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Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A10/TECRA A1/ Satellite Pro A10 (not released in U.S.) Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-445 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10. NOTE: This Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 is a BTO-support personal computer. Each model of Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 has a different configuration. For each model’s configuration, refer to the parts list dedicated to it.
Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignment Display codes Key layout Wiring diagrams BIOS/KBC/EC Update Reliability Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the Satellite 1870 that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Power Supply ......................1-25 1.13 Batteries ........................1-27 1.13.1 Main Battery..................1-27 1.13.2 Battery Charging Control ..............1-28 1.13.3 RTC Battery ..................1-29 1.14 AC Adapter ......................1-30 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-iii Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Time required for charges of main battery ..........1-28 Table 1-15 Data preservation time ................. 1-28 Table 1-16 Time required for charges of RTC battery........... 1-29 Table 1-17 AC adapter specifications ................1-30 1-iv Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1 Hardware Overview Features Features The Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 is a high performance all-in-one PC running a Pentium 4 or Celeron processor. There are five models of Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 according to the combination of CPU and LCD. Table 1-1 lists the difference of each model.
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An easy-to-use 85(US)-/86(UK)-key keyboard (101 Key emulation). Windows key is supported. The keyboard also supports touchpad as a pointing device. Optical devices A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo, Combo+2 or DVD Multi Drive is supported. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The wireless LAN (802.11b or 802.11a/b Combo) is equipped on the mini PCI slot. LAN/MODEM Connectors for LAN and Modem are separately mounted. Printer/PS2 Ports for Printer and PS2 are separately mounted. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Network PJ4100 PJ8800 PJ2200 Wireless LAN antenna (left) DC-IN Mini PCI Wireless LAN antenna (right) Figure 1-1 Front of the computer and the system units configuration Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Exp.Memory 128/256/ 512MB Exp.Memory 128/256/ 512MB CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo, Combo+2, DVD-Multi Figure 1-2 System Block Diagram Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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− 8KB used for password security − 16KB used for booting − 128KB are reserved • 5.0V operation • Access time : 120 ns or 90 ns • Data transfer: 8-bit Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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− SD IO card controller (Version 1.1) − Smart Card interface debug port − Docking station interface Q Switch control, reset control − External device interface FDD/IDE hot plug plug-and-play control Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The transfer speed of data receiving is 56kbps, of data sending is 33.6kbps and of FAX is 14,400bps. Actual speed depends on the quality of the line used. Connected to telephone line through RJ11 modem jack. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
(MB/s) Storage density (Kbpi) 78.9 78.9 Track density (Ktpi) Average random seek time (read) (ms) Average random seek time (write) (ms) Motor startup time (ms) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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716 (MAX) Storage density (Kbpi) 70.0 Track density (Ktpi) Average random seek time (read) (ms) Average random seek time (write) (ms) Motor startup time (ms) 1-12 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second). The DVD-ROM drive is shown in Figure 1-6. The specifications of the DVD-ROM drive are described in Table 1-6. Figure 1-6 DVD-ROM drive 1-14 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Figure 1-10 shows a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E for details of the keyboard layout. Figure 1-10 Keyboard Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Bridge can control both internal and external XGA- or SXGA+- support displays simultaneously. Figure 1-11 shows a view of the LCD module and Table 1-10 lists the specifications. Figure 1-11 LCD module 1-22 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
6. Provides more accurate detection of a low battery. 7. Calculates the remaining battery capacity. 8. Controls the transmission of the status signal of the main battery. Table 1-12 lists the power supply output specifications. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-25 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
The main battery is the primary power supply for the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. In resume (instant recovery) mode, the main battery maintains the current status of the computer. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-27 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Table 1-15 Data preservation time Condition Preservation time Standby Mode 3,600mAh About 3 days 4,400mAh About 3.6 days Boot Mode 3,600mAh About 25 days 4,400mAh About 30 days 1-28 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Table 1-16 Time required for charges of RTC battery Condition Time Power ON (Lights Power LED) 8 hours Power OFF (Doesn’t light Power LED) Doesn’t charge Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-29 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Input voltage AC100V/240V 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz 50Hz/60Hz No load input power 0.5W or less 0.5W or less Output voltage 15.0V 15.0V Output current 5.0A 4.0A 1-30 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Printer port LED resume mode error status ..........2-34 Table 2-6 FDD error code and status ................2-40 Table 2-7 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status........... 2-45 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-vi Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
24. LAN wraparound connector 25. Speaker with an input terminal for S/PDIF 26. Personal computer that can communicate by wireless LAN for wireless LAN troubleshooting 27. Antenna test cable Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Non-Toshiba operating systems can cause the computer malfunction. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer. Make sure the external floppy disk drive is empty. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Perform the 2.5” Hard Disk Drive Is Toshiba Windows 2000/XP-HE/XP- Troubleshooting Procedures Pro being loaded? in section 2.6. Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Is an error test has detected an error, perform detected by any of the appropriate procedures diagnostic test? outlined below. System is normal. Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. If an error is detected on the keyboard test, perform the Keyboard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.7. 5. If an error is detected on the display test, perform the Display Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.8. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
ON/OFF of the system power. Blinks orange The battery level is low while the system power is ON. (even intervals) Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or green, go to Procedure 4. NOTE: Use the supplied AC adapter (G71C0002T210 or G71C0002S210). Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Current from the DC power supply is over 6.60A. Current from the DC power supply is over 0.5A when there is no load. Abnormal current has been sensed. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V while the computer is suspended. 1R5-C1V voltage is abnormal while the computer is shutdown. (CV support) 1R5-C1V voltage is 1.275V or less when the computer is booting up. (CV support) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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1R2VID-P1V voltage is 1.02 or less when the computer is booting up. 1R2VID-P1V voltage is 1.02 or more when the computer is powered off. 1R2VID-P1V voltage is 1.02 or less when the computer is suspended. 2-10 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or less when the computer is booting up. 1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or more when the computer is powered off. 1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or less when the computer is suspended. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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2R5-B2V voltage is 2.125V or less when the computer is booting up. 2R5-B2V voltage is 2.125V or more when the computer is powered off. 2R5-B2V voltage is 2.125V or less when the computer is suspended. 2-12 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Procedure 5. Check 3 In the case of error code 21h: Go to Procedure 3. Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-13 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack is still not charged, go to Procedure 5. 2-14 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Replace the AC adapter with a new one. If the AC adapter is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Procedure 2: Printer Port LED Check on Boot Mode Procedure 3: Printer Port LED Check on Suspend/Resume Mode Procedure 4: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 5: Replacement Check 2-16 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 2-3 shows the function of the printer port LED board. Lighting (ON) Not-lighting (OFF) (Binary notation) (Hexadecimal notation) Printer port LED status = 35 H Figure 2-3 Printer port LED board Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-19 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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0Ch and halts, the IRT test has already completed the Vector initialization. In this instance, the IRT indicates an error has been detected during the NDP initialization. 