Toshiba PSLD2X manual

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L350 Satellite Pro L350 EQUIUM L350 SATEGO L350 (PSLD0x/PSLD1x) (PSLD2x/PSLD3x) Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION S/ No[...]

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    ii Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Copyright © 2008 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserv ed. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the pr ior written perm ission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the inform ation containe[...]

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L350 / Satellite Pro L350 / EQUIUM L350 / SATEGO L350, referred to as Satellite L350 / Satellite Pro L350 / EQUIUM L350 / SATEGO L350 in t[...]

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    iv Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describe s the Satellite L350 / Satellite Pro L350 / EQUIUM L350 / SATEGO L350 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. [...]

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual v Conventions This manual uses the following form ats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For exampl[...]

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    vi Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features .............................................................................................................. .............2 1.2 System Unit Components .........................................................[...]

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual vii Procedure 3 Format Check................................................................................ 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check ..................................................................... 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check...[...]

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    viii Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 3.2.5 Audio Play Test ......................................................................................8 3.2.6 Audio Record Test .................................................................................9 3.2.7 DMI Read ...................................[...]

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual ix Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 4-2 Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 4-4 Disassembly Procedures ........[...]

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    x Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Removing the Wireless LAN Card .................................................................... 4-26 Installing the Wireless LAN Card ..................................................................... 4-27 4.7 Top Cover ...........................................[...]

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    Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual xi Removing the CCD and MIC ............................................................................ 4-52 Installing the CCD and MIC .............................................................................. 4-53 4.17 Speakers .....................................[...]

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    xii Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout .................................................................................................B-1 Appendix C Pin As[...]

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    Chapter 1 Hardware Overview[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... ............ 2 1.2 System Unit Components ..........................................................[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview iv Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement ............................................................................... 6 Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram ....................................................................................[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 2 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/ EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 is a full size notebook PC based on the mobile Intel Core2 D uo, Dual Core and Merom Celeron Processors, providing high-speed processing capabilities and[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 3 The computer has two SO-DIMM slots, which come standard with DDRII-667MHz module. It supports PC2-5300 and uses SO-DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8V, accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirem ent s. It can incorporate up to 4.0GB for G[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 4 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual  Keyboard The keyboard has 30 kinds’ countries keyboard.  Battery The computer has a removable 6/9 Cell Lithiu m Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable).  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports The computer has t[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 5  On-Board LAN The internal LAN supports 10/100Mbit, enabli ng connection to a LAN at up to 100Mbps. It supports Wake-up on LAN from S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support. This internal LAN has RJ45 jack with signal reception LED to directly a[...]

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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 L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 7[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations 8 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit. Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 9[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1B1.2 System Unit Components 10 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual The system unit of the computer consists of the following com ponents:  Processor: Intel Core2 Duo, Dual Core & Merom Celeron Processor. y Penryn Core2 Due Processor (FSB, 800MHz) − Core Speed: 2.2/2.4/2.5/2.6 G[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 11 y 8Mb x 1 chip (1024KB flash parts) − NvStorage Size: 128KB − NvStorage Free Space: 101KB − FV00 Size: 624KB − FV00 Free Space: 50KB − FV01 Size: 64KB − FV01 Free Space: 45KB − FV02 Size: 36KB − FV02 Free S[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1B1.2 System Unit Components 12 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual − Enhanced Power Management − Manageability − System Management Bus (SMBus 2.0) − Intel High Definition Audio Controller − Integrated FAN Speed Control  Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 integrated audio contr[...]

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    1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 13  Battery EEPROM y 24C02 equivalent (128 words x 16 bits, I2C interface) integrated in battery pack − Storing records of battery use  Clock Generator y ICS ICS9LPRS365 − Generating the clock signal required for th[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 1B1.2 System Unit Components 14 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual − IEEE 802.11agn y Data Rate − IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11ag: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11agn: Standard 130M bps y Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11a: 2.4GHz − IEEE802.11ag: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz ?[...]

