Toshiba Satellite L510 Series User manual

Satellite / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 / L517 Maintenance Manual
Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite L510
(PSLFx)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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Toshiba Satellite / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 / L517 Maintenance Manual
First edition May of 2009
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 / L517, referred to as
Satellite / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 / L517 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 / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 /
L517 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

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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 .................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) ............................................................................. 15
1.5 Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 16
1.6 Batteries............................................................................................................................. 17
1.1.1 Main Battery .......................................................................................... 17
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control....................................................................... 17
1.1.3 RTC Battery........................................................................................... 18
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 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
2.6 Keyboard...............................................................................................................2-15
Procedure 1 Test Program Check.......................................................................2-15

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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 Hotkey Test.............................................................................................. 8
3.2.5 Audio Play Test ....................................................................................... 8
3.2.6 Audio Record Test................................................................................... 9
3.2.7 DMI Read ................................................................................................ 9
3.2.8 DMI Write ............................................................................................... 9
3.2.9 3D Sensor Test....................................................................................... 11

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3.2.10 System Information................................................................................ 11
3.2.11 View Logs.............................................................................................. 12
3.2.12 Exit to 700 DOS .................................................................................. 12
3.2.13 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation ..................................................... 13
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 ........................................................................ 21
3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer ............................................................................. 22
3.3.8 Display LOG File................................................................................... 23
3.3.9 LOG Viewer .......................................................................................... 23
3.3.10 LOG File Sample................................................................................... 25
3.4 Subtests.................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 System Test.............................................................................................................. 29
3.6 Memory Test............................................................................................................ 34
3.7 Storage ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.8 Video ....................................................................................................................... 44
3.9 Communication (COMM) ....................................................................................... 52
3.10 Peripheral................................................................................................................. 53
3.11 Error Codes and description .................................................................................... 55
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

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Screw Tightening Torque.....................................................................................4-6
Colors of Screw Shanks .......................................................................................4-7
Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body..........................................................4-7
Symbol examples .................................................................................................4-7
4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card/ Memory Card ........................................................................4-8
4.2.1 Removing the Battery Pack…………………………………………..…...4-8
Installing the Battery Pack............................................................….....….4-9
4.2.2 Removing the PC Card…………………………………………….....…4-10
Installing the PC Card………………………………………..………….4-11
4.2.3 Removing the Memory Card...…………………………….…….………4-12
Installing the Memory Card………………………………..………...….4-13
4.3 Memory module…….………………………………………………………………4-14
Removing the Memory module………………………………………………..4-14
Installing the Memory module…………………………………………...……4-15
4.4 HDD………………………………………………………….…………………..….4-16
Removing the HDD............................................................................................4-16
Installing the HDD .............................................................................................4-18
4.5 MDC Module…………………………………………………………………..…….4-19
Removing the MDC Module..............................................................................4-19
Installing the MDC Module ...............................................................................4-20
4.6 ODD Bay Module……………………………………………………………..……..4-21
Removing the ODD Bay Module ....................................................................... 4-21
Installing the ODD Bay Module...................................................................4-22
Disassembling the ODD Bay Module ..........................................................4-23
Assembling the ODD Bay Module...............................................................4-23
4.7 Keyboard...............................................................................................................4-24
Removing the Keyboard...............................................................................4-24
Installing the Keyboard ................................................................................4-26
4.8 Wireless LAN Card ..............................................................................................4-27
Removing the Wireless LAN Card ..............................................................4-27
Installing the Wireless LAN Card ................................................................4-28
4.9 Top Cover ............................................................................................................4-29

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Removing the Top Cover ...............................................................................4-29
Installing the Top Cover.................................................................................4-31
4.10 Display Assembly................................................................................................4-32
Removing the Display Assembly ...................................................................4-32
Installing the Display Assembly.....................................................................4-33
4.11 System Board, DC-IN Cable, RJ11 cable, USB cable and Bluetooth card.........4-34
Removing the System Board, DC-IN, RJ11, USB and Bluetooth card……..4-34
Installing the System Board, DC-IN, RJ11, USB and Bluetooth card.. .........4-35
4.12 CPU Cooling Module and Fan ..........................................................................….4-36
Removing the CPU Cooling module and Fan................................................4-36
Installing the CPU Cooling module and Fan..................................................4-39
Removing the CPU Cooling module and Fan (For VGA Module)................4-40
Installing the CPU Cooling module and Fan (For VGA Module) .................4-43
4.13 CPU ........................................................................................................................4-44
Removing the CPU.........................................................................................4-44
Installing the CPU ..........................................................................................4-45
4.14 Display Mask ..........................................................................................................4-47
Removing the LCD Display Mask .................................................................4-47
Installing the LCD Display Mask...................................................................4-48
4.15 LCD Module...........................................................................................................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
Installing the CCD and MIC ................................................................................4-53
4.17 Speakers, Switch Board and button board..............................................................4-54
Removing the Speakers, Switch Board and button board ....................................4-54
Installing the Speakers, Switch Board and button board......................................4-56

