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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
[CONFIDENTIAL]
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Copyright © 2009 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite Maintenance Manual First edition May. 2009 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of inst
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite, referred to as the Satellite Series in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each of these messages will be i
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite Series 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. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD m
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Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third. User input Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the compute
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features.............................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 2.5-inch HDD.................................................................................................................1-11 1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) ..........................................................................1-13 1.4 Power Supply......................................
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2.16 7 in 1 card Troubleshooting...............................................................................................44 2.17 HDD Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................46 2.18 CRT failure Troubleshooting...............................................................................................48 2.19 HDMI Troubleshooting............................................................................
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3.15 BUTTON Test……..…………...………….…….……….……..…………...……............24 3.16 1st HDDTest ……………………………....……………. .……………....….…………...26 3.17 RDMI Test………………...………………………….… .……………...…..…………….27 3.18 WDMI Test …………….…………………………….…………….…....…..…………..28 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General................................................................................................................................4-1 Safety Precautions..................................................
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Installing the ODD Bay Module ...................................................................................... 4-20 Disassembling the ODD Drive ........................................................................................ 4-20 Assembling the ODD Drive............................................................................................. 4-21 4.8 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard........................................................................................ 4-22 R
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Removing the Motherboard ..............................................................................................4-36 Installing the Motherboard................................................................................................4-38 4.18 VGA Board and VGA Thermal Module (Optional) .........................................................4-40 Removing the VGA Board and VGA Thermal Module ...................................................4-40 Installing the VGA Board and V
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Figures Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack.................................................................................... 4-8 Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD door ..................................................................................... 4-10 Figure 4.3 Removing the HDD from the HDD bay............................................................... 4-11 Figure 4.4 Removing the HDD plate....................................................................................
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Figure 4.30 Align the DP CONN, S/PDIF CONN, Audio CONN and RJ45 CONN...............4-38 Figure 4.31 Installing the DC-in jack .......................................................................................4-39 Figure 4.32 Removing the VGA Board....................................................................................4-40 Figure 4.33 Reapply the Shinetsu 7726 grease on the thermal module and remove any release papers.....................................................
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(low-end model) ................................................................................................... 4-59 Figure 4.59 Removing the LCD Hinge Assembly................................................................... 4-60 Figure 4.60 Removing the LVDS cable from the LCD module.............................................. 4-61 Figure 4.61 Installing the LCD Hinge Assembly .................................................................... 4-62 Figure 4.62 Installing th
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 2.5-inch HDD ....................................................................................................... 1-11 1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)................................................................ 1-13 1.4 Power Supply ......................................................................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A.......................................................... 1-7 Figure 1-2 SATA HDD ................................................................................................. 1-11 Figure 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive .............................................................................. 1-13 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications ...........................................................................
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Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A500/A500D is a full-size PC notebook based on a Dual Core 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 long period of time. The display uses 16.0-inch WXGA LCD panel. The PGA socket supports BTO for the CPU so that the system can be designed to suit your needs.
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1 Hardware Overview Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. ODD (BTO) 12.7mm height DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer 12.7mm height DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer w/ Labelflash Display (BTO) The LCD displays available come with one of the following types: 16.0" COLOR TFT/HD LCD (Samsung LTN160AT01-A Glare), 1366 X 768 HD Resolution 16.0" COLOR TFT/HD LCD (Samsung LTN160HT01-A Glare), 1920 X 1080 FHD Resolution Graphics (B
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Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports The computer has three USB 2.0 ports. It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps. These ports support PnP installation and hot plugging. They also support Sleep and Charge function. eSATA The external SATA or eSATA end user can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 2 meters outside the PC to t
