Toshiba A3X manual

[CONFIDENTIAL ] 1 Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Series Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-534[...]

ii [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Copyright © 2005 by Toshiba Corpor ation. All rights reserved. Under the cop yright 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 in formation contai ned herei [...]

Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to pe rform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Sate llite A50S/TECRA A3X series. NOTE: This Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X series is a BTO-support personal computer. Each model has a different configuration. [...]

iv [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describe s Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures e xplains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes ho[...]

Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] v Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronym s are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Rea[...]

vi [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. .... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .....................................................................[...]

Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] vii 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 2-45 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 2-47 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostic[...]

viii [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960- 534) 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/ IEEE1394 Test Program .................................................. 3-70 3.30 Sound Test program ................................................................................................. 3-84 3.31 SETUP .................................[...]

Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] ix Appendix C Pin Assignment .......................................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ............................................................... D-1 Appendix E Key Layout........................[...]

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[CONFIDENTIAL ] Chapter 1 Hardware Overview[...]

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1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. .... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram ........................................................................[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1-iv [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Manual (960-534) Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer..................................................................................... 1-4 Figure 1-2 System un its configuration ............................................................................ 1-5 Fig[...]

1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-v Table 1-18 Time required for charges of RTC battery ................................................... 1-32 Table 1-19 AC adapter specifications ............................................................................ 1-33[...]

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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-5 34) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-1 1 Features 1.1 Features The Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X is a high performance all-in-one PC running a Pentium M or Celeron M processor. Features are listed below.  Microprocessor [CPU Easy Replaceable] Microprocessor used is different from [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)  VRAM The computer has VGA imbedded in North Bridge and VRAM in 128MB(max).  Keyboard An easy-to-use 85(US)-/86(UK)-key keyboard. Windows key is supported. The keyboard also supports touchpad as a pointing device.  Optical devices A CD[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-5 34) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-3  LAN/MODEM Connectors for LAN and Mode m are separately mounted.  RGB The port enables connection of an external monitor.  Docking interface port Advanced Port Replicator III can be connected through docking port on the bottom.[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer 1-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-2 shows the system units configuration. Figure 1-2 System units configuration Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-5 34) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-5[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Block Diagram 1.2 System Block Diagram Figure 1-3 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-3 System Block Diagram 1-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

1.2 System Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-5 34) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-7 The PC contains the following components.  CPU Intel ® Mobile Pentium ® -M model Pentium-M 1.60GHz (Processor Number ; 730) 1.73GHz (Processor Number ; 740) 1.86GHz (Processor Number ; 750) 2.00GHz (Processor Number ; 760) [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Block Diagram 1-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)  Chipset This gate array has the following elements and functions. ¾ North Bridge (Intel 915GM <Express Chipset>) - Support Pentium-M(915GM)/Cel eron-M(915GM/910GML) Processor System Bus - System Memory Interface - Memory [...]

1.2 System Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-5 34) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-9  VGA controller Imbedded in North Bridge  Other main system chips • EC/KBC (M306KAFCLRP x 1) • PSC (Toshiba-made TMP86PM49UG x 1) • Thermal sensor (AnalogDevice-made ADM1032 x 1) • Audio AMP (Mitsumi-made MM1517X x[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.3 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive 1.3 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive This compact, lightweight and high-reliabil ity FDD can be used with 720KB and 1.44MB floppy disks. Figure 1-4 shows the 3.5-inch FDD. Table 1-1 lists the specifications. Figure 1-4 3.5-inch USB FDD Table 1-1 3.5-inch USB FDD specifications Item Specifications[...]

1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The computer has a compact, high-capacity HD D with a height of 9.5 mm. The HDD contains a 2.5-inch magnetic disk and magnetic heads. Figure 1-5 shows a view of the 2.5-inch HDD and Tables 1-2 and 1-3 list the dimensions and specifications. Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications (1/2) Specifications Item TOSHIBA HDD2193VZK01 HDD2194VZ K01 HDD2191VZK01 Storage size (formatted) 40GB 60GB 80GB Rotation speed (RPM) 5,400 Data transfer rate (MB/s) 154.3-298.0 258.0-39[...]

1.5 CD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM drive accommodates either 12 cm ( 4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.1 5-inch) CD. It is a high-performance drive that reads at ma ximu m 24 -sp eed. The CD-ROM drive is shown in Figure 1-6. Th e specifications of the CD-ROM drive are described in Table 1-4 and 1-5. Figure 1-6 CD-ROM drive Table 1[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.5 CD-ROM Drive 1-14 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-5 CD-ROM drive specifications Specifications Items TEAC (G8CC000 2R220) Data transfer rate (MB/s) 33.3Mbytes/sec (max) 1,545 – 3,600KB/sec Transfer Speed Burst data transfer rate (MB/s) PIO mode 16.7 MB/s (PIO MODE4) DMA mode 1[...]

1.6 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD, CD- R/RW and DVD. It is a high-performance driv e that reads DVD at m aximum 8-speed, and reads CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second). The DVD-ROM drive is shown in Figure 1-7. Th e specifications of the DVD[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD-ROM Drive 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-7 DVD-ROM drive specifications (1/2) Specifications Items TSST (G8CC0 002W220) Data transfer rate (MB/s) DVD(Single Layer); 4,460-10,816 (CAV) DVD(Dual Layer); 3,380-8,112 (CAV) DVD-R/-RW ； 2,298-5,408 (CAV) DVD+R/+RW ； 2,29[...]

1.6 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-17 Table 1-7 DVD-ROM drive specifications (2/2) Specifications Items TEAC (G8CC0002E 220) Data transfer rate (MB/s) DVD-ROM; 8x (CAV) DVD-Video; 4x (CAV) CD-ROM (Mode1); 24x (CAV) CD-ROM (Mode2); 20x (CAV) CD-DA; 20x (CAV) CD-RW; 24x (CAV[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive accommodates e ither 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15- inch) CD, CD-R/RW and DVD. It is a high-pe rformance drive that reads DVD at m aximum 8-speed, and reads CD at maximum 24-speed. The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is shown in Figure [...]

1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-19 Table 1-9 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive specifications (1/2) Specifications Items Panasonic (G8CC0002J 220) Read(KB/s) CD-ROM; 24x (CAV) DVD-ROM MAX 8x CAV Write CD-R 24x (CAV) CD-RW 4x (CLV) High Speed CD-RW 10x (CLV) Ultr[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-9 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive specifications (2/2) Specifications Items TSST (G8CC0002V 220) Read(KB/s) CD-ROM; 24x (CAV) CD-RW; 24x (CAV) DVD-ROM MAX 8x CAV Write CD-R 24x (P-CAV) CD-RW 4x (CLV) High Speed CD-RW 1[...]

1.8 DVD Super Multi drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 DVD Super Multi drive The DVD Multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD, CD- R/RW and DVD. It is a high-performance driv e that reads CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second) and writes DVD-RW at 2- speed, DVD-RAM at 2-speed, DVD-R at4-speed, DVD+R at 2.4-speed and[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 DVD Super Multi drive 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-11 DVD Super Multi drive specifications (1/2) Specifications Items Panasonic (G8CC0002T 220) Read(KB/s) DVD-ROM MAX 8x CAV CD-ROM MAX 24x CAV Write CD-R 24x (ZoneCLV) CD-RW 4x (CLV) High Speed CD-RW 10x (CLV) Ultra Speed[...]

1.8 DVD Super Multi drive 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-23 Table 1-11 DVD Super Multi drive specifications (2/2) Specifications Items TEAC (G8CC0002S 220) Read(KB/s) DVD-ROM 8x (CAV) CD-ROM 24x (CAV) Write CD-R 24x (ZoneCLV) CD-RW 16x (CLV) DVD-R 8x (ZoneCLV) DVD-RW 4x (ZoneCLV) DVD+R [...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.9 Keyboard 1.9 Keyboard An 85(US)-/86(UK)- key keyboard is mounted on the system unit. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the sy stem board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-10 shows a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E for details of the keyboard layout. Figure 1-10 Keyboard 1-24 [CONFIDENT[...]

1.10 TFT Color Display 1 Hardware Overview 1.10 TFT Color Display The TFT color display has a 15.0-inch (XGA, SXGA+) LCD module and the FL inverter board. 1.10.1 LCD Modu le The LCD module used for the TFT color display us es a backlight as the light source and can display a maximum of 262,144 colors with 1,024 x 768 or 1,400 x 1,050 resolution. No[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.10 TFT Color Display 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Table 1-12 LCD module specificat ions (15.0-inch XGA TFT) (1/2) Specifications Item G33C0002W110 G33C00 02Y110 G33C00030110 Number of Dots 1,024(W) × 768(H) Dot spacing (mm) 0.297(H) × 0.297(V) Display range (mm) 304.12 8(H) × 2[...]

1.10 TFT Color Display 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-27 1.10.2 FL Inverter Board The FL inverter board supplies a high frequency current to illuminate the LCD module fluorescent lamp. Table 1-13 lists the FL inve rter board specifications. Table 1-13 FL inverter board specifications It[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.11 Power Supply 1-28 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) 1.11 Power Supply The power supply supplies 26 different voltages to the system board. The power supply microcontroller has the following functions. 1. Judges if the DC power supply (AC adap ter) is connected to the computer. 2. Detects[...]

1.11 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-29 Table 1-14 Power supply output rating Power Supply (Yes / No) Name Voltage [V] S3 S4/S5 G3 Use PPV 1.308 – 0.748 No No No CPU PTV 1.05 No No No CPU, MCH, ICH6-M PGV 1.056 No No No GPU 1R5-P1V 1.5 No No No CPU, MCH, ICH6-M, ExpressCar[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.12 Batteries 1-30 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) 1.12 Batteries The PC has the following two batteries.  Main battery  Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-15 lists the specifica tions for these two batteries. Table 1-15 Battery specifications Battery Name Capacity Material Output[...]

1.12 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-31 1.12.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The power supply microprocessor controls power supply and dete cts a full charge when the AC adaptor and battery are connected to the compute[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.12 Batteries 1-32 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) 1.12.3 RTC Batter y The RTC battery provides the power supply to maintain the date, time, and other system information in memory. Table 1-18 lists the Time require d for charges of RTC battery. Table 1-18 Time required fo r charges of RTC [...]

