Toshiba Satellite A215 Series User manual

Satellite A210/A215/Satellite Pro A210/EQUIUM A210/SATEGO A210 Maintenance Manual
Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite A210/A215
Satellite Pro A210
EQUIUM A210
SATEGO A210
(PSAFGx)
(PSAFHx)
(PSAFJx)
(PSAFKx)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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Toshiba Satellite A210/A215 / Satellite Pro A210 / EQUIUM A210 / SATEGO A210
Maintenance Manual
First Edition Aug. 2007
Disclaimer
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Pro A210 / EQUIUM A210 / SATEGO A210 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/A215 / Satellite Pro A210 / EQUIUM A210 /
SATEGO A210, referred to as Satellite A210/A215 / Satellite Pro A210 / EQUIUM A210 /
SATEGO A210 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 A210/A215 / Satellite Pro
A210 / EQUIUM A210 / SATEGO A210 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.............................................................................................................................1
1.2 System Unit Components..................................................................................................9
1.3 2.5-inch HDD...................................................................................................................15
1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............................................................................16
1.5 HD DVD ROM.................................................................................................................17
1.6 HD DVD-R.......................................................................................................................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 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 SD/SD-IO/MS/MS pro/MMC/XD Card .........................................................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 Audio Test.......................................................................................................2.23
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ................................................................2.23
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check..............................2.23
2.13 IEEE 1394 Test ...............................................................................................2.24
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ................................................................2.24

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Procedure 2 Connector Check .......................................................................2.24
2.14 Cooling Module.................................................................................................2.25
Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..................................................................2.25
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check ...............................2.25
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs
3.1 General................................................................................................................3.1
3.2 Quick Start...........................................................................................................3.3
3.2.1 Quick Test.........................................................................................3.3
3.2.2 Customization Test............................................................................3.3
3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test........................................................................3.7
3.2.4 Hotkey Test.......................................................................................3.8
3.2.5 Audio Play Test.................................................................................3.8
3.2.6 Audio Record Test ............................................................................3.8
3.2.7 DMI Read..........................................................................................3.8
3.2.8 DMI Write.........................................................................................3.9
3.2.9 Finger Printer Detect Test...............................................................3.10
3.2.10 Finger Printer Scan Test.................................................................3.10
3.2.11 Finger Printer Information Clear.................................................3.11
3.2.12 System Information.........................................................................3.11
3.2.13 View Logs .......................................................................................3.12
3.2.14 Exit to Free DOS............................................................................3.12
3.2.15 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation...............................................3.13
3.3 Options..............................................................................................................3.16
3.3.1 Overview.........................................................................................3.16
3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration .....................................................3.17
3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration ....................................................3.19
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters....................................................................3.20
3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters....................................................................3.21
3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting..................................................................3.22

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3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer.........................................................................3.23
3.3.8 Display LOG File..............................................................................3.23
3.3.9 LOG Viewer......................................................................................3.24
3.3.10 LOG File Sample...............................................................................3.25
3.4 Subtests................................................................................................................3.27
3.5 System Test .........................................................................................................3.30
3.6 Memory Test .......................................................................................................3.34
3.7 Storage.................................................................................................................3.40
3.8 Video...................................................................................................................3.44
3.9 Communication (COMM)...................................................................................3.53
3.10 Peripheral ............................................................................................................3.54
3.11 Error Codes and description................................................................................3.56
3.12 Quick Test Item List.................................................................................................i
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 Optional PC Card .......................................................................4-10
Installing the Optional PC Card.........................................................................4-11
Removing the Momery Card .............................................................................4-12
Installing the Momery Card...............................................................................4-13

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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 Speaker Cover and Keyboard...............................................................................4-22
Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard.....................................................4-22
Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard...................................................... 4-24
4.5 Switch Board........................................................................................................4-25
Removing the Switch Board..............................................................................4-26
Installing the Switch Board................................................................................4-27
4.6 MDC Module .......................................................................................................4-27
Removing the MDC Module .............................................................................4-27
Installing the MDC Module...............................................................................4-28
4.7 Wireless LAN Card..............................................................................................4-29
Removing the Wireless LAN Card....................................................................4-29
Installing the Wireless LAN Card .....................................................................4-30
4.8 Display Assembly.....................................................................................................4-31
Removing the Display Assembly.......................................................................4-31
Installing the Display Assembly........................................................................ 4-32
4.9 Top Cover.............................................................................................................4-33
Removing the Top Cover...................................................................................4-33
Installing the Top Cover....................................................................................4-34
4.10 Speakers ...............................................................................................................4-35
Removing the Speakers......................................................................................4-35
Installing the Speakers.......................................................................................4-35
4.11 USB and CRT cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card.............................. 4-36