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    2B1.3 2.5-inch HDD 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-pr ofile, lightweight and high-perform ance HDD. The HDD incorporates 9.5 mm or 12.5 m m height magnetic disk and m ini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The HDD interface conforms to Serial ATA. Storage capacities supported are 80, 120, 160, 200, 250, 300,[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 3B1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM 1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM The Combo 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 24x speed and CD-RW at 4x speed. The Combo C[...]

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    4B1.5 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 17 1.5 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-in ch) 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 wr[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 5B1.6 18 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 1.6 HD DVD ROM The HD 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 HD DVD ROM at 1x speed, CD- ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 16x sp eed, CD-RW at 4x spe[...]

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    6B1.7 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 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 compu[...]

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    1 Hardware Overview 7B1.8 Batteries 20 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 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 Type Mater[...]

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    7B1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 21 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time State Charge Time Off-State Charge 6/9 Cell About 4 hours max On-State Charge 6/9 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consumption by the system[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-i Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2 概要 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-ii Sa tellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Outline .................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Basic Flowchart .............................................................................[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-iii 2.10 Audio Test ............................................................................................................ 2-21 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ................................................................. 2-21 Procedure 2 Conn[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2-iv Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 2-1 Basic Flowchart ............................................................................................. 2-3 Tables Table 2-1 HDD Error Code and Status ........................................................................ 2[...]

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    2.1 Outline 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 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. HDD 3. Keyboard 4. Display 5. ODD drive 6. LAN 7. Speaker 8. C[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2-2 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 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 reg[...]

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    2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-3 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 Sectio[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2-4 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Figure 2-1 Basic Flowchart (2/2) Keyboard works well ?? Follow the keyboard diagnostic procedure in Section 2.6 1 N o Insert Bootable CD into ODD Diagnostic Program Loaded ?? Perform each test with the diagnostic program. Any erro[...]

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    2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-5 If the diagnostic program cannot detect an er ror, the error may be interm ittent. Run the continuous test program repeatedly to isolate th e problem. Check the log utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected th e[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2-6 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 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, foll ow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Power Ic[...]

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    2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-7  DC IN LED DC IN LED Power supply status On in Green DC power being su pplie d (from the AC adapter) Off Battery damage and can’t charg e duri ng DC-in. Off Else If the DC IN LED off, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the batter[...]

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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 L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-9 2.4 System Board To check if the system board is defectiv e or malfunctioning, f ollow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedu[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board 2-10 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350 /SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 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. Memo[...]

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    2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-11 2.5 2.5-inch HDD To check if the 9.5mm or 12.5mm 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[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2-12 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350 /SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual create a DOS partition on drive C. Then restart the computer. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3. 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 F[...]

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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 maintena nce 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 names are list[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD Procedure 5 Connector Check and 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 connect ors have been firmly connected to the HDD, system board and CPU. HDD System board C[...]

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    2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting 2.6 Keyboard To check if the computer’s keyboard is defective or malf unctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Ch eck and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Keyboard test availa ble as part of the maintenan c[...]

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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 Ch eck 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 fault y. 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 fa ulty. Replace it w ith 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 been fi[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.8 ODD Drive 2.8 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) To check if the internal ODD drive is defec tive 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 L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-19 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 functio n ing properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board m ay be faulty. Replace it with[...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.9 LAN 2-20 Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350 /SATEGO L350 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 Ch eck and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program C[...]

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    Error! Reference source not found.E rror! Reference source not found. Audio Test 2 Troubleshooting 2.10 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 Ch eck and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program [...]

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    2 Troubleshooting 2.11 Cooling Module 2.11 Cooling Module To check if the computer’s cooling module is defective or malfunctioning, f ollow 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 availabl[...]

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    2.11 Cooling Module 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 /EQUIUM L350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 2-23[...]

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    Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs ii Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1 3.2 Quick Start ..........................................................................[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual iii 3.8 Video ........................................................................................................................... 44 3.9 Communication (COMM) ...................................................................................[...]