1.13 AC Adapter 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 1-33 1.13 AC Adapter The AC adapter is used to charge the battery. Table 1-19 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-19 AC adapter specifications (1/2) Item Specifications G71C0002SB10 G71 C0004A410 Input voltage 100V/240V Input frequen[...]

1 Hardware Overview 1.13 AC Adapter 1-34 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 )[...]

[CONFIDENTIAL ] Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures[...]

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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-iii Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ................................................................[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-iv [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) 2.8 Display Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 2-38 Procedure 1 External Monitor Check ....................................................... 2-38 Procedure 2 Diagnostic Te[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-v Figures Figure 2-1 Troubleshoo ting flowchart ............................................................................. 2-3 Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test ................................................................... 2-18[...]

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2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine wh ich Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to m alfunction. (The “FRU” means the replaceable unit in the field.) The FRUs covered are: 1. Power supply 7. Touch pad 13. Wireless LAN 2. System Board 8. Optic[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Sate llite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a gu ide for determining which troubleshooting procedure is executed. Before going through th e flowchart steps, check the following:  Make sure th[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-3[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) 2-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Sate llite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534)[...]

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-5 If the diagnostics program cannot detect an erro r, the problem may be interm ittent. The Test program should be executed several tim es to isolate the problem . Check the Log Utilities function to confirm which dia[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Sate llite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controller cont rols many functions and compone nts. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other [...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-7 When the icon is blinking, perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter. 2. Re-attach the battery pac k and the AC adapter. If the icon is still blinking after the o peration abo[...]

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

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-9  DC power supply (AC adapter) Error code Meaning 10h AC Adapter output voltage is over 16.5V. 11h Common Dock output voltage is over 16.5V. 12h Current from the DC power supply is over 7.00A. 13h Current from [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)  E5V output (P61) Error code Meaning 50h E5V voltage is over 6.00V when the computer is powered on/off. 51h E5V voltage is 4.50V or less when the computer is po we red on. 52h E5V voltage is 4.50V or less when [...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-11  PPV output (P65) Error code Meaning 90h PPV voltage is over 1.80V when the computer is powered on/off. 91h PPV voltage is 0.56V or less wh en the computer is powered on. 92h PPV voltage is 0.56V or less wh e[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)  PTV output (P75) Error code Meaning D0h PTV voltage is over 2.16V when the computer is powered on/off. D1h PTV voltage is 0.89V or less when the computer is powered on. D2h PTV voltage is 0.89V or less when th[...]

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connection Check The wiring diagram related to th e power supply is shown below: Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Make sure the AC adapter and the AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC IN 15 V socket and wall outlet. If th ese cables [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Procedure 5 Replacement Check The power is supplied to the system board by th e AC adapter. If either the AC adapter or the system board was damaged, perform the following Checks. To disassemble the computer, foll[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-15 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the system board is def ective. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other pr ocedures as instructed. The pro cedures described[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system pe rforms the Initial Reliability T est (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it.  If an er[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-17 Check 3 The IRT checks the system board. When the IRT detects an error, the system stops or an error message appears. If one of the following error messages (1) through (17), (2 3) or (24) is displayed, go to Pr[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Debug Port Check Check the D port status by a de bug port test. The tool for debug port test is shown below. Figure 2-2 A set of to ol for debug port test The test procedures are follows; 1. Connect the debug test cable to the c onnector CN3490 of the system board. For disass[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-3 D port status (1/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details Enabling address line A2 0 and Clearing a software reset bit Prohibition of APIC Initializing MCHM Initializing ICHM Initializing Super I/O Initializing debug port Dummy read of 3 rd Bus data Setting of printer port (O[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-20 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 2-3 D port status (2/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details F007H BTBK_ENTER_SYSTEM_BIOS Transition to System BIOS IRT BIOS Rewite process ICHM.D31 Initialization DRAM Configuration Permission of cache ([...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-21 Table 2-3 D port status (3/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details Searching entry of “CHGBIOSA.EXE/CHGFIRMA.EXE” from the loaded sector Loading EXE header of “CHGBIOSA.EXE /CHGFIRMA. EXE”, Key input [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 2-3 D port status (4/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details F103H IRT_RSM_BRANCH Resume branch check (at Cold boot only) Not resuming when a CMOS error occurred Not resuming when status code of resume is[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-23 Table 2-3 D port status (5/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details F106H IRT_INI_SMBASE_END Initialization of the device Whi ch needs initialization before PCI BUS Initial ization PCI test (at Cold boot only)[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 2-3 D port status (6/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details Initialization of the device nee ded initializing before PCI BUS Initialization AC’97 control Initializing i nfor mation of thermal control I[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-25 Table 2-3 D port status (7/9) D port tt Inspection items Details Storing of VGA configur ation result F10BH IRT_PCI_CONF_END Task generation for waiting PCI_CONFIGURATION completion Initialization of H/W which i[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 2-3 D port status (8/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details Setting up the address of font data for resume password Setting up the parameters for character repeat on a USB keyboard Final check of key inp[...]

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 2-27 Table 2-3 D port status (9/9) D port stat us Inspection items Details Updating DMI Wakeup factor and SM- BIOS structure table Closing configuration space of PCI devices Cache control Update of parameter block A [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. These tests check the system board. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostic, for more information on [...]

2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29 2 2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the 3.5” FDD is functioning properly. Perf orm the steps below starting with Procedure 1 a nd continuing with the other procedures as requ[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the USB FDD, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for m ore information about the diag[...]

2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check The USB connector may be disconnected from the system board. Check visually that the connector is connected firmly. Check 1 Make sure the following cables and c onnectors are firmly connected to the each board. USB FDD (FLGCP PCB) CN4620 CN[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the 2.5” HDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 a nd continuing with the other procedures as requi[...]

2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33 Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system pe rforms the Initial Reliability T est (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. When the test d ete cts an error, an error m essage is display ed on the scre[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Procedure 3 Format Check The computer’s HDD is formatted using the MS-DOS FORMAT program or the physical format program of the test program. To fo rmat the HDD, start with Check 1 below and perform the other step[...]

2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35 Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check The HDD test program is stored in the Diagnos tics Disk. Perform all of the HDD tests in the Hard Disk Drive Test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for mo[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check The HDD is connected to the connector of the system board. The connecting portion may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks to check the[...]

2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check an[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) 2.8 Display Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s display is ma lfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: External Monitor Check Procedure 2: Diagnostic Te st [...]

2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector and Cable Check LCD Module is connected to system board by an LCD/FL cable. FL inverter board is also connected to system board by an LCD/FL cable . In addition, fluorescen t lamp is connected to FL inverter board by HV cable. Their cables may be disconnected from system[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Procedure 4 Replacement Check Fluorescent lamp, FL inverter , LCD module, HV cable and LCD/FL cable are connected to display circuits. Any of these components may be faulty. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures,[...]

2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting To determine whether the Touch Pad is faulty or not, perform the following procedures: Procedure 1: Diagnostic Te st Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector and Cable Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Touch pad test (O[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting 2.10 Optical Drive Troubleshooting To check if the optical drive is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test [...]

2.11 Modem Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting To check if the modem is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check [...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s LAN is defec tive or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Executio[...]

2.13 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is defectiv e or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Progra[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Procedure 3 Replacement Check Check 1 The speaker may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 2 The sound board may be faulty. Replace it w[...]

2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer's W ireless LAN is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Transmitting-Receiving Check Procedure 2: Antennas' Connection Check Procedure 3: Replacement Check Proc[...]

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Check 3 Make sure the wireless LAN ante nna cables (MAIN and AUX) are firmly connected to the connectors on the wirelss LAN card. If the wireless LAN antenna cables are disconnected, connect them firm ly and per[...]

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3 Tests and Diagnostics Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manual (960- 534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Diagnostics menu ..............................................................................[...]

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3 Tests and Diagnostics Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintena nce Manual ( 960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-v Tables Table 3-1 Subtest names .................................................................................................... 3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names ....................................................................[...]

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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-1 3 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test programs to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. The Diagnostics Program s are stored on some Diagnostic Disks. There are Service [...]

3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests:  SYSTEM TEST  MEMORY TEST  KEYBOARD TEST  DISPLAY TEST  FLOPPY DISK TEST  PRINTER TEST  ASYNC TEST  HARD DISK TEST  REAL TIMER TEST  [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-3 3.1.2 H/W (Hardw are) initial information setting tool The H/W initial inform ation setting tool consists of the following programs.  Initial configuration  Region write  System configuration display  E2PROM test (MAC[...]

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Diagnostics disk in the floppy disk drive. 2. Release the lock of the power switch and turn on the computer with pressing the F12 . Select the FDD in the display for selecting booting unit. T[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test NOTE : To exit the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press the Esc key. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + Break to exit the test program. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + C to stop the test program. Set the highlight bar to 1 , and press Enter . The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST M[...]

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

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-7 Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to “ ERROR STOP ”. Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired option and press Enter . Selecting YES of ERROR STOP stops the test program wh[...]

3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration To execute this program, select 2-Repair initial config test in the startup menu, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The H/W initial information settin[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-9 Setting of the HWSC Setting of the UUID Display of the DMI information (including UUID) Setting of DVD region code (Yes/No) After completion of the above settings, H/W configuration & DMI information are app[...]

3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest 08 System configuration display This subtest displays the information of the system configuration. Confirm the contents and press Enter . For more details on the system configuration inform ation, refer[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Heatrun Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11 3.4 Heatrun Test To execute this program, select 3-Repair heatrun in the startup menu, press Enter . After selecting this test, the same subtests as 3.24 RUNNING TEST is executed successively. For more details on the procedure and test[...]

3.5 Subtest Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.5 Subtest Names Table 3-1 lists the subtest names for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 1 SYSTEM 01 02 03 04 05 ROM checksum Fan ON/OFF Geyserville Qu[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Subtest Names Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13 Table 3-1 Subtest names (2/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 6 PRINTER [Not supported] 01 02 03 Ripple pattern Function Wrap around 7 ASYNC [Not supported] 01 02 03 FIR/SIR Point to point (send) FIR/SIR Point to point (receive[...]