2-20 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Transition to real mode and copy of BIOS to RAM Saving of key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC BIOS rewrite FAN control Sound initialization (for BEEP sound) System speaker enable Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Initialization of USB.Func0,1,2,7 Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func3 Initialization of ICH4M.D31.Func5 Initialization of FLUTE Initialization of PIT channel 1 Initialization of PIT channel 1 (Setting the refresh interval “30µs”) 2-22 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Resume error F177H To resume process (RESUME_MAIN) Resume error process Returns the CPU clock to “Low” Prohibition of all SMI Clears resume status Returns to ROM Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-23 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Check of parameter block A CPU Initialization microcode update Judgement of CPU type Geyserville support check Setting of CPU clock to “high" Graphics Aperture Size setting 2-24 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CMOS data initialization (2) PnP initialization Setting of setup items Waiting for the completion of Multi-box status check H/W setting based on PnP resource Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-25 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Update of system BIOS (Update of model name and EDID information for LCD) INIT_DISPLAY Waiting for VGA chip initialization completion VGA BIOS initialization DISP_LOGO Logo display 2-26 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Final check of key input during IRT Storing of T_SHADOW_RAM_SIZE Update of system resource before boot Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h function Waiting for AC-Link initialization completion Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-27 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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SETUP) Waiting of motor-off completion of disabled HDD Final decision of USB FDD drive information Post processing of PRE_BOOT_SETUP Clearance of PWRBTN_STS, Enabling POWER Button 2-28 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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1Bh, 1Ch, 1Eh Check 2 If error code 0Ah is displayed, go to the following Sections: Section 2.5 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting Section 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-29 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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6. If the final LED status is FFh (normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. If the final LED status matches any of the test status values in Table 2-4, perform Procedure 5. 2-30 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Branch of resume mode (LED=2EH) or boot mode(LED=33H) Powering-off during resuming Halts HC. If in password process, recovers display information. Starts sequence for storing display system. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-31 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Suspending of boot/ resume for PnP ROM.) Suspending of boot /resume for password (Stores password information into Flash ROM.) Waiting for completion of suspending for HDD password 2-32 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Calculates the checksum of system BIOS in (Checksum does not match during IRT) the IRT side. Setting status of suspend completion Power off (completion of BIOS)) Prohibition of L1&L2 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-33 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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VGA display-off and Reset control, Starts VGA recovery. Initializing of sound Acquires the multi-box status. Initializing of HC , recognizing of USB devices connection and initializing the USB devices 2-34 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Initializing DMAC Initializing printer mode Recovery of display system, but not (only when internal VGA is enabled in displayed suspending) Processing of password for RESUME Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-35 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Waiting for motor-off of disabled HDD Final decision of USB FDD information After process of PRE_BOOT_SETUP Clears PWRBTN_STS. Enables Power Button. Measures against USB failure at high temperature 2-36 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Renewal of date/time ACPI mode on Recovery of write-protected status before. (In ACPI mode / not in ACPI mode) Initializing printer port Returning to the main process Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-37 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The system board may be damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the system board with a new one. 2-38 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Procedure 2. Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-39 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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“write enable”. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-40 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-41 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
For the backup, refer to the User’s Manual. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Type C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you Check 1 can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
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The 2.5” HDD and the connector of the system board may be disconnected (Refer to the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert the connectors firmly. If they are firmly connected, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-43 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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If the HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using MS-DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. 2-44 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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HDC error Seek error Time out error Drive not ready Undefined error Write fault Status error Access time out error No HDD Data compare error Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-45 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-46 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-47 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 2. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3. System Board PJ5600 2-48 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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If there is still an error, go to Check 6. Check 6 The display controller of the system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-49 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Touch Pad PJ3201 Procedure 3 Replacement Check The touch pad may be damaged. Disassemble the computer and replace the touch pad with a new one. 2-50 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Chapter 4. If the CD-ROM drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-51 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
4. If the modem function is still not working properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4 2-52 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
The LAN jack may be defective. Replace the LAN jack with a new one. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-53 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Make sure the speaker cables are firmly connected to PJ6001 and PJ6000 on the system board. If the sound is still not functioning properly, perform Procedure 3. 2-54 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 2. Check 2 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-55 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Wireless LAN test program. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. 2-56 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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If the wireless LAN antenna cables are disconnected, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the wireless LAN is still not functioning properly, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-57 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the wireless LAN is still not functioning properly, go to Procedure 4. 2-58 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Check 3. Check2 Replace the system board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and test the display again. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 2-59 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-60 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
REAL TIMER TEST NDP TEST EXPANSION TEST CD-ROM/DVD-ROM TEST LAN TEST SOUND/LAN/MODEM TEST (Sound/LAN/Modem test disk for maintenance.) Wireless LAN TEST (Wireless LAN test disk for maintenance.) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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A RS-232C wraparound connector (ASYNC test) A PC card wraparound connector (Expansion test) An external CRT monitor (Expansion test) A CD test media (TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK) (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test) A music CD (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test)
2. Connect a USB FDD to the PC and insert the test program in the USB FDD. 3. Press the power button while pressing U. Then, the test program starts. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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(0-255). To exit the submenus of the Diagnostic Test and returns to the Diagnostics Menu, set the highlight bar to function 99 and press Enter. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Selecting YES of TEST LOOP increases the pass counter by one, each time the test cycle ends and restarts the test cycle. Selecting NO returns the process to the subtest menu after the test is complete. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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6. Table 3-1 in section 3.3 describes the function of each test on the subtest menu. Table 3-2 in section 3.21 describes the error codes and error status for each error. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
All dot on/off for LCD “H” pattern display LCD Brightness Sequential read Sequential read/write Random address/data Write specified address Read specified address PRINTER Ripple pattern Function Wrap around Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Transmit & Receive test [Responder] (Agere) MAC Address test[Mini-PCI Wireless LAN] Wireless LAN (WEP 64/128 ) test Wireless LAN Communication test (Atheros) Communication test Wireless LAN (Calexico) Mac Address check Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
PS micon. When it is not normal, an error message is displayed. When it is normal, the display returns to the main menu. Subtest 06 Quick charge This subtest checks the status for the quick charge. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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PCB, the DMI information should not be changed.) 1. “Enter Model Name ?” Input the computer’s name and press Enter. (e.g. Satellite A10) 2. “Enter Version Number ?” Input the computer’s version number and press Enter. (e.g. PSA10U- AAA12) 3.
