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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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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 acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are used in the text to describe many operations.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ..........................1-1 1.2 System Unit Components ....................1-11 1.3 2.5-inch HDD......................... 1-18 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive ......................1-19 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive .................... 1-20 1.6 DVD Dual (Double Layer) .................... 1-21 1.7 DVD Super Multi......................1-22 1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer).................
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Procedure 4 Test Program Check ..............2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-14 Keyboard ......................2-15 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..............2-15 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check........2-15 Display ......................... 2-16 Procedure 1 External Monitor Check ............. 2-16 Procedure 2 Test Program Check ..............
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Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs General ........................3-1 Quick Start......................3-3 Option........................3-16 Subtests......................... 3-27 System Test ......................3-31 Memory Test ......................3-36 Storage........................3-41 Video ........................3-45 Communication (COMM)..................3-54 3.10 Peripheral………………………………………………………………………..3-58 3.11 Error Codes and description................3-59 3.12 Quick Test Item List……………………………………………………………..3-i viii Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures General ........................4-1 Wireless LAN Card ....................4-22 HDD ........................4-24 Cooling Module....................4-27 CPU ........................4-30 Speaker Cover and Keyboard................4-33 Bluetooth Card ..................... 4-35 ODD Bay Module ....................4-37 Display Assembly....................4-40 4.10 Top Cover......................4-42 4.11 System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable ......
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................B-1 Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............C-1 Appendix D Key Layout....................D-1 Appendix E Wiring Diagrams....................E-1 Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................F-1 Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures................ G-1 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ..........................1 1.2 System Unit Components ....................12 1.3 2.5-inch HDD........................19 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive ......................20 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive ....................21 1.6 DVD Dual (Double Layer) ....................22 1.7 DVD Super Multi......................23 1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer)..................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1- 1 id_10_10g Parts description placement ..............7 Figure 1- 2 id_10c_10gc Parts description placement ............8 Figure 1- 3 id_JP Parts description placement ................9 Figure 1- 4 The computer Block diagram ................10 Figure 1- 5 System Board configuration ................11 Figure 1- 6 System unit block diagram ..................12 Figure 1- 7 2.5-inch HDD ......................19 Figure 1- 8 DVD-ROM drive ....................20...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer period of time.
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Memory The computer has two SO DIMMs slot comes standard with DDR 2700 module. It supports PC2700 and uses SO DIMMs (DDR SDRAM) driven at 2.5 V, accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 2 GB of main memory.
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The ODD can accommodate a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD+-R/+-RW,DVD Super Multi ,DVD Super Multi (Double Layer)drives. Display The LCD displays available come in the following four sizes: 15.4” WXGA-Non CSV/15.4” WXGA-CSV/15.4” WXGA-CSV(High brightness)/15.4” WSXGA+-Non CSV color display, resolution 1280×800/1680×1050,262,144 colors with dithering.
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This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your computer Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptice TouchPad with two button. Sound system The AD1981B integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 serial data transfer rate is 400 Mbps, These port support hot plugging. Parallel Port(optional) The Parallel Port is optional integrated device. to supported connect a printer or another parallel device. The port is IEEE-1284 compliant and supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figures 1-1/1-2 and 1-3 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-6 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1- 6 System unit block diagram Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview The system unit of the computer consists of the following components: Processor: Intel Pentium M (Dothan) Processor and Celeron M Intel Dothan Processor (533MHz) − Core speed: 1.6/1.73/1.86/2.0/2.13 GHz − System bus: 533 MHz −...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components BIOS ROM (flash EEPROM) 4Mb x 1 chip (512KB flash parts) − 33kb used for EC BIOS − 51kb used for VGA BIOS − 40kb used for pxe boot − 4kb used for logo −...
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview North Bridge: Intel 915 PM − CPU interface and control − System Memory Support − PCI Express* Graphics (PEG) Interface − Direct Media Interface (DMI) − Power Management South Bridge: ICH6-M − Direct Media Interface (DMI) −...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Audio Controller The AD1981B integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system feature contains the following: Variable Sample Rate Audio External Audio Power –Down Control Integrated Stereo Headphone Amplifier Stereo Full-Duplex Codec 20-Bit PCM DAC Dual MIC Input with Built-In Programmable Preamp High Quality CD Input with Ground Sense.
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview Clock Generator ICS954206B − Generating the clock signal required for the system Modem Controller Built-in MDC card with askey Functions of the modem controller: − Digital signal conductor protection − Ring wake-up support −...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Support following 2 kinds of mini PCI wireless LAN cards. − IEEE 802.11g − IEEE 802.11a/g Transfer Rate − IEEE 802.11a/g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11a/g: 5.4GHz −...