3.6 System Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.6 System Test To execute the System Test select 1 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 ROM Checksum [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15 This subtest checks the status for the quick charge. Subtest 05 DMI read This subtest displays the information in the Flash-ROM in the following format. *** DMI Data Display Ver X.XX *** Model Name : XXXXXXXXXXX Version Number : XXXXXXX[...]

3.7 Memory Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.7 Memory Test To execute the Memory Test, select 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Conventional[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.8 Keyboard Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17 3.8 Keyboard Test To execute the Keyboard Test, select 3 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 Presse[...]

3.9 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.9 Display Test To execute the Display Test, select 4 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest 01 VRAM read/write for VGA This subtest writes the constant data (AAh and 55h) to the [...]

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

3.9 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest 06 “H” Pattern Display This subtest displays a full screen of “H” patterns. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH[...]

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

3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear during the floppy disk test. FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS XXXXXXX xxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end [Ctrl]+[C] :[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.11 Printer Test 3.11 Printer Test To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The following messages will appear af ter selecting the Printer Test from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Answer each of the questions with an appropriate response to execute[...]

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

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Async Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25 3.12 Async Test To execute the Async Test, select 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions displayed on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtests 01 an[...]

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

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27 4. The Hard Disk Test message will appear after you respond to the Detail Status prompt. Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear during each subtest. HARD DISK TEST XXX[...]

3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest 04 Cross talk & peak shift This subtest writes eight types of worst pattern data (listed below) to a cylinder, then reads the data while moving from cylinder to cylinder. (Test the data interference in the neighbor track[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Real Timer Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29 3 3.14 Real Timer Test To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter . Subtest[...]

3.14 Real Timer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest 03 Real time carry CAUTION : When this subtest is executed, the current date and time are erased. This subtest checks the real time clock increments, m aking sure the date and time are displayed in the following form at: Cu[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 NDP Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-31 3.15 NDP Test To execute the NDP test, select 10 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 NDP This test checks the following functions of NDP:  Control word  Status word  B[...]

3.16 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.16 Expansion Test To execute the expansion test, select 11 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 PCMCIA wraparound NOTE: To execute this subtest, the PC card wraparound con[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Expansion Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-33 Subtest 02 RGB monitor ID NOTE: To execute this subtest, RGB monitor ID wraparound connector is required. The wiring diagram of the connector is described in Appendix F. Connect a wraparound connector to CRT monitor for the test o[...]

3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test To execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, select 13 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE : For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-35 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3) Device name Error code Error status name [...]

3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (2/3) Device name Error code Error status name FDD 01 02 03 04 08 09 10 20 40 80 60 06 EE FDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - WRITE PROTECTED FDD[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-37 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (3/3) Device name Error code Error status name (HDD) CC E0 0A EE DA 12 HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD [...]

3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status When an error occurs in the hard disk test, the following message is displayed: HDC status = XXXXXXXX Detailed information about the hard disk test error is displayed on the screen by [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-39 Tables 3-4 Error register contents Bit Name Description 7 BBK (Bad block mark) “0” … Not used “1” … A bad block mark is detected. 6 UNC (Uncorrectable) “0” … There is no uncorrectable data error. ?[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3.20.1 Program Description This program tests the unique functions of this model. 3.20.2 Operations Select test 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter . The following menu appears in the display. ##############[...]

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

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

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-43 Subtest 03 GP Button This subtest checks if the GP buttons work properly. The following message appears in the display. Press [Console] Button! Press the indicated button, then following message will appear in the display. Press [C[...]

3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest 05 USB NOTE : When executing this subtest, USB test module and USB cable must be connected. This subtest checks if USB port works properly. The following menu appears in the display. ##########################################[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainte nance Manual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 3-45 Subtest 07 LED This subtest checks if each LED lights properly. The following message appears in the display in order. Follow the instructions in the display to execute the test. [HDD Access LED test] Confirm the LED of HDD status [...]

3.21 Head Cleaning 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning kit is necessary to perform this program. 3.21.2 Operations 1. Selecting[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Log Utilities Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22.1 Function Description This function logs error information generated while a test is in progress and stores the results in RAM. This function can store data on a floppy disk or output the data to a printer. [...]

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

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.23 Running Test Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49 3.23 Running Test 3.23.1 Function Description This function automatically executes the following tests in sequence: 1. System test (subtest 01) 2. Memory test (subtests 01, 02, 06) 3. Display test (subtest 01) 4. Real timer test (sub[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, copies the floppy disk and displays the dump list for both the FDD and HDD. 1. FORMAT NOTE : This program is only for testing a[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 3.24.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following message: [ FDD UTILITIES ] 1 - FORMAT 2 - COPY 3 - DUMP 4 – HDD-ID READ 9 - EXIT TO DIAGNOSTICS MENU 2. FORMAT progr[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3. COPY program (a) When COPY is selected, the following message appears: FLOPPY DISK FORMAT & COPY : VX.XX Type select (0:2DD,3:2HD) ? (b) Selecting a media/drive type number will display a m essage similar to the [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53 4. DUMP program (a) When DUMP is selected, the following message appears: DIAGNOSTICS-HARD DISK & FLOPPY DISK DUMP : VX.XX Drive type select (1:FDD, 2:HDD) ? (b) Select a drive type. If 2:HDD is selected, the displ[...]

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) (k) The following message will appear. To finish the dum p, select 3 . Press number key (1:up,2:down,3:end) ? (l) The following message will appear. Selecting 2 returns to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Another dump (1:Yes,2:N[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55 3 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.1 Function Description The System Configuration program contains th e following configuration information for the computer: 1. Processor Type [Code/L2 cache] 2. Chip set [VRAM] 3. BIOS ROM vers[...]

3.25 System Configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.25.2 Operations Select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter. Then, the following system configuration appears in the display. System Configuration Display: Ver X.XX [Machine Name???] * - Processor Type = XXXXXX-XXXXXMH[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LA N Test Program (Intel-made b/g) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transm itting-receiving test (Intel- made Calexico 802.11b/g). To execute the wireless LAN test, use[...]

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • • • • • • Connection of wireless LAN card Using a wrong wireless LAN card (Using unspecified card) Defective [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LA N Test Program (Intel-made b/g) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-59 Subtest03 Antenna check & communication test of 11b m ode Caution: To execute subtest 03-05, use another computer (with Calexico wireless LAN card) that can communicate by the wireless LAN as a respo[...]

3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest04 Communication test of 11g m ode This subtest checks the communication of wireless LAN antenna of Calexico 802.11g mode. After finishing the test, OK message will appear in the display. Press any[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transm itting-receiving test (Intel- made Calexico 802.11a/b/g). To execute the wireless LAN test[...]

3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel -made a/b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) If a defective is found during the test, NG message will appear in the display. Press any key and following message will appear in the display. *********************************************************[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63 When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • • • Connection of wireless LAN card Defective wireless LAN card Disappearance of MAC address data Checking the co[...]

3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel -made a/b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • • • • • • • • Connection of wireless LAN card Connection of wireless LAN antenna cable (Main/Aux) Cond[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65 Subtest05 Communication test of 11g m ode This subtest checks the communication of wireless LAN antenna of Calexico 802.11g mode. For more details on procedure and contens of this subtest, refer to Subt[...]

3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transm itting-receiving test (Askey- made Atheros b/g, a/b/g). Caution: To execute subtest 03-07, use another[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67 *********************************************************** * Atheros MBxx(MBxxag/xxg) Maintenance T&D Menu * * * * 1 : SKU check of Module * * * * 2 : MAC Address Check * * * * 3 : Communication test of [...]

3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest02 MAC Address Check This subtest displays the MAC address. Selecting this subtest, following message will appear in the display. ************************************************************* * * * MAC[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69 When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. • • • • Connection of wireless LAN card Connection of wireless LAN antenna cable (Main/Aux) Condition of wireless LAN c[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program This section describes how to perform the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test with the test program. Insert the test program disk for LAN/Mode m/Bluetooth/IEEE1[...]

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

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest02 (GbE) CAUTION : Gigabit Ethernet test is not supported for this model. This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. Select 2 to execute and press Enter . The following message will appear: Testing adaptor...hit <ESC> to abor[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73 3.29.2 Modem test For this subtest, connect the modem PCB and RJ11 connector with a harness. Use the dedicated “FAT-MODE inspection device (product code: QE2000P01 made by Nitto Denki Seisakusyo)” for [...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.29.3 Bluetooth test CAUTION : Bluetooth test is not supported for this model. To execute this test, input 3 and press Enter . Note : Use another computer that can comm unicate by the Bluetooth as a refer[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-75 Subtest01 BD_ADDR check This subtest checks the BD_ADDR functions. When the Bluetooth test menu is displayed, press 1 to select the test and press Enter . The following message will appear: ---------------[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) If the target machine has any problem, it displays Error CODE. The following message is displayed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-77 If the machine detects a malfunction, it indicates the error code as shown below. The error code begins with the least significant digit. Error code Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) (1/2) [...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) (2/2) Error code Meaning 0x20 Unsupported LMP Parameter Value. 0x21 Role Change Not Allowed. 0x22 LMP Response Timeout. 0x23 LMP Error Transaction Collisio[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79 When the Bluetooth test menu is displayed, press T to select the test and press Enter in the test machine. The following m essage will appear: --------------------------------------------------------------[...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) If the target machine has any problem, the following m essage “ INCOMPLETE ” is displayed with the Error Code. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Su[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81 If the machine detects a malfunction, it indicates the error code as shown below. The error code begins with the least significant digit. Error code Table 3-7 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR of the [...]

3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table 3-7 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR of the DUT) (2/2) Error code Meaning 0x20 Unsupported LMP Parameter Value. 0x21 Role Change Not Allowed. 0x22 LMP Response Timeout. 0x23 LMP Error Transacti[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83 3.29.4 IEEE1394 test To execute this test, input 4 and press Enter . NOTE: Use another computer that can communicate by IEEE1394 (i. Link) cable as a reference machine to perform this test. The following m[...]

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3 Tests and Dia tics 3.30 Sound Test program gnos This section describes how to perform the Sound test. To execute the sound test, refer to the following description. Insert the test program disk for Sound test in the floppy dis[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 Sound Test program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85 To return to the Sound test menu, Press 9 and Enter . Then following message will appear in the display. *********************************** ******** May I Restart ? ******* *********************************** Press any key to c[...]

