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Toshiba Portege A600 Maintenance Manual

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Toshiba Personal Computer
PORTÉGÉ A600
Maintenance Manual
First edition September 2008
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
File Number 960-710
[CONFIDENTIAL]

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  • Page 1 Toshiba Personal Computer PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual First edition September 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION File Number 960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 2 © 2008 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3 NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
  • Page 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Wiring diagrams BIOS rewrite procedures EC/KBC rewrite procedures Reliability [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 5 Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.8-inch Solid State Drive (SSD)................1-17 DVD-Super Multi Drive Optical Drive (ODD) ............1-18 Keyboard......................... 1- 19 TFT Color Display....................1- 20 Power Supply ......................1- 21 1.10 Batteries ........................1- 23 1.11 AC Adaptor......................1- 26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 7 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ..................2-56 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting.................... 2-59 2.15 3G Troubleshooting ....................2-61 2.16 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting................. 2-64 2.17 Fingerprint sensor ....................2-65 2.18 Web camerta Troubleshooting................. 2-69 2.19 Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting ..............2-71 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 8 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made a/b/g/n Setting up of REF PC)....3-64 3.28 Wireless LAN Test Program on DUT PC (Intel-made)........... 3-69 3.29 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program ..........3-73 3.30 Sound Test program....................3-80 3.31 3G Test program ..................... 3-80 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 9 Pin Assignments.................... C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............D-1 Appendix E Key Layout.....................E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams.................... F-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures ................G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures ................. H-1 Appendix I Reliability......................I-1 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1 Hardware Overview [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 12 1 Hardware Overview 1-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 13: Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-1

    Keyboard .........................1- 19 TFT Color Display ....................1- 20 Power Supply......................1- 21 1.10 Batteries........................1- 23 1.10.1 Main Battery ..................1- 23 1.10.2 Battery Charging Control..............1- 24 1.10.3 RTC battery..................1- 25 1.11 AC Adaptor ......................1- 26 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iii...
  • Page 14 Table 1-9 Battery specifications ..................1- 28 Table 1-10 Time required for charges ................1- 29 Table 1-11 Data preservation time.................1- 30 Table 1-12 RTC battery charging/data preservation time..........1- 30 Table 1-13 AC adapter specifications................1- 31 1-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 15: Features

    5GB (on board memory 1GB). Memory modules are available in 512MB, 1024MB, 2048MB and 4096MB sizes. Chipset The PORTEGE A600 is Equipped with Intel Cantiga GS as North Bridge, Intel ICH9M SFF as South Bridge and RICHO R5C847 Card Controller. VGA Controller An internal Graphics Controller in North Bridge is used.
  • Page 16 Vista. It supports software that uses a 101- or 102-key enhanced keyboard. Touch pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 17 One SD/ SDHC memory card slot. Data can be read and written by inserting each media to the slot. Fingerprint sensor The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility. They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 18 Internal LAN The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It also supports Wakeup on LAN (WOL), Magic Packet and LED. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 19 The computer (Some models) is equipped with PCI Express Mini Card type 3G card TOSHIBA Assist button When this button is pressed during power-on, the PC is connected to "Toshiba Assist". When this button is pressed during power-off, the PC is turned on and connected to "Toshiba Assist".

  • Page 20: Figure 1-1 Front Of The Computer

    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 Front of the computer [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 21: Figure 1-2 System Unit Configuration

    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The system unit configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System unit configuration PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 22: System Unit Block Diagram

    1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 23 1 Hardware Overview The system unit is composed of the following major components: Microprocessor ® The Toshiba PORTEGE A600 computer is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor. These processors incorporate a math co-processor, a 3MB L2 cache memory.
  • Page 24 LAN controller built-in (IEEE-802.3 conformity) and power management control (ACPI 3.0b conformity) • SMBus2.0 • SPI Interface (BIOS) • LPC Interface (EC/KBC, Super I/O) • Interrupt controller • RTC built-in • GPIO • 569-ball 16x16mm FCBGA Package (SFF Package) 1-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 25 • Built-in microphone Modem Controller • One MDC is used. • This controller has the following functions: – One RJ11 port – Agere – V.92 (V.90) 56K Modem/FAX – Ring wake up support PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-11...
  • Page 26 Intel 11a/b/g/n Shirley Peak (MOW) MC 1x2 • Supports Wireless Communication SW Bluetooth • V2.1 • USB interface connection EC/KBC (Embedded Controller/Keyboard Controller) • One Mitsubishi M306KAFCLPR micon chip functions as both EC and KBC. 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 27 ] failure omens) • Magnetometric sensor: It is used as an object for LCD opening and closing (ferrite magneto system). • Acceleration Sensor : HDD protection(LIS3L02A) • Fingerprints sensor: Authen Tec maid(AES1610-C-DF-CA-NI00) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13...

  • Page 28: Inch Floppy Disk Drive (Usb External)

    Table 1-1 3.5-inch FDD specifications TEAC FD-05PUB-337 (G8AC0000B320) Items 720KB mode 1.44MB mode Data transfer rate FDD part 250K bits/second 500K bits/second Full speed mode (12M bits/second) Disk rotation speed 300rpm Track density 5.3 track/mm (135TPI) 1-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 29: Inch Hard Disk Drive

    Storage size (formatted) 80GB 120GB 160GB 250GB Speed (RPM) 5,400 Data transfer speed 335-613(Mbits/s) Internal Transfer rate 300 (Mbytes/s) Host Transfer rate Data buffer size 8,192Kbyte Motor startup time (s) 3.5 typical 9.5 max PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-15...
  • Page 30 Speed (RPM) 5,400 7,200 5,400 Data transfer rate Disk-buffer to/from media(Mbps) 775 max Buffer-host data transfer 3.0/1.5 max. (Ggit/sec) Data buffer size (MB/s) Positioning Time(read and Read: 12ms seek time) Motor startup time (s) 1-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 31: Inch Solid State Drive (Ssd)

    Height (mm) Depth 70.6 (mm) Weigh t (g) Storage size (formatted) 64GB 128GB. Data transfer speed Host Interface : Max 300MB/s Sustained Data Read : Max 100MB/s Sustained Data Write : Max 40MB/s PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-17...

  • Page 32: Dvd-Super Multi Drive Optical Drive (Odd)

    DVD+RW,DVD-R DL(Read only),DVD+R,DVD+R DL(Read only) Supported Formats CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PHOTO CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text, Video CD DVD: DVD-R, DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1, 1.2), DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,DVD-ROM DVD-R DL(Read only, DVD+R DL(Read only 1-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 33 JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. Figure 1-6 is a view of the keyboard. See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard. Figure 1-6 Keyboard PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-19...

