Toshiba Satellite L300 Series User manual

Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual
Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite L300/L305
Satellite Pro L300
EQUIUM L300
SATEGO L300
(PSLB0x/PSLB1x)
(PSLB2x/PSLB3x)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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Copyright
© 2008 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 L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300
Maintenance Manual.
First Edition March 2008.
Disclaimer
The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The
included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite L300/L305 /
Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300 at the time of this manual's production.
However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from
errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding product and this manual.
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 /
SATEGO L300, referred to as Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 /
SATEGO L300 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 italicized and identified as shown below.
DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property
damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.
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.
Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw is not fully
fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short circuit, which could cause
overheating, smoke or fire.
If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be sure to use only the
same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of
the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode.
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The manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro
L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300 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 module
Board layout
Pin Assignments
Keyboard scan/character codes
Key layout
BIOS Rewrite Procedures
EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
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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 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 XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face
below:
Format complete
System transferred
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
1.1 Features......................................................................................................................2
1.2 System Unit Components ..........................................................................................9
1.3 2.5-inch HDD...........................................................................................................15
1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM...................................................................................16
1.5 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)....................................................................17
1.6 HD DVD ROM........................................................................................................18
1.7 Power Supply...........................................................................................................19
1.8 Batteries ...................................................................................................................20
1.1.1 Main Battery.........................................................................................20
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control.....................................................................20
1.1.3 RTC Battery .........................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
2.1 Outline....................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Basic Flowchart......................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Power Supply .........................................................................................................2-6
Procedure 1 Power Icon Check...........................................................................2-6
Procedure 2 Connection Check...........................................................................2-8
Procedure 3 Replacement Check........................................................................2-8
2.4 System Board .........................................................................................................2-9
Procedure 1 Message Check...............................................................................2-9
Procedure 2 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-10
Procedure 3 Replacement Check......................................................................2-10
2.5 2.5-inch HDD.......................................................................................................2-11
Procedure 1 Message Check.............................................................................2-11
Procedure 2 Partition Check.............................................................................2-11
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Procedure 3 Format Check................................................................................2-12
Procedure 4 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-13
Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-14
2.6 Keyboard..............................................................................................................2-15
Procedure 1 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-15
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-15
2.7 Display .................................................................................................................2-16
Procedure 1 External Monitor Check ...............................................................2-16
Procedure 2 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-16
Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-16
2.8 ODD (Optical Disk Drive)...................................................................................2-18
Procedure 1 ODD Cleaning Check...................................................................2-18
Procedure 2 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-18
Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-18
2.9 LAN......................................................................................................................2-20
Procedure 1 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-20
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-20
2.10 Audio Test............................................................................................................2-21
Procedure 1 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-21
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-21
2.11 Cooling Module....................................................................................................2-22
Procedure 1 Test Program Check .....................................................................2-22
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check...................................2-22
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs
3.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Quick Start.................................................................................................................3
3.2.1 Quick Test ............................................................................................. 3
3.2.2 Customization Test................................................................................ 3
3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test ............................................................................ 7
3.2.4 Audio Play Test..................................................................................... 8
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3.2.5 Audio Record Test .................................................................................8
3.2.6 DMI Read...............................................................................................8
3.2.7 DMI Write..............................................................................................9
3.2.8 System Information..............................................................................10
3.2.9 View Logs ............................................................................................12
3.2.10 Exit to Free DOS..................................................................................12
3.2.11 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation....................................................12
3.3 Options.....................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Overview..............................................................................................16
3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration ..........................................................17
3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration .........................................................19
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters.........................................................................20
3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters.........................................................................21
3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting.......................................................................22
3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer............................................................................23
3.3.8 Display LOG File.................................................................................23
3.3.9 LOG Viewer.........................................................................................24
3.3.10 LOG File Sample .................................................................................25
3.4 Subtests.....................................................................................................................27
3.5 System Test ..............................................................................................................30
3.6 Memory Test ............................................................................................................35
3.7 Storage......................................................................................................................41
3.8 Video........................................................................................................................45
3.9 Communication (COMM)........................................................................................55
3.10 Peripheral .................................................................................................................56
3.11 Error Codes and description.....................................................................................58
3.12 Quick Test Item List.................................................................................................63
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
4.1 General...................................................................................................................4-1
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................4-2