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest02 Sine Wave This subtest is executed by loading the COM file (ADSIN.COM). The program expands sine wave data table from 16KB to 64KB, and creates the play data. Then it transfers the data between the DMA and the CODEC to[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 Sound Test program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87 3.30.3 CD Sound (Standard) test To execute the CD Sound (Standard) test, press 3 and Enter . Insert the test media (TOSHIBA TEST CD-ROM or ABEX TEST CD-ROM) or music CD on the market (if the test media can not be prepared). Foll[...]

3.30 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Subtest02 English Narration Selected this subtest, narration in English starts. For more details on the procedure, refer to the subtest01. Subtest03 Test Tone A Caution: Before starting subtest03, be sure to set the sound at pro[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 Sound Test program Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 (2) Audio CD Insert an audio CD and the following menu appears in the display. CD/DVD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX ERROR[...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 3.31 SETUP 3.31.1 Function Description This program displays the current system setup inform ation as listed below: 1. Memory 2. System Date/Time 3. Battery (a) Battery Save Mode (b) PCI Express Link ASPM 4. Password 5. HDD Password (a) HDD [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 11. Drives I/O (a) Built-in HDD (b) CD-ROM 12. PCI Bus 13. Security Controller (a) TPM (b) Clear TPM Owner 14. Peripheral (a) Internal Pointing Device (b) Ext Keyboard “Fn” (c) Parallel Port Mode 15. Legacy Emulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Leg[...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31.2 Accessing the SETUP Program Selecting 0 from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU and pressing Enter displays the followings: 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93 NOTE: *1. HDD PASSWORD window shows slightly different display for each model. *2. LCD Display Streatch is displayed only for the model with XGA panel. *3. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode is displayed only for the model with Pentium-M processor. [...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press Å and Æ to move between the two columns. Press ↑ and ↓ to m ove between items in a column. Press Fn + ↑ ( PgUp) and Fn + ↓ ( PgDn) to move between the two pages. 2. Press ei[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP SETUP Options The SETUP screen is divided into 14 functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its options. 1. Memory This group of options displays the computer’s mem ory. This field displays the total amount of mem ory installed and is automatically calculated by the computer. You cannot [...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) NOTE: Display of the LCD Brightness will be changed in the condition below: (*1) Operating the battery (*2) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS . Batter[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-97 Battery optimized If the CPU becomes too hot, the processing speed is lowered. If the temperature is still too high, the fan turns on. When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off and the processing speed is increa[...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-98 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 5. HDD Password This option registers, resets or changes the HDD password. (a) HDD Hard disk for setting the password. Built-in HDD The password is set to Built-in HDD. (This cannot be changed.) (b) HDD Password Mode This item registers HDD [...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-99 CD-ROM → LAN → FDD → HDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, FDD and HDD. HDD → FDD → CD-ROM → LAN: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, FDD, CD- ROM and LAN. [...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) LCD Display Stretch enables or disables a larger display area of the screen. Enabled Enables the LCD display stretch feature. (Default) Disabled Disables the LCD display stretch feature. (c) TV Type This option allows you to select the type[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Available Enable the Execute-Disable Bit function. Not Available Disable the Execute-Disable Bit function. (c) Auto Power On This option displays setting for Auto Power On. Disabled Indicates auto power on is not set. Enabled Indicates auto power on is set. When “Enabled” is selected, the following sub-window [...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-102 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) This option selects the language during bootup. This message appears only on the model for TCL (Canada). English Message is displayed in English. (Default) French Message is displayed in French. 9. Configuration This option lets you set the[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-103 10. I/O ports This option controls settings for the serial and parallel ports. (a) Serial Use this option to set the COM level for the serial port. The serial port interrupt request level (IRQ) and I/O port base address for each COM level i[...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics When you select one of the above options, except for Not Used , a subwindow similar to the one below appears to let you set the DMA. The options for this setting are Channel 1and Channel 3 (Default). DMA = Channel 3 (Default) OPTIONS For most printers, the port should be set to ECP . W ith some other parallel devi[...]

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.31 SETUP 14. Peripheral Use this option to select the peripheral's mode. (a) Internal Pointing Device This option enables or disables the touch pad Enabled Enables the touch pad. (Default) Disabled Disables the touch pad. (b) Ext Keyboard "Fn" This option enables or disables Fn key function on the external k[...]

3.31 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-106 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) NOTE: When using Windows, the setting of “Toshiba HW setup” is enabled and the setting of “Parallel Port Mode” is disabled. 15. LEGACY EMULATION (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation This option sets the Legacy support condition of the [...]

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

4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) 4[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4-iii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... .4 - 1 Safety Precautions .........................................................................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4-iv [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960 -5 34) 4.21 Latch Assembly ....................................................................................................... 4-61 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge ................................................................... 4-62 4.23 F[...]

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4-v Figures Figure 4-1 Removing Battery Pack....................................................................................... 4-8 Figure 4-2 Removing PC Card .........................................................................................[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4-vi [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960 -5 34) Figure 4-30 Removing S-Video board ................................................................................ 4-44 Figure 4-31 Removing Fan ................................................................................................. 4-40[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures 4 4.1 Overview This chapter describes the procedure for rem oving and replacing the fi eld replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below provides a guide as to whic h other FRUs must be removed before a particular FRU can be removed. [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-2 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A5 0S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions w hile working on the computer. Danger: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or eq[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-3 Before You Begin Take note of the following points before star ting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2.1 [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly Procedures Three main types of cable connector are used.  Pressure plate connector  Spring connector  Normal pin connector When disconnecting a pressure plate connector, lift up the tag on one side of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cab le out from the connect or. W[...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-5 Assembly Procedure After the computer has been disassembled and th e part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassem bled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer.  [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Screw Tightening Torque Use the following torque when tightening screws. CAUTION : Overtightening may damage screws or parts. Undertightening may allow screws to loosen (and possibly fall ou t) causing a short circuit or other damage. NOTE : To tighten screws quickly and accu rately, an electric screwdriver is [...]

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-7 Screw Notation To make maintenance of the co mputer easier, markings of the kinds of the screws including the types and lengths of the screws are indicated on the computer body. Format: Screw shape + Screw length (mm) Screw shape B: Bind [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card 4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card 4.2.1 Battery Pack Removing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for re m oving the battery pack (See Figure 4-1). CAUTION: Take care not to short circuit the te rminals when removing the battery pack. Similarly, do not drop, knock, scratch, disassemble, tw[...]

4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-9 Installing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for rein stalling the battery pack (See Figure 4-1). CAUTION: There is a danger that the lithium ion battery pa ck may explode if not fitted, operated, handled,[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card 4.2.2 PC Card Removing the PC card The following describes the procedure for removing a PC card (See Figure 4-2). CAUTION: Insert or remove the PC card in accordance with any instructions in the PC card manual or the manuals of th e computer system you are using. 1. Push the eject button. It will po[...]

4.3 Memory Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 Memory Module CAUTION: The power of the computer must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing a memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory module te rminals. Any dirt on the terminals may cause memory access problems. Neve[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 Memory Module 4. Open the left and right latches and remove the memory module . Memory Module Latch Latch SLOT B: Expansion Memory SLOT A: Standard Memory Figure 4-4 Removing Memory Module 4-12 [CONFIDENTIA L ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manual (960-534 )[...]

4.3 Memory Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-13 Installing the memory module Before installing the memory module, confirm th at the computer is not in stanby mode or hibernation mode. Then perform the follo wing procedure (See Figure 4-3, 4-4). 1. Insert the memory module into th[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 MDC 4.4 MDC Removing the MDC The following describes the procedure for rem oving an MDC (See Figure 4-5). CAUTION :Since the MDC slot cover is easily broken, remove the memory cover first before removing the MDC slot cover. When replacing the MDC, The power must be turned off when you remove the MDC. Removing an MDC wit[...]

4.4 MDC 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-15 Installing the MDC The following describes the procedure fo r installing an MDC(See Figure 4-5). 1. Connect the MDC cable to the connector JP 1 on the MDC . 2. Set the MDC on the slot and connect the MDC to the connector CN3020 on the system [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 HDD 4.5 HDD Removing the HDD The following describes the procedure for rem oving an HDD (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8). CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following screw fixing the HDD slot cover[...]

4.5 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Holding the tab , pull horizontally the HDD ASSY to disconnect it from the connector and remove it. HDD ASSY Tab Figure 4-7 Removing HDD ASSY 4. Remove the following screws fixing the HDD . • M3x4S THIN BIND screw x4 5. Remove the HDD holder from the HDD. M3x4S THIN BIND HDD Holder HDD M3x4S THIN BIND Figure 4-[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 HDD 4-18 [CONFIDENTIA L ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manual (960-534 ) Installing the HDD The following describes the procedure for in stalling an HDD (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8). 1. Install the HDD holder to the HDD with the following screw s . • M3x4S THIN BIND screw x4 2. Put the HDD AS SY into the HDD slot [...]

4.6 Wireless LAN card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Wireless LAN card CAUTION: The power must be turned off when you remove a wireless LAN card. Removing a wireless LAN card with the power on risks damaging the card or the computer itself. Never press hard or bend the wireless LAN card. Removing the Wireless LAN card The following describes the proc[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Wireless LAN card 3. Disconnect two wireless LAN cables from connectors on the wireless LAN card . 4. Peel off one glass tape and two insulators remove the cables from the guide. 5. Open the left and right latches holding the wireless LAN card and remove the wireless LAN card. 4-20 [CONFIDENTIA L ] Satellite A50S/TECRA [...]

4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU Removing the Cooling fin/CPU The following describes the procedure for rem o ving the cooling fin/CPU (See Figure 4-11 to 4-14). 1. Remove the following screws fixing the CPU cover and remove the CPU cover. • M2.5x14B THIN BIND screw x1 • M2.5x18B THIN BIND screw x1 M2.5x18B THIN [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU 2. Remove the following screws securing the CPU holder on the CPU . • M2x4B BIND screw x3 M2x4B BIND CPU Holder Figure 4-12 Removing CPU Holder 4-22 [CONFIDENTIA L ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manual (960-534 )[...]