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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

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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 .................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) ............................................................................. 15
1.5 Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 16
1.6 Batteries............................................................................................................................. 17
1.1.1 Main Battery .......................................................................................... 17
1.1.2 Battery Charging Control....................................................................... 17
1.1.3 RTC Battery........................................................................................... 18

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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............................................................................................................14
Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive..........................................................................................15
Tables
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications.................................................................................................14
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications...................................................................15
Table 1-3 Battery specifications...............................................................................................17
Table 1-4 Quick/Normal charging time ...................................................................................18

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1.1 Features
The Toshiba Satellite / Satellite Pro L510 / L515 / L517 is a full size notebook PC based on
the Intel Penryn 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 14-inch LED HD panel. The Micro-FCPGA socket
supports BTO 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 Processor.
Core2 Duo Mobile Processor (1066MHz)
P7350(2.0G) Hz
Core2 Duo Mobile Processor (800MHz)
T6500(2.1G) Hz
Pentium Dual Core Processor (800MHz)
T4200(2.0G)/T4300(2.1G) Hz
Celeron Processor (800MHz)
900(2.2G) Hz
Host Bridge System Controller
System Controller: Intel Cantiga GM45/GL40 + ICH9M
Graphics
Intel GL40 integrated and GM45 with ATI M92XT graphic.
Memory
The computer has two SO-DIMMs slot comes standard with DDRII-800MHz module.
It supports PC2-6400 and uses SO-DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8 V,
accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 8 GB of
main memory.
Using the following sizes of memory modules:

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1024 MB (128M×64)/800 MHZ
2048 MB (256Mx64)/800 MHZ
4096 MB (512Mx64)/800 MHZ
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The computer accommodate 9.5 mm height HDD with following storage capacities:
120 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
160 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
250 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
320 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
400 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
500 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm)
ODD
The computer accommodates a fixed 12.7 mm SATA ODD with one of following
types:
DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer drive
DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer with Label Flash
Display
The LCD displays available come with one of following types:
14” Standard LED HD color display, resolution 1366×768
Keyboard
The keyboard has 28 kinds’ countries key.
Battery
The computer has a removable 6/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

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The computer has two USB 2.0 ports and one eSATA/USB combo port. 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.
External Monitor Port
A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically
recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor.
Multiple Digital Media Card Slot
This computer is equipped with Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can
accommodate SD/ Mini-SD/ Micro-SD/ SD-IO/ SDHC/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC/ XD
memory cards. This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory
card read on your computer
Toshiba Pointing Device
Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Normal touchpad only.
Sound System
The ALC272 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system
contains the following:
Stereo speakers
Headphone jack
Internal microphone
External microphone jack
LAN
The internal LAN board supports 10/100Mbit , enabling connection to a LAN at up to
100Mbps. It also supports Wake-up on LAN from S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support.
The LAN board has RJ45 jack to directly accommodate a LAN cable.
Wireless LAN
The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11bg (MOW) / IEEE802.11abg
(MOW)/ IEEE802.11abgn (MOW)/ IEEE802.11bgn (MOW) card. The Antenna has
two or three wires dual band antenna support (depends on module).
Internal Modem (BTO)

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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 56 Kbps for data reception, 33.6 Kbps for data transmission and
14,400 bps 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 Slot (BTO)
The ICH9-M provides PCI Express root ports which are compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification, Revision 1.0a. The root port supports 2.5 Gb/s bandwidth in each
direction (5 Gb/s concurrent) and two virtual channels for full isochronous data
support.
CD Key (BTO)
The CD Key supports to play Audio CD directly.
Internal Camera (BTO with Microphone)
The computer has an internal camera. The camera has VGA (640*480) fixed focus.
HDMI Out Port (BTO)
A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer.
The computer has HDMI out port and support BTO.
Bluetooth (BTO)
Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic
device such as computers, printers and mobile phones.

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Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration,
respectively.
Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement