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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Series
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
File Number 960-534
[CONFIDENTIAL]
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Copyright © 2005 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 Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Series Maintenance Manual First edition September 2005 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. T
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X series. NOTE: This Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X series is a BTO-support personal computer. Each model has a different configuration. For each model’s configuration, refer to the parts list dedicated to it. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X 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
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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. The key top symbol as it appears on the keyboard is printed in boldface type. Key operation Some operations require you to simultan
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-6 1.3 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................. 1-10 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.......................................
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2.13 Sound Troubleshooting............................................................................................2-45 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting............................................................................... 2-47 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test ........................................................
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3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program .................................................. 3-70 3.30 Sound Test program................................................................................................. 3-84 3.31 SETUP..................................................................................................................... 3-90 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview....................................................................................
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Appendix C Pin Assignment .......................................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ............................................................... D-1 Appendix E Key Layout..................................................................................................E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams.........................................................................................F-1 Appendix G BIOS/KBC/EC
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview [CONFIDENTIAL]
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-6 1.3 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................. 1-10 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive...............................................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer..................................................................................... 1-4 Figure 1-2 System units configuration ............................................................................ 1-5 Figure 1-3 System block diagram.................................................................................... 1-6 Figure 1-4 3.5-inch USB FDD........................................................................
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1 Hardware Overview Table 1-18 Time required for charges of RTC battery................................................... 1-32 Table 1-19 AC adapter specifications ............................................................................ 1-33 Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-v
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X is a high performance all-in-one PC running a Pentium M or Celeron M processor. Features are listed below. Microprocessor [CPU Easy Replaceable] Microprocessor used is different from each model. ® ® Mobile Intel Pentium -M model A 730/740/750/760/770/780 Pentium M processor with 533MHz bus operation. ® ® Mobile Intel Celeron -M model A 360/370/380/390 Celeron M processor with 400MHz bus opera
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features VRAM The computer has VGA imbedded in North Bridge and VRAM in 128MB(max). Keyboard An easy-to-use 85(US)-/86(UK)-key keyboard. Windows key is supported. The keyboard also supports touchpad as a pointing device. Optical devices A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi (supporting Double Layer) Drive is supported. Battery The RTC battery is mounted inside the computer. The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery (4,400mAh
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview LAN/MODEM Connectors for LAN and Modem are separately mounted. RGB The port enables connection of an external monitor. Docking interface port Advanced Port Replicator III can be connected through docking port on the bottom. Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-3
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer 1-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A50S/TECRA A3X Maintenance Manual (960-534)