4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Lift up the cooling fin and remove it. Cooling Fin Figure 4-13 Removing Cooling Fin 4. Unlock the CPU by rotati ng counterclockwise the cam on the CPU socket by 90 degrees with a flat-blade screwdriver (i n the order shown in the figure below). 5. Remove the CPU . （ Cl osed ） （ Opene d ） Figur[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU Installing the Cooling fin/CPU The following describes the procedure for inst alling the cooling fin/ CPU (See Figure 4-11 to 4-16). 1. Check that the mark on the cam is in the unlocking position. 2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket . CAUTION: Place the CPU in such direction as sh[...]

4.7 Cooling Fin/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures NOTE: Apply the silicon grease enough to cover the chip surface using the special applicator. When installing the cooling fin, make sure the bottom of the fin covers the top of CPU. CPU Chip Figure 4-16 Applying Silicon Grease 5. Install the cooling fin . 6. Place the CPU hold er on the cooling fin with [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Keyboard 4.8 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard The following describes the procedure for rem o ving the keyboard (See Figure 4-17 to 4-19). CAUTION: As the keytop may fall out, when handli ng the keyboard always hold it by the frame and do not touch the keytop. 1. Open the display. 2. Hold the both ends of the keyboard hol[...]

4.8 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the following screws holding the keyboard. • M2.5 × 2.8B THIN BIND screw x2 4. Remove the following screw fixing the keyboard hold plate and remove the keyboard hold plate by pulli ng it to the right side. • M2.5 × 2.8B THIN BIND screw x1 5. Lift the upper side of the keyboard out and bring it a[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Keyboard 6. Remove the following screw fixing the keyboard support plate underneath the keyboard. • M2.5x8B THIN BIND screw x2 7. Remove the keyboard support plate. Keyboard support plate CN3200 Keyboard Flexible Cable Keyboard M2.5x8B THIN BIND Glass tape Figure 4-19 Removing Keyboard support plate 8. Peeling off the[...]

4.8 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-29 Installing the Keyboard The following describes the procedure for inst alling the keyboard (See Figure 4-17 to 4-19). 1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest as its f ace is down. Connect the keyboard flexible cable to the connector CN320[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Switch membrane board 4.9 Switch membrane board Removing the Switch membrane board The following describes the procedure for rem oving the switch mem brane board (See Figure 4-20). 1. Open the display and unlock the connector. Disconnect the switch membrane board cable from the connector CN3280 on the system board. 2. R[...]

4.9 Switch membrane board 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] 4-31 Installing the Switch membrane board The following describes the procedure for inst alling the switch membrane board (See Figure 4-20). 1. Place the switch membrane board to the left side of the installation position and sli[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Optical Drive 4 4.10 Optical Drive NOTE : Do not apply excessive force to the top of an optical drive. Removing the Optical drive The following describes the procedure for removi ng the optical drive (See Figure 4-21, 4-22). 1. Turn the computer face down and remove the following screw securing the optical drive assemb[...]

4.10 Optical Drive 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the following screws fixing the rear bracket from the optical drive assem bly. • M2x2.7 STEP screw x2 4. Remove the following screw fixing the side bracket a nd rem ove the side bracket. • M2x3S SUPER THIN BIND screw x1 Side Bracket M2x2.7 STEP M2x3S SUPER THIN BIND Rear Brack et optical dri[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Display Assembly 4.11 Display Assembly Removing the Display assembly The following describes the procedure for rem o ving the display assembly (See Figure 4-23 to 4-25). 1. Close the display and turn the computer face down. 2. Remove the following screws from the bottom of the com puter. • M2.5x6B THIN BIND screw x9 [...]

4.11 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Turn the computer face up. Open the display and disconnect the spea ker cables (Blue, Red) from the connectors on the system board. Unlock the connector and disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board. 4. Remove the following screw securing the LCD harness ho ld plate and remove the LCD har[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Display Assembly 6. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna cables fr om the slot near the center of the base assembly. NOTE : When removing the display assembly, be ca reful not to cut or scratch the wireless LAN antenna cables. 7. Unhook the latches between the display assemb ly and the base assembly . Lift the display ass[...]

4.11 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -37 Installing the Display assembly The following describes the procedure for instal ling the display assem bly (See Figure 4-23 to 4-25). 1. Pass the wireless LAN antenna cables through the slot near the center of the base assem[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Sound Board 4.12 Sound Board Removing the Sound Board The following describes the procedure for removing the sound board (See Figure 4-26). 1. Unlock the connector and disconnect the sound board cable from the connector of CN9510 on the sound board. 2. Remove the following screw to remove the sound board . 3. Unlock th[...]

4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Parallel port board / Seri al port board / S-Video board Depending on the model, the machine has a differe nt type board (Paralle l port board / Serial port board / S-Video board). Refer to the proper procedures below. 4.13.1 Parallel port board Removing the [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 3. Disconnect the USB harness from the connector CN4620 and the parallel port cable from the connector CN3503 on the parallel port board. 4. Remove the parallel port board by lifting it. Parallel port board CN4620 CN3503 DC-IN harnes s Core Parallel port cable USB[...]

4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Parallel port board The following describes the procedure for installing the Parallel port board (See Figure 4-27, 4-28). 1. Install the parallel port board on the base assembly. 2. Connect the USB harness to the connector CN4620 and the parallel po[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4.13.2 Serial port board Removing the serial port board The following describes the procedure for remo ving the serial port board (See Figure 4-27, 4- 29). NOTE: The procedure 1 and 2 are the same items as parallel port board. Refer to the figure 4-27 in the paral[...]

4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Serial port board The following describes the procedure for inst alling the Serial port board (See Figure 4-27, 4-29). 1. Install the serial port board on the base assem bly. 2. Connect the USB harness to the connector CN4630 and the serial port cab[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4.13.3 S-Video board Removing the S-Video board The following describes the procedure for removing the S-Video board (See Figure 4-27, 4- 30). NOTE: The procedure 1 and 2 are the same items as parallel port board. Refer to the figure 4-27 in the parallel port boar[...]

4.13 Parallel port board / Serial port board / S-Video board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the S-Video board The following describes the procedure for in stalling the S-Video board (See Figure 4-27, 4- 30). 1. Install the serial port board on the base assem bly. 2. Connect the USB harness to the connector PJ4610 and the S-Video harness to the[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Fan 4.14 Fan Removing the Fan The following describes the procedure for rem oving the fan (See Figure 4-31). 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector CN8770 on the system board. 2. Remove the following screws and remove the fan by raising it up. • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw x2 M2.5x4B THIN BIND CN8770 Fan Figure 4[...]

4.15 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery CAUTION: When handling the system board, always hold by the edges. Do not touch the printed circuit face. After replacing the system board with a new one, update the DMI information as described Chapter 3. Also update with the latest BIOS as d[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery 3. Remove the LAN harness and Modem harness from the base assembly. 4. Remove the following screws securing the system board . • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw x2 5. [Parallel port board model or Seri al port board model] Disconnect the parallel port cable or serial port cable from the co[...]

4.15 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the System board /DC-IN jack/RTC battery The following describes the procedure for in stalling the system boa rd/DC-IN jack/RTC battery (See Figure 4-32, 4-33). 1. Connect the Modem harness to the connector CN3011 and the LAN harness to CN4100 on the back of the system boa[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 PC card cover 4.16 PC card cover Removing the PC card cover The following describes the procedure for re m oving the PC card cover (See Figure 4-34). 1. Remove the following screws securing the PC card cover. • M2x4C SUPER THIN BIND screw x2 2. Release the hooks securing the PC card cover and rem ove the PC card cove[...]

4.17 Battery Latch 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Battery Latch Removing the Battery latch The following describes the procedure for rem ovi ng the battery latch (See Figure 4-35, 4-36). 1. While pressing projections of the SB latch button inside each other, push the SB latch button to the bot tom of the base assembly to remove. Figure 4-35 Removing[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Battery Latch 4-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) Installing the Battery latch The following describes the procedure for instal ling the battery latch (See Figure 4-35, 4-36). 1. Set the spring to the battery lock L and install it on the base assembly. 2. Install the SB latch but[...]

4.18 Battery Lock 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Battery Lock Removing the Battery lock The following describes the procedure for rem ovi ng the battery lock (See Figure 4-34, 4-35). 1. While pressing projections of the battery lock button inside each other, push the button to the bottom of the base assembly to remove. Figure 4-37 Removing Battery L[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Battery Lock 4-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) Installing the Battery lock The following describes the procedure for instal ling the battery latch (See Figure 4-37, 4-38). 1. Set the spring to the battery lock R and install it on the base assembly. 2. Install the battery lock b[...]

4.19 Touch Pad 4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad Removing the Touch pad The following describes the procedure for removing the touch pad (See Figure 4-36). 1. Remove the following screws securing the touch pad . • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw x6 2. Remove the touch pad and touch pad switch by raising. M2.5x4B THIN BIND Touch Pad Touch Pad Cable [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad 4-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) Installing the Touch pad The following describes the procedure for in stalling the touch pad (See F igure 4-39). 1. Place the touch pad switch fitting to bosses. 2. Place the touch pad according to the guide pins. 3. Secure the touch [...]

4.20 LCD Unit/FL Inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Unit/FL Inverter Removing the LCD unit/FL inverter The following describes the procedure for removing the LCD unit and FL inverter (See Figure 4-40 to 4-42). 1. Peel off two mask seals from the front of the display mask and remove the following screws . • M2.5x6B THIN BIND screw x2 2. In[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Unit/FL Inverter 3. Remove the following screw fixing the FL inverter . • M2x4Z SUPER THIN BIND screw x1 4. Peel off the insulators in the HV cable side and disconnect two cables from the FL inverter. Remove the FL inverter . 5. Remove the following screws fixing the LCD unit . • M2x4Z SUPER THIN BIND screw x4 [...]

4.20 LCD Unit/FL Inverter 4 Replacement Procedures 8. Remove the following screws securing the LCD brackets . Remove the LCD brackets from the LCD module . • M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND screw x4 M2x3C SUPER THIN BIND LCD Bracket M2x3C SUPER THIN BIND Figure 4-42 Removing LCD Bracket Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ][...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 LCD Unit/FL Inverter 4-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) Installing the FL inverter/LCD unit The following describes the procedu re for installing the LCD unit/FL inverter (See Figure 4- 40 to 4-42). 1. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD module with the following screws . • M2x[...]