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Subtest 11 Wake Up Check Set “Wake-up LAN” to “Enabled” in the SETUP menu and restart the computer. Make sure the computer starts without fail. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
(32KB)) to check the hit-miss ratio (on/off status) for CPU cache memory. Number of misses < Number of hits → OK Number of misses ≥ Number of hits → Fail 3-12 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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16KB read buffer and compared the data in the buffers. The read buffer starts from 0001 and the comparison is continued with the following read buffer addresses: 0001, 0003, 0005, 0007, 0009, 000b, 000d and 000f. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-13 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Appendix D. Scan code = SS Character code = CC Keytop = NNNNNN Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Left Shift Right Shift 3-14 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The parameters appear above the <BUTTON> (1) or (2) corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. If two touch pad switches are pressed at the same time, the subtest menu appears. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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If the test ends successfully, OK is displayed. If there is a problem with the USB port, an error message appears. Check the wraparound connection and repeat the test. 3-16 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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If the test ends successfully, OK is displayed. If there is a problem with the USB port, an error message appears. Check the wraparound connection and repeat the test. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. The display of each color switches automatically every three seconds. 3-18 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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This subtest displays an all-white screen (all dots on) then an all-black screen (all dots off). The display changes automatically every three seconds and returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-19 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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The LCD brightness changes in the following order: Super-Bright → Bright → Semi-Bright→ Bright → Super-Bright The display switches automatically every three seconds and returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. 3-20 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end SUB-TEST [Ctrl]+[C] key stop PASS COUNT:XXXXX ERROR COUNT :XXXXX WRITE DATA:XX READ DATA ADDRESS :XXXXX STATUS :XXX Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Subtest 05 Read specified address This subtest reads data from a place pointed by track, head, and address specified by an operator. 3-22 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-23 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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This subtest checks the output and bi-directional modes of the data, control and status lines through the parallel port wraparound connector (34M741986G01). (Both output and bi-directional modes are tested.) 3-24 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Enter desired speed [1=0.576 Mbps, 2=1.152 Mbps, 3=4.0 Mbps] Select the speed for sending or receiving the data and press Enter to start the subtest. Subtest 01 Wrap around (board) Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-25 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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RS-232C port. The RS-232C wraparound connector wiring diagram is described in Appendix F. This subtest checks the data send/receive function through the wraparound connector. 3-26 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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FIR/SIR Point to point (Receive) This subtest is used with subtest 06 described above. This subtest receives the data from the send side, then sends the received data through the FIR/SIR port. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-27 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
3. This message is used to select whether or not the HDC status is displayed on the screen. The HDC status is described in section 3.20. Select yes or no. Detail status display (1:No, 2:Yes) 3-28 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Subtest 03 Random address/data This subtest writes random data in a random length to random addresses. This data is then read and compared to the original data. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-29 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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W-R-C specified address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. 3-30 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Writes 1-bit of “off” data (FEh through 7Fh) to address 0Eh through 7Fh Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the address 0Eh to 7Fh Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-31 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Current date : 12-31-1999 Current time : 23:59:58 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST Press Enter to exit. 3-32 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
NDP functions. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. Subtest 01 This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication Press Ctrl + Break to exit. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-33 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
NOTE: When selecting the subtest number 01, the following message will appear. Specify the slot you want to use. Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? 3-34 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Make sure the CRT used for this test is the one with ID and only the CRT is selected for display device before the test. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-35 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. NOTE: For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK (ZA1217P01/P000204190) for CD-ROM and DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1 for DVD- ROM.
Enter. Subtest 01 LAN MAC ADDRESS DISPLAY This subtest reads MAC ADDRESS and displays it. Press Enter to exit. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-37 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
To execute a subtest continuously, select the test number and press Enter. To exit the Sound/LAN/Modem test, remove the test program disk from the FDD (or the USB FDD) and turn off the power. 3-38 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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(It sounds like a continuous beep). By using wave measuring devices such as an oscilloscope, the data can be measured as a sine wave. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-39 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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< RECEIVE > NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. Check that the message “OK” appears. 3-40 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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LED) test will be executed, and the following message will appear: ...Press Key ( Y = OK , N =NG ) If the color in the LED of the connection checker is orange, press Y. Otherwise, press N. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-41 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Press 1, 2 or 3, and the Enter to perform the corresponding sub test. To quit the Wireless LAN test program, eject the floppy disk and turn the computer off while the menu above is displayed. 3-42 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbp PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-43 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbps PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 3-44 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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When the machine has passed the test, “OK” message will appear in the target machine. Then press Enter in the test machine; the “OK” message will appear also in the test machine. Press Enter to return to the main menu. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-45 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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This subtest reads the WEP of the wireless LAN card installed in the target machine. A message similar to the following will appear: ****** This CARD is WEP ****** Press any key to continue 3-46 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
