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Maintenance Manual
TM
Extensa 660 Series
Notebook Computers
9813214-0001, Rev. A
February 1997
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Copyright © 1996, 1997 Texas Instruments All Rights Reserved TM Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers Maintenance Manual TI Part No. 9813214-0001, Rev. A Original Issue: December 1996 Revision A: February 1997 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, ph
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Preface Introduction TM This manual provides installation, operation and servicing data for the Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers. Intended Audience This manual is primarily intended for use by qualified service technicians but contains information useful to non-technical users. Contents This manual contains six sections and one appendix that are common to all Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers (differences described as they are covered): ♦ Section 1: General Description - Introduces t
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Other Manuals About the System The following documents provide additional information related to the Extensa Notebook Computer Series: ♦ Extensa Series Notebook Computers Users Guide - Contains user reference information for the Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers. ♦ PC-Doctor Help and Technical Reference (online) Ordering Parts and Supplies To order a copy of any TI publication or to order option kits, spare parts or supplies for your system, contact your TI reseller: Telephone Toll-free
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Contents Paragraph Page Preface Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Intended Audience - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Contents- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Other Manuals About the System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents (continued) Paragraph Page Section 2 Installation (continued) Installing External Notebook Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7 Installing Ext. Keyboard/Mouse/Numeric Keypad- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7 Installing an External Parallel Printer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8 Installing an External Serial Port Device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9 Installing
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Contents (continued) Paragraph Page Section 4 Theory of Operation Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 Notebook Functional Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1 System Processor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3 Memory Subsystem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents (continued) Paragraph Page Section 6 Field Service (continued) Required Tools and Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3 Notebook FRUs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-3 Cover-Display Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-4 System Base Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1 General Description 1.1 Introduction TM This manual contains field and factory level servicing information for the Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers (Figure 1-1) marketed by Texas Instruments. The first six sections contain information common to all members of the Extensa 660 Family of Notebook Computers. This section provides a general overview of the Extensa 660 Series, describes the standard and optional features, and identifies the major assemblies and subassemblies. This section
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1.2 Product Overview The Extensa 660 Series contains two major product lines including: ♦ 660 CD Series ♦ 660 CDT Series Both notebook series are similar in construction and appearance, have similar operating controls and indicators and use the same software. Both notebook series use a similar startup self test program and diagnostics program (described in detail in Section 5 of this manual). The two models differ in Hard Drive capacity and LCD screen size as listed in Table 1-1 below. Tabl
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1.3 Extensa 660 Series Notebook Features The Extensa 660 Series Notebook Computers are large screen, high-performance, ® ® multimedia notebooks powered by the Intel P54CSLM Pentium Processor Chip (133-MHz). Other major features of the 660 Series include: ♦ 166 MHz Pentium processor with MMX technology to support advanced video applications ♦ Powerful PCI Bus architecture ♦ 16 MB main memory (expandable to 80 MB using 16 MB, 32 MB or 64 MB EDO 64-bit type small outline dual inline memory m
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- Provisions for installation of second rechargeable battery pack in the Media Bay for extended portable operation. - Li-Ion primary battery option ♦ Powerful expansion capabilities including: - Advanced PCI Card slot (accessible from door at base of notebook), 120-pin port (PCI Bus plus sidebands). - Two PCMCIA card slots that support two Type I or Type II PC cards at the same time or one Type III PC Card option ♦ Flexible set of external ports for desktop operation - Fast infrared commun
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Internal Microphone Notebook Release latch Left Speaker LCD Built-in Keyboard Right Speaker Select Buttons Media Bay Device (CD-ROM, FDD or second Battery) Glidepad (Release Latch Underneath) (mouse) Primary NiMH Battery Pack Media Bay APCI Compartment Release Latch Left Side of Notebook Expansion Memory Compartment AC Adapter Battery Release Connector Latch (Primary APCI Access Power Battery) Cover Button Hard Disk PCMCIA Card Drive HDD Slots Kensington Lock Module Slot Bottom of Notebook F
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1.3.1.1 Internal LCD The Extensa 660 Series Notebooks contain one of the following LCDs (model dependent): ♦ 12.1-inch DSTN display (660CD Only) ♦ 11.3-inch TFT 1.3.1.2 External CRTs The Extensa 660 Series Notebooks are equipped with a 15-pin SVGA connector that can drive an external CRT (either alone or simultaneously with the internal LCD). When the notebook is set to the SimulSCAN mode, a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 x 256 colors is supported. When operating in the External CRT Mode, res
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1.3.2 Keyboard Features The Extensa 660 Series Notebooks contain a built-in 86/87-key keyboard (Figure 1-3) ® compatible with the IBM enhanced 101/102-key keyboard. The keyboard contains 12 programmable function keys, an embedded numeric keypad (Figure 1-4) and dedicated control keys (hot keys). Figure 1-3 Extensa 660 Series Keyboard Layout Figure 1-4 Embedded Numeric Keypad General
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1.3.3 Software Features As a standard feature, the Extensa 660 notebooks are factory loaded with dual load ® (Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups) software to allow the user to configure the notebook’s operating system environment as summarized in Table 1-2. Table 1-2 User-Selectable Operating System Environments Operating System Description Windows 95 Supports both desktop and mobile operation with Plug N Play capabilities and Advanced Power Management; customized to include TI startup scr
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1.3.4 Standard Peripheral Devices As standard features, the Extensa notebooks include an internal IDE hard drive, a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive and built-in glidepad (mouse device). 1.3.5 660 Series Connectivity Features As standard features, the Extensa 660 Series notebooks includes most standard desktop ports including a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 port, and external VGA port. The 660 Series also includes an expansion bus port for connection to an external Port Replica
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Table 1-3 660 Series External Ports Port Assignment Description External VGA Port 15-pin Female connector used to attach an external SVGA monitor to the notebook. Serial Port 9-pin Male connector used to attach an RS-232 serial device to the notebook. Parallel Port 25-pin Female connector used to attach a bidirectional printer or an external floppy disk drive (requires special cable for use with floppy disk drive). 6-pin Circular connectors used to attach external keyboard/mouse devices to
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1.3.7 Advanced PCI Card Options The Extensa 660 Series Notebooks contain provisions for an advanced PCI Card (installs from the bottom of the notebook by removing the APCI Cover as shown in Figure 1-6). Advanced PCI Compartment Advanced PCI Connector Compartment with cover removed Bottom of Notebook Figure 1-6 Installing Advanced PCI Card 1.3.8 PCMCIA Card Options The Notebook contains an onboard PCMCIA Controller and two 64-pin sockets that can accept up to two credit-card size (14.5 mm) Ty
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1.4 Notebook Batteries The notebook computer can use one of three types of batteries: ♦ Primary Battery - Nickel-Metal-Hydride type ♦ Primary Battery - Lithium-Ion type (option) ♦ Secondary Battery - Lithium-Ion type (option) The primary battery is housed in the battery compartment and the Secondary battery fits in the Media Bay compartment. The characteristics of the available batteries are listed in Table 1-5. Table 1-5 Battery Specifications Primary Primary Secondary Type Ni-MH Li-Ion Li-I