4.21 Latch Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 Latch Assembly Removing the Latch assembly The following describes the procedure for re m oving latch assembly (See Figure 4-43). 1. Press the latch assembly in the direction indicated by arrow to remove it from the display cover. Latch Hook Spring Display Cover Figure 4-43 Removing Latch Assembly I[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge Removing the Wireless LAN antenna/Speaker/Hinge The following describes the procedure for removing the wireless LAN antenna, speaker and hinge (See Figure 4-44 to 4-52). 1. Peel off eight glass tapes securing the wireless LAN antenna cables (whi[...]

4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hi nge 4 Replacement Procedures [Sharp-made LCD] Glass Tape Wireless LAN antenna cable Wireless LAN antenna Glass Tape Sponge Glass Tape Sponge [LG Philips-made LCD] Glass Tape Glass Tape Wireless LAN antenna cable Wireless LAN antenna Glass Tape Aluminum Tape Gasket Aluminum Tape Figure 4-44 Removing wireless LAN [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge 2. Remove the following screw securing the LCD harness holder to remove it. • M2x4Z SUPER THIN screw x1 Figure 4-45 Removing LCD harness Holder 3. Remove the following screws securing the display cover to the hinges. • M2.5x6C PSP TIGHT screw x4 • M2x5C SUPER THIN screw x2 4. Re[...]

4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hi nge 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the following screws securing the hinge caps and remove the hinge caps . • M2.5x6B THIN BIND screw x2 6. Remove the LCD harness . 7. Remove the wireless LAN antenna cables . M2.5x6B THIN BIND Hinge Cap M2.5x6B THIN BIND Insulator LCD harness Wireless LAN Antenna Cable Fig[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge 8. Remove the following screws securing the optical drive cov er from the back of the display assembly. To remove the optical drive cover, pull it out to th e right hinge first. • M2.5x2.8B U-THIN BIND screw x3 • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw x2 M2.5x2.8B U-THIN BIND Optical Drive Cover[...]

4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hi nge 4 Replacement Procedures 9. Remove the following screws securing the hinges to the display assembly . • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw x3 (Right:1, Left: 2) 10. Peel off the accetate tap es securing the speaker cables and take out the cable under the insulator . Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge 11. Remove the following screw s securing the speakers. • M2. 5x4B THIN BIND screw x2 CAUTION : When removing the speakers, be carefu l not to touch the metal part of the speakers. It might damage the speakers. 12. Peel off insulators and pull out the speaker cable (blue) to the fro[...]

4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hi nge 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Wireless LAN antenna/Speaker/Hinge The following describes the procedure for inst alling the wireless LAN antenna, speaker and hinge (See Figure 4-44 to 4-52). CAUTION : When installing the speakers, be care ful not to touch the metal part of the speakers. It might dam[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Wireless LAN Antenna/Speaker/Hinge 4-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) 6. Install the op tical drive cover and secure it with the following screws . When installing, insert the “A” por tion (in the figure) first. • M2.5x2.8B U-THIN BIND screw x3 • M2.5x4B THIN BIND screw [...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -71 4 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp This system uses LCD modules from the followi ng suppliers. The procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp is different for each LCD m odule. Refer to the appropriate procedure. Type Part No. Supplie[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4.23.1 Replacing the 15.0 Inch XGA Samsung Fluorescent Lamp Disassembling the 15.0 Inch XGA Samsung Fluorescent Lamp To disassemble the 15.0 inch XGA Samsung fluorescent lam p, follow the steps below and refer to figures4-53 to 4-61. 1. Remove the PCB cover. NOTE: When removing the PCB cover, be carefu[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the two screws. Screw Screw Figure 4-54 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) 3. Remove the four screws from the top chassis. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-55 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (3) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4. Remove the four bottom hooks and four side hooks (left and right). Then remove the top chassis from the m old frame. Side hook Side hook Bottom hook Figure 4-56 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (4) 4-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Main ten ance Manual (960-534)[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the panel assembly from the mold frame. NOTE: When removing the panel assembly, be careful not to damage the COF. Panel assembly Mold frame Figure 4-57 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (5) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -75[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 6. Remove the sheets and clips. 1) Remove the two clips fixing the sheets. 2) Remove the sheets (protection sheet, pr ism sheet (L, U), diffusion sheet, LGP and reflection sheet). Clip Clip Sheets Figure 4-58 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (6) 4-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TEC[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 7. Remove the lamp back cover. 1) Remove the two screws from the lamp back cover. 2) Remove the lamp back cover. Screw Screw Lamp back cover Figure 4-59 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (7) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -77[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 8. Remove the lamp wire from the wire guide of the mold frame. Lamp wire Figure 4-60 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (8) 4-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Main ten ance Manual (960-534)[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 9. Remove the lamp assembly from the mold frame. Lamp assembly Mold frame Figure 4-61 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sa msung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (9) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -79[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Main ten ance Manual (960-534) Assembling the 15.0-inch XGA Samsumg Fluorescent Lamp The assembly procedure of the 15.0-inch XGA Sa msung fluorescent lamp is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure.[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23.2 Replacing the 15.0 Inch XGA Sharp Fluorescent lamp Disassembling the 15.0 Inch XGA Sharp Fluorescent lamp To disassemble the 15.0-inch XGA Sharp fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-62 to 4-71. 1. Turn the LCD module face down, and remove the protection cover S (A), pr[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 2. Remove the four screws on the sides. Screw loosenin g tor q ue: 1.2k g • cm Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-63 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sha rp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) 3. Turn the LCD module face up and remove the bezel (E). (3) Release the hook of the bezel from the lamp cover . (E) Bezel < Side[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Turn the LCD module face down and remove the two screws fixing the board. Then open the bent portion of the TCP of the board and remove the backlight. Screw loosenin g tor q ue: 1.2k g • cm Screw Screw Figure 4-65 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sha rp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (4) Do not hold the Do not hold th[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 5. Turn the LCD module face up and remove th e LCD panel (I) from the backlight unit (H). CAUTION: Wear finger sacks or gloves during the work not to soil or scratch the LCD panel or backlight unit. (I) LCD panel (H) Backlight unit Figure 4-67 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sha rp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (6) 4-84 [...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Turn the backlight unit (H) removed face down and rem ove the two screws (D) and lamp cover (J). NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or soil the sheets. (H) Backlight unit Screw loosenin g tor q ue: 1.2k g • cm (D) Screw (D) Screw (J) Lamp cover Figure 4-68 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sha rp fluorescent lamp [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 7. Turn the backlight unit face up and remove the upper diffusion sheet (K), lens sheet (L) and light guide (M). NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or soil the re m oved sheets or light guide to re use them. Do not remove the reflection sheet under the light guide. (M) Light guide (L) Lens sheet (K) Upper[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures NOTE: Discard the removed tapes. Do not reuse them. (N) Double-sided tape 1 (P) Double-sided tape 3 (O) Double-sided tape 2 (Q) Double-sided tape 4 Figure 4-70 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sha rp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (9) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] 4 -87[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 9. Turn the backlight unit face down and remove the lam p unit (R) from the P-chassis. CAUTION: When removing the lamp unit, be carefu l not to break the lamp, or bend the reflection sheet. P-chassi s Lamp unit (R) Figure 4-71 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (10) 4-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] Sa[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembling the 15.0 Inch XGA Sharp Fluorescent Lamp To assemble the 15.0-inch Sharp XGA fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-72 to 4-84. 1. Stick the four double-sided tapes (N , O, P, Q) on the P-chassis. Standard for ed g e of P-chassis (P) D o n ot m a k e t h e P- c h ass[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 2. Turn the backlight unit face down and insta ll a new lamp unit (R) on the P -chassis. NOTE: When install the lamp unit (R), be ca reful not to bend or damage the reflection sheet. P-chassi s (R) Lamp unit Figure 4-73 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (12) Z Z Install the lamp unit wit[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Install the lamp cover (J) on the backlight un it and secure it w ith the two screws (D). (J) Lamp cover Screw ti g htenin g tor q ue: 1.0k g • cm (D) Screw (D) Screw Figure 4-75 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (14) 4. Install the light guide (M) on the backlight unit. Insert the [...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 5. Place the lens sheet (L) and upper diffusion sh eet (K) on the backligh t unit with light guide(M). (K) Upper diffusion she et ( L) Lens sheet (M) Light guide Do not make any sheet over the edge of P-chassis. Figure 4-77 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (16) 6. Place the LCD panel (I[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures NOTE: Make sure there is no dust between th e LCD panel and backlight unit. If any dust is found, remove it with crepe tape or others which has no remaining of paste. ( I ) LCD p anel Guide rib Guide rib ( H ) Backli g ht unit Guide rib Guide rib Make sure the LCD panel is installed in the g uide rib F[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 7. Bend the TCP attaching to the source board and secure it with the two screws. Do not hold the edge. Do not hold the edge. Figure 4-79 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (18) Screw Screw Figure 4-80 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (19) 4-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 8. Install the bezel (E) on the lam p cover and hook the four latches on the lamp cover and two latches on the P-chassis. (E) Bezel (1) Hitch the hook of the bezel on the rib of the P-chassis. <Side view> Hook (2) Lean the bezel on the lamp cover wi thout interference with the TCP. Figure 4-81 Re[...]

