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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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Key operation 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
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ..............................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 2.5-inch HDD.....................................................................................................................1-9 1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............................................................................1-10 1.4 Power Supply ...........................
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2-17 BUTTON troubleshooting process ..................................................................................... 43 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test .............................................................................................................. 3 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test .............................................................................................. 4 3.3 Display Configuration ........................................
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Tools and Equipment .........................................................................................................4-6 Screw Tightening Torque ..................................................................................................4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks .....................................................................................................4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Laptop Body............................................................................
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4.10 Touch Pad Button Board and Bracket..............................................................................4-27 Removing the touch pad button board and bracket..........................................................4-27 Installing the Touch Pad Button Board and Bracket........................................................4-28 4.11 Thermal Fan .....................................................................................................................4-29 Removing t
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Installing the CMOS Board and MIC ..............................................................................4-55 4.21 USB Board .......................................................................................................................4-56 Removing the USB Board................................................................................................4-56 Installing the USB Board ..........................................................................................
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Figure 4.21 Picking up the motherboard...............................................................................4-31 Figure 4.22 Aligning the motherboard connectors................................................................4-32 Figure 4.23 Installing the DC IN connector..........................................................................4-33 Figure 4.24 Removing the Thermal Module.........................................................................4-35 Figure 4.25
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ...................................................................................................... B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments ................................................................................................. C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ............................................................
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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 ......................................................................................................... 1-9 1.3 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)................................................................ 1-10 1.4 Power Supply .....................................................................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A.......................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-2 SATA HDD ................................................................................................... 1-9 Figure 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive .............................................................................. 1-10 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 L500/L500D is a full-size PC notebook equipped with 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 15.6-inch and 16-inch HD LCD panel. The PGA socket supports BTO for the CPU so that the system can be designed to suit
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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 following types: 16.0" HD LCD screen, 32 million clolor, with 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels HD resolution 15.6" HD LCD screen, 32 million clolor, with 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
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Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview eSATA/USB combo The external SATA or eSATA port executes high-speed data transfer to external devices and now supports shielded cable lengths of up to 2 meters outside the PC. Express Card Slot The internal Express Card slot is a universal slot. This slot supports ExpressCard 34/54 and the slot comes with a dummy card. It also supports USB/PCI Express signals. Bridge Media Slot This slot allows you to inse
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1 Hardware Overview Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. LAN (BTO) The computer has built-in support for 10M/100M Ethernet LAN (10/100 megabits per second, 10/100BASE-T). It employs a Realtek 8103EL for 10M/100Mbit LAN. It is pre- installed as a standard device in some markets. Wireless LAN (BTO) Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN (WLAN) card. This WLAN module may come with the following types (depending on the model): Intel 802.11 abgn
