin assignments (20-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 - - 3 /BTMDL#' I/O 4 - - 5 - - 6 - - 7 - - 8 /BT_RESET#' I/O 9 /BTW AKEUP' I/O 10 - - 11[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-7 33 - - 34 - - 35 - - 36 - - 37 /PCIE_RST#' I/O 38 /+V3S' - 39 /SLP_S3_5R' O 40 /+V3S' - 41 /THRM_SHUTDWN#' O 42 - - 43 /SLP_S3#_5R' O 44 /+V1.5S_VGA' - 45 - - 46 /+V1.5S_VGA' - 47 /+V0.9S' - 48 /+V1.5S_VGA' - 49[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 103 DGND' - 104 DGND' - 105 /PEG_C_RXN8' I/O 106 /PEG_C_TXN8' I/O 107 /PEG_C_RXP8' I/O 108 /PEG_C_TXP8' I/O 109 DGND' - 110 DGND' - 111 /PEG_C_RXN7' I/O 112 /PEG_C_TXN7' I/O 113 /PEG_C_RXP7' I/O 114 /PEG_C_[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-9 173 - - 174 /LVDS_TXDU2-' I/O 175 DGND' - 176 DGND' - 177 - - 178 /LVDS_TXDU0+' I/O 179 - - 180 /LVDS_TXDU0-' I/O 181 DGND' - 182 DGND' - 183 - - 184 /LVDS_TXDU1+' I/O 185 - - 186 /LVDS_TXDU1-' I/O 187 DGND' - 1[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-10 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.11 CN11 Internal Keyboard Connector (34-Pin) Table C-11 Internal Keyboard Connector pin assignments (34-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /+V5S' I 2 - - 3 - - 4 - - 5 - - 6 /+V5S' I 7 /SCAN_OUT(4)' O 8 /SCAN_OUT(2)' O[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-11 C.13 CN13 FAN Connector (3-Pin) Table C-13 FAN Connector pin assignments (3-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 VCC I 2 DGND - 3 FAN_TACH1' O C.14 CN14 LED Connector (16-Pin) Table C-14 LED Connector pin assignments (16-Pin) Pin No. Sig[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.17 CN18 Stick Point Connector (8-Pin) Table C-17 Stick Point Connector pin assignments (8-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /PS2_R_SW' I/O 2 - - 3 /PS2_L_SW' I/O 4 /PS2_CLK_5' I/O 5 /PS2_DAT_5' I/O 6 DGND' - 7 DG[...]

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    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-13 45 - - 46 - - 47 - - 48 /+V1.5S' - 49 - - 50 DGND' - 51 - - 52 /+V3S' - C.19 CN20 ODD Connector (50-Pin) Table C-19 ODD Connector pin assignments (50-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /A_CD_L' I/O- 2 /A_CD_R' I/O 3[...]

  • Page 249

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.20 CN21 S-VIDEO Connector (4-Pin) Table C-20 S-VIDEO Connector pin assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 DGND' - 3 /SVID_L_LUMA' I/O 4 /SVID_L_CHROMA' I/O C.21 CN22 IEEE 1394 Connector (4-Pin) Tab[...]

  • Page 250

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-15 15 /+V5S' -1 6 /+V5S' - 17 DGND' -1 8 - - 19 DGND' -2 0 - - 21 - -2 2 - - C.24 CN25 CARD READER Socket (44-Pin) Table C-24 CARD READER Socket pin assignments (44-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 /MS_BS_S[...]

  • Page 251

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.25 CN26 USB Port#2/#3 Connector (20-Pin) Table C-25 USB Port#2/#3 Connector pin assignments (20-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /USB_VCC2' - 2 /USB_VCC2' - 3 /USB_VCC2' - 4 /USB_VCC2' - 5 /USB_VCC2' - 6 /USB_VC[...]

  • Page 252

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-17 33 DGND' - 34 /CLK_R_PCIE_CARD' O 35 /CLK_R_PCIE_CARD#' O 36 DGND' - 37 DGND' - 38 DGND' - 39 DGND' - 40 DGND' - 41 DGND' - 42 /CPPE#' I/O 43 DGND' - 44 - - 45 /+V3_EXP' I/O 46 /+V3_EXP' I/O 47 /[...]

  • Page 253

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 103 /ACARD_3S_AD19' I/O 104 /ACARD_3S_AD18' I/O 105 /ACARD_3S_AD17' I/O 106 /ACARD_3S_CBE2#' I/O 107 /ACARD_3S_FRAME#' I/O 108 DGND' - 109 /ACARD_3S_IRDY#' I/O 110 /ACARD_3S_TRDY#' I/O 111 /N$842787' I/O 112 /ACARDV[...]

  • Page 254

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-19 C.28 CN502 Docking Connector (240-Pin) Table C-28 Docking Connector pin assignments (240-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /DCOUT' I/O 2 /DCOUT' I/O 3 /DOCDT1#' I/O 4 /IF_P5V' I/O 5 /MOUSCK' I/O 6 /EXKBCK' I/O[...]