  • Page 34: Tft Color Display

    12.1-inch WXGA TFT (TMD G33C00052110) Display system TN alignment cell, Transmissive type, Normally White Number of Dots 1,280(W) x 800(H) Dot spacing (mm) 0.204(H) x 0.204(V) Display range (mm) 261.12(H) x 163.2(V) Weight(g) 1-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 35: Power Supply

    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. The power supply output rating is specified in Table 1-8. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-21...
  • Page 36 ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ICH, ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × EC/KBC M5V, MCV ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × LED, ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 37 The removable main battery pack is the computer’s main power source when the AC adaptor is not attached. The main battery maintains the state of the computer when the computer enters in sleep mode. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-23...
  • Page 38 A full charge is detected only when the battery is charging at charge. A full charge is detected under any of the following conditions: 1. The current in the battery charging circuit drops under the predetermined limit. 2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 39: Setup

    Table 1-10 lists the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-10 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Status Time Charging Time (power on) 24 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 30 days PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-25...
  • Page 40 0A to 3A (At constant voltage mode) Parameter Specification G71C0004A610(3-pin) Power Input voltage 100V/240V Input frequency 50Hz to 60Hz Input current 1.5A or less (100V-240V 4Aload) Output voltage Output current 0A to 4A (At constant voltage mode) 1-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

    Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 43 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ......2-40 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check......2-41 Keyboard and Touch pad Troubleshooting.............. 2-43 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ......2-43 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check......2-44 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-iii...
  • Page 44 Replacement Check ............. 2-60 2.15 3G Troubleshooting ....................2-61 Procedure 1 Transmitting-Receiving Check ..........2-61 Procedure 2 Antenna Connection Check ..........2-62 Procedure 3 Replacement Check ............. 2-63 2.16 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting................. 2-64 2-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 45: Figures

    Table 2-3 Error code ....................2-11 Table 2-4 Debug port error status ................2-23 Table 2-5 FDD error code and status ................2-34 Table 2-6 2.5” Hard disk drive error code and status........... 2-40 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    1. Phillips screwdrivers (For replacement procedures) 2. Implements for debugging port check • Toshiba MS-DOS system FD • RS-232C cross cable • Test board with debug port test cable • PC for displaying debug port test result PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 48 There are following two types of connections in the figure of board and module connection in and after 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting. (1) Cable connection is described in the figure as line. (2) Pin connection is described in the figure as arrow. <e.g> Connection of modem [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Before going through the flowchart steps, verify the following: Ask him or her to enter the password if a password is registered. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk. Non- Windows operating systems can cause the computer to malfunction.
  • Page 50 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 51 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 52 13. If an error is detected on the 3G, perform the 3G Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.16. 14. If an error is detected on SD card, perform the SD Card Slot Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.17. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 53 16. If a malfunction is detected on the Web camerta, perform the Web camerta Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.19. 17. If a malfunction is detected on the Intel Turbo Memory, perform the Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.20. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 54: Power Supply Troubleshooting

    The battery level is low while the system power is ON. (even intervals) Blinks orange once The system is driven by only a battery and the battery level (at being switched on) is low. Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 55 Check 2 If the DC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the battery icon does not light orange or blue, go to Procedure 4. NOTE: Use a supplied AC adapter G71C0002R710, G71C0002R810 (2-pin)/ G71C00067210, G71C00067110 (3-pin). PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 56 On for half second Interval between data bits Off for half second The error code begins with the least significant digit. Example: Error code 11h (Error codes are given in hexadecimal format.) Start 2-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 57 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. The compensation value of [0A] is not within the limits from design data (± 481mA). PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-11...

  • Page 58: Main Battery

    E5V voltage is over 6.00V. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is powered on. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when the computer is booting up. E5V voltage is under 4.50V when EV power is maintained. 2-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 59 1GD-PGV voltage is under 0.425V when the computer is booting up. PPV output Error code Meaning PPV voltage is over 1.44V. PPV voltage is under 0.27V when the computer is powered on. PPV voltage is under 0.59V when the computer is booting up. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-13...
  • Page 60 1R8-E1V voltage is under 1.53V when the computer is powered on. 1R8-E1V voltage is under 1.53V when the computer is booting up. 1R8-E1V voltage is under 1.53V when EV power is maintained. Miscellaneous Error code Meaning The sub clock does not oscillate. 2-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 61 Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the problem still occurs, go to 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-15...
  • Page 62 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. 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 63 Check 1 Battery pack may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17...

  • Page 64: System Board Troubleshooting

    Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debugging Port Check Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 65 Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19...
  • Page 66 (16) PIC #1 ERROR (17) PIC #2 ERROR (18) KBC ERROR (19) HDC ERROR (20) HDD #0 ERROR (21) HDD #1 ERROR (22) NO FDD ERROR (23) TIMER INTERRUPT ERROR (24) RTC UPDATE ERROR 2-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 67 5. Execute GETDPORT.COM in the text menu in CPU REAL mode. (Insert the FD for starting D port into FDD and input “FD starting drive:>dport”.) The D port status is displayed in the following form; PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21...
  • Page 68 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 6. When the D port status is FFFFh (normal status), go to Procedure 4. 7. When the D port status falls into any status in Table 2-4, execute Check 1. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 69 Initialization failure of EC (HW failure) IC1050(CPU) F005 CPU setup BIOSROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) F006 EC/KBC(EC) IC3200(EC/KBC) F007 BIOS ROM check BIOS BIOSROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) F008 BIOS ROM check 2 BIOSROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) F009 End of Boot Block processing PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-23...
  • Page 70 IC1050(CPU) ICH(PITController,MEM IC1600(ICH) PIT initialization error I/O,CMOS,I/O) IC1000(Clock Generator) CPU check Clock Generator check of ROM data SMI setup F107 Part number data distinction Panel distinction CMOS check Clock generator setup CPU initialization 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 71 CN1410(RAM Conn.) ICH(CMOS,PICController) IC1600(ICH) F10F NDP initialization ICH(PITController,CMOS,PCIRegister) IC1600(ICH) TIMER initialization EC/KBC(EC,KBC) IC3200(EC/KBC) F110 IC8972(PSC) Initialization of EC and Battery(E2PROM) CN8810(Battery Conn.) battery access EC/KBC(EC) IC3200(EC/KBC) IC1200(VGA) IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RAM) F111 Display setup IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RAM) CN1410(RAM Conn.) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-25...
  • Page 72 IC3200(EC/KBC) IC1200(VGA) ICH(USB Controller) RAM IC1600(ICH) F11F Password processing IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RAM) IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RAM) CN1410(RAM Conn.) LAN Controller IC4000(LAN Controller) setup of RAM data MCH(PCI Register) IC1200(MCH,VGA) LAN initialization IC1050(CPU) F120 IC3001(BIOS ROM) LAN setup BIOSROM 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 73 AMT Mode only: ME Restart processing BIOS ROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) MCH(ME) IC1200(MCH) AMT Mode only: ME communication F14A BIOS ROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) Error (transmission) MCH(ME) IC1200(MCH) AMT Mode only: ME communication F14B BIOS ROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) Error (reception) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27...
  • Page 74 PCIDevice Preservation of ICH (DMAC) F13C IC1200(VGA) Display setup (Boot) CN1900(HDD Conn.) F13F ICH(IDEController) IC1600(ICH) HDD setup (Boot) F140 F141 EC/KBC(EC) IC3200(EC/KBC) F142 setup of a sound F143 F144 IC1050(CPU) F145 CPU setup 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 75 Initialization of EC and battery access IC8972(PSC) setup of a setup item Battery(E2PROM) CN8810(Battery Conn.) F12D ICH(DMAC) IC1600(ICH) setup of ICH (DMAC) EC/KBC(EC) IC3200(EC/KBC) IC1200(VGA,MCH) MCH(MEM I/O) IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RA F12E Display setup IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RA CN1410(RAM Conn.) F12F PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29...
  • Page 76 ICH (PCI) IC3200(EC/KBC) CPU setup PITController,PICController) IC1420,1421,1430,1431(RAM) setup of ICH (MEM IO) EC/KBC(EC,KBC) IC1440,1441,1450,1451(RAM) F132 Display setup CN1410(RAM Conn.) setup of PIT BIOSROM IC3001(BIOS ROM) IC1050(CPU) setup of ICH (PIC) F133 F134 F135 F136 2-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 77 If any other D port status error code is displayed, perform Procedure 3. D port error code is as follows: Error code Contents F003h or F004h SC initialization error F00Bh BIOS update error F117h Exception check error F121h Clock generator error PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31...
  • Page 78 If an error is detected during these tests, go to Procedure 4. Procedure 4 Replacement Check System board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 79: Usb Fdd Troubleshooting