NOTE: Before starting the wireless LAN test, make sure the Wireless Communication Switch on the left side of the computer is turned on. (The Wireless Communication LED lights orange.) Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-47 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Press 1 and Enter in the tester machine. After a while, the following message will appear: -------------------------------------------- mac address check OK !! ...Press any key !! -------------------------------------------- To proceed the test, press any key. 3-48 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Pressing Enter on the screen shows the following message. ************************************************************* 8.02 11a Tx Test AUX Antenna NG ************************************************************* Then the test returns to the main menu automatically. Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-49 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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ECC Error ECC recover enable HDC Error Seek Error Time Out Error Drive Not Ready Undefined Error Write Fault Status Error Access Time Out Error Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-51 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3 and Diagnostics 3.20 Error Code and Error Status Names No HDD 3-52 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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UNIT ATTENTION MEDIA CHANGE REQUEST MEDIA DETECTED ADDITIMAL SENSE BOUNDARY ERROR CORRECTED DATA ERROR DRIVE NOT READY SEEK ERROR TIME OUT RESET ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-53 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
“1” Correctable data error is corrected. “0” Not used (Index) “1” Index is sensed. “0” Not used (Error) “1” The previous command was terminated with an error. 3-54 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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“0” The hard disk found track 0 during a recalibrate (Track zero) command. “1” The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-55 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
3. When the following message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. Cleaning start 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. 3-56 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. In the case of “error retry OK,” a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. 3-58 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
The Serial #A test can not be executed since the computer is not equipped with a serial port. Press N. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-59 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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[Enter] key. [Warning : The contents of the disk(s) will be destroyed] 5. This program is executed continuously. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-60 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
4. HDD-ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays the hard disk ID, serial number and other hard disk information. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-61 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Format complete Another format (1:Yes/2:No) ? (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-62 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (f) To copy another disk, type 1 and the message from step (a) is displayed again. Entering 2 returns the test program to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-63 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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[LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ???????? (j) Set the LBA number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. 3-64 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Model No. = YYYY... Reserved (h) = XXXX Double Word Capability = XXXXXXXX Press [Enter] key Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-65 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
14. The number of PCMCIA Slots 15. Modem Type 16. LAN Type 17. The number of floppy disk drives 18. The number of hard disk drives 19. Date/Time 3-66 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
3 and Diagnostics 14. LEGACY Emulation 15. PCI LAN 3.27.2 Accessing the SETUP Program Selecting 0 from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU and pressing Enter displays the followings: Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-69 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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NOTE: 1. (*1) This depends on model. 2. (*2) This is displayed only for Intel Pentium4-M processor model. 3. (*3) This is displayed only in the resume mode. 3-70 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: HDD mode Password Write Policy Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-71 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
= 03Min. HDD Auto off = 03Min. System Auto off = 30Min. (*1) LCD Brightness = Semi-Bright (*2) Bright (*3) Cooling Method = Battery Optimized 3-72 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Automatically turns off the power to the LCD panel’s illumination if the panel is not used for the duration set. The duration xx can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-73 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. 3-74 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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:The computer looks for bootable files in the built-in HDD first. PC Card→Built-in HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the PC card first. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-75 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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This option allows you to select the type of TV. NTSC (Japan) TV in Japanese system (Default) NTSC (US) TV in the U.S. system TV in Europe system 3-76 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Always Low Disables Pentium 4 processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its default speed. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-77 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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It can be set to “Enabled” only when “Built-in LAN” is set to “Enabled”. To activate this function, use the AC adapter. 3-78 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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(Default) NOTE: When using installed OS, selecting “Set by OS” is recommended. But, when setting “PC CARD-Controller Mode” to other than “ Auto- Selected”, select “ All Devices”. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-79 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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= Channel 3 (Default) For most printers, the port should be set to ECP in Peripheral. With some other parallel devices, the setting should be Std. Bi-Direct. 3-80 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Use this option to select the peripheral's mode. (a) Internal Pointing Device This option enables or disables the touch pad Enabled Enables the touch pad. (Default) Disabled Disables the touch pad. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-81 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Sets the bi-directional setting. This setting should be used with some other parallel devices. NOTE: When the Windows is used, the setting in “Toshiba HW setup” has the priority. The setting in “Parallel Port Mode” is ignored. (c) Hard Disk Mode Use this item to select the hard disk mode.
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15. PCI LAN This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN functions. Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables built-in LAN functions. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 3-83 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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BAT LOCK ASSY/HDD UPPER ASSY ..............4-46 4.15 Touch Pad Switch ....................4-49 4.16 LCD Unit/FL Inverter ....................4-50 4.17 Wireless LAN Antenna/Display Cover/Speaker ............. 4-54 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-iii Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4.18.10 Replacing the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ LG.Philips Fluorescent Lamp......4-133 4.18.11 Replacing the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ Samsung Fluorescent Lamp ......4-139 4.18.12 Replacing the 15.0 Inch SXGA+ Sharp Fluorescent Lamp......... 4-145 4-iv Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-26 Removing Display Assembly (3) ..............4-37 Figure 4-27 Removing Touch Pad..................4-39 Figure 4-28 Removing BAT CON Holder................4-41 Figure 4-29 Removing System Board................. 4-43 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-90 to 4-97 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) to (8) ......................4-101 to 4-106 Figure 4-98 to 4-106 Replacing 15.0 Inch Toshiba fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) to (9) ......................4-107 to 4-111 Figure 4-107 to 4-129 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) to (23) ......................4-113 to 4-127...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-153 to 4-177 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (1) to (25) ......................4-145 to 4-160 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-vii Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4.12 BAT CON Holder 4.13 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery 4.17 Wireless LAN Antenna/ Display Cover/Speaker 4.14 BAT LOCK ASSY/ 4.15 Touch Pad Switch HDD UPPER ASSY Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Danger: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. Other batteries may have different specifications that are incompatible with the computer and may result in fire or explosion.