  • Page 255

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 /EJECTRQ#' I/O 64 /IF_P5V' I/O 65 /MOUSDT' I/O 66 /EXKBDT' I/O 67 DGND' - 68 - - 69 /N$750503' - 70 - - 71 DGND' - 72 /CRT_DDCDATA' I/O 73 DGND' - 74 DGND' - 75 DGND' - 76 /DHSYNC' I/O 77 /DVISD&ap[...]

  • Page 256

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-21 133 - - 134 /N$752559' O 135 - - 136 /DOUTL+' I/O 137 /DINL+' I/O 138 /DINR-' I/O 139 DGND' - 140 /PWR_SWIN#_3' I/O 141 /DDCD#_3' I/O 142 /DDSR#_3' I/O 143 /DTXD_3' I/O 144 /DRI#_3' I/O 145 /PE_5' I/O 146 [...]

  • Page 257

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 203 /DDTR#_3' I/O 204 /SLCT_5' I/O 205 /BUSY_5' I/O 206 /ACK#_5' I/O 207 /PDATA(5)' I/O 208 DGND' - 209 DGND' - 210 /PDATA(3)' I 211 /SLCTIN#_5' O 212 /PINIT#_5' O 213 /ERROR#_5' I/O 214 /ALF#_5' I/O [...]

  • Page 258

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-23 7 /C-_DOCK' I/O 8 /D+_DOCK' I/O 9 /D-_DOCK' I/O - - - C.31 CN506 MODEM Connector (12-Pin) Table C-31 MODEM Connector pin assignments (12-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 - - 3 /MC97_3S_SDOUT' I/O 4 - - 5[...]

  • Page 259

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 35 /M_DATA(10)' O 36 /M_DATA(14)' O 37 /M_DATA(11)' O 38 /M_DATA(15)' O 39 DGND' - 40 DGND' - 41 DGND' I/O 42 DGND' - 43 /M_DATA(16)' I/O 44 /M_DATA(20)' I/O 45 /M_DATA(17)' I/O 46 /M_DATA(21)' I/O 47[...]

  • Page 260

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-25 105 /M_A(10)' I/O 106 /M_A(16)' I/O 107 /M_A(15)' I/O 108 /M_RAS#' I/O 109 /M_WE#' I/O 110 /M_CS2#' I/O 111 /+V1.8' I/O 112 /+V1.8' I/O 113 /M_CAS#' - 114 /M_ODT1' - 115 /M_CS3#' I/O 116 /M_A(13)' O 1[...]

  • Page 261

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 175 /M_DATA(51)' I/O 176 /M_DATA(55)' I/O 177 DGND' - 178 DGND' - 179 /M_DATA(56)' I/O 180 /M_DATA(60)' I/O 181 /M_DATA(57)' I/O 182 /M_DATA(61)' I/O 183 DGND' - 184 DGND' O 185 /M_DM(7)' - 186 /M_DQS#(7)&[...]

  • Page 262

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-27 35 /M_DATA(10)' O 36 /M_DATA(14)' I 37 /M_DATA(11)' O 38 /M_DATA(15)' I 39 DGND' - 40 DGND' - 41 DGND' - 42 DGND' - 43 /M_DATA(16)' I/O 44 /M_DATA(20)' I/O 45 /M_DATA(17)' I/O 46 /M_DATA(21)' O 47 DGN[...]

  • Page 263

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 105 /M_A(10)' I/O 106 /M_A(16)' I/O 107 /M_A(15)' I/O 108 /M_RAS#' I/O 109 /M_WE#' I/O 110 /M_CS0#' I/O 111 /+V1.8' I/O 112 /+V1.8' I/O 113 /M_CAS#' - 114 /M_ODT0' - 115 /M_CS1#' I/O 116 /M_A(13)' O 1[...]

  • Page 264

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-29 175 /M_DATA(51)' - 176 /M_DATA(55)' I/O 177 DGND' - 178 DGND' - 179 /M_DATA(56)' O 180 /M_DATA(60)' I/O 181 /M_DATA(57)' I/O 182 /M_DATA(61)' I/O 183 DGND' I/O 184 DGND' - 185 /M_DM(7)' I/O 186 /M_DQS#(7)&[...]

  • Page 265

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-30 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C.36 CN3001 USB Port 3 Connector (4-Pin) Table C-36 USB Port 3 Connector pin assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /USBVCC2' - 2 /USB_L_P3-' I/O 3 /USB_L_P3+' I/O 4 USB_GND' - C.37 CN3002 USB Port 2 Connector[...]

  • Page 266

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-31 7 /ALF#_5_DB' I 8 /SLCT_5_DB' I 9 /PE_5_DB' I 10 /BUSY_5_DB' O 11 /ACK#_5_DB' I 12 /PDATA_DB(7)' I/O 13 /PDATA_DB(6)' I 14 /PDATA_DB(5)' I/O 15 /PDATA_DB(4)' I/O 16 /PDATA_DB(3)' I/O 17 /PDATA_DB(2)' I/O 1[...]