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 9. Secure the sides of the un it with the four screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-83 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (22) 4-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Main ten ance Manual (960-534)[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 10. Stick the protection cover G (B), protection co ver S (A), fixing tape (C) and fixing tape for lead wire (D). (A) The tape MUST NOT appear on t he display. Stick the tape according to the outline of the LCD module. Make sure the tape does not appear on the side of the module. Do not make the tape o[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4 4.23.3 Replacing the 15.0 Inch XGA LG.Philips Fluorescent lamp CAUTION : When replacing the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD panel. Be careful not to let dust or other foreign substance into the module. Disassembling the 15.0 Inch XGA LG.Philips [...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the source TCP and gate COF. Top case Figure 4-86 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance M anual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 4-99[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 3. Remove the source PCB. 1) Remove the source PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the PCB and TCP. Figure 4-87 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (3) 4-100 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Ma intenance Manual (960-534)[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the board assembly, adhesive tape, light guide and cover assem bly bottom. 1) Remove the board assembly. 2) Remove the adhesive tape securing the sheets (four points). 3) Remove the sheets and light guide. NOTE: No penetration of foreign object is indispensable not to scratch the sheets. 4) Rem[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Assembling the 15.0-inch XGA LG.Philips Fluorescent lamp To assemble the 15.0-inch XGA LG.Philips fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-89 to 4-92. 1. Install the cover assembly bottom, sheets, light guide, adhesive tape and board assembly. 1) Secure the cover assembly bottom wi[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 2. Install the source PCB. 1) Install the source PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP. Figure 4-90 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (6) 3. Install the top case. Figure 4-91 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (7) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4. Stick the outside tape and install the cover shield. 1) Install the cover shield. CAUTION: Wear anti-static gloves to prevent circuit damage to the source PCB. 2) Stick the adhesive tape to fix the top case and B/L wire. Cover shield Cover shield Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Figure 4-92 R[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 4.23.4 Replacing the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ LG.Philips Fluorescent lamp CAUTION : When you replace the fluorescent lamp, wear finger covers or gloves to avoid contaminating or damaging the LCD module. Be careful not to let dust or other foreign substances into the LCD module. Disassembling the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ L[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 6. Remove the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case or gate TCP. Top case Figure 4-94 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (2) 7. Remove the source PCB and gate PCB. 1) Remove the source PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the PCB or TCP when rem[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures Source PCB Gate PCB Figure 4-95 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (3) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance M anual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 4-107[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 8. Remove the board assembly, adhesive tape, light guide and cover assem bly bottom (L). 1) Remove the board assembly. NOTE: This process should be made in a clean room to prevent scratch or particle on polarizer or B/L assembly. 2) Remove the adhesive tape fixing the sheets (four points). 3) Remove the [...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance M anual (960-534) [C ONFIDENTIAL] 4-109 Assembling the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ LG.Philips Fluorescent lamp To assembling the 15.0-inch SXGA+ LG.Philips fluorescent lamp, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-97 to 4-100. 1. Install the cover assembly bottom (L), sheet[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp NOTE: Be careful not to apply excessive force to the PCB and TCP. Board assembly Adhesive tape Double-sided tape Double-sided tape Adhesive Double-sided tape Double-sided ta p e Adhesive tape Sheets and light Adhesive tape Screw Cover assembly bottom (L) Screw Figure 4-97 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips f[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 2. Install the source PCB and gate PCB. 1) Install the source PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP. 2) Install the gate PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP. Source PCB Gate PCB Figure 4-98 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (6) 3. Install the to[...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Top case Figure 4-99 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (7) 4-112 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Ma intenance Manual (960-534)[...]

4.23 Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Procedures 4. Stick the out side tape and cover shield. 1) Install the tape shield and adhesive tape to fix the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case. 2) Install the cover shield (C). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the control PCB. CAUTION: Wear anti-static gloves to prevent [...]

Replacement Procedures 4.23 Fluorescent Lamp 4-114 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Ma intenance Manual (960-534)[...]

[CONFIDENTIAL ] Appendices[...]

Appendices App-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] Sat ellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534)[...]

Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Manua l (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] App- iii Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module......................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................B-1 B.1[...]

Appendices App-iv [CONFIDENTIAL ] Sa tellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) C.18 CN5620 RGB I/F Connector (15-pin) ........................................................ C-23 C.19 CN5340 S-Video I/F Connector (5-pin) .................................................... C-23 C.20 CN6001 Speaker Connector (Left) (3-pin) .............[...]

Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Manua l (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] App-v Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .............................................................. D-1 D.1 Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .................................................................. D-1 Appendix E Key Layout .........................[...]

Appendices App-vi [CONFIDENTIAL ] Sa tellite A50S/TECRA A3X Main tenance Manual (96 0-534) Figures Figure B-1 System board layout (front) ...........................................................................B-1 Figure B-2 System board layout (back) ...........................................................................B-3 Figure B-3 Sound[...]

Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Manua l (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-vii Table C-9 Debug port connector pin assignment (12-pin) ...........................................C-18 Table C-10 Keyboard I/F connector pin assignment (34-pin) ........................................C-19 Table C-11 Touch pad I/F connect or pin assignment (4[...]

Appendices App-viii [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table C-41 Serial I/F Connector pin assignment (9-pin) ................................................C-33 Table C-42 USB harness I/F connect or pin assignment (8-pin) .....................................C-33 Table C-43 USB I/F Connector 1 pin assignment (4-[...]

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

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

Appendix. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the m odule, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satelli[...]

Appendices Appendix. A Handling the LCD Module 7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly [...]

Appendix. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 10. If you transport the module, do not use pack ing material that c ontains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These m aterials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenan ce Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] A-5[...]

Appendices Appendix. A Handling the LCD Module A-6 [CONFIDEN TIAL] Sa tellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

Appendix. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix. B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View (n) (m) (l) (k) (j) (i) (h) (f) (g) (e) (d) (c) (b) (a) Figure B-1 System board layout (front) Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960 -534) [CONFIDEN TIAL] B-1[...]

Appendices Appendix. B Board Layout B-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table B-1 System board ICs and connectors (front) Mark Number Name (a) CN8770 Fan cable I/F connector (b) CN5000 LCD harness conne ctor (c) CN3280 Membrane SW I/F connector (d) PJ3502 FLGCP*/FLGSR* I/F connector (e) CN3240 Touch pad co nnect[...]

Appendix. B Board Layout Appendices B.2 Sy stem Board Back View (a) (n) (m) (l) (k) (j) (i) (h) (g) (f) (d) (e) (c) (b) Figure B-2 System board layout (back) Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] B-3[...]

Appendices Appendix. B Board Layout B-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table B-2 System board ICs and connectors (back) Mark Number Name (a) CN8800 DC-IN connector (b) CN2300 Docking I/F connecto r (c) CN8020 Battery I/F connector (d) CN9990 RTC battery connector (e) CN3011 Modem harness I/F connector (f) CN410[...]

Appendix. B Board Layout Appendices B.3 Sound Board (FLGSN*) (Front) (a) (Back) (c) (b) Figure B-3 Sound Board (FLGSN*) layout Table B-3 Sound Board (FLGSN*) connectors Mark Number Name (a) CN9510 System board I/F connector (b) J6310 Headphone connector (c) J6070 External microphone connector Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [...]

Appendices Appendix. B Board Layout B.4 Parallel port Board (FLGCP*) (a) (d) (c) (b) Figure B-4 Parallel port Board (FLGCP*) layout Table B-4 Parallel port Board (FLGCP*) connectors Mark Number Name (a) CN4613 Parallel port (b) CN4622 USB connector (c) CN3503 System board I/F connector (d) CN4620 USB harne ss connector B-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite [...]

Appendix. B Board Layout Appendices B.5 Serial port Board (FLGSR*) Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] B-7 Figure B-5 Serial port Board (FLGSR*) layout Table B-5 Serial port Board (FLGSR*) connectors Mark Number Name (a) CN3440 Serial po rt (b) CN4632 USB connector (c) CN3504 System board I/F connector (d) CN4630[...]