9. As all parts have sharp edges and corners, take care not to cut yourself. 10. After replacing an FRU, check that the computer and replaced part operate correctly. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Normal pin connectors are used for all other cables. Simply pull out or push in these connectors to disconnect or reconnect. Pressure plate connector Spring connector Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Tweezers (for lifting screws) ESD mats (lay on work table or floor) An ESD wrist strap and heel grounder Anti-static carpet or flooring A pair of needle-nose pliers Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Grip area “Special length screw” means screws whose length is indicated in an integral number to the first decimal places such as 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm and so on. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
5. Slide the battery latch towards the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert you finger into the slot and lift up the battery cover. Slot Battery Lock Battery Cover Battery Latch Figure 4-1 Removing Battery Cover Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Collect the spent battery packs. Battery Pack Latches Battery Cover Latches Figure 4-2 Removing Battery Pack Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Insert the battery cover on the computer from the connector side and press the battery cover to secure. 4. Slide the battery lock into the lock position. 4-10 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
The following describes the procedure for inserting a PC card (See Figure 4-3). 1. Make sure the eject button do not stick out. 2. Insert the PC card and press it until it is securely connected. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
3. Remove the memory slot cover from the screw side. THIN BIND M2.5×4B Figure 4-4 Removing Memory Slot Cover 4-12 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. When the power of the computer is turned on, the computer checks automatically the memory size. Confirm that the new memory is detected correctly. 4. If the memory is not detected, make sure it is connected surely. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-13 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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5. Hold the HDD tab and pull out the HDD ASSY in the direction indicated by the arrow. HDD ASSY M2.5x5 THIN BIND Figure 4-7 Removing HDD ASSY Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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6. Remove the following screws fixing the HDD. • M3x4 THIN BIND screw 7. Remove the HDD holder from the HDD. THIN BIND M3x4 HDD Holder Figure 4-8 Removing HDD 4-16 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Fix the HDD ASSY with the following screw. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw 4. Install the HDD slot cover and secure it using the following screws. • M2.5x16 THIN BIND screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
5. Remove the MDC jack cable from JP1 on the MDC modem. MDC Slot Cover Screw M2.5x4 THIN BIND MDC Modem MDC Jack Cable PJ3000 Figure 4-9 Removing MDC Modem 4-18 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. Fix the MDC modem using the following screws. • M2x4 BIND screw 5. Install the MDC slot cover and secure it with the supplied screw. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-19 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
2. Remove the following screw fixing the mini PCI slot cover and remove the cover. • M2.5x4 BIND or OSG M2.5x4 BIND or OSG Mini PCI Slot Cover Figure 4-10 Removing Mini PCI Slot Cover 4-20 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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PCI card. Then stick the glass tape on the cables. 3. Attach the mini PCI slot cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2.5x4 BIND or OSG Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
1. Remove the following screws fixing the CPU cover and remove the CPU cover. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw • M2.5x16 THIN BIND screw CPU Cover M2.5x5 THIN BIND M2.5x16 THIN BIND Figure 4-12 Removing CPU Cover 4-22 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Lift up the fan module and disconnect the fan module cable from the PJ8770 on the system board. M2.5x5 THIN BIND Fan Module Fan Module Cable PJ8770 Figure 4-13 Removing Fan Module Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-23 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. Remove the following screws securing the CPU holder in the opposite order of the marks (1 to 4) on the CPU holder. • M2x6 BIND screw M2x6 BIND M2x6 BIND CPU Holder Figure 4-14 Removing CPU Holder 4-24 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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6. Unlock the CPU by rotating counterclockwise the cam on the CPU socket by 90 degrees with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 7. Remove the CPU. (Closed) (Opened) Figure 4-16 Removing CPU Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-25 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. If there is already silicon grease on the CPU and fan module, clean it with a cloth. Using a special applicator, apply quarter of scale (0.25ml) of silicon grease evenly on the CPU chip. 4-26 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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THIN BIND screw 9. Attach the CPU cover and fix it with the following screws. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw • M2.5x16 THIN BIND screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-27 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1. Open the display. 2. Hold the both ends of the keyboard holder and lift it up to remove. Keyboard Holder Figure 4-19 Removing Keyboard Holder 4-28 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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5. Lift the upper side of the keyboard out and turn it face down on the palm rest. M2.5×2.8 THIN BIND M2.5×2.8 THIN BIND Keyboard Hold Plate Figure 4-20 Removing Keyboard Hold Plate Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-29 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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8. Lift up the insulator and disconnect the keyboard flexible cable from PJ3200 on the system board. M2.5x8 THIN BIND Keyboard Support Plate Keyboard PJ3200 Figure 4-21 Removing Keyboard Support Plate 4-30 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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• M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND screw 5. Secure the keyboard with the following screws. • M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND screw 6. Install the keyboard holder by pressing it from the top side. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-31 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
CD-ROM drive assembly from the PJ1800 on the system board. M2.5x5 THIN BIND Optical Drive (CD-ROM Drive) Figure 4-22 Removing CD-ROM Drive (1) 4-32 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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• M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND screw x1 CD-ROM Drive Assembly Side Bracket CD-ROM Holder M2x1.7 STEP M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND Figure 4-23 Removing CD-ROM Drive (2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-33 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Insert the CD-ROM drive assembly into the slot to connect it to PJ1800 on the system board. 4. Turn the computer face down and fix the CD-ROM drive assembly with the following screw. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw 4-34 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Disconnect the speaker cables (Blue, Red) from PJ6000 and PJ6001 respectively. LCD Cable PJ5600 Left Speaker Cable (Blue) Insulator PJ6000 PJ6001 Right Speaker Cable (Red) Figure 4-24 Removing Display Assembly (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-35 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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• M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw x7 (“5” in the figure) • M2.5x16 THIN BIND screw x13 (“16” in the figure) Figure 4-25 Removing Display Assembly (2) 4-36 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Pull the wireless LAN cables from the slot of the base assembly. NOTE: (For wireless LAN models only) When removing the display assembly, be careful not to cut the wireless LAN cables. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-37 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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(Blue, Red) to PJ6000 and PJ6001 on the system board respectively. Insert the insulator inside the chassis. 6. Connect the LCD cable to PJ5600 on the system board. 4-38 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
• M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw 3. Remove the touch pad. Touch Pad Flexible Cable Touch Pad PJ3201 M2.5x4 THIN BIND Figure 4-27 Removing Touch Pad Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-39 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2. Connect the touch pad flexible cable to PJ3201 on the system board. 3. Secure the touch pad with the following screw. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw 4-40 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
The following describes the procedure for installing the BAT CON holder (See Figure 4-28). 1. Install the CON holder on the system board. 2. Secure the BAT CON holder with the following screws. • M2.5x8 THIN BIND screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-41 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
6. Disconnect the DC-IN jack cable from PJ8800 on the system board. 7. Lift up the modem jack and remove it from the base assembly. 4-42 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4.13 System Board/DC-IN Jack/RTC Battery 4 Replacement Procedures RTC Battery DC-IN Jack Modem Jack M2.5x5 THIN BIND PJ8800 PJ8790 System Board M2.5x5 THIN BIND Figure 4-29 Removing System Board Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-43 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Be careful not to damage the FIR dummy cover or the base assembly. FIR Dummy Cover Base Assembly Figure 4-30 Removing FIR Dummy Cover 4-44 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Insert the RTC battery into the slot on the base assembly. 8. Secure the system board with the following screws. • M2.5x5 THIN BIND screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-45 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