  • Page 267

    Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignm ents C-32 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 ANAGND - 2 MIC I 3 AREF I/O 4 ANAGND - 5 ANAGND - 6 AREF I/O C.43 JACK 2 Head Phone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-43 Head Phone Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 AN[...]

  • Page 268

    Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual D-1 Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Charac t er Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0 0E 02 1 ! 02 82 16 F0 16 03 2 @ 03 83 1E F0[...]

  • Page 269

    Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-2 Satellite A100/A 105 / TECRA A7 M aintenance Manual Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 29 | 2B AB 5D F0 5D *5 30 Caps Lock 3A BA 58 F0 58 31 A 1E 9E 1C F0 1C 32 S 1F 9F 1B F0 1B 33 D 20 A0 23 F0 23 34 F 21 A1 2B F0 2B 35 G 22 A2 [...]

  • Page 270

    Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual D-3 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 58 Ctrl 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 52 E0 D2 E0 70 E0[...]

  • Page 271

    Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 Satellite A100/A 105 / TECRA A7 M aintenance Manual Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Cap Code set 1 Code set 2 No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 7 F0 7 *3 124 PrintSc *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 *7 *7 202 Fn — — — — *4 203 Win E0 5B E0[...]

  • Page 272

    Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual D-5 Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 5 5 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 7 5 I N S E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 12 7 6 DE L E0 AA E0 53 E0 D3 E[...]

  • Page 273

    Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-6 Satellite A100/A 105 / TECRA A7 M aintenance Manual Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 7 5 I N S E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 7 6 DE L E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12 79 ← E0 2A E0 4B E0 CB E0 A[...]

  • Page 274

    Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Mai ntenance Manual D-7 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 08 7 (7) 47 C7 6C F0 6C 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 C[...]

  • Page 275

    Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-8 Satellite A100/A 105 / TECRA A7 M aintenance Manual Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Key top Shift Make Make Pause C om mo n* 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.[...]

  • Page 276

    Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard E.2 Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-1[...]

  • Page 277

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.3 Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard E.4 Korean (KR) Keyboard Figure E-4 KR keyboard E-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Ma intenance Manual[...]

  • Page 278

    Apx.E Key Layout Appendices E.5 Canadian-French (CF) Keyboard Figure E-5 CF keyboard E.6 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-3[...]

  • Page 279

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.7 German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-7 GR keyboard E.8 Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard E-4 Sat ellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance M anual[...]

  • Page 280

    Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.9 Taiwan (TC) Keyboard Figure E-9 TC keyboard E.10 Portuguese (PT) Keyboard Figure E-11 PT keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-5[...]

  • Page 281

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.11 DU, UE, US International (USE) Keyboard Figure E-12 USE keyboard E.12 Arabic (AR) Keyboard Figure E-13 AR keyboard E-6 Satellite A100 /A10 5 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manu al[...]

  • Page 282

    Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.13 Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure E-14 BE keyboard E.14 Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure E-15 RU keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-7[...]

  • Page 283

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.15 Swiss/Switzerland (SL) Keyboard Figure E-16 SL keyboard E.16 Swedish (SW) Keyboard Figure E-17 SW keyboard E-8 Satellite A100 /A10 5 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manu al[...]

  • Page 284

    Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.17 Norwegian (NO) Keyboard Figure E-18 NO keyboard E.18 Danish (DK) Keyboard Figure E-19 DK keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-9[...]

  • Page 285

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.19 Turkey (TR) Keyboard Figure E-18 TR keyboard E.20 Greek (GK) Keyboard Figure E-19 GK keyboard E-10 Satellite A100 /A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenan ce Manual[...]

  • Page 286

    Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.21 Estonia (ES) Keyboard Figure E-19 ES keyboard E.22 Herbrew (HE) Keyboard Figure E-19 HE keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-11[...]

  • Page 287

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.23 Czech (CZ) Keyboard Figure E-18 CZ keyboard E.24 Lithuanian (LI) Keyboard Figure E-18 LI keyboard E-12 Satellite A100/A10 5 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual[...]

  • Page 288

    Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.25 Hungary (HU) Ke yboard Figure E-18 HU keyboard E.26 Slovakia (SA) Keyboard Figure E-18 SA keyboard Satellite A100/A1 05 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual E-13[...]

  • Page 289

    Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.27 Yugoslavia (YU) Keyboard Figure E-19 YU keyboard E-14 Satellite A100/A10 5 / TECRA A7 Maint enance Manual[...]

  • Page 290

    Apx. F BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual F-1 Appendix G Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool:  BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the com puter that has[...]

  • Page 291

    Apx. G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual G-1 Appendix H Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you need the following tool:  BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer[...]

  • Page 292

    Apx. H GREASE INFORMATION Appendices Appendix H Appendix H GREASE INFORMATION This Appendix explains which grease use this model. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual H-1[...]