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    3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance 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. NOT[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General 2 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SAT EGO L350 Main tenance Manual  A Formatted FLOPPY DISK  A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-R OM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test)  A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1)  An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test)  A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test)[...]

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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 Free -DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the syste m will run the configured test item s and generate a test report automatically. When [...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt inform ation 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 L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SAT EGO L350[...]

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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 pr ovided, user should set para meters 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 entioned 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 para[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs As to the method adopted in CPU Speed test , user should highlight the test item and press Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test The test purpose is to che[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start It requires user to press the key and ch eck whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typing ‘ END ’. When testing the ‘ Fn ’ key, it must press the ‘ Esc ’ key at the same time. When the user has checked all the keys and all the keys in the screen have changed [...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.6 Audio Record Test Check whether the system could record the sound normally. If there is no error during the whole test, Pass; otherwise Fail. The test wi ll repeat for four tim es. When the test is completed, a file named autest.log wi ll be saved in the defined location. 3.2.7 DMI Read Read the informati[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start In this screen, all lines which attrib ute could be edited and updated. The 1 st line (the font in yellow with blue background) shows the attr ibute’s value that is read from the current system and the 2 nd line (the font in red with turquo ise background) shows the same value as that in the 1 st line before [...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs NOTE: Setup All of DMI Informati on in Type is Max 32 Digital The attributes that have been modified woul d be marked in red; otherwise in yellow. User could press F2 to save the changes, or press F4 to ignore and exit the current program. 3.2.9 System Information This function is used to read the system in for[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start User can use function keys listed on the bottom of the screen to display the configuration of the component or exit the current pr ogram. On the left column, the components information is listed and us er can use arrow keys or PgUp/PgDn to view the list and highlight the chosen component. On the right column, t[...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.11 Exit to Free DOS Select this item to exit to Free DOS. 3.2.12 The Diagn ostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Erro r L ist, Test Item’s Title, Status Bar and Message Box. 1. Diagnostics[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start  The error list of each test m odule is displayed at the lower rig ht corner of the screen. It would display the total error quantity found in the test, the most recent five error co des and description would be shown here. Deta iled error report coul d be viewed with Logview.exe.  W hen pressing ESC key [...]

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    3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 15  Script File Name : Script file nam e, e.g. ‘ Custom .INI’ in the above screen;  Current Time(C. TIME) : Current system time, e.g. ‘C.TIME:2008-0 2 -16 00 :42:40’ in the above screen;  Test Time Remaining (LEFT) :[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 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 L OG 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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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 17 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 a[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option • 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 Error[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Monitor the remaining ba ttery capacity (percent). 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[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option Repeat times of the test item. • Interactive 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, thos e test item s will report FAIL. Whether the option here is enabled, it only affects the current test item. • Parameter[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs 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. Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 21[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service DiagnosticsOptions - Generate Report. • Report Destination If selecting 'NONE', no log file will be generated ; if selecting 'F ILE', a log file with the name specified in 'Log File Name' will be gen[...]

  • Page 91

    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs If selecting this parameter, erro rs and time will be recorded only when the test fails. 9 Append to Old Log File If selecting this parameter, the new lo g will be added to the old one. 9 Log Device Info on Fail If selecting this parameter, deta ils of the failed test will be reco rded. • Log file Name Specify the[...]

  • Page 92

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 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 viewer: • ↑ , ↓ Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. • Page Up, Page Down 24 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manu[...]

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    3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 25 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 Go t[...]

  • Page 94

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 26 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual Base Memory Test : PASS Extended Memory Test : PASS End Time: Wed Jul 05 10:47:51 2006 <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.00 ... Mouse Test Build Date 2006.01.10 [MSTPad] Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:48:54 2006 Touch Pad Test : [...]