PSP TIGHT screw 2. Remove the BAT LOCK ASSY from the base assembly. M2.5x6 PSP TIGHT BAT LOCK ASSY Figure 4-31 Removing BAT LOCK ASSY 4-46 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Remove the HDD UPPER ASSY from the base assembly by lifting it up. HDD UPPER ASSY Base Assembly Figure 4-32 Removing HDD UPPER ASSY Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-47 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2. Install the BAT LOCK ASSY on the base assembly. 3. Secure the BAT LOCK ASSY on the base assembly with the following screws. • M2.5x6 PSP TIGHT screw 4-48 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1. Set the touch pad switch with its holes attached to the guide pins. 2. Fix the touch pad switch with the following screws. • M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-49 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
2. Insert your fingers between the upper edge of the display mask and the LCD and remove the display mask while unlatching the display mask. Mask tape THIN BIND M2.5 × Figure 4-34 Removing Display Mask 4-50 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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LCD Cable Mask Seal M2x4 SUPER THIN BIND Insulator Mask Seal M2x4 SUPER THIN BIND Mask Seal Figure 4-35 Removing FL Inverter and LCD Unit Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-51 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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LCD module. • M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND screw M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND LCD Bracket LCD Bracket M2x3 SUPER THIN BIND Figure 4-36 Removing LCD Bracket 4-52 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Secure the display mask with the following screws and stick two mask tapes on the front of the display mask. • M2.5x8 THIN BIND screw Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-53 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
(See Figure 4-37 to 4-44). 1. Remove the latch assembly from the display cover by pressing it outward. Display Assembly Latch Assembly Figure 4-37 Removing Latch Assembly 4-54 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Unhook the speaker cables (Blue, Red) from the guides respectively. Wireless LAN antenna cable Glass Tape (White, Black) Left Speaker Cable (Blue) Right Speaker Cable (Red) Figure 4-38 Removing Speaker Cables Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-55 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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LAN antenna cable from the guides. • M2.5x8 THIN BIND screw Wireless LAN Antenna Cables Acetate Tapes Wireless LAN Antennas Figure 4-39 Removing Wireless LAN Antennas 4-56 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Then open the display, release two latches of the hinge cover and remove the hinge cover. • M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT screw M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT Hinge Cover Figure 4-40 Removing Hinge Cover Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-57 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CAUTION: When removing the speakers, be careful not to touch the metal part of the speakers. It might damage the speakers. M2.5x5 THIN BIND M2.5x5 THIN BIND Left Speaker Right Speaker Figure 4-41 Removing Speakers 4-58 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Then pull out the LCD cable from the bottom side of the display cover. • M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT screw M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT LCD Cable LCD Cable Holder Figure 4-42 Removing LCD Cable Holder Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-59 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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10. Remove the display cover from the display assembly. M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND M2.5x6 THIN BIND Mask Seal M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND Mask Seal M2.5x2.8 THIN BIND Figure 4-43 Removing Display Cover 4-60 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Then open the display and secure two latches of the hinge cover. Turn the display assembly face down and secure the hinge cover with the following screw. • M2.5x4 PSP TIGHT screw 4-62 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Then pass the cables toward back side again and hook on the guide. Pass the cables over the wireless LAN slot. 14. Install the latch assembly on the display cover. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-63 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
(5) Take care not to dirty or deform the lamp reflector. (6) Ensure always that the power of the LCD module is turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables and connectors. 4-64 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4.18 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18.1 Replacing the TMD 14.1 Inch XGA Fluorescent Lamp Replace the Toshiba 14.1-inch XGA fluorescent lamp according to the following procedures and Figures 4-45 to 4-56. 4.18.1.1 Disassembling Fluorescent Lamp Peeling off the tapes and insulation sheets 1.
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> P C - G F 1 3 < FL disposal label BL S/N ラベル Label (cautions for disposal of FL tubes) BL S/N label Figure 4-46 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (2) 4-66 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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When removing the bezel, gently remove the top double-sided tape at the bottom of the surface of the bezel to prevent cell damage. Be careful not to deform the bezel. Figure 4-47 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (3) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-67 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the TAB. XPCBを裏面から開く. Open the X-PCB from the reverse side. Figure 4-48 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (4) 4-68 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Be careful not to peel off the masking tape in the three areas on the cell. 両面テープ3箇所はがしながら セルをはずす. Remove the cell by peeling off the three pieces of double-sided adhesive tape. Figure 4-49 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-69 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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テープのはみ出し無きこと 両面テープ:4597(住友3M) (tape length) 2 8 5 (テープ長さ) ±0 .5 Tapes must not be overlapped. テープ同志重ならないこと Figure 4-50 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (6) 4-70 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The sheet must not be シートがフレームに乗り上げないこと dislocated from the frame. シートがフレームからはずれていないこと。 Figure 4- 51 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-71 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Align the top left バックライト Backlight corner. 両面テープ剥離紙とる:3箇所 Remove the paper on the double-side tape (three locations). Figure 4- 52 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (8) 4-72 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the TAB. XPCBを裏面に折り曲げ. For the X-PCB toward the reverse side. Figure 4-53 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (9) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-73 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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The fold of reflector m ust not g o リフレクタ折り曲げ有り. ベゼルの外に出ないこと beyond the bezel’s edge. ラッチ2箇所有り. Tw o latches Figure 4-54 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (10) 4-74 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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For the Philips screwdrivers, use an insert bit of point size 0. ネジ(M2X2.2)8箇所しめる Fasten the eight M2×2.2 Figure 4-55 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (11) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-75 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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ベゼル端から出ないこと ゴムキャップ: R u bb er cap: ケーブル引き出し口を覆うこと Must cover the opening for the cable. Figure 4-56 Replacing 14 Inch TMD fluorescent lamp (12) 4-76 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1. Remove the tapes, labels and films (1 to 8). Figure 4-57 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (1) 2. Remove the latch. Figure 4-58 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-77 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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4. Loosen the X-PCB connector and disconnect the FPC from the Y-PCB. 5. Remove the X-PCB and Y-PCB. Figure 4-60 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (4) 4-78 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Remove the sheets (2) to (5). Figure 4-61 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (5) 8. Remove the LGP and reflection sheet. Figure 4-62 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (6) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-79 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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9. Remove the screw. Figure 4-63 Replacing 14.1 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (7) 10. The assembly procedure is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure. 4-80 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1. Remove the PCB cover and tapes from the LCD module. Be careful not to damage the PCB. Figure 4-64 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-81 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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2. Remove two screws fixing the PCB. Be careful not to damage the PCB. Screw Screw Figure 4-65 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (2) 4-82 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. Remove the panel from the backlight unit. Be careful not to damage the TCP. Panel Backlight Unit Figure 4-67 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (4) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-83 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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6. Remove two screws fixing the lamp cover and remove the lamp cover. Screw Screw Figure 4-69 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (6) 4-84 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Remove the GND cable of the FL lamp from the plastic chassis. GND Wire Hot Wire Figure 4-70 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-85 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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8. Remove the lamp unit from the plastic chassis and replace the lamp with a new one. Lamp ASSY Figure 4-71 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2058P01) (8) 9. The assembly procedure is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure. 4-86 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Figure 4-72 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (1) 10. Remove the five screws from the top chassis (VF2048P15:M2x2.5). Figure 4-73 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-87 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Figure 4-75 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (4) 12. Remove the following five screws (VF2048P14:M2x1.7) from the source circuit board and one screw (VF2048P15:M2x2.5) from the gate circuit board. 