1.3 2.5-inch HDD 1 Hardware Overview 1.3 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-profile and lightweight, high-performance HDD. The HDD incorporates a 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. Storage capacities supported are 30, 40,60,80,100,120 GB. The HDD interface is Enhanced IDE, ATA100 (for 30/40/60/80/100/120 GB). The HDD is shown in Figure 1-7 and some of its specifications are listed in Table 1-1.
1.4 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. The drive provides high-speed data transfer, playing back a DVD at up to 8x speed and reading up to 10,820 Kbytes per second from DVD-ROM and 3,600 Kbytes per second from CD-ROM. The DVD-ROM drive is shown in Figure 1-8 and its specifications are listed in Table 1-2.
1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum, the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and HS CD-RW at 10x speed. The specifications of the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive are listed in Table 1-3.
1.6 DVD Dual (Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD Dual (Double Layer) The DVD-Dual drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum, the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and CD-RW at 4x speed and high or ultra speed at 24x and DVD-R/+R at 8x speed and DVD+R(Double Layer) at 2.4x speed and DVD-RW at 4x speed and DVD+RW at 2.4x speed.
1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD Super Multi The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum, the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 16x speed and CD-RW at 4x speed or Ultra and High speed CD-RW at 10x speed and DVD-R at 8x speed and DVD-RW at 4x speed and DVD+R at 8x speed and DVD+RW at 4x speed and DVD-RAM at 3x speed.
1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD Super Multi 1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum, the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and CD-RW at 4x speed and High speed CD-RW at 10x speed and DVD-R at 8x speed and DVD-RW at 4x speed and DVD+R at 8x speed and DVD+R(Double Layer) at 2.4x speed and DVD+RW at 4x speed and DVD-RAM at 3x speed.
1.9 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.9 Power Supply The power supply unit provides many different voltages for the system board and performs the following functions: 1. Power input monitor Checks whether the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer. Checks whether the battery pack is connected to the computer.
1 Hardware Overview 2.0 Batteries 2.0 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: Main battery pack Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-7 lists the specifications of these batteries. Table 1- 7 Battery specifications Battery name Material Output voltage Capacity 6 Cell...
2.1 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-8 Quick/normal charging time State Charge time Off-state charge 6/12 Cell About 4 hours max On-state charge 6/12 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consumption by the system.
4. Bootable CD 5. PC Card loopback connector 6. Multimeter 7. External monitor 8. Headphone 9. Microphone 10. A-BEX TEST DVD 11. Music CD 12. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart Basic Flowchart The basic flowchart in Figure 2-1 serves as a guide for identifying a possibly faulty FRU. Before going through the diagnostic flowchart steps, verify the following: Ask the user if a password has been registered and, if so, ask him or her to enter the password.
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Follow the system board diagnostic Any error message displayed ?? procedure in Section 2.4 Follow the display diagnostic Message "In Touch with Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password.
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2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart Follow the keyboard diagnostic Keyboard works well ?? procedure in Section 2.6 Insert Bootable CD into ODD Follow the ODD diagnostic Diagnostic Program procedure in Section 2.8 Loaded ?? Perform each test with the diagnostic program. Identify the test resulting in the error Any error detected by the and perform the appropriate...
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2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting If the diagnostic program cannot detect an error, the error may be intermittent. Run the continuous test program repeatedly to isolate the problem. Check the log utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected the error, then perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1.
2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Power Supply The power supply in the computer controls many functions and components. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Power Icon Check Procedure 2 Connection Check Procedure 3...
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2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting DC IN LED DC IN LED Power supply status On in Green DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Battery damage and can’t charge during DC-in. Else If the DC IN LED off, follow the steps below: 1.
2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Procedure 2 Connection Check Power is supplied to the system board as illustrated below: System board adaptor AC power cord AC adaptor cord Battery pack Follow the steps below to check whether each connector has been connected correctly: Check 1 Make sure the AC adaptor and AC power cord have been firmly plugged into the DC IN 15V socket and wall outlet, respectively.
2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting System Board To check if the system board is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system performs the self-diagnostic Power On Self Test (POST) embedded in the BIOS ROM.
2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board Procedure 2 Test Program Check The maintenance test program contains several programs for diagnosing the system board and CPU. Execute the following test programs using the procedures described in Chapter 3. 1. System test 2. Memory test 3.