  • Page 95

    3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 27 3.4 Subtests Test Group Sub Item ID Subtest Test ID Test items Internal Name System 01 CPU 01 Basic Functionality Test [CPUBasicFun] 02 CPU Speed [CPUSpeed] 03 Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions NPU Interrupt Coprocessor [NPUFun ] [NPUI[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests 28 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance 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 [[...]

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    3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 29 VESA 1024x768x32 K Mode VESA 1024 x 768 x 16 K Mode VESA 1024 x 768 x32bit Mode [V1024768_32] 04 1 280 X 800 Video Modes VESA 1 280 x 800 x256 Mode VESA 1 280 x 800 x64K Mode VESA 1 280 x 800 x32 K Mode VESA 1 280 x 800 x 16 K Mode V[...]

  • Page 98

    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[...]

  • Page 99

    3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs CPU Speed Comparison --Whether you want to make a comparison of the CPU speed with the value set in ‘E xpected CPU Speed’, you should choose ‘Yes’; otherwise, ‘No’. Expected CPU Speed --Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison. Allowable Error Rate -- Specify the Allowabl[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 32 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 6. MMX The test item is to confirm whether the CPU supports MMX instru ctions. Subtest 02 Boards 1. DMA Controller This test item is to check whethe r the DMA controller works norm ally. 2. Interval Timer This test item is to chec[...]

  • Page 101

    3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs parameter setting dialog window. Set the range of Speed that is to be tested, then choose the OK button to test it. It will be displayed as follows: Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 33[...]

  • Page 102

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 3.6 Memory Test This test module is to check whet her the m em ory chip works normally. 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 Protec[...]

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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 m emory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minut e) of the defin[...]

  • Page 104

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 36 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BY TE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the m [...]

  • Page 105

    3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs In addition to the above pattern test of th e memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of Extended Memory. If user chooses Total Size, it means that the whole[...]

  • Page 106

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in mem ory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 P attern’. Subtest 06 Walking 0’s Test The test item is to ensure that there is no open circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same [...]

  • Page 107

    3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 39 This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data -transferring rate for the ca che memory and the system memory.[...]

  • Page 108

    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 LBA Start, LBA End --Specify the start and end byte in LBA (Large Block Address). 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. Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined [...]

  • Page 110

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 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; Time 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 spee[...]

  • Page 111

    3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 43 Subtest 02 ODD The ODD test runs on ID E CDROM/DVD-ROM & CD-RW. It will check the ODD driver’s functionality and perf ormance. 1. Controller Test Check the CDROM controller’s status. 2. Data Transfer Rate Check the data transf[...]

  • Page 112

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 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 em[...]

  • Page 113

    3.10 Peripheral 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 [...]

  • Page 114

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 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 foregroun[...]

  • Page 115

    3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs This test item is to check whether 80*25 Text Mode works normally. 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 t[...]

  • Page 116

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 03 VESA Video Modes This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card works normally. In the test, user is required to respon d following the instruction in the screen. 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test 4. 12 80 X 800 Vi[...]

  • Page 117

    3.10 Peripheral 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. Sub[...]

  • Page 118

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 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[...]

  • Page 119

    3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 09 Direct Color Test This test item is to check the video adap ter ’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instru ction in the screen. Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the f unction of DAC regi[...]

  • Page 120

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral NOTE 1:AMD platform can’t support this item Subtest 11 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether th e BitBlt engine works norm ally. 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 syst[...]

  • Page 121

    3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs NOTE 1:AMD platform can’t support this Test item Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 53[...]

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    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 54 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 3.9 Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 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 device ID of the netw[...]

  • Page 123

    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 Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point dev[...]

  • Page 124

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 03 Led Test 1. Led Test Check whether the Device led works normally. NOTE 1:If The Machine is AMD Pl atform, The HDD LED is very Dim 56 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual[...]

  • Page 125

    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 57 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 [...]

  • Page 126

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 58 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 04 (XMS)Mem ory 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 [...]

  • Page 127

    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 59 configuration. 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 wit[...]