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Removing the USB and CRT cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card....4-36
Installing the USB and CRT cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card......4-37
4.12 System Board, AC IN cable and Fan ..................................................................4-38
Removing the System Board, AC IN cable and Fan…. ...................................4-38
Installing the System Board, AC IN cable and Fan..........................................4-39
4.13 VGA Card (for VGA Card Model Only) .............................................................4-40
Removing the VGA Card...................................................................................4-40
Installing the VGA Card....................................................................................4-41
4.14 CPU Cooling Module ..........................................................................................4-42
Removing the CPU Cooling and Fan (for VGA Card Model) ..........................4-42
Installing the CPU Cooling and Fan (for VGA Card Model)............................4-44
Removing the CPU Cooling and Fan.................................................................4-45
Installing the CPU Cooling and Fan..................................................................4-46
4.15 CPU......................................................................................................................4-47
Removing the CPU............................................................................................4-47
Installing the CPU..............................................................................................4-48
4.16 Display Mask........................................................................................................4-50
Removing the 15.4-inch LCD Display Mask ....................................................4-50
Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Display Mask......................................................4-51
4.17 FL Inverter Board.................................................................................................4-52
Removing the FL Inverter Board.......................................................................4-52
Installing the FL Inverter Board ........................................................................4-53
4.18 LCD Modules.......................................................................................................4-54
Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module ..............................................................4-54
Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module................................................................4-56
4.19 CCD board and MIC ............................................................................................4-57
Removing the CCD and MIC ............................................................................4-57
Installing the CCD and MIC..............................................................................4-58
4.20 Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ........................................................................4-59
Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ..............................................4-59
Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ................................................4-60

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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

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 Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)............................................................................. 16
1.5 HD DVD ROM................................................................................................................. 18
1.6 HD DVD-R....................................................................................................................... 19
1.7 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 20
1.8 Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 21
1.1.1 Main Battery.......................................................................................... 21
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control...................................................................... 21
1.1.3 RTC Battery .......................................................................................... 22

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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 DVD Super Multi Drive ........................................................................................16
Tables
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications ................................................................................................15
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications..................................................................16
Table 1-3 HD DVD ROM Specifications................................................................................18
Table 1-4 HD DVD-R Specifications......................................................................................19
Table 1-5 Battery Specifications.............................................................................................21
Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time................................................................................22

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview
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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Satellite A210/A215/Satellite Pro A210/EQUIUM A210/SATEGO A210 is a full
size notebook PC based on the mobile AMD Sempron and Turion64 X2 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 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 mobile AMD Sempron Processor and Turion64 X2 Processor:
Sempron Processor
3200+(1.60G)/3400+(1.80G)/
3500+(1.80G)/3600+(2.00G) Hz
Turion64 X2 Processor
TL52(1.60G)/TL56(1.80G)/
TL58(1.90G)/TL60(2.00G)/
TL62(2.10G)/TL64(2.20G)/TL66(2.30G) Hz
Host Bridge System Controller
System Controller: AMD RS690MC + SB600.
Graphics
AMD RS690MC integrated graphics.
Memory
The computer has two SO-DIMM slots 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 of main
memory.
Using the following sizes of memory modules:

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y512 MB (32M×16×8P)/667MHz
y1024 MB (64M×8×16P)/667MHz
y2048 MB (64Mx16x16P)/667MHz
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The computer accommodates 2.5-inch 9.5mm / 12.5mm height Serial ATA HDD with
following storage capacities:
y60 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y80 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7,200rpm)
y100 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7,200rpm)
y120 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7,200rpm)
y160 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
y200 GB (9.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm/5,400rpm)
y160 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y200 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y250 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
y300 GB (12.5mm thick) SATA (4,200rpm)
ODD
The computer accommodates a fixed 12.7mm ODD with one of following four types:
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive
yDVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer with Label Flash™drive (BTO)
yHD DVD-ROM drive
yHD DVD-R drive
Display
The LCD displays available come in the following three types at resolution 1280x800,
262,144 colors:
y15.4” WXGA CSV-V 150nits display
y15.4” WXGA CSV-WV 200nits display
y15.4” WXGA CSV 2Lamps 400nits display

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Keyboard
The keyboard has 30 kinds’ countries keyboard.
Battery
The computer has a removable 6/9 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 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 (BTO)
Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptic Touchpad and one kind of Dual mode
Pad.
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 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 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.
IEEE 1394 (BTO)
The IEEE 1394 serial data transfer rate is 400Mbps, this port supports hot plugging.
Finger Print (BTO)
This computer has a fingerprint utility installed for purpose of enrolling and recognizing
fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device, it
is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the
finger against the fingerprint sensor.
PCI Express Card Slot (BTO)
The ATi SB600 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.
CD Keys (BTO)
The CD Keys support to play Audio CD directly.