Toshiba Satellite A100 Series User manual

Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite A100/A105
TECRA A7
(PSAA8/PSAA9)
(PTA70/PTA71)
(PSAAx)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
S/ No.

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Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
First edition JAN. 2006
Disclaimer
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included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite A100/A105 /
TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to as Satellite
A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7
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
Keyboard scan/character codes
Key layout
Wiring diagrams
BIOS 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................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System Unit Components ....................................................................................................9
1.3 2.5-inch HDD.....................................................................................................................15
1.4 DVD-ROM Drive ..............................................................................................................16
1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive................................................................................................17
1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)..............................................................................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 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
Procedure 3 Format Check..........................................................................2-12
Procedure 4 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-13
Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check.............................2-14

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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 SD/MS/MS pro/MMC/XD Card(Optional) .........................................................2-21
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-21
Procedure 2 Connector Check ....................................................................2-21
2.11 Finger Print(Optional)..........................................................................................2-22
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-22
Procedure 2 Connector Check ....................................................................2-22
2.12 3D Sensor.............................................................................................................2-23
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-23
Procedure 2 Replacement Check................................................................2-23
2.13 Parallel Port(Optional) .........................................................................................2-24
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-24
Procedure 2 Connector Check ....................................................................2-24
2.14 Audio Test............................................................................................................2-25
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ......................................................................2-25
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check....................................2-25
2.15 IEEE 1394 Test ....................................................................................................2-26
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-26
Procedure 2 Connector Check ....................................................................2-26

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2.16 Cooling Module....................................................................................................2-27
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...............................................................2-27
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check.............................2-27
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 Hotkey Test..............................................................................................8
3.2.5 Audio Play Test........................................................................................8
3.2.6 Audio Record Test ...................................................................................8
3.2.7 DMI Read.................................................................................................8
3.2.8 DMI Write................................................................................................9
3.2.9 3D Sensor Test.......................................................................................10
3.2.10 FPRD Test.............................................................................................16
3.2.11 FENR Test.............................................................................................16
3.2.12 IrDA ManMaster Test............................................................................16
3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test ..............................................................................17
3.2.14 System Information................................................................................17
3.2.15 View Logs ..............................................................................................19
3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS .....................................................................................19
3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation......................................................19
3.3 Options.....................................................................................................................23
3.3.1 Overview................................................................................................23
3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration ............................................................24
3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration ...........................................................26
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters...........................................................................27
3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters...........................................................................28
3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting.........................................................................28
3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer..............................................................................29

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3.3.8 Display LOG File.................................................................................. 30
3.3.9 LOG Viewer.......................................................................................... 30
3.3.10 LOG File Sample................................................................................... 32
3.4 Subtests.................................................................................................................... 33
3.5 System Test ............................................................................................................. 36
3.6 Memory Test ........................................................................................................... 40
3.7 Storage..................................................................................................................... 46
3.8 Video....................................................................................................................... 50
3.9 Communication (COMM)....................................................................................... 59
3.10 Peripheral ................................................................................................................ 61
3.11 Error Codes and description.................................................................................... 63
3.12 Quick Test Item List................................................................................................... i

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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
4.1 General...................................................................................................................4-1
Safety Precautions................................................................................................4-2
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 PCI Expresss Card...................................................................... 4-10
Installing the PCI Expresss Card.......................................................................4-11
Removing the Optional PC Card .......................................................................4-12
Installing the Optional PC Card.........................................................................4-13
Removing the Momery Card .............................................................................4-14
Installing the Momery Card...............................................................................4-15
Removing the Optional Memory.......................................................................4-16
Installing the Optional Memory.........................................................................4-18
Removing the MDC Card..................................................................................4-19
Installing the MDC Card....................................................................................4-21
4.2 HDD .....................................................................................................................4-22
Removing the HDD ...........................................................................................4-22
Installing the HDD.............................................................................................4-24
4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard...............................................................................4-24
Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard..................................................... 4-25
Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard......................................................4-26
4.4 Bluetooth Card .....................................................................................................4-27
Removing the Bluetooth Card ...........................................................................4-27

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Installing the Bluetooth Card.............................................................................4-28
4.5 Wireless LAN Card..............................................................................................4-29
Removing the Wireless LAN Card....................................................................4-29
Installing the Wireless LAN Card......................................................................4-30
4.6 ODD Bay Module ................................................................................................4-31
Removing the ODD Bay Module ......................................................................4-31
Installing the ODD Bay Module........................................................................4-32
Disassembling the ODD Bay Module................................................................4-33
Assembling the ODD Bay Module....................................................................4-33
4.7 Display Assembly.....................................................................................................4-34
Removing the Display Assembly.......................................................................4-34
Installing the Display Assembly........................................................................4-35
4.8 Top Cover.............................................................................................................4-36
Removing the Top Cover...................................................................................4-36
Installing the Top Cover ....................................................................................4-38
4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan.............................................................................4-39
Removing the CPU Cooling and Fan (for VGA Card Model) ..........................4-39
Installing the CPU Cooling and Fan (for VGA Card Model)............................4-41
Removing the CPU Cooling and Fan.................................................................4-42
Installing the CPU Cooling and Fan..................................................................4-43
4.10 VGA Card (for VGA Card Model Only) .............................................................4-44
Removing the VGA Card...................................................................................4-44
Installing the VGA Card....................................................................................4-45
4.11 CPU......................................................................................................................4-46
Removing the CPU............................................................................................4-46
Installing the CPU..............................................................................................4-47
4.12 USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board.................................................4-49
Removing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board.......................4-49
Installing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board.........................4-50
4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable..............................................................4-51
Removing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable…................................4-51