    Clean the USB FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the USB FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2. If the test program cannot be executed, go to Procedure 3 and Procedure 4. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33...
  • Page 80 “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. 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 81 Check the connection of the USB FDD. If the USB FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 As the connection may be defective, disassemble the computer and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 83 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: Input 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.
  • Page 84 2.5” HDD(s) and the connector(s) of system board may be defective (Refer to the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert HDD(s) to the connector(s) firmly. If it is (or they are) firmly connected, go to Procedure 3. 2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 85 Using the Diagnostic Disk, format the 2.5” HDD with a format option (physical format). If HDD is formatted, set the 2.5” HDD partition using DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 2.5” HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-39...
  • Page 86 HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DRIVE NOT READY HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERROR 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 87 In the case of 2.5 SATA HDD model In the case of 1.8 SATA SSD model If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-41...
  • Page 88 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures 2-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 89: Keyboard And Touch Pad Troubleshooting

    Execute the Keyboard Test in the Diagnostic Program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform the test program. If an error occurs, go to Procedure 2. If an error does not occur, the keyboard is functioning properly. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-43...
  • Page 90 Procedure 1. If there is still an error, go to Check5. Check 5 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures.. 2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 91: Display Troubleshooting

    Make sure the LCD cable is securely connected to CN5601 on the system board. If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-45...
  • Page 92 Replacement Procedures and test the display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3 Check 3 The display controller on the system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 93: Optical Disk Drive Troubleshooting

    Then insert the Diagnostics Disk in the computer’s floppy disk drive, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures. If any errors occur while executing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, go to Procedure 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-47...
  • Page 94 The SATA ODD FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 4. Check 4 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 95 The SD board FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 6 Check 6 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49...

  • Page 96: Modem Troubleshooting

    Procedure and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following connections are firmly connected. If any connector is disconnected, connect it firmly and return to Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 2-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 97 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 5. Check 5 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-51...

  • Page 98: Lan Troubleshooting

    LAN cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instruction in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedure. 2-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 99: Wireless Lan Troubleshooting

    LAN. Perform the test following the instructions described in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-53...
  • Page 100 Wireless LAN card. If wireless LAN antenna cables are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. If the problem still occurs, go to the procedure 3. 2-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 101 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-55...

  • Page 102: Bluetooth Troubleshooting

    The Bluetooth module may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one. Then perform the test program again. If the computer still does not pass the test, go to Procedure 2. 2-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 103 Make sure the Bluetooth antenna cable is firmly connected to the Bluetooth module. If the Bluetooth antenna cable is disconnected, connect it firmly. If the Bluetooth module is still not functioning properly, go to Procedure 3. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-57...
  • Page 104 If the Bluetooth is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 105: Sound Troubleshooting

    If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Connector Check The connection of sound system is shown in the following figure. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 59...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 6 Check 6 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    The test program for EU870DT1 should use the WINDOWS version. If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 61...
  • Page 108 Make sure the CN2760 on the PCIe Mini Card FPC is firmly connected to CN2750 on the system board, connect it firmly and go to Procedure 1. If the 3G card is still not functioning properly, perform Procedure 3. 2-62 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 109 Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4 Check 4 The system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 63...

  • Page 110: Sd Card Slot Troubleshooting

    The SD board FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 4 Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. 2-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 111: Fingerprint Sensor

    2. Slide slowly your finger from the first joint to fingertip at constant speed. When not recognized, adjust the speed. Fingerprint Fingerprint sensor sensor PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 65...
  • Page 112 Once the fingerprint is successfully read for the third time, the message successfully combined will be displayed beneath the fingerprint images. Click the Next button. 2-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 113 When not authenticated well, warning message appears. If you fail continually five times or more, you can not use the fingerprint authentication about two minute. When not authenticated, type the password to logon to Windows. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 67...
  • Page 114 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 115: Web Camera Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 and perform the following checks. Check 1 If the connection is loose, reconnect it firmly and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 69...
  • Page 116 The USB board may be defective or damaged. Replace the drive with a new one. If there is still an error, go to Check 4 Check 4 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. 2-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 117: Intel Turbo Memory Troubleshooting

    Start the Intel Turbo Memory Console and confirm the followings: Check marks are attached to “Enable Windows ReadyBoost” and “Enable Windows ReadyDrive”. The values for “Windows ReadyBoost” and “Windows ReadyDrive” are “Enabled” and “Total Cache Size” is “4GB”. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2- 71...
  • Page 118 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and check the operation again. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Check 3 System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 119: Chapter 3 Tests And Diagnostics

    Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 120 Tests and Diagnostics 3-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 121 3.14 Real Timer Test......................3-29 3.15 NDP Test........................3-31 3.16 Expansion Test......................3-32 3.17 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test ..................3-34 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names................. 3-35 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status..................3-38 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-iii...
  • Page 122 Bluetooth test..................3-77 3.29.4 IEEE1394 test..................3-79 3.30 Sound Test program....................3-80 3.31 3G Test program ..................... 3-80 3.32 SETUP ........................3-81 3.32.1 Function Description ................3-81 3.32.2 Accessing the SETUP Program............3-83 3-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 123 Tables Table 3-1 Subtest names ....................3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names ..............3-35 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents............3-38 Table 3-4 HDC Error register contents ................3-39 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 124 Tests and Diagnostics 3-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 125: The Diagnostic Test