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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...............................................................................................4-7
Removing the Battery Pack ...............................................................................4-8
Installing the Battery Pack.................................................................................4-9
Removing the Optional PC Card .....................................................................4-10
Installing the Optional PC Card.......................................................................4-11
Removing the Momery Card ...........................................................................4-12
Installing the Momery Card.............................................................................4-13
Removing the Optional Memory.....................................................................4-14
Installing the Optional Memory.......................................................................4-15
4.2 HDD .....................................................................................................................4-16
Removing the HDD .........................................................................................4-16
Installing the HDD...........................................................................................4-18
4.3 ODD Bay Module ................................................................................................4-19
Removing the ODD Bay Module ....................................................................4-19
Installing the ODD Bay Module......................................................................4-20
Disassembling the ODD Bay Module..............................................................4-21
Assembling the ODD Bay Module..................................................................4-21
4.4 Keyboard..............................................................................................................4-22
Removing the Keyboard..................................................................................4-22
Installing the Keyboard....................................................................................4-23
4.5 MDC Module .......................................................................................................4-24
Removing the MDC Module ...........................................................................4-24
Installing the MDC Module.............................................................................4-25
4.6 Wireless LAN Card..............................................................................................4-26
Removing the Wireless LAN Card..................................................................4-26
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Installing the Wireless LAN Card ...................................................................4-27
4.7 Top Cover............................................................................................................. 4-28
Removing the Top Cover.................................................................................4-28
Installing the Top Cover..................................................................................4-29
4.8 Display Assembly ................................................................................................4-30
Removing the Display Assembly.....................................................................4-30
Installing the Display Assembly...................................................................... 4-31
4.9 System Board .......................................................................................................4-32
Removing the System Board…. ......................................................................4-32
Installing the System Board.............................................................................4-33
4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan.............................................................................4-34
Removing the CPU Cooling module and Fan(For Intel CPU)........................4-34
Installing the CPU Cooling module and Fan (For Intel CPU).........................4-36
Removing the CPU Cooling module and Fan (For AMD CPU).....................4-37
Installing the CPU Cooling module and Fan (For AMD CPU).......................4-39
4.11 CPU......................................................................................................................4-40
Removing the CPU..........................................................................................4-40
Installing the CPU............................................................................................4-41
4.12 Broadcom Card ....................................................................................................4-43
Removing the Broadcom Card.........................................................................4-43
Installing the Broadcom Card..........................................................................4-44
4.13 Display Mask........................................................................................................4-45
Removing the LCD Display Mask...................................................................4-45
Installing the LCD Display Mask....................................................................4-46
4.14 FL Inverter Board.................................................................................................4-47
Removing the FL Inverter Board.....................................................................4-47
Installing the FL Inverter Board ...................................................................... 4-48
4.15 LCD Modules.......................................................................................................4-49
Removing the LCD module ............................................................................4-49
Installing the LCD Module..............................................................................4-51
4.16 CCD board and MIC ............................................................................................4-52
Removing the CCD and MIC ..........................................................................4-52
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Installing the CCD and MIC............................................................................4-53
4.17 Speakers ...............................................................................................................4-54
Removing the Speakers....................................................................................4-54
Installing the Speakers.....................................................................................4-54
4.18 Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ........................................................................4-55
Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ............................................4-55
Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ..............................................4-56
4.19 USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable .........................................4-57
Removing USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ...................4-57
Installing the USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable...............4-58
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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 .................................................................. D-1
Appendix E Key Layout.....................................................................................................E-1
Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures..............................................................................F-1
Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures........................................................................ G-1
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Chapter 1 Contents
1.1 Features............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 System Unit Components ................................................................................................... 9
1.3 2.5-inch HDD.................................................................................................................... 15
1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM ............................................................................................ 16
1.5 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............................................................................. 17
1.6 HD DVD ROM................................................................................................................. 18
1.7 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 19
1.8 Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 20
1.1.1 Main Battery.......................................................................................... 20
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control...................................................................... 20
1.1.3 RTC Battery .......................................................................................... 21
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Figures
Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement...............................................................................6
Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram........................................................................................7
Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations..................................................................................8
Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram....................................................................................9
Figure 1-5 SATA HDD ...........................................................................................................15
Figure 1-6 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive.......................................................................16
Tables
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications ................................................................................................15
Table 1-2 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Specifications.................................................16
Table 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications..................................................................17
Table 1-4 HD DVD ROM Drive Specifications .....................................................................18
Table 1-5 Battery Specifications.............................................................................................20
Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time................................................................................21
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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 is a full
size notebook PC based on the mobile Intel Core2 Duo, Dual Core and Merom Celeron
Processors, 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.