4-88 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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14. Remove the sheets and clips fixing the sheet. 1) Remove the two clips fixing the sheet. 2) Remove the sheets (diffusion sheet, two lens sheets, diffusion sheet, light guide, and reflective sheet). Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-89 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Figure 4-79 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (8) 16. Remove the FL cable GND wire (white) from the mold frame. Figure 4-80 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (9) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-91 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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17. Remove the lamp assembly (Lamp-Ass’y) fixed by the double-sided tape from the mold frame. Figure 4-81 Replacing 14.1 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (VF2048P01) (10) 18. The assembly procedure is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure. 4-92 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
5. Remove the adhesive tape fixing the top case (5, 6). During this step, be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case. Figure 4-82 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-93 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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4. Remove the screws and cover assembly (Cover Ass’y) (4). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the source TCP. The screw tightening torque is 2.0kgf.cm maximum. Figure 4-83 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (2) 4-94 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2. Remove the gate PCB (2). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP or PCB when removing the adhesive tape. Figure 4-84 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (3) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-95 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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(5). Be careful not to apply excessive force. Do not leave any dirt or double-sided tape glue on the mold frame. Figure 4-85 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (4) 4-96 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Fix the sheets with the adhesive tape (7). 8. Install the board assembly (8). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP or PCB. Figure 4-86 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-97 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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2. Install the gate PCB (2). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the TCP. Figure 4-87 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (6) 4-98 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. Connect the FPC cable to the LCD controller (4). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the FPC cable. Figure 4-88 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-99 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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5. Stick the adhesive tape for fixing the top case (5, 6). Be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case. Figure 4-89 Replacing 14.1 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (8) 4-100 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
CUATION: Wear anti-static gloves to prevent circuit damage caused by ESC. 4) Remove the tape shield and adhesive tape fixing the top tape. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case. 4-100 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2. Remove the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the top case and gate TCP. Top case Figure 4-91 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-101 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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NOTE: No penetration of foreign object is indispensable not to scratch the sheets. 4) Remove the screw and cover assembly bottom (L). • NOTE: Maximum value of torque is 1.5kg 4-102 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Install the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the gate TCP. Top case Figure 4-96 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-105 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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NOTE: Be careful not to apply excessive force to the B/L wire. Cover shield (C) Cover shield (G) Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Tape shield Figure 4-97 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (XGA) (8) 4-106 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
1. Remove the PCB cover. NOTE: When removing the PCB cover, be careful not to damage the COF. PCB cover Figure 4-98 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-107 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Figure 4-99 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) 3. Remove the four screws from the top chassis. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-100 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (3) 4-108 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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NOTE: When removing the panel assembly, be careful not to damage the COF. P a n el a ssem b ly M old fram e Figure 4-102 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-109 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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L a m p b a c k c o v e r S c r e w Figure 4-104 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (7) 4-110 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-105 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (8) 9. Remove the lamp assembly from the mold frame. Lamp assembly Mold frame Figure 4-106 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (XGA) (9) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-111 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Assembling the 15.0-inch XGA Samsumg Fluorescent Lamp The assembly procedure of the 15.0-inch XGA Samsung fluorescent lamp is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure. 4-112 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
(A) Protection cover S (C) Fixing tape (B) Protection cover G (C) Fixing tape for lead wire Figure 4-107 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-113 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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(1) Release the bezel from the right) on the P-chassis. four latches of the lamp cover. Figure 4-109 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (3) 4-114 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Do not hold the edge. Do not hold the edge. Raise the board and make this condition. Figure 4-111 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-115 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CAUTION: Wear finger sacks or gloves during the work not to soil or scratch the LCD panel or backlight unit. (I) LCD panel (H) Back light unit Figure 4-112 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (6) 4-116 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or soil the sheets. (H) Backlight unit Screw loosening torque: 1.2kg•cm (D) Screw (D) Screw (J) Lamp cover Figure 4-113 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-117 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CAUTION: When removing the lamp unit, be careful not to break the lamp, or bend the reflection sheet. P-chassis Lamp unit Figure 4-116 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (10) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-119 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Standard for edge of P-chassis Do not make the P-chassis over this line. 0 to 1 mm Figure 4-117 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (11) 4-120 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Install the reflection sheet as it is placed inside the reflector. Install the lead wire into this groove. Cross-section drawing of Z-Z Figure 4-119 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (13) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-121 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Insert the light guide straight not to deform the reflector. Backlight unit (M) Light guide Figure 4-121 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (15) 4-122 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Guide rib Guide rib Make sure the LCD panel is installed in the guide rib surely. Figure 4-123 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (17) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-123 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Do not hold the edge. Figure 4-124 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (18) Screw Screw Figure 4-125 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (19) 4-124 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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P-chassis. Make sure of mating of the bezel and the latch of the P-chassis. Figure 4-127 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (21) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-125 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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9. Secure the sides of the unit with the four screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-128 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (22) 4-126 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Stick the tape according to the outline of the LCD module. Make sure the tape does not appear on the side of the module. Figure 4-129 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (XGA) (23) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-127 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