2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting 2.5-inch HDD To check if the 2.5-inch HDD is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Partition Check Procedure 3 Format Check Procedure 4 Test Program Check Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check CAUTION: The contents of the 2.5-inch HDD will be erased when the HDD 2.5-inch HDD diagnostic test or formatting is executed.
2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD create a DOS partition on drive C. Then restart the computer.. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the FDISK menu, perform Check 4. If drive C is not listed as active, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to set the active partition for drive C.
2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Procedure 4 Test Program Check Run the HDD test program stored on the maintenance test program disk for all test items. See Chapter 3 for details on how to use the test program. If an error is detected during the HDD test, an error code and status will be displayed. The error codes and their status names are listed in Table 2-1.
2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check The HDD or system board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following connectors have been firmly connected to the HDD, system board and CPU.
2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting Keyboard To check if the computer’s keyboard is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Keyboard test available as part of the maintenance test program. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
2 Troubleshooting 2.7 Display Display To check if the computer’s display is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 External Monitor Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 External Monitor Check Connect an external monitor to the computer's external monitor port, then boot the computer.
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2.7 Display 2 Troubleshooting Check 3 The FL may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 4. Check 4 The FL inverter board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3.
CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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2.8 ODD Drive 2 Troubleshooting Check 3 The ODD drive may be faulty. Replace the ODD drive with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the ODD drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be faulty.
2 Troubleshooting 2.9 LAN To check if the computer’s LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the LAN check program available as part of the maintenance test program. This program will check the LAN.
2.10 SD Card/Memory Stick 2 Troubleshooting 2.10 SD/MS/SM/MMC/XD Card(Optional) To check if the computer’s SD/MS/SM/MMC/XD Card is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the SD/MS/SM/MMC/XD Card test program available as part of the maintenance test program.
2 Troubleshooting 2.11 Parallel Port 2.11 Parallel Port(Optional) To check if the computer’s Parallel Port is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Parallel Port test program available as part of the maintenance test program.
2.12 Audio Test 2 Troubleshooting 2.12 Audio Test To check if the computer’s Speaker is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Audio test available as part of the maintenance test program.
2 Troubleshooting 2.13 IEEE 1394 Test 2.13 IEEE 1394 Test(Optional) To check if the computer’s IEEE 1394 is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the IEEE 1394 test program available as part of the maintenance test program.
2.14 Cooling Module 2 Troubleshooting 2.14 Cooling Module To check if the computer’s cooling module is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Fan On/Off test program available as part of the maintenance test program.
A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD A Formatted FLOPPY DISK A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test) A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test) Audio Line for audio record test A Data CD (for CD-ROM test) Loop back connector of LPT SD, MS Card The following chapters describe all the test details. The test items could be selected from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Quick Start When the system is booting from Service Diagnostic CD, the following screen will be displayed: Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to MS-DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the system will run the configured test items and generate a test report automatically.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Use arrow key to select ‘TouchPad’ item on ‘Peripheral’ in the menu, then press Space key to select it. (When it is being selected, there is a X marked in the Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Here is another method to run the test: Highlight a test item by using arrow keys, then, press Enter to start. If there are parameters provided, user should set parameters in the parameter dialog window. CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Test Result System will automatically run and display the test result as follows: Following is the comparison report of the two testing methods mentioned above: 1) Configuration and Running As to the method used in Mouse test, the user is required to select test items by pressing Space key and set the parameters artificially, (See 3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration) Then press F8 to start the test.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test The test purpose is to check whether 18 kinds of European keyboards run well during the test procedure. When users choose the item, the names of these countries will be displayed on the screen for user choice.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start When the user has checked all the keys and all the keys in the screen have changed color, the diagnostics program would automatically end the test and report the pass information. If keyboard test fails, program will terminate the test and report the fail information when it is time to timeout.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.8 DMI Write In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI Write also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, UUID and OEM Part Number, etc.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start The attributes that have been modified would be marked in red; otherwise in yellow. User could press F2 to save the changes, or press F4 to ignore and exit the current program. 3.2.9 System Information This function is used to read the system information.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs The name of the program is marked on the top of the screen. At the bottom, the function keys are listed for user operation. During the detection, keyboard operation is invalid. When the detection is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed as follows: User can use function keys listed on the bottom of the screen to display the configuration of the component or exit the current program.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.11 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.12 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item’s Title, Status Bar and Message Box.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 1. Diagnostics Windows When a test item is running, a Diagnostics Windows is displayed in full screen. It consists of the following parts: Title Bar, Test Running Status and Report Panel, Status Bar. There would prompt a message box called USER BREAK in the central of the window whether user press ESC to interrupt the test.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Title Bar located at the top of the window, it includes information as follows: Program Name and Its Version: Service Diagnostic Ver1.01; Test Module Name: Label the name and version of the test module. For example, in the above screen, the name of the test module is ‘Memory Tester Build Date 2002.12.31’.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Wait On Error: Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; Pause Enable: Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable” is enabled; Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Options 3.3.1 Overview In Service Diagnostics, with the Options menu user can configure the batch parameters, test item’s parameters and those parameters created by the LOG file. Options Menu Notes: Select All/None Items • Switch between selecting all test items and selecting none. The hot key is F6. Test Selected Items •...