The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA LCD panel, at a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The
Socket P supports BTO/CTO for the CPU so that the system can be designed to suit your needs.
The computer has the following features:
Processor
The CPU is mobile Intel Core2 Duo, Dual Core and Merom Celeron Processor:
Penryn Core2 Duo Processor (800MHz FSB)
T8100(2.20G)/T8300(2.40G)/
T9300(2.50G)/T9500(2.60G) Hz
Merom Core2 Duo Processor (667MHz FSB)
T5550(1.83G)/T5750(2.00G) Hz
Pentium Dual Core Processor (533MHz FSB)
T2370(1.73G)/T2410(2.00G) Hz
Merom Celeron Processor (533MHz FSB)
550(2.00G)/560(2.13G)/570(2.26G) Hz
Host Bridge System Controller
System Controller: Intel GM965/GL960 + ICH8M.
Graphics
Intel GM965/GL960 integrated graphics.
Memory
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The computer has two SO-DIMM slots, which come standard with DDRII-667MHz
module. It supports PC2-5300 and uses SO-DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8V,
accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 4.0GB for
GM965 and 2.0GB of main memory for GL960.
Using the following sizes of memory modules:
y512 MB (32M×16×8P)/667MHz
y1024 MB (64M×8×16P)/667MHz
y2048 MB (64M×16×16P)/667MHz
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The computer accommodates 2.5-inch 9.5mm / 12.5mm height Serial ATA HDD with
following storage capacities:
y80 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y120 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y160 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y200 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y250 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y320 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y300 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y400 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
ODD
The computer accommodates a fixed 12.7mm ODD with one of following types:
yCombo CD-RW/DVD ROM drive
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer with Label Flash™drive (BTO)
yHD DVD-ROM drive
Display
The LCD displays available come in the following two types at resolution 1280x800,
262,144 colors:
y15.4” WXGA CSV 200nits display
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Keyboard
The keyboard has 30 kinds’ countries keyboard.
Battery
The computer has a removable 3/6/9 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC
battery (rechargeable).
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 480Mbps or 12Mbps and 1.5Mbps. These
ports support PnP installation and hot plugging.
External Monitor Port (BTO)
A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically
recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor.
Bridge Media Slot (BTO)
This slot is for your memory card requirements like SD, Mini-SD, SD-IO, MS, MS Pro,
MMC and XD Cards to provide memory card read on your computer.
Toshiba Pointing Device
Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptic Touchpad.
Sound System
Realtek ALC268 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system
contains the following:
yStereo speakers
yHeadphone jack
yInternal microphone
yExternal microphone jack
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On-Board LAN
The internal LAN supports 10/100Mbit, enabling connection to a LAN at up to 100Mbps.
It supports Wake-up on LAN from S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support. This internal LAN
has RJ45 jack with signal reception LED to directly accommodate a LAN cable.
Wireless LAN (BTO)
The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11ag (MOW) / IEEE802.11ag (ROW) /
IEEE802.11ag (JPN) / IEEE802.11bg (MOW) / IEEE802.11bg (ROW) cards. The
Antenna has two or three wires dual band antenna support for BTO.
Internal Modem (BTO)
The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. It supports ITU-
T V.90 (for rest countries) / V.92 (America, Canada, UK, Germany & France). The
transfer rates are 56Kbps for data reception, 33.6Kbps for data transmission and
14,400bps for fax transmission. Note, however, that the actual speed depends on the line
quality. The RJ11 modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line.
PCI Express Card Slot (BTO)
The ICH8-M provides PCI Express root ports which are compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. The root port supports 2.5Gb/s bandwidth in each
direction (5Gb/s concurrent) and two virtual channels for full isochronous data support.
PCMCIA PC Card Slot (BTO)
A PCMCIA PC Card slot is provided to hold PC Card Standard Type II (5.0mm) card,
capable of using a variety of PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC cards and
32-bit CardBus cards.
Internal Camera (BTO)
The computer has an internal camera. The camera has 1.3Mpix resolution support.
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