    The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST ［It is not supported ］ PRINTER TEST ［It is not supported ］ ASYNC TEST HARD DISK TEST PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 126 A cleaning kit to clean the floppy disk drive heads (Head Cleaning) An external display supporting monitor ID (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
  • Page 127 3 Tests and Diagnostics The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) 3.1.3 Heatrun test program The heatrun test starts automatically after the selection. You will need the following equipment to perform this program. The Diagnostics Disk (Main T&D) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 128: Executing The Diagnostic Test

    2. After replacing the system board, execute the subtest04 “DMI information recovery” and subtest08 “System configuration display” in 3.4 Setting of the hardware configuration in order to copy the DMI information and system information from the floppy disk. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 129: Diagnostics Menu (T&D)

    Set the highlight bar to 3, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 – ONLY ONE TEST...
  • Page 130 Set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST 2 - MEMORY TEST...
  • Page 131 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 132: H/W Initial Information Setting Tool

    For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.3. 3.2.3 Heatrun test program Heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.23 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 133: Setting Of The Hardware Configuration

    5. “Enter Bundle Number?” is displayed. Input the computer’s PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PMSREQ3Q34H/S0123456789) 6. “Write data OK (Y/N)?” is displayed. To write the DMI information to the Flash ROM, press Y, and then Enter. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 134 This subtest writes all the DMI data in the floppy disk into the new PCB. NOTE: Since the data of UUID is updated every time when this subtest, DMI information recovery, is done, the saved UUID data is not written. 3-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 135: Heatrun Test

    For more details on the procedure and test content, refer to RUNNING TEST. When the heatrun test ends, following message appears in the display. ************************************************ HEATRUN TEST END ************************************************ Press any key to continue... Press any key and return to the startup menu. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-11...

  • Page 136: Subtest Names

    Gradation for LCD Gradation & Mode test for VGA All dot on/off for LCD “H” pattern display LCD Brightness FLOPPY DISK Sequential read Sequential read/write Random address/data Write specified address Read specified address 3-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 137 W-R-C specified address REAL TIMER Real time Backup memory Real time carry NDP test EXPANSION PCMCIA wraparound [Not supported] RGB monitor ID CD-ROM Sequential read /DVD-ROM Read specified address Random address/data RW 1point W/R/C PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-13...

  • Page 138: System Test

    The following message will appear. *** Test Fan Revolution High speed Start Make sure the fan rotates at high speed, then press Enter. After a while, the fan rotating will stop. Subtest 03 Geyserville 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 139 Serial Number : XXXXXXXX UUID Number : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Model Number : XXXXXX-XXXXX PCN/BND Number : XXXXXXXXXX Press [Enter] to EXIT To exit this subtest and return to the SYSTEM test menu, press Enter. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-15...

  • Page 140: Memory Test

    Data: FFh, FFh, FFh, FFh, FFh, 00h, 00h, 00h, 00h, FFh, FFh, FFh, 00h, FFh, 00h, 00h, FFh, 00h, 00h, FFh, FFh, FFh, FFh, 00h, 00h, 00h, AAh 3-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 141: Keyboard Test

    Appendix D. KEYBOARD TEST IN PROGRESS 302000 Scan code Character code Keytop Ins Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Ctrl Left Shift Right Shift PRESS [Enter] KEY PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-17...

  • Page 142: Display Test

    This subtest displays bands of gradations for mixed colors, then for red, green, and blue. Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. Each color displays for three seconds. 3-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 143 Mode 118. Subtest 05 All dot on/off for LCD This subtest displays an all-white screen then an all-black screen. The display changes automatically every three seconds, then returns to the DISPLAY TEST menu. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-19...
  • Page 144 Super-Bright —> Bright —> Semi-Bright —> Bright —> Super-Bright After displaying with Super-Bright of LCD brightness, return to the DISPLAY TEST menu. Subtest 08 LCD EDID Information (not use) Subtest 09 External EDID read/compare (not use) 3-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 145: Floppy Disk Test

    : XXX SUB-TEST MENU : 01 - Sequential read 02 - Sequential read/write 03 - Random address/data 04 - Write specified address 05 - Read specified address 99 - Exit to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-21...
  • Page 146 This subtest writes the data specified by an operator to a specified track, head, and address. Subtest 05 Read specified address This subtest reads data from a track, head, and address specified by an operator. 3-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 147: Printer Test

    Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the selected subtest. 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-23...
  • Page 148 NOTE: To execute this subtest, a printer wraparound connector must be connected to the computer’s printer port. 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 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 149: Async Test

    FIR/SIR port. Subtest 03 Wraparound (board) NOTE: To execute this subtest, a RS-232C wraparound connector must be connected to the RS-232C port. This subtest checks the data send/receive function through the wraparound connector. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-25...

  • Page 150: Hard Disk Test

    3. This message is used to select whether or not the HDD status is displayed on the screen. The HDC status is described in section 3.20. Select 1 or 2. Detail status display (1:no, 2:yes) 3-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 151 1. Forward sequential 2. Reverse sequential 3. Random 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-27...
  • Page 152 This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD. Subtest 09 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. 3-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 153: Real Timer Test

    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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-29...
  • Page 154 Current time : 23:59:58 The real time increments are automatically executed and the following is displayed: Current date : 01-01-2000 Current time : 00:00:00 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST To exit the test, press Enter. 3-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 155: Ndp Test

    If exists, the bit is “1”. Test only when the high-speed operation processor exists. Subtest 01 NDP test This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-31...

  • Page 156: Expansion Test

    –– –– Speaker line 00004 40,80 Wait line (40<xx<80) 00005 Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) NN=21, 00 NOTE: Select the subtest number01, The following message will appear: Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? 3-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 157 Connect a wraparound connector to CRT monitor for the test of ID acquisition. This subtest is executed by using VESA command. CAUTION: It becomes NG because the priority is given to the internal monitor in a simultaneous display mode. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-33...

  • Page 158: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Test

    To execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM test, select 12 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. NOTE: For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702 and DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1.

  • Page 159: Error Code And Error Status Names

    HUB - CLEAR FEATURE ERROR HUB - CLEAR FEATURE1 ERROR HUB - SET FEATURE ERROR(Enab.) HUB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - OVER CURRENT ERROR USB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) Display VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35...
  • Page 160 HDD - RECORD NOT FOUND ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - HDC ERROR HDD - SEEK ERROR HDD - TIME OUT ERROR HDD - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DRIVE NOT READY 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 161 ZV_CONT# ERROR CD-ROM BAD COMMAND /DVD-ROM ILLEGAL LENGTH 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 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-37...

  • Page 162: Hard Disk Test Detail Status

    (Corrected data) “1” … Correctable data error is corrected. “0” … Not used (Index) “1” … Index is sensed. “0” … Normal (Error) “1” … The previous command was terminated with an error. 3-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 163 “1” … Illegal command error or command abort. “0” … The hard disk found track 0 during a recalibrate (Track 0) command. “1” … The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-39...