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Configure batch parameters and all the test item’s parameters. Load Batch Parameters • Upload all the test items and the parameters to the *.ini file. Save Batch Parameters • Save all the parameters and the test items that are configured in the editor to a specified file.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Test Order • Specify the order of the test items. Choose 'Sequence' to adopt the sequential mode; choose 'Random' to run the test items in random sequence. Test Options • Choose one of the following options: Wait On Error Wait for further confirmation while an error occurs.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Monitor CPU Thermal Monitor the CPU temperature. Test Mode • LOOPBOUND The chosen test items will run repeatedly according to the times specified in the 'Number of Loops'. TIMEBOUND The chosen test items will run for an extent time specified in 'Time Limit Hrs' and 'Time Limit Min'.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Interactive • If the item is enabled during the test, the test items that need user to response can run normally, such as PS2 Mouse test; If it is disabled, those test items will report FAIL. Whether the option here is enabled, it only affects the current test item.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service Diagnostics\Options - Generate Report. Report Destination • If selecting 'NONE', no log file will be generated; if selecting 'FILE', a log file with the name specified in 'Log File Name' will be generated.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs If selecting this parameter, errors and time will be recorded only when the test fails. Append to Old Log File If selecting this parameter, the new log will be added to the old one. Log Device Info on Fail If selecting this parameter, details of the failed test will be recorded.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: ↑, ↓ • Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. Page Up, Page Down •...
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Scroll a page backward or forward on the screen. • Exit the Log viewer. • Display the Help information about the Log viewer operations and the functional keys. Ctrl+Home • Go to the start of the log file. Ctrl+End •...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Base Memory Test : PASS Extended Memory Test : PASS End Time: Mon Jan 05 10:47:51 2004 <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.01 ... Mouse Test Build Date 2002.12.31 [MSTPad] Begin Time: Mon Jan 05 10:48:54 2004 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL...
3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtests Test Test Item Subtest Test items Internal Name Group System 01 CPU 01 Basic Functionality Test [CPUBasicFun] 02 CPU Speed [CPUSpeed] Coprocessor Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions [NPUFun] NPU Interrupt [NPUInterrupt] 04 CPU Information [CPUInformation] 05 CPU Protected Mode [Protect] 06 Speedstep...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests 08 Cache Memory [CacheOne] 09 Random Memory 01 Randomize Test [Random] 02 Random Increment Read/Write [RandIncr] 10 Data Bus Test [DataBus] Memory Speed [MemSpeed] Test Storage 01 HDD 01 Sequential/Random R/W [SeqRdRW1] 02 Sequential/Random Seek [Seek1] 03 Performance [Perform1]...
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3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs VESA 1024x768x16M Mode [V1024768_32] VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode 1280X1024 Video Modes [V12801024_15] VESA 1280x1024x32K Mode [V12801024_16] VESA 1280x1024x64K Mode [V12801024_24] VESA 1280x1024x16M Mode [V12801024_32] VESA 1280x1024x32bit Mode 1400X1050 Video Modes [V14001050_15] VESA 1400x1050x32K Mode [V14001050_16] VESA 1400x1050x64K Mode [V14001050_24] VESA 1400x1050x16M Mode [V14001050_32]...
3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs System Test Move arrow keys and press the Space key to select CPU test item from Service Diagnostic menu, then highlight CPU and press the Enter to run this test item. Subtest 01 CPU 1.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test CPU Speed Comparison--Whether you want to make a comparison of the CPU speed with the value set in ‘Expected CPU Speed’, you should choose ‘Yes’; otherwise, ‘No’. Expected CPU Speed--Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison.
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Speedstep is a kind of energy-saving running mode that is supported by the Pentium III or above. This test item is to check whether the CPU supports Speedstep function according to the change of the CPU work frequency in different power supply mode.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test This test item is to check whether the system clock/calendar works normally. 4. PCI System This test item is to check whether the bus number, device number and function number in PCI bus are valid. 5.