  • Page 128

    3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 60 Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 15 VESA VRAM Test Error Physical problems with the video card or the monitor. Check whether there is any physical problem with the video card or the monitor. 16 AGP Test Error AGP configuration register errors. Che[...]

  • Page 129

    3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 61 01 Keyboard Map & Stroke Test Fail Keyboard Map & Stroke Test fails. Check the KBD connection and repeat the test. 03 Clock Line Test Fail Clock Line Test fails. As above. 04 Data Line Test Fail Data Line T[...]

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    3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L350,Satellite Pro L350, EQUIUM L350,SATEGO L350 Main tenance Manual 62 3.12 Quick Test Item List Device Test Items Comment 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 Addr[...]

  • Page 132

    Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4 1[...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual[...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-iii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General .................................................................................................................... ... 4-1 Safety Precautions ...............................................................[...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures 4-iv Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the Keyboard ...................................................................................... 4-23 4.5 MDC Module ........................................................................................................... [...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-v Removing the FL Inverter Board ....................................................................... 4-47 Installing the FL I nverter Board ........................................................................ 4-48 4.15 LCD Module ....[...]

  • Page 137

    4 Replacement Procedures 4-vi Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack ................................................................................. 4-8 Figure 4-2 Removing the PC card ............................................................................[...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-vii Figure 4-31 Removing CCD board and MIC ...................................................................... 4-52 Figure 4-32 Removing the speakers .................................................................................... 4-54[...]

  • Page 139

    4.1 General 4 Replacement 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 [...]

  • Page 140

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-2 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 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[...]

  • Page 141

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-3 CAUTION: 1. Before replacing a component, make su re that the replacement component meets the required specifications. To avoid computer failures, never use components that do not meet the specifications. 2. To avoid internal da[...]

  • Page 142

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-4 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Before You Begin Before you begin to disassembly the computer, keep in m ind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembly by removing the AC adapter and battery pack. Remove the optional parts and accesso[...]

  • Page 143

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-5 Disassembly 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 pla[...]

  • Page 144

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-6 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Tools and Equipment 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 r[...]

  • Page 145

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 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 ?[...]

  • Page 146

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing 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 terminals. Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or break up their casing. 1. Turn the computer upside d[...]

  • Page 147

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 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, o[...]

  • Page 148

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, 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 the [...]

  • Page 149

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-11 Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PC card gently until it stops and is [...]

  • Page 150

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the mem ory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, 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 mem ory card. 3. When the mem ory card pops out, grasp[...]

  • Page 151

    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-13 Installing the Memory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the memory card gently until it stops and is seated[...]

  • Page 152

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional mem ory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4- 4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or memory can be damaged. 1.[...]

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    4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-15 Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (m odule) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. Note: The slot A is reserved for main memo[...]

  • Page 154

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4.2 HDD Removing 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 4-5, 4- 6. 1. Release the two HDD cover screws securing the HDD cov[...]

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    4.2 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following the direction of the arrows. NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the two M3x4 black fl[...]

  • Page 156

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4-18 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, 4-6. CAUTION: To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD chassis. 2. Secure the HDD and its chassis with the t[...]

  • Page 157

    4.3 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module Removing the ODD Bay Module NOTE: The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the modules 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 procedur[...]

  • Page 158

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module 4-20 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into plac[...]

  • Page 159

    4.3 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-8. 1. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screws. 2. Remove the bracket. Bracket M[...]

  • Page 160

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Keyboard 4.4 Key board Removing Keyboard Remove the Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-9. 1. Release the following 12 latches on the keyboard cover, in that order: - One left latch - Five bottom latches - Six front latches 2. Remove the keyboard cover. 3. Remove four M 2.5x2.6 black bind screws.[...]

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    4.4 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-23 Installing the Keyboard Install the keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-9. 1. Connect the keyboard cable to CN11 on the system board. 2. Secure the keyboard with four M2.5x2.6 black bind screws. 3. Plac[...]