  • Page 164: Only One Test

    99 .... Exit to Common Test **************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-9,A-D,99] ? Select the subtest number you want to test and press Enter. To return to the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu, select 99 and press Enter. 3-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 165 Holding a key down enables the auto-repeat function that causes the key’s display character to blink. Press Del + Enter to end the test. IF TEST OK, Press [Dell][Enter]key PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-41...
  • Page 166 <BUTTONS> displays appear on the right side one by one. The parameters appear above the <BUTTONS> (1) or (2) corresponding to the pressed touch pad switch highlights. To end this subtest, press two touch pad switches at the same time. 3-42 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 167 OK message appears in the display if the test ends without fail. NG message appears in the display if an error is found during the test. Confirm the connection of cable, and then execute the test again. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-43...
  • Page 168 Check [DC-IN]&[Power]&[Main Battery]LED= Green Check if the each LED lights in the same color as the message in the display (Message switches <-> Green Orange Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 169 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 06 Button This subtest checks the moving of the of the front operation panel button. Press the Toshiba Assist button and Back light On/Off button after the following message appears. Step 1 Press Function button (Toshiba Assist button) OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error.
  • Page 170 OK message appears in the display if the test ends without an error. Press any key return to each Steps if NG! or Press any key message apprears. If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-46 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 171 Set the machine Vertical plane against the vertical plane with the Front upward Flat desk The figure below shows the name and position of each side. (heaven surface) Right side Back Front Left side PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-47...
  • Page 172 When any trouble in the above setting is found, the following message appears and the test halts. Then press Enter and return to the Only One Test menu. ** Setting ERROR! ** Press [Enter] key 3-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 173 FAN High-speed---> Target High: 3800 Rpm Result High: XXXX Rpm OK! OK message appears in the display if the test ends without a defective. NG message appears in the display if a defective is found during the test. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-49...
  • Page 174 - High Speed SD Card (V1.10 optional) for High Speed (max 50MHz) - SDHC (>= 4GB) Supported * SDIO devices are not supported As for the SD card specification which can be used in WINDOWS, check the product specification. 3-50 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 175: Head Cleaning

    2. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, then insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. 3. When the message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. “cleaning start” 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51...

  • Page 176: Log Utilities

    5. FDD/HDD or memory address (ADDR) 6. Write data (WD) 7. Read data (RD) 8. HDC status (HSTS) 9. Error status name (ERROR STATUS NAME) If the power switch is turned off, the error information will be lost. 3-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 177 The 7 key writes the log information to a floppy disk. 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-53...

  • Page 178: Running Test

    2. To execute the test, press Y (yes) and Enter. To cancel the test, press N (no) and Enter. If you execute the selectable test, follow the indication message in the display. 3. After setting the selectable test, the test starts automatically. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 179: Floppy Disk Drive Utilities

    This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays hard disk information. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-55...
  • Page 180 After the floppy disk is formatted, the following message will appear: 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. 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 181 Copy complete Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (g) 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57...
  • Page 182 (i) Select a drive number and the following message will be displayed. ---Max. address --- [LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ???????? (j) Set the LBA number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. 3-58 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 183 [HDD ID Read (VX.XX)] [Drive #1] [Drive #2] Model No. = XXXXXXX = XXXXXXX NOTE: Only when a 2nd HDD is installed, [Drive #2] message appears in the display. Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-59...

  • Page 184: System Configuration

    13. Printer Adapter 14. ASYNC Adapter 15. Math co-processors 16. Floppy Disk Drive [Track/Head/Sector] 17. Hard Disk Drive [Sector/Drive size/Manufacture code] 18. Optical Disk Drive [Maker/Drive type/Manufacture code/Product code] 19. T&D total version 20. Date/Time 3-60 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 185 = XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] - ODD = XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX [XXXXXXXXXXXX] - T&D Total Version = VX.XX Press [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-61...

  • Page 186: Wireless Lan Test Program (Atheros)

    1. Slide the wireless communication switch to “ON” position. 2. Check the card type according to the following procedure: • Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Utilities] -> [PC Diagnostic Tool]. • Check the “Network”. If the “...
  • Page 187 LAN card or no available access point is found. In this case, check the antenna cable connection to the wireless LAN card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-63...

  • Page 188: Wireless Lan Test Program (Intel-Made A/B/G/N Setting Up Of Ref Pc)

    1. Copy the R100VWL5.ZIP (wireless LAN program for maintenance, common to Calexico, Golan and Kedron) to REF PC and unzip it. Then “Clx_Res” folder is created and the following three programs are copied in it. • PACKET.SYS • PACKET.INF • WTWINSVR.EXE 3-64 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 189 Open “My Computer” window and click “My Network places” on the left column. • Click “View network connections” on the left column. • The “Network Connections” window appears. Double-click “Local Area Connection”. Network Connections window PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-65...
  • Page 190 Select “Protocol” on the “Select Network Component Type” window and click “Add…” button. Select Network Component Type window • Click “Have Disk…” button on the “Select Network Protocol” window. Select Network Protocol window 3-66 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 191 When the installation is completed, “Local Area Connection Properties” will appear. Confirm that the “DDK PACKET Protocol“ is added. Click “Close” button to finish the setup of REF PC. Local Area Connection Properties window PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-67...
  • Page 192 Then the following screen will appear. Start the test program on DUT. Screen while running the wtwinsvr program The REF PC is waiting for the start of the test program on DUT. 3-68 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 193: Wireless Lan Test Program On Dut Pc (Intel-Made)

    6 : Communication test of 11b mode for 5300/5350 module 7 : Communication test of 11g mode for 5300/5350 module 8 : All the tests of WiFi Link 5300/5350 Module (MAC Check,communication test) ************************************************************* PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-69...
  • Page 194 When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11b Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. 3-70 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 195 When pressing any key, the following message is displayed **************************************** 11a Communication Test : NG !! tx=a antenna : rx = a antenna **************************************** Press any key and return to the test menu. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-71...
  • Page 196 All the tests is executed in the order of Communication test of 11a mode, Communication test of 11b mode and Communication test of 11g mode. When any error has detected, the test finishes. 3-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 197: Lan/Modem/Bluetooth/Ieee1394 Test Program

    ICHx GbE (i82540) Diagnostics program ##### #################################################################### 1 .... (i82562 + ICHx) 2 .... (GbE) ******************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2] ? Press the number you want to test and press Enter. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-73...
  • Page 198 < TRANSMIT > < RECEIVE > NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 199 1000Base Auto-negotiation TxRx Test CE Test Complete NOTE: The menu displayed by your computer may be slightly different from the one shown above. If a defective is found, NG message will appear in the display. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-75...