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 2. Chipset Fan Speed Test This test item is to check whether Chipset Fan exists or not. If it exists, the test will check the speed of Chipset Fan at the status of Power On or Power Off.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test Memory Test This test module is to check whether the memory chip works normally. Subtest 01 BIOS ROM This test item is to check the validity of BIOS ROM that includes two sub-items -- ROM Read and ROM Write Protection.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BYTE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test In addition to the above pattern test of the memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of Extended Momory.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 Pattern’. Subtest 05 Walking 0’s Test The test item is to ensure that there is no open circuitry issue in memory chip.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized memory address and a series of incremental data. Subtest 10 Data Bus Test This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 11 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory.
3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Storage Subtest 01 HDD This test item runs on IDE hard disks. It checks the functions and performance of IDE hard disk. 1. Sequential/Random R/W This test item is to check the HDD’s Read/Write function through data writing and reading to HDD.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage (1) Read & Write –Write data on the disk, then read it out and compare the two value; (2) Read Verify —Read data only; (3) Unprotected Write—Write data on the disk without backup original data. Option—Select sequential test or random test 2.
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3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Check the HDD controller’s status, including HDD interrupt and unexpected interrupt. 5. Diagnostic Read/Write This test item is a quick test to verify whether the HDD could be correctly accessed and the user could specify the percentage in the below dialog. Percent (1-100)-- Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 3. Data CD Butterfly Seek Check the seek function of the ODD drive. It will perform a serial of seeking operations. First, locate the minimum LBA address, then the maximum, the sub- minimum, the sub-maximum and meet at center point. This test needs a data CD. 4.
3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Video This test item tests the video by: displaying the figures in different graphic modes. displaying the property and color of the characters in different text modes. User will confirm whether each video mode works normally by judging whether the display is correct.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video It would display the below texts of the different attributes in the screen: 1. Text in normal attribute; 2. Text in blinking normal attribute; 3. Text in inverse attribute; 4. Text in blinking inverse attribute; 5.
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 4. Text Color This test item is to check whether all 16 colors foreground and all 8 colors background works normally in VGA text mode. The bit4-6 of the attribute byte of a character defines 8 background colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, brown, magenta, and light gray), and the bit0-3 defines 16 foreground colors (dark gray, light blue, light green, light cyan, light red, light magenta, yellow, and white besides the above 8 colors).
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Subtest 02 640 * 480 VGA Mode This test item is to check whether 680*480 VGA Text mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen.
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test 4. 1280 x1024 Video Modes Test 5. 1400 X1050 Video Modes Test 6. 1600 X1200 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data &...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 05 DDC Test This test item is to check whether the video card and the video display support DDC (Display Data Channel). Subtest 06 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally.
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 08 Register Test This test item is to check whether the registers of the video adapter works normally. Subtest 09 Color Purity Test This test item is to check whether the system (the video adapter and the display) could display the purity color of red, green, blue, black and white.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 11 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 12 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether the BitBlt engine works normally. BitBlt is the abbreviation of ‘Bit Block Translate’, that means the copy of data block for 3 types, from video memory to video memory, from video memory to system memory, and from system memory to video memory.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 This test item is to check whether there is open or short circuit issue in the external pins by looping back the external pins, controlling the voltage of each data pin, control pin and status pin.
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3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Check whether it supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) feature. Subtest 02 IrDA This test item supports the transfer rates of 2.4Kbps, 9.6Kbps, 19.2Kbps, 38.4Kbps, 57.6Kbps, 115.2Kbps , 0.576Mbps,1.152Mbps and 4.00Mbps. The unit under testing (UUT) is called Slave, that requires a unit whose IrDA works normally(that is called Master) for transferring data between Slave and Master..
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Below is the Master Testing window: Press any key to quit when you want to stop Subtest 03 LAN Card This test item is to check whether the module can detect the existence of the network card and display its related information.
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3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 05 Pcie Pcie Detection This test item is used to detect Pcie device ID and vendor ID. Only the AboCom ExpressCard 34 GigabitEthernet. device can be detected so far. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally. 1. Keyboard Data Line Test Check whether the keyboard data line works normally. 2. Keyboard Led Test Check whether the keyboard led works normally. 3.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either by user break or test time is out. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 3.11 Error Codes and description The format of ‘Error Code’ is ‘ddxxee’, and ‘dd’ is the device ID (1~2 chars), ‘xx’ is test function ID of device (2 chars), ‘ee’ is the error code of device (2 chars); the range of error code is from 01 to 99 in each device (the common error codes in all device are set to 99 and spanned).