  • Page 162

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 MDC Module 4.5 MDC Module Removing the MDC Module Remove the MDC Module (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Remove the MDC module after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or MDC modul[...]

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    4.5 MDC Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-25 Installing the MDC Module Install the MDC module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install the MDC module after turning off the com[...]

  • Page 164

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Wireless LAN card 4.6 Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-11. 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 swe[...]

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    4.6 Wireless LAN Card 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-27 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-11. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the connector an angle of 45 degrees. 2. Press down on the wir[...]

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    4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Top Cover 4 1 4.7 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12 and 4-13. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 23 screws: - Eighteen M2.5x7 black flat head screws and three M2x4 black flat head screws. M2 5x4 black flat head screw . M2 5[...]

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    4.7 Top Cover 4 Replacement Procedures Latch Power board cable Touch pad board flat cable Switch board flat cable Speakers cable Top cover CN8 CN9 CN1 CN2 Figure 4-13 Removing the top cover Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, 4-13. 1. Seat the top cover, ad[...]

  • Page 168

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Display Assembly 4.8 Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION : Use care to avoid that the antenna cable is not caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14, 4-15. 1. Turn the computer so the back is facing you and remo[...]

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    4.7 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures M2 5x7 black flat head screw . LCD FL cable CCD cable MIC cable Wireless LAN antenna CN5 CN7 CN13 Figure 4-15 Removing the display assembly Installing the Display Assembly and ODD Extended Board Install the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14, 4-15. 1. Place the displ[...]

  • Page 170

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board 4.9 System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board Removing the System Board, AC- IN Cable and ODD Extended Board 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[...]

  • Page 171

    4.9 System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-33 Installing the System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board Install the System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board according to the following procedures and figure 4-16. NOTE: [...]

  • Page 172

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4-34 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan CAUTION: When removing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting the[...]

  • Page 173

    4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures M2 5x5 white flat head screw . Fan Tape CN501 Figure 4-17 Removing the fan M2x3 white flat head screw CPU cooling module bracket CPU cooling module Figure 4-18 Removing the CPU cooling module Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-35[...]

  • Page 174

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan Figure 4-19 Applying silicon grease Installing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan(For Intel CPU) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-17, 4-18 and 4-19. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: 1. Be sure to confirm the cor[...]

  • Page 175

    4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4-37 CAUTION: When removing the cooling module, 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 ca[...]

  • Page 176

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan M2 5x5 white flat head screw . Fan Tape CN501 Figure 4-20 Removing the fan M2x3 white flat head screw CPU cooling module bracket CPU cooling module CPU cooling module secure screw Figure 4-21 Removing the CPU cooling module 4-38 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Ma[...]

  • Page 177

    4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-22 Applying silicon grease Installing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan(For AMD CPU) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-20, 4-21 and 4-22. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: 1. Be sure to confirm the corre[...]

  • Page 178

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 CPU 4.11 CPU Removing the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23, 4-24 and 4-25. CAUTION: When removing the CPU, keep the following in mind: 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 degr[...]

  • Page 179

    4.11 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-24, 4-25. 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 4-24 Installing th[...]

  • Page 180

    4 Replacement 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 4-25 Securing the CPU 4-42 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual[...]

  • Page 181

    4.12 Broadcom Card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Broadcom Card Removing the Broadcom Card Remove the Broadcom card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-26. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Broadcom card and in the computer with your bare hands. Broadcom card can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. f[...]

  • Page 182

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Broadcom Card 4-44 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the Broadcom Card Install the Broadcom card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-26. 1. Insert the Broadcom card into the connector an angle of 45 degrees. 1. Press down on the Broadcom card to s[...]

  • Page 183

    4.13 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Remove the following 4 seals on the display module in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top 2. Remove the following 4 screws on the display module[...]

  • Page 184

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Display Mask 4-46 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Seat the display mask in the correct position and secure the following 21 latches, in that order: - four top l[...]