1. Remove the CU tape, yellow tape and protector film X. Protector film X CU tape Tape Figure 4-130 Replacing 15.0 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (XGA) (1) 4-128 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Release the two hooks (A). (B) Screw Screw (B) (A) hook Detail (A) (C) Screw (A) hook Figure 4-131 Replacing 15.0 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (XGA) (2) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-129 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4. Remove the X-PCB. When removing the X-PCB, be careful not to damage the TCP. X-PCB Panel Back light unit Figure 4-133 Replacing 15.0 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (XGA) (4) 4-130 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-134 Replacing 15.0 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (XGA) (5) 6. Remove the two screws. Screw Screw Housing Lamp assembly Figure 4-135 Replacing 15.0 Inch CHIMEI fluorescent lamp (XGA) (6) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-131 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Assembling the 15.0 Inch XGA CHIMEI fluorescent lamp To assemble procedure of the 15.0 inch XGA CHIMEI fluorescent lamp, follow the reverse steps of the disassembling steps above. 4-132 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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2) Remove the gate PCB. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the PCB or TCP when removing double-sided tape. Source PCB Gate PCB Figure 4-138 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (3) 4-134 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satelitte Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Install the top case. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the gate TCP. Top case Figure 4-142 Replacing 15.0 Inch LG.Philips fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (7) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-137 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
1. Remove the PCB cover (source and gate parts) and aluminum tape. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the COF. PCB cover Aluminum tape Figure 4-144 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-139 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Remove the four screws from the top side of the chassis. Screw Screw Screw Screw Figure 4-146 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (3) 4-140 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satelitte Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-147 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (4) 5. Remove the panel assembly from the mold frame. Panel assembly Mold frame Figure 4-148 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-141 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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7. Remove the two screws securing the lamp back cover. Then remove the lamp back cover. Lamp back cover Screw Screw Figure 4-150 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (7) 4-142 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satelitte Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Figure 4-151 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (8) 9. Remove the lamp assembly from the mold frame. Lamp assembly Mold frame Figure 4-152 Replacing 15.0 Inch Samsung fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (9) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-143 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Fluorescent Lamp Assembling the 15.0 Inch SXGA+Samsung Fluorescent Lamp The assembly procedure is the reverse of the above disassembly procedure. 4-144 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satelitte Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
(A) Protection cover S (B) Protection cover (G) (C) Fixing tape (C) Fixing tape for lead wire Figure 4-153 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (1) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-145 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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(1) Release the bezel from the latches on the P-chassis. four latches of the lamp cover. Figure 4-155 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (3) 4-146 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Do not hold the edge. Do not hold the edge. Raise the board and make this condition. Figure 4-157 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (5) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-147 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or soil the sheets. (H) Backlight unit Screw loosening torque: 1.1kg•cm (D) Screw (D) Screw (J) Lamp cover Figure 4-159 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (7) 4-148 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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CAUTION: When removing the lamp unit, be careful not to break the lamp, or bend the reflection sheet. P-chassis (R) Lamp unit Figure 4-162 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (10) 4-150 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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0 to 1 mm Figure 4-163 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (11) 2. Turn the backlight unit face down and install a new lamp unit (R) on the P-chassis. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-151 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Install the reflection sheet as it is placed inside the reflector. Install the lead wire into this groove. Cross-section drawing of Z-Z Figure 4-165 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (13) 4-152 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. Install the lamp cover (J) on the backlight unit and secure it with the two screws. (J) Lamp cover (D) Screw (D) Screw Screw tightening torque: 0.9kg•cm Figure 4-166 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (14) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-153 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Make sure there is no dust or scratch. Do not make any sheet over the edge of P-chassis Figure 4-168 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (16) 4-154 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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(H) Backlight Guide rib Guide rib Make sure panel installed in the guide rib surely. Figure 4-169 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (17) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-155 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Fit the pin and the hole. Screw tightening torque: 0.9kg•cm Do not cover the projection. Fold the gate board. Screw Figure 4-171 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (19) 4-156 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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P-chassis. Make sure of mating of the bezel and the latch of the P-chassis. Figure 4-173 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (21) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-157 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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10. Stick the protection cover G (B). Outline standard for the gate board (B) Protection cover G Figure 4-175 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (23) 4-158 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Stick the tape according to the outline of the module. Make sure the tape does not appear on the side of the module. Figure 4-176 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (24) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 4-159 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Standard for the outline of board Standard for the outline of screw (left and right) Figure 4-177 Replacing 15.0 Inch Sharp fluorescent lamp (SXGA+) (25) 4-160 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Appendices App-ii Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be careful when handling it. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-437) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Apx. B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View ( I ) Figure B-1 System board layout (front) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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PJ3203 Debug Port connector IC3200 SMSC EC/KBC IC1600 ICH4-M IC3403 BIOS for SMSC IC1000 CK408 PJ6001 Right speaker connector PJ6000 Left speaker connector S3200 Power Switch Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices B.2 System Board Back View ( I ) Figure B-2 System board layout (back) Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
X97BC1-P3P C.8 PJ3203 Debug Port Connector (4-pin) Table C-8 Debug port connector pin assignment (4-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DBGRX-P3P DBGTX-P3P Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) C-15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Network I/F connector pin assignment (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name TDP-E3P TDN-E3N RDP-E3P Not Mount Not Mount RDN-E3N Not Mount Not Mount LAN-E3V LNK-E3N LAN-E3V ACT-E3N Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) C-17 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Signal Name FANG-P3P C.24 PJ8800 DC-IN Connector (4-pin) Table C-24 DC-IN connector pin assignment (4-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ADPDC PVDC Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) C-21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignment C-22 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Make sure of the update using the T&D. NOTE: Do not turn off the power of the computer during update. Otherwise the computer may not start again. Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Appendices Apx. G BIOS/KBC/EC Update Satellite A10/TECRA A10/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Apx. H Reliability Appendix H Reliability The following table shows the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of system. Table H-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) System 6,422 Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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