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs The ROM BIOS has Physical Write-Protect Error As above. problems. The test pattern read out from the Base Memory Error base memory is different from Test this memory chip on Address the one that has been written in multiple machines.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description The PC speaker's sound source -- -counter/timer 8253 cannot RTC Alarm Error As above. produce corresponding timing signal. PCI Bus Error No PCI. Check the board. PCI Bus Scan Error PCI test fails. As above.
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Check whether there is any Physical problems with the video Color Purity Test Error physical problem with the video card or the monitor. card or the monitor. VESA Mode 15bits Direct As above. As above.
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DTR/STR Connection As above. As above. Error Toshiba Fixture Error As above. As above. 08xx LAN Card PCI bus Error during Don’t Scan PCI device Don’t support PCI BIOS...
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Data Line Test Fail Data Line Test fails. As above. 05xx Mouse Check the mouse connection and Touch Pad Test Fail Touch Pad Test Fail repeat the test. 14xx IrDA Test Failure with the infrared port or Rerun the configuration program 2400BPS Test Error the configuration program is not...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description controller 20xx IDE-HDD Wrong test parameters are input Get Parameter Fail ! Reinput the correct parameters. by user. Write Pattern Error HD is damaged. Send the HD for repair. Data Compare Error HD is damaged. As above.
3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.12 Quick Test Item List Device Test Items Comment Basic Functionality NPU Basic Functions CPU Information Memory BIOS ROM Cache Memory Bit Stuck High Test 10% or 3 minutes Bit Stuck Low Test 10% or 3 minutes Address Test Board...
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4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents General........................4-1 Safety Precautions....................4-2 Before You Begin ....................4-4 Disassembly Procedures ..................4-5 Assembly Procedures................... 4-5 Tools and Equipment ................... 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque ..................4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks ..................4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body ............4-7 Symbol examples ....................
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4 Replacement Procedures Removing the Cooling Module................4-27 Install Cooling Module ..................4-29 CPU.......................... 4-30 Removing the CPU .................... 4-30 Installing the CPU....................4-31 Speaker Cover and Keyboard .................. 4-33 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard............. 4-33 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard ............4-34 Bluetooth Card ......................
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4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Removing North Bridge thermal module ........4-51 4.14 Display Mask ......................4-52 Removing the Display Mask................4-52 Installing the Display Mask ................4-53 4.15 FL Inverter Board ....................4-54 Removing the FL Inverter Board............... 4-54 Installing the FL Inverter Board ................
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4 Replacement Procedures Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack ................. 4-8 Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack ................. 4-9 Figure 4-3 Removing the PCI Express card ............... 4-10 Figure 4-4 Removing the PC card ..................4-12 Figure 4-5 Removing the memory card ................4-14 Figure 4-6 Removing the optional memory cover..............
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-30 Removing the top cover .................. 4-43 Figure 4-31 Removing the system board ................4-45 Figure 4-32 Removing the RJ11/45, AC-IN, MDC cable ........... 4-46 Figure 4-33 Removing the L and R speaker box ..............4-46 Figure 4-34 REmoving the VGA board................
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Some replacement procedures may not require you to remove all the surrounding FRUs to replace only one FRU. The chart below shows the FRUs in the order in which they should be removed in a top-down manner, irrespective of their physical locations.
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. Never heat or disassemble the battery packs to avoid leakage of alkaline solutions.
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For AC input, be sure to use the AC adapter and AC power cable that come with your computer or Toshiba-recommended equivalents. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all the replacement components meet the specifications of the computer and that all the cables and connectors are fastened securely.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Before You Begin Before you begin disassembling the computer, keep in mind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembling from removing the AC adapter and battery pack. Remove the optional parts and accessories as well. The procedures for removing the batteries will be explained later.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembly Procedures The cable connectors come in these two basic types: Pressure plate connectors Normal pin connectors To remove a pressure plate connector, pull up the tabs on either side of the connector's plastic pressure plate and gently pull the cable out of the connector. To reconnect the cable to the pressure plate's connector, raise the pressure plate up to a satisfactory height and slide the cable into the connector.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Tools and Equipment For the safety of you and other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended to use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipment. The proper use of this equipment will ensure successful repair work and reduce the costs for fixing damaged components.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Colors of Screw Shanks For easy identification of the correct screws, the screw shanks are colored according to their lengths, as follows: Screws of an even-numbered length Brown Screws of an odd-numbered length White Screws of a special length Black Screws of a special length are those of a length having decimal places, such as 2.5 mm and 2.6 mm.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figures 4-1, 4-2. CAUTION: When handling the battery packs, use care not to short circuit the terminals. Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or break up their casing. 1.