  • Page 200: Modem Test

    RJ11 Connection Check (LED) (Operator’s Check 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. 3-76 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 201 (A mobile phone with the Bluetooth function is also available.) ・ A Bluetooth card should be installed on the target computer. Install the Bluetooth function by clicking [All Programs] -> [TOSHIBA] -> [Bluetooth] -> [Bluetooth Settings]. Test procedure 1.
  • Page 202 If the BT address of the responder device does not appear, check the Bluetooth card condition and antenna cable connection to the Bluetooth card by disassembling the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 203: Ieee1394 Test

    This program is executed in the responder machine to initialize the responder machine with the IEEE1394 cable connected to the target machine before executing subtest 01. Subtest03 1394 GUID Display This program checks the GUID of IEEE1394. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-79...

  • Page 204: Sound Test Program

    Sound TEST disk cannot be used in PORTEGE A600. Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS. 1) Play a music file. 2) click TOSHIBA-> utility -> "PC diagnostic tool." to test the sound Please check operation of speakers by one of methods. 3.31 3G Test program Therefore, please test the sound on Windows OS.

  • Page 205: Setup

    (e) Trusted Execution Technology (f) Auto Power On (g) Beep Volume (h) Diagnostic Mode (i) USB Sleep and Charge 7. Configuration 8. Battery (a) Battery Save Mode (b) PCI Express Link ASPM (c) Enhanced C-States PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-81...
  • Page 206 (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 14. PCI LAN (a) Built-in LAN (b) Wireless LAN 15. Security Controller (a) TPM (b) Hide TPM (c) Clear TPM Owner 16. Intel( R )AMT (a) MEBx SETUP 3-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 207 Tests and Diagnostics 3.32.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC, turn on the power. Then press F1. The following display appears. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-83...
  • Page 208 Tests and Diagnostics 3-84 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 209 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: (1) HDD Mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-85...
  • Page 210 This option sets HDD password. HDD password is a security function to protect the built-in HDD. (a) HDD This item selects the hard disk to set HDD password. Built-in HDD Sets HDD password for the built-in HDD 3-86 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 211 LAN and HDD. CD-ROM→LAN→HDD→FDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, HDD and FDD. CD-ROM→LAN→FDD→HDD: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM, LAN, FDD and HDD. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-87...
  • Page 212 Duo processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its maximum speed. ® Always Low Disables Intel Core Duo processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its default speed. 3-88 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 213 Trusted Execution Technology is set as permission. When Trusted Execution Technology is set as permission, Please set both of "Virtualization Technology" of [6 "OTHERS"], and "TPM(s)" of [16 "SECURITY CONTROLLER"] as "Enabled" in advance. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89...
  • Page 214 Standby is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled. The password = message is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer. 3. This option is enabled only once, the setting is reset, after booting up. 3-90 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 215 Enabled（Mode2） A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled（Mode3） A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. Enabled（Mode4） A power supply is supplied in a Sleep mode state. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91...
  • Page 216 NOTE: Display of the LCD Brightness will be changed in the condition below: (*1) Operating the battery (*2) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS. Battery Save Options 3-92 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 217 NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-93...
  • Page 218 This item displays the Serial ATA Port Number. It is for information only and cannot be changed. Serial ATA Port1 (c) eSATA This item displays the Serial ATA Port Number. It is for information only and cannot be changed. Serial ATA Port4 3-94 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 219 12. Peripheral 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-95...
  • Page 220 FDD in "Boot Priority." 14. PCI LAN This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN or Wireless LAN functions. (a) built-in LAN Enabled Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Disabled Disables built-in LAN functions. 3-96 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 221 When Y, E, S and Enter keys are pressed, the data is disposed. After changing, the display of TPM item is changed to Disabled and this item becomes not displayed and the cursor could not be moved on the TPM item. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-97...
  • Page 222 Tests and Diagnostics 16. Intel( R )AMT *AMT model only (a) MEBx SETUP This setting enables or disables the computer's MEBx SETUP Intel(R) AMT. Enabled Enables the MEBx SETUP. Disabled Disables the MEBx SETUP. (Default) 3-98 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 223: Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

    Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 224 4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 225 4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents Overview........................4-1 Battery pack ......................4-10 SIM card ........................4-12 ExpressCard ......................4-13 SD/SDHC memory card ..................4-14 Memory module....................... 4-15 Base assembly......................4-18 Battery lock......................4-20 Wireless LAN card ....................4-21 4.10 SD board ........................4-23 4.11 Bluetooth module.....................
  • Page 226 4 Replacement Procedures Figures Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack ................4-10 Figure 4-2 Removing the SIM card ................4-12 Figure 4-3 Removing the ExpressCard................4-13 Figure 4-4 Removing the SD/SDHC memory card ............4-14 Figure 4-5 Removing the memory cover............... 4-15 Figure 4-6 Removing the memory module..............
  • Page 227 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-31 Removing the speaker.................. 4-55 Figure 4-32 Removing the cover assembly/LCD assembly (1)........4-56 Figure 4-33 Removing the cover assembly/LCD assembly (2)........4-57 Figure 4-34 Removing the SW board................4-58 Figure 4-35 Removing the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board (1) ......... 4-61 Figure 4-36 Removing the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board (2) .........
  • Page 228 4 Replacement Procedures 4-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 229: Overview

    4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Overview CAUTION: The case and parts of this machine are delicate (thin) because this machine is lighter than a usual machine. Handle with care of installing/removing. This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC.
  • Page 230 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following items. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No COVER ASSY TOUCH PAD MEMBRANE SWITCH TP BTN COV ASSY COVER ASSY PCB ASSY FMTFSx (Fingerprint sensor board) KEYBOARD UNIT INSULATOR KB Parts List...

  • Page 231: Dvd Super Multi Drive

    4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures The main parts in this manual are indicated in the part list by the following names. Parts List Manual NAME PART NAME ITEM No System board PCB ASSY FMTXSx SW board PCB ASSY FMTXWx USB board PCB ASSY FMTUSx Sound board PCB ASSY FMTJAx...
  • Page 232 Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follow the instructions while working on the computer. DANGER: 1) Always use the genuine battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
  • Page 233 4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2. Battery Pack”. 1.
  • Page 234 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly Procedures Four main types of cable connector are used. • Pressure plate connector • Spring connector • Back flip connector • Normal pin connector For pressure plate connectors, slide the pressure plate holding tags on both sides of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable out from the connector.
  • Page 235 4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly Procedures After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. •...
  • Page 236 NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you use an electric screwdriver for quick and easy operations. (except a M1.4 screw) Use a non electric screwdriver to fasten a M1.4 screw, because a boss for M1.4 screw maybe broken if the screw is driven with an electric screwdriver.
  • Page 237 4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Grip Color Some screws have a colored grip area to help you determine the length of the screw. [Normal grip] • Even numbered length screws: Brown • Odd numbered length screws: White Grip area • Special length screw: Blue [Special grip] •...