  • Page 185

    4.14 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28. 1. Remove one M2.5x5 black flat head screw. M2x4 black flat head screw M2 5x5 black flat head screw . FL inverter board HV cable LCD FL cable FL inverter board bra[...]

  • Page 186

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 FL Inverter Board 4-48 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28. 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connector, and connect the HV cable to the HV connector. 2.[...]

  • Page 187

    4.15 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4 - 49 4.15 LCD Modules NOTE: ICs are fragile. Use extreme care not to apply pressure to the ICs along the edges of the LCD module. NOTE: Dispose of used LCD panels (fluorescent (FL) tubes) as required by local ordinances or reg[...]

  • Page 188

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 LCD Module M2x3 black flat head screw M2 5x5 black flat head screw . Left LCD bracket Right LCD bracket LCD module Top LCD bracket M2 5x5 black flat head screw . M2x3 black flat head screw M2x3 black flat head screw Figure 4-29 Removing the LCD module and screws 6. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disco[...]

  • Page 189

    4.15 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD Module NOTE: LCD/FL cable must be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the module. Install the LCD module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29, 4-30. 1. Turn the LCD upside down. 2. Connect the LCD/FL cable to the LCD module connector. 3. Turn the LCD right [...]

  • Page 190

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 CCD Board and MIC 4.16 CCD Board and MIC Removing the CCD Board and MIC Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. 1. Remove the CCD module with CCD cable from display rear cover. 2. Disconnect the CCD cable from the CCD module connector. CCD nmodule CCD cable MIC cable Display [...]

  • Page 191

    4.16 CCD Board and MIC 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual 4 - 53 Installing the CCD Board and MIC Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. 1. Connect the CCD module cable to CCD module connector. 3. Seat the CCD module, MIC in the corr[...]

  • Page 192

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Speakers 4.17 Speakers Removing the Speakers Remove the Speakers according to the following procedures and Figure 4-32. 1. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screw securing the left speaker. 2. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screws securing the right speaker. 3. Remove the left and right speakers. M2x3 black flat head sc[...]

  • Page 193

    4.18 Power Button Board and Switch Board 4 Replacement Procedure s 4.18 Power Button Board and Switch Board Removing the Power Button Board and Switch Board Remove the Power Button Board and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-33. 1. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screws. 2. Remove the Power button board. 3. Remove two[...]

  • Page 194

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Power Button Board and Switch Board 4-56 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Install the Power Button Board and Switch Board Install the Power Button Board and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-33. 1. Connect the switch board flat cables to CN1[...]

  • Page 195

    4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacement Procedure s 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 34. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from CN5000 on the button board and touch pad. 2. Remove two M2x3 black flat head scre[...]

  • Page 196

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4-58 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board Install the touch pad and button board accordi ng to the following procedures and Figure 4-34. 1. Seat the touch pad, touch pad bracket in the correct position and s[...]

  • Page 197

    4.20 USB Cable, CRT Cable and RJ11 Cable 4 Replacement Procedure s 4.20 USB cable, CRT cable and RJ11 Cable Removing the USB cable, CRT cable and RJ11 Cable Remove the USB cable, CRT cable and RJ11 Cable according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Remove the RJ11 cable. 2. Remove two M2.5x4 black flat head screw securing the CRT cable[...]

  • Page 198

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB Cable, CRT Cable and RJ11 Cable 4-60 Satellite L350/ Satellite Pro L 350/ EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Installing the USB cable, CRT cable and RJ11 Cable Install the USB cable, CRT cable and RJ11 Cable according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Seat the CRT cable in the correct positio[...]

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    Appendices App-ii Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L 350/SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module .......................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................. [...]

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    Appendices Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350/EQUIUM L350/ SATEGO L350 Maintenance Manual App-iii C.24 CN508 Bri dge Media Slot Connector (21-Pin) ............................................ C-17 C.25 CN510 Broadcom Decoder Connector (52-Pin) .......................................... C-17 C.26 JACK500 RJ45 LAN Connector (12-Pin) ..................[...]