Always dispose of the battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba. NOTE: Visually check the battery's terminals. If they are dirty, clean them with a dry cloth.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the PCI Express Card Remove the PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Push the PCI express card to be removed until it stops and release PCI express card. 2.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the PCI Express Card Install the optional PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PCI express card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install or remove the PC card correctly, according the manuals of the PC card and the operating system you are using.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PC card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-5, after checking that computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops and release the memory card. 3.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Memory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-5, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the memory card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4- 6 and 4-7, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or memory can be damaged.
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4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Spread out the two memories lock stoppers so that the memory module can be raised. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to the connectors. Figure 4-7 Removing the optional memory Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-17...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-6 and 4-7, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install the optional memory after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or memory can be damaged.
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Removing the MDC Card Remove the MDC Card (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-8 and 4-9, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or MDC card can be damaged.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4. Remove the two M2x3 white bind screws for securing the MDC card. 5. Raise the MDC card and disconnect it from CN517 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from the connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-9 Removing the MDC card 4-20 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the MDC Card Install the MDC card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-8 and 4-9, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or MDC card can be damaged.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10 and 4-11. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with bare hands.
4.2 Wireless LAN Card 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-11 Removing the wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, 4-11. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the connector at angle of 45 degrees. 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD Removing the HDD CAUTION: Do not press the top or bottom of the drive. Applying such pressure can corrupt the data in the drive or damage the drive. Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, 4-13and 4-14.
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4.3 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-13 Removing the HDD pack 4. Remove the HDD pack by pulling the HDD tap attached to the HDD pack. NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it failed.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, 4-13 and 4-14. CAUTION: To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD chassis and connector to the HDD pack. 2.
4.4 Cooling Module 4 Replacement Procedures Cooling Module CAUTION: When removing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting the repair work. Do not touch or give shock to the fan in the cooling module.
4.4 Cooling Module 4 Replacement Procedures Install Cooling Module Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-15, 4-16 and 4-17. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: Be sure to confirm the correct position for the module. Route the cooling module cable between the module and MDC card.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 CPU Removing the CPU CAUTION: When removing the CPU, keep the following in mind: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting repair work. Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-18, 4-19 and 4-10. CAUTION: Remove the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area.
4.5 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-15. 1. Check that the triangle on the cam is in the unlocking position. 2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 CPU 3. Fix the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. to the left. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees Figure 4-20 Fixing the CPU 4-32 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4.6 Speaker cover and Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Speaker Cover and Keyboard Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Remove the Speaker Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-21, 4-22. 1. Release the following 8 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Two bottom latches - One latch on the left and right sides - Four front latches...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Speaker cover and Keyboard Figure 4-22 Removing the keyboard Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Install the speaker cover and keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 21, 4-22. 1. Connect the keyboard cable on main board connector CN8 and put it on correct position.
4.7 Bluetooth Card 4 Replacement Procedures Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Card Remove the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23. 1. Disconnect the antenna cable with the tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN3 on main board. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Bluetooth Card Installing the Bluetooth Card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23. 1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN3 on the system board and fix Bluetooth card with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2.
4.8 ODD bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures ODD Bay Module Removing the ODD Bay Module NOTE: The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the modules that can be installed in the ODD bays. See the appropriate sections for the disassembly procedures of the specific modules.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 ODD Bay Module Figure 4-25 Removing the ODD bay module Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-24, 4-25. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2.
4.8 ODD bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the ODD drive only if it failed. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figures 4-26. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Display Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Use care to avoid that the antenna cable for antenna is caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-27, 4-28. 1.
4.9 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-28 Removing the display assembly Installing the Display Assembly Install the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-19, 4-20. 1. Place the display panel in the correct position and push the wireless antenna cable into the top cover.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Top Cover 4.10 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Turn the computer upside down, and remove the following 15 screws: - Three M2.5x8 black flat-head screws - Eight M2.5x6 black bind screws - One M2.5x10 black flat-head screws - Three M2.5x3 white flat-head screws...
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4.10 Top Cover 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-30 Removing the top cover 3. Disconnect the switch board flat cable from CN6. 4. Disconnect the touch pad board flat cable from CN7. 5. Disconnect the I/O board flat cable from CN5. 6.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Top Cover Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29, 4-30. 1. Connect the switch board, touch pad, I/O board flat cables to CN6, CN7 and CN5 on the system board.
