Toshiba Satellite A210 Series User manual

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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite A210
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION

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Copyright
© 2007 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 A210 Maintenance Manual
First edition May 2007
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 A210 Series 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 A210, referred to as the M100 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 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 or RTC 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 M100 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 module
Board layout
Pin assignments
Keyboard scan/character codes
Key layout
Screw torque list
Reliability
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

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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 computer that appears on its display is presented in the typeface below:
Format complete
System transferred

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 System Unit......................................................................................................................1-5
1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.................................................................................................1-6
1.4 Optical Disc Device .........................................................................................................1-8
1.5 Power Supply .................................................................................................................1-10
1.6 Batteries..........................................................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction..............................................................................................3
2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting...........................................................................................9
2.4 Display Troubleshooting......................................……….Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting................................................................................................17
2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting ...........................................................................19
2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting ......................................................................................21
2.8 TouchPad Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................23
2.9 Speaker Troubleshooting...................................................................................................25
2.10 Optical drive troubleshooting ...........................................................................................27
2.11 Modem Troubleshooting...................................................................................................30
2.12 Express card Troubleshooting...........................................................................................32
2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................34
2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ........................................................................................36
2.15 Camera troubleshooting ....................................................................................................38
2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………40
2.17 4 in 1 card Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………42
2.18 HDD Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………44
2.19 CRT failure Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………….46

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2.20 HDMI Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………..48
2.21 MIC Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………54
2.22 Finger Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………56
Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
3.1 The Diagnostic Test.......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test.......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3 Display Configuration ...................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.4 Speaker Audio Test........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.5 Fan ON/OFF Test ..........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.6 Main Battery Charge Test............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.2
3.7 FDD Test....................................................................…Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.8 ODD Test.......................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.9 Keyboard Test................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.10 Mouse (Pad) Test...........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.11 LCD Pixels Mode Test ..................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.12 Magnetic switch Test.....................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.13 LAN Test ...................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.20
3.14 RTC Test....................................................................................................................3-23
3.15 Read 1394 GUID .......................................................................................................3-24
3.16 Speaker EQ Check…………...………….…….……………..……………...…….......3-25
3.17 Button Test …………..……………………….………….……………....….………..3-26
3.18 HDD Test.......................................................................................................................3-27
3.19 Front Edge Logo check ……………….………………………..………..….………....3-31
3.20 Fingerprint DOS Test ……………………....…………….……………....….………..3-33
3.21 Clear Fingerprint Test …….…………………………….…………...…...………….....3-37
3.22 DMI Test …………….…………………………….………………...…………....3-39
3.23 RDMI Test ……………….…………………………….………………...………....3-40

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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
4.1 General ..........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.2 Battery...........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.3 PC Card .........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.4 Memory Card ................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.5 HDD ..............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.6 Expansion Memory .......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.7 Optical Drive Module....................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.8 Optical Drive.................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.9 Keyboard.......................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.10 Display Assembly..........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.11 Display Mask.................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.12 FL Inverter Board..........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.13 LCD Module..................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.14 WLAN antennas............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.15 Camera and Microphone...............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.16 Bluetooth module..........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.17 Touch Pad......................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.18 Fingerprint Module .......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.19 Speakers.........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.20 Function Button Board..................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.21 USB Board .................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.22 MDC Card.....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.23 Wireless Module............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.24 System Fan....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.25 System Board ................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.26 VGA Board....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.27 CPUError! Bookmark not
defined.…………………………………………………………………………….
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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 Series Screw Torque List.....................................................................................F-1
Appendix G Reliability............................................................................................................ G-1

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Chapter 1
Hardware Overview
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