  • Page 238: Battery Pack

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack Battery pack Removing the Battery pack To remove the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-1. CAUTION: When handling battery pack, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or apply impact, do not scratch, break, twist or bend the battery pack.
  • Page 239 CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. For environmental reasons, collect the spent battery packs. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba for replacements. NOTE: Check the battery’s terminals visually. If they are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

  • Page 240: Sim Card

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 SIM card SIM card Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-2. 1. Release the hook. 2. Push the SIM card. It will pop out partly when you release, so pull out the card. SIM card Hook Figure 4-2 Removing the SIM card...
  • Page 241 4.4 ExpressCard 4 Replacement Procedures ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-3. CAUTION: Before you remove the ExpressCard, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and precautions.

  • Page 242: Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory card Removing the SD/SDHC memory card To remove the SD/SDHC memory card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. CAUTION: Before you remove the SD/SDHC memory card, refer to the card’s documentation and to your operating system documentation for proper procedures and precautions.

  • Page 243: Memory Module

    4.6 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures Memory module Removing the Memory module To remove the memory module, confirm that the computer is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-5 and 4-6. CAUTION: When removing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off. Removing a memory module with the power on might damage the module or the computer itself.
  • Page 244 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Memory module 3. Open the left and right latches outside and remove the memory module. Latch Latch Memory module Figure 4-6 Removing the memory module 4-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 245 4.6 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Memory module To install the memory module, confirm that the computer is shut down. Then follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-5 and 4-6. CAUTION: When installing the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off. Inserting a memory module with the power on might damage the module or the computer itself.

  • Page 246: Base Assembly

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Base assembly Base assembly Removing the Base assembly To remove the base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7. 1. Remove the following screws securing the base assembly. • M2×4C ×1 (Described as “A” in the figure) BIND screw •...
  • Page 247 4.7 Base assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Base assembly To install the base assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-7. 1. Set the base assembly to the cover assembly. 2. Secure the base assembly and cover assembly with the following screws. •...

  • Page 248: Battery Lock

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Battery lock Battery lock Removing the Battery lock To remove the battery lock, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-8. 1. Remove the battery locks while pushing hooks inside to release them. CAUTION: When removing the battery lock L, be careful not to lose the SPG battery lock.

  • Page 249: Wireless Lan Card

    4.9 Wireless LAN card 4 Replacement Procedures Wireless LAN card Removing the Wireless LAN card To remove the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Turn up the insulator and disconnect three (or two) wireless LAN antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless LAN card.
  • Page 250 4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN card To install the wireless LAN card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-9. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card to the connector on the system board slantwise and press it to connect firmly.

  • Page 251: Sd Board

    4.10 SD board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SD board Removing the SD board To remove the SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. 1. Remove the following screws and lift up the SD board (Be careful that the SD board FPC, wireless LAN antenna cable, 3G antenna cable and antenna relay cable are connected to the connector on the back of the SD board).
  • Page 252 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 SD board Installing the SD board To install the SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-10. 1. Connect the SD board FPC to the connector CN9710 on the back of the SD board. 2.

  • Page 253: Bluetooth Module

    4.11 Bluetooth module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module To remove the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1. Remove the following screw and lift up the Bluetooth module. • M2×3B ×1 S-THIN HEAD 2.
  • Page 254 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Bluetooth module Installing the Bluetooth module To install the Bluetooth module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-11. 1. Connect the Bluetooth antenna cable and Bluetooth FFC to the connectors on the back of the Bluetooth module. 2.

  • Page 255: Optical Disk Drive (Dvd-Super Multi Drive)/Mdc Modem

    4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem Removing the Optical disk drive/MDC modem To remove the optical disk drive/MDC modem, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 12 to 4-16.
  • Page 256 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 3. Remove the following screws and SD holder. • M2×4C ×2 BIND M2x4C BIND SD holder Figure 4-13 Removing the optical disk drive (2) 4. Remove the following screws, ODD FPC, ODD rear plate and ODD side plate. •...
  • Page 257 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the following screws securing the MDC modem. • M2×4C ×2 BIND 6. Turn up the insulator and take out the RJ11 harness from the slot. 7. Disconnect the MDC modem from the connector on the MDC FPC. 8.
  • Page 258 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 10. Remove the following screws and ODD upper. • M2×4C ×2 BIND M2x4C BIND ODD upper Figure 4-16 Removing the ODD upper 4-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 259 4.12 Optical disk drive (DVD-Super Multi drive)/MDC modem 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the optical disk drive/MDC modem To install the optical disk drive/MDC modem, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 12 to 4-16. 1. Set the ODD upper and secure it with the following screws. •...

  • Page 260: G Card

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 3G card 4.13 3G card Removing the 3G card To remove the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-17. 1. Disconnect two 3G antenna cables from the connectors on the 3G card. 2.
  • Page 261 4.13 3G card 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the 3G card To install the 3G card, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-17. 1. Connect the 3G FPC to the connector CN2750 on the system board and secure it with following screws.

  • Page 262: Expresscard Slot

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 ExpressCard slot 4.14 ExpressCard slot Removing the ExpressCard slot To remove the ExpressCard slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Remove the following screws securing the ExpressCard slot. • M2×4C ×4 BIND screw 2.
  • Page 263 4.14 ExpressCard slot 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the ExpressCard slot To install the ExpressCard slot, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-18. 1. Stick the insulator. 2. Set the ExpressCard slot to the cover assembly and secure it with the following screws.
  • Page 264 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 HDD/SSD 4.15 HDD/SSD CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD or SSD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. There is a possibility that the black shield layer of the HDD FPC and SD board FPC is peeled off (different from the usual polyimide cover), if any tape is stuck to the black shield layer.
  • Page 265 4.15 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15.1 HDD Removing the HDD To remove the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-19. 1. Lift up the HDD from the slot. 2. Disconnect the HDD from the connector on the HDD FPC. Guide HDD FPC Guide...
  • Page 266 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 HDD/SSD 4.15.2 SSD Removing the SSD To remove the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-20. 1. Remove the following screws securing the SSD. • M1.4×3B ×4 S-THIN HEAD 2. Disconnect the SSD from the connector on the SSD FPC. M1.4x3B S-THIN HEAD M1.4x3B S-THIN HEAD Guide...
  • Page 267 4.15 HDD/SSD 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the SSD To install the SSD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-20. 1. Connect the SSD to the connector on the SSD FPC. 2. Set the SSD into the guides of the slot and secure it with the following screws. •...

  • Page 268: Rtc Battery

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 RTC battery Replacement Procedures 4.16 RTC battery CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21.
  • Page 269 4.16 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the RTC battery To install the RTC battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-21. 1. Set the RTC battery to the RTC battery holder (INSULATOR RTC BATT) and close the RTC battery holder while sticking the cover portion with the double-sided tape.