4.11 System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, 4 Replacement Procedures RJ11/45, MDC cable 4.11 System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable Removing the System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable NOTE: Be careful of the eject button for the PC card. It can be damage when removing the board.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable 7. Remove the RJ11/45, AC-IN cable from CN505, CN3009, and CN501. 8. Remove the MDC cable from CN502. Figure4-32 Removing the RJ-11/45, AC-IN, MDC cable 9. Remove the L and R speaker box. Figure 4-33 Remove the L and R speaker box 4-46 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4.11 System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, 4 Replacement Procedures RJ11/45, MDC cable Installing the System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable Install the System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC-IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable according to the following procedures and figure 4-31, 4-32 and 4-33. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 VGA Board 4.12 VGA Board Removing the VGA Board Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove three M2.5x4 black flat-head screw. 2. Remove the VGA bracket. 3. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-34 Removing the VGA board 4-48 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4.12 VGA Board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the VGA Board Install the touch pad according to the following procedures and figure 4-34. 1. Seat the VGA board to the corrector. 2. Secure it with VGA bracket and three M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-49...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 North Bridge Thermal Module 4.13 North Bridge thermal module Removing North Bridge thermal module Remove the north bridge thermal module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Disconnect the cable of the north bridge thermal module from CN513 on the system board.
4.13 North Bridge thermal module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Removing North Bridge thermal module Install the Removing North Bridge thermal module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Place the north bridge thermal module in the correct position and push the clip in correct position on the system board.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Display Mask 4.14 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-36. 1. Remove the following 4 seals on the display module in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top 2.
4.14 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-36. 1. Place the display mask in the correct position and fasten the following 25 latches, in that order: - Six top latches - Five latches on each of the left and right sides - Nine bottom latches...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board 4.15 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-37 and 4- 1. Remove three M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screws. Figure 4-37 Removing the FL inverter board 2.
4.15 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-38 disconnecting the cables Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-37 and 4- 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connecter, and connect the HV cable to HV connecter.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 LCD Module 4.16 LCD Modules NOTE: ICs are fragile. Use extreme care not to apply pressure to the ICs along the edges of the LCD module. NOTE: Dispose of used LCD panels (fluorescent (FL) tubes) as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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4.16 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the LCD brackets. 4. Turn the LCD upside down. 5. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-40 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-57...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 LCD Module Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module NOTE: LCD/FL cable must be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the module. Install the 15.4-inch LCD module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-39, 4- 1. Turn the LCD upside down. 2.
4.17 LED board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 I/O Board Removing the I/O Board Remove the I/O board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-41. 1. Remove the M2.5x4 black flat-head screw for securing the I/O board. 2. Remove the I/O board. 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42, 4-43. 1. Remove the following 6 latches on the switch cover, in that order: -Three latches on each of the left and right sides Figure 4-42 Removing the switch cover 2.
4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-43 Removing the switch Board Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board Install the switch board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42, 4-43. 1. Place the switch board on the correct position and securing it with the two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4- 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from J1 on the touch pad. 2.
4.18 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Touch Pad Board and Button Board Install the Touch Pad Board and Button Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-44. 1. Connect the touch pad flat cables to CN3000 and button board flat cable to CN3001 on the button board.
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Appendices Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ....................B-1 System Board Front View ..................B-1 System Board Back View..................B-3 Appendix C .................Error! Bookmark not defined. System Board ................Error! Bookmark not defined. CN1 LCD/FL Inverter Connector (42-Pin) .....Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Appendices C.20 CN510 Memory Slot SO DIMM#0 Connector (200-Pin)..Error! Bookmark not defined. C.21 CN511 VGA Card Connector (232-Pin) ....Error! Bookmark not defined. C.22 CN512 USB#2 Connector (6-Pin)......Error! Bookmark not defined. C.23 CN513 FAN Connector (5-Pin) .......Error! Bookmark not defined. C.24 CN514 HDD Connector (44-Pin)......Error! Bookmark not defined.
Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1.
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Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recommend a CRT cleaning agent.
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Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge.
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Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module 7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization.
Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments C.33 CN3007 USB#1 Connector (4-Pin) Table C-33 USB#1 Connector pin assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USBVCC1_DB USB_L_P1-_DB USB_L_P1+_DB GROUND_USB C.34 JACK500 External Microphone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-34 External Microphone Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No.
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break PrintSc *6 Pause — — — — Kat/Hir Notes: 1. * Scan codes differ by mode. 2.
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Note : The table above shows scan codes with the left Shift key. In combination with the right Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift...
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Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break...
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Keytop Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl +...
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Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. F BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices Appendix G Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool: BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer that has renewed BIOS data. Rewriting the BIOS 1.
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Apx. G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices Appendix H Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you need the following tool: BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer Rewriting the EC/KBC 1.