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Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable…..................................4-52
4.14 Display Mask........................................................................................................4-53
Removing the 15.4-inch LCD Display Mask ....................................................4-53
Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Display Mask......................................................4-54
4.15 FL Inverter Board.................................................................................................4-55
Removing the FL Inverter Board.......................................................................4-55
Installing the FL Inverter Board ........................................................................4-56
4.16 LCD Modules.......................................................................................................4-57
Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module...............................................................4-57
Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module................................................................4-59
4.17 Speakers ...............................................................................................................4-60
Removing the Speakers......................................................................................4-60
Installing the Speakers.......................................................................................4-60
4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board ..........................................................................4-61
Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board (For Consumer Model)..........4-61
Installing the Switch Cover and Switch Board..................................................4-62
Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board (For Commercial Model).......4-63
Installing the Switch Cover and Switch Board..................................................4-64
4.19 Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ........................................................................4-65
Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Consumer Model).........4-65
Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ................................................4-66
Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Commercial Model)......4-67
Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ................................................4-68

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Appendices
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1
Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................ B-1
Appendix C Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .................................................................. C-1
Appendix D Key Layout.................................................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................E-1
Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures..............................................................................F-1
Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures........................................................................ G-1
Appendix H GREASE NFORMATION ………………………..………………………H-1

Chapter 1
Hardware Overview

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Chapter 1 Contents
1.1 Features............................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 System Unit Components ................................................................................................... 9
1.3 2.5-inch HDD.................................................................................................................... 15
1.4 DVD-ROM Drive ............................................................................................................. 16
1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive............................................................................................... 17
1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............................................................................. 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 The computer Block diagram ................................................................................7
Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration.................................................................................8
Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram ....................................................................................9
Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD .....................................................................................................15
Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM drive................................................................................................16
Tables
Table 1- 1 2.5-inch HDD specifications................................................................................15
Table 1- 2 DVD-ROM drive specifications ..........................................................................16
Table 1- 3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive specifications............................................................17
Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications ...............................18
Table 1- 5 Battery specifications...........................................................................................20
Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time .................................................................................21

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview
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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel
Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M 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 longer period of time. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA and WSXGA+ LCD
panel, at a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels (WXGA) and 1680 by 1050 pixels (WSXGA+), The
uPGA socket 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 the Intel Yonah Processor and Intel Yonah based Celeron M.
Intel Yonah Processor (667MHz)
T2300(1.66G)/T2400(1.83G)/T2500(2G)/T2600(2.16G)/T2700(2.33G)
/T1300(1.66G)/T1400(1.83G) Hz
Intel Yonah based Celeron M Processor (533MHz)
410/420/430
Host bridge system controller
System controller: Intel 945GM/945PM/940GML
Memory
The computer has two SO DIMMs slot comes standard with DDRII 4200 module. It
supports PC2-4200 and uses SO DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8 V, accepting
BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 4 GB of main
memory.
using the following sizes of memory modules:
y256 MB (16M×16×8P)/533/667 MHZ
y512 MB (32M×16×8P)/533/667 MHZ
y1024 MB (64Mx16x8P)/533/667 MHZ

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The computer accommodates one 2.5-inch HDD with any of the following storage
capacities:
y40 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y60 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7200rpm)
y80 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7200rpm)
y100 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7200rpm)
y120 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5400rpm)
ODD
The ODD can accommodate a DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM,
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)drives.
Display
The LCD displays available come in the following four sizes:
y15.4” WXGA-Non CSV/15.4” WXGA-CSV/15.4” WXGA-CSV(200 NITs High
brightness) /15.4” WXGA-HHCSV(490 NITs High brightness) color display,
resolution 1280×800,262,144 colors with dithering.
y
Keyboard
The keyboard has 29 kinds countries key.
Batteries
The computer has a removable 6/9/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC
battery (rechargeable).
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
The computer has four 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.

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External monitor port
A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically
recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor.
PC Card slot
A PC Card slot is provided to hold PC Card Standard Type II (5.0 mm) card, capable of
using a variety of PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC Cards and 32-bit
CardBus cards.
PC card HDD boot does Not be supported.
SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card slot(BTO)
This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your
computer
Toshiba Pointing Device(BTO)
Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptice TouchPad with two button and
One kind of Dual mode Pad for BTO .
Sound system
The ALC861 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system
contains the following:
yStereo speakers
yHeadphone jack
yInternal microphone
yExternal microphone jack
LAN
The internal LAN board supports 10/100 Mbit and Giga-bit for BTO, enabling
connection to a LAN at up to 1GMbps. It also supports Wake-up On LAN From
S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support. The LAN board has the RJ45 jack to directly
accommodate a LAN cable.