Appendices Appendix. B Board Layout B.6 S-Video Board (FLKCS*) (a) (b) (e) (c) (d) Figure B-6 S-Video Board (FLKCS*) layout Table B-6 S-Video Board (FLKCS*) connectors Mark Number Name (a) PJ5641 S-Video connector (b) PJ4611 USB connector (c) PJ4610 USB harness connector (d) PJ4612 USB connector (e) PJ5640 S-Video harness connecto r B-8 [CONFIDENTI[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-1 Appendix. C Appendix C Pin Assignment System Board (FLKSY*) C.1 CN1400 Memory 0 Connector (200-pin) Table C-1 Memory 0 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 MRVREF-B0V - 2 GND - 3 GND [...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) Table C-1 Memory 0 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (2/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 55 ADQ23-B1P I/O 56 ADQ19-B1P I/O 57 ADQ22-B1P I/O 58 ADQ18-B1P I/O 59 GND - 60 GND - 61 ADQ24-B1P I/O 62 ADQ29-B1P I/O 63 ADQ25-[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-3 Table C-1 Memory 0 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (3/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 121 GND - 122 GND - 123 ADQ32-B1P I/O 124 ADQ36-B1P I/O 125 ADQ33-B1P I/O 126 ADQ37-B1P I/O 127 GND - 128 GND - 129 ADQS4-B1N I/[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) Table C-1 Memory 0 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (4/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 187 GND - 188 ADQS7-B1P I/O 189 ADQ58-B1P I/O 190 GND - 191 ADQ59-B1P I/O 192 ADQ62-B1P I/O 193 GND - 194 ADQ63-B1P I/O 195 SMBDA[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-5 C.2 CN1410 Memory 1 Connector (200-pin) Table C-2 Memory 1 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 MR0EF-B0V - 2 GND - 3 GND - 4 BDQ05-B1P I/O 5 BDQ07-B1P I/O 6 BDQ04-B1P I/O 7 BDQ06-B1[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) Table C-2 Memory 1 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (2/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 63 BDQ28-B1P I/O 64 BDQ25-B1P I/O 65 GND - 66 GND - 67 BDM3-B1P I/O 68 BDQS3-B1N I/O 69 NC - 70 BDQS3-B1P I/O 71 GND - 72 GND - 7[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-7 Table C-2 Memory 1 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (3/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 129 BDQS4-B1N I/O 130 BDM4-B1P O 131 BDQS4-B1P I/O 132 GND - 133 GND - 134 BDQ38-B1P I/O 135 BDQ34-B1P I/O 136 BDQ39-B1P I/O 137[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) Table C-2 Memory 1 connector pin assignment (200-pin) (4/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 195 SMBDAT-P3P I/O 196 GND - 197 SMBCL2-P3P I/O 198 GND - 199 P3V - 200 P3V - C.3 CN1800 HDD I/F Connector (44-pin) Table C-3 HDD[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-9 C.4 CN1810 Optical Drive I/F Connector (50-pin) Table C-4 Optical drive I/F conne ctor pin assignment (50-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 N.C. - 2 N.C. - 3 GND - 4 N.C. - 5 RSTIDB-E3P O 6 PDD08-P3P I/O 7 PDD07-P3P[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-10 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.5 IS2110 PC Card I/F Connector (70-pin) Table C-5 PC card I/F connector pin assignment (70-pin) (1/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 ACAD0 0-PYP I/O 3 ACAD01-PYP I/O 4 ACAD03-PYP I/O 5 ACAD05-PYP I/O 6 ACAD07[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-11 Table C-5 PC Card slot connect or pin assignment (70-pin)(2/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 63 ACSTSC-PYP O 64 ACAD28-PYP I/O 65 ACAD30-PYP I/O 66 ACAD31-PYP I/O 67 ACCD2-P3N O 68 GND - 69 GND - 70 GND -[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-12 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.6 CN2300 Docking I/F connector (240-pin) Table C-6 Docking I/F c onnector (240-pin)(1/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O A1 DSKDC I A2 GND - 1 DCOUT I 2 DCOUT I 3 DOCDT1-S3 N O 4 P5V I 5 EXMSCK-P5P I/O 6 EXKBCK-P5P I/O [...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-13 Table C-6 Docking I/F c onnector (240-pin)(2/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 59 MDMRNG-E3P I/O 60 MDMTIP-E3P I/O 61 DCOUT I 62 DCOUT I 63 EJCTRQ-S3N I/O 64 IF-P5V I 65 EXMSDT-P5P I/O 66 EXKBDT-P5P I/O 67 GND - 68 (DN[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-14 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table C-6 Docking I/F c onnector (240-pin)(3/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 121 DCOUT I 122 DCOUT I 123 DSSCL-S5P I/O 124 IF-P5V I 125 M5V I 126 N.C. - 127 GND - 128 N.C. - 129 N.C. - 130 N.C. - 131 GND - 132 N.C. - 1[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-15 Table C-6 Docking I/F c onnector (240-pin)(4/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 181 DCOUT I 182 DCOUT I 183 DSSDA-S5P I/O 184 IF-P5V I 185 Reserved - 186 N.C. - 187 GND - 188 N.C. - 189 USBP2-S3P I/O 190 USBP2-S3N I/O 1[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-16 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.7 CN2200 Mini PCI I/F Connector (124-pin) Table C-7 Mini PCI I/F connector pin assignment (124-pin) (1/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 N.C. - 2 N.C. - 3 N.C. - 4 N.C. - 5 N.C. - 6 N.C. - 7 N.C. - 8 N.C. - 9 N.C. - [...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-17 Table C-7 Mini PCI I/F connector pin assignment (124-pin) (2/2) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 63 P3V I 64 FRAME-P3N I/O 65 CLKRUN-P3N O 66 TRDY-P3N I/O 67 SERR-P3N I 68 STOP-P3N I/O 69 GND - 70 P3V I 71 PERR-P3N I/O 7[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-18 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.8 CN3010 MDC I/F Connector (12-pin) Table C-8 MDC I/F connector pin assignment (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 Reserved - 3 M97OT2-P3P I/O 4 Reserved - 5 GND - 6 E3V - 7 M97SY2-P3P I 8 GND - 9 M97IN2-[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-19 C.10 CN3200 Keyboard I/F Connector (34-pin) Table C-10 Keyboard I/F connect or pin assignment (34-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 NUMLED-P5N I 2 ARWLED-P5N I 3 CAPLED-P5N I 4 P5V I 5 KBSC00-S3N O 6 KBSC01-S3N O 7[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-20 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.12 CN3280 Switch Boar d I/F Connector (10-pin) Table C-12 Switch board I/F connector pin assignment (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 GND - 4 GPBTND-S3N O 5 GPBTNC-S3N O 6 GPBTNB-S3N O 7 GPBTNA-[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-21 C.14 CN4100 Network I/F Connector (14-pin) Table C-14 Network I/F connect or pin assignment (14-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 ACT-E3N I 2 LINK-E3N I 3 LAN-E3V I 4 LAN-E3V I 5 N.C. - 6 N.C. - 7 BIDDN-EXN I/O 8 B[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-22 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.17 CN5000 LCD I/F Connector (41-pin) Table C-17 LCD I/F connector pin assignment (41-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 TXDTA0-PYP I 4 TXDTA0-PYN O 5 TXDTA1-PYP I 6 TXDTA1-PYN O 7 GND - 8 TXDTA2-PYP [...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-23 C.18 CN5620 RGB I/F Connector (15-pin) Table C-18 RGB I/F connector pin assignment (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 MRED-PXP I 2 MGREEN-PXP I 3 MBLUE-PXP I 4 N.C. - 5 GND - 6 GND - 7 GND - 8 GND - 9 DDC-P5V I [...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-24 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) C.21 CN6002 Speaker Connector (Right) (2-pin) Table C-21 Speaker connector (right) pin assignment (2-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 SPOUT(R+) I 2 SPOUT (R-) I C.22 CN9500 Sound Board I/F Connector (18-pin) Table C[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-25 C.24 CN8020 1st Battery Connector (10-pin) Table C-24 1st Battery connector pin assignment (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 CHGVL O 2 BTMP1 O 3 DCHG I 4 M5V I 5 PSCL-S5P O 6 PSDA-S5P O 7 GND - 8 DBT10V-S5N O 9[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-26 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Sound Board (FLGSN*) C.27 J6070 External Microphone Connector (6-pin) Table C-27 External Microphone Connector pin assignment (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 A-GND - 2 MICIN-PXP O 3 MMREFV O 4 A-GND - 5 N.C. - 6[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-27 Switch Board (FLKSW*) C.30 PJ3280 System Boar d I/F Connector (10-pin) Table C-30 System board I/F Conn ector pin assignment (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 GND - 4 GPBTND-S3N I 5 GPBTNC-S3N I[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-28 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Parallel Board (FLGCP*) C.31 CN3503 System Board I/F Connector (30-pin) Table C-31 System board I/F Conn ector pin assignment (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 N.C. - 4 GND - 5 GND - 6 STROB-P5N O[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-29 C.32 CN4613 Parallel I/F Connector (25-pin) Table C-32 Parallel I/F Connect or pin assignment (25-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 STROB-P5N I 2 BPDB00-P5P I/O 3 BPDB01-P5P I/O 4 BPDB02-P5P I/O 5 BPDB03-P5P I/O 6 [...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-30 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) S-Video Board (FLGCS*) C.35 PJ4610 USB harness I/F Connector (8-pin) Table C-35 USB harness I/F connect or pin assignment (8-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 USBP0-S3N I/O 3 USBP0-S3P I/O 4 USBP0-4 I/O 5 USB[...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-31 C.39 PJ5641 S-Video Connector (4-pin) Table C-39 S-Video Connector pin assignment (4-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 GND - 3 LUMINANCE I 4 CHROMA I[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-32 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Serial Board (FLGSR*) C.40 CN3504 System Boar d I/F Connector (30-pin) Table C-40 System board I/F Conn ector pin assignment (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 P3V - 2 P3V - 3 KRSSDM-P3N O 4 N.C. - 5 GND - 6 N.C. [...]

Appendix. C Pin Assignment Appendices Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] C-33 C.41 CN3440 Serial I/F Connector (9-pin) Table C-41 Serial I/F Connect or pin assignment (9-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 BDCD-P3N O 2 BRXD-P3P O 3 BTXD-P3P I 4 BRTR-P3N I 5 GND - 6 BDSR-P3N O 7 BRTS-P3N I 8 BC[...]

Appendices Appendix. C Pin Assignment C-34 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] D-1 Appendix. D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0 0E 02 1 ! 02 82 16 F0 16 03 2 @ 03 83 1E[...]

Appendices Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) 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[...]

Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] D-3 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 58 Ctrl 1D 9D 14 F0 14 *3 60 Alt (L) 38 B8 11 F0 11 *3 61 Space 39 B9 29 F0 29 62 ALT (R) E0 38 E0 B8 E0 11 E0 F0 [...]

Appendices Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 07 F0 07 *3 124 PrintSc *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 *7 *7 202 Fn — [...]

Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] D-5 Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 55 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 75 INS E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 12 76[...]

Appendices Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 75 INS E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 76 DEL E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12 79 ?[...]

Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [ CONFIDENTIAL] D-7 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 09 8 (8) 48 C8 75 F0 75 10 9 (9) 49 C9 7D F0 7D 11 0 (*) 37 B7 7C F0 7C 23 U (4) 4B CB 6B F0 6B 24 I (5) 4C CC 73 F0 73 25 O (6[...]

Appendices Appendix. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Key top Shift Make Make Pause Co m 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.[...]

Appendix. E Key Layout Appendices Appendix. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout E.1 Keyboard Layout Figure E-1 Keyboard layout (for UK) Figure E-2 Keyboard layout (for US) Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] E-1[...]

Appendices Appendix. E Key Layout E-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Sat ellite A50S/TECRA A3 X Maintenance Manua l (960-534)[...]

Appendix. F Wiring Diagrams Appendices Appendix. F Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F.1 RGB Monitor ID Wraparoun d Connector (15-pin to 15-pin) Figure F-1 RGB monitor ID wraparound connector F.2 Parallel Port Wraparound Connector Figure F-2 Parallel port wraparound connector Satellite A50S /TECRA A3X Maintenance Man ual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] F-1[...]

Appendices Appendix. F Wiring Diagrams F-2 [CONFIDENTIAL ] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-53 4)[...]

Appendix. G BIOS/KBC/EC Update Appendices Appendix. G BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendix G BIOS/KBC/EC Update To update the BIOS, KBC or EC, insert the FD for update into the FDD. Then turn on the power of the computer while pressing the following key until the power LED blinks. For BIOS update: ~ (tilde key ; See the following pictures.) (US) (UK) F[...]

Appendices Appendix. G BIOS/KBC/EC Update G-2 [CONFIDENTIAL ] S atellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)[...]

Appendix. H Reliability Appendices Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manua l (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL ] H-1 Appendix. H Reliability Appendix H Reliability The following table shows the MTBF (Mean Tim e Between Failures) of system. Table H-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) System (maximum configuration) 6,811 System (minimum configuration ) 6,822[...]

Appendices Appendix. H Reliability H-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] S at ellite A50S/TECRA A3X Mainten ance Manual (960-53 4)[...]