  • Page 270: Sound Board/Mic Harness

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Sound board/MIC harness 4.17 Sound board/MIC harness Removing the Sound board/MIC harness To remove the sound board/MIC harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 and Figure 4-23. 1. Remove the following screw securing the sound board. •...
  • Page 271 4.17 Sound board/MIC harness 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the MIC harness from the connector CN6050 on the sound board and remove the MIC harness from the sound board. CN6050 MIC harness Figure 4-23 Removing the sound board/MIC harness (2) Installing the Sound board/MIC harness To install the sound board/MIC harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 and 4-23.

  • Page 272: Cooling Module

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Cooling module 4.18 Cooling module Removing the Cooling module To remove the cooling module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. CAUTION: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool before starting repair work.
  • Page 273 4.18 Cooling module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Cooling module To install the cooling module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-24. 1. Wipe off the grease from the cool sheet. 2. Apply new grease on the CPU using a special syringe. 3.

  • Page 274: Dc-In Harness

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 DC-IN harness 4.19 DC-IN harness Removing the DC-IN harness To remove the DC-IN harness, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-25. 1. Disconnect the DC-IN harness from the connector CN8800 on the system board and remove the DC-IN harness from the slot.

  • Page 275: Usb Board/Wl Sw Holder

    4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder Removing the USB board/WL SW holder To remove the USB board/WL SW holder, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-26 to 4-28. 1. Open the insulators and release the cables. Insulator Figure 4-26 Removing the USB board/WL SW holder (1) PORTÉGÉ...
  • Page 276 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 2. Open the insulator and take out the RJ45 wire harness from the slot. 3. Disconnect the USB board FPC from the connector CN9610 on the USB board. 4. Open the insulator and disconnect the sensor harness from the connector CN9540 on the USB board and connector CN9630 on the SW board.
  • Page 277 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder 4 Replacement Procedures 7. Remove the WL SW holder adhered with the double-sided tape. WL SW holder Figure 4-28 Removing the USB board/WL SW holder (3) PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-49...
  • Page 278 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB board/WL SW holder Installing the USB board/WL SW holder To install the USB board/WL SW holder, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-26 to 4-28. 1. Set the WL SW holder in place and fix it with the double-sided tape. CAUTION: A double-sided tape is stuck to a new WL SW holder.

  • Page 279: System Board

    4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board CAUTION: When replacing with a new system board, the following procedures must be executed. (1) Before replacing the system board, execute subtest02 “DMI ggginformation save” in 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration of gggChapter 3 Test program in order to save the DMI information from gggsystem board to floppy disk.
  • Page 280 4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board Removing the System board To remove the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Remove the following screws securing the system board. • M2×4C ×1 BIND • M3×5C ×2 BIND 2.
  • Page 281 4.21 System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Disconnect the HDD FPC (or SSD FPC), USB board FPC, RJ45 wire harness, sound board FPC, Bluetooth FFC and MDC FPC from the connectors CN1900, CN9600, CN4100, CN9500, CN4400 and CN3010 on the system board. USB board FPC Bluetooth FFC (Connected to CN9600)
  • Page 282 4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 System board Installing the System board To install the system board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Connect the HDD FPC (or SSD FPC), USB board FPC, RJ45 wire harness, sound board FPC, Bluetooth FFC and MDC FPC to the connectors CN1900, CN9600, CN4100, CN9500, CN4400 and CN3010 on the system board.
  • Page 283 4.22 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Speaker Removing the Speaker To remove the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31. 1. Take out the speaker from the slot. 2. Peel off the acetate tape. 3. Open the insulators and remove the speaker harness. Acetate tape Speaker Speaker harness...
  • Page 284 4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Speaker To install the speaker, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-31. 1. Set the speaker to the slot. 2. Open the insulators and arrange the speaker harness in place. 3. Close the insulators and stick the acetate tape in place. 4-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ...

  • Page 285: Cover Assembly/Lcd Assembly

    4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly Removing the Cover assembly/LCD assembly To remove the cover assembly/LCD assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4- 32 to 4-34. 1. Open the insulators and release the antenna cables. Insulator Figure 4-32 Removing the cover assembly/LCD assembly (1) PORTÉGÉ...
  • Page 286 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 2. Open the display at the angle of 90 degrees and put the computer on the stand. 3. Remove the following screws and separate the cover assembly and LCD assembly. • M2×4C ×2 BIND M2x4C BIND M2x4C BIND...
  • Page 287 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the SW board from the cover assembly. SW board Hook Figure 4-34 Removing the SW board PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-59...
  • Page 288 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly Installing the Cover assembly/LCD assembly To install the cover assembly/LCD assembly, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-32 to 4-34. 1. Set the SW board to the cover assembly. 2. Set the LCD assembly to the cover assembly and secure them with following screws. •...
  • Page 289 4.23 Cover assembly/LCD assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Arrange the antenna cables in place and fix them with the insulators. CAUTION: Arrange the antenna cables at the lower left portion as shown in the figure below. Do not put the cables on the rib.

  • Page 290: Touch Pad/Fingerprint Sensor Board

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Removing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To remove the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Disconnect the membrane switch FPC from the connector on the touch pad. 2.
  • Page 291 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Peel off the membrane switch adhered with the double-sided tape and remove the tip point of the FPC (connector terminal side) from the hole. 6. Remove the following screw and fingerprint sensor board adhered with the double- sided tape.
  • Page 292 4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board Installing the Touch pad/Fingerprint sensor board To install the touch pad/fingerprint sensor board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-35 and 4-36. 1. Wipe off the double-sided tapes on the cover assembly and TPD BTN cover and stick a new double-sided tape on them.

  • Page 293: Keyboard

    4.25 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-37. 1. Remove the aluminum tape from the back of the cover assembly. 2. Turn the cover assembly face up and peel off the keyboard adhered to the insulator. 3.
  • Page 294 4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Keyboard Installing the Keyboard To install the keyboard, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-37. NOTE: Do not reuse the removed keyboard and insulator. Use new keyboard and insulator (INSULATOR KB). Wipe off the double-sided tapes left on the cover assembly and stick new double- sided tapes.
  • Page 295 4.26 LCD 4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 LCD Removing the LCD To remove the LCD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38 and 4-39. 1. Peel off three LCD cushions and one LCD mask seal from the LCD mask. 2.
  • Page 296 4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 LCD 3. Turn up the insulator and remove the LCD from the LCD cover. 4. Peel the insulator (HNS CONN INSULATOR) and disconnect the LCD harness from the connector on the LCD. CAUTION: When disconnecting the LCD harness from the LCD unit, peel off the adhered portion of the LCD harness very carefully.
  • Page 297 4.26 LCD 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD To install the LCD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-38 and 4-39. NOTE: When installing a new LCD harness, stick a new square cushion to the LCD harness. When installing a new LCD harness or LCD, stick a new insulator (HNS CONN INSULATOR) to the LCD harness.

  • Page 298: Camera Module

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.27 Camera module 4.27 Camera module Removing the Camera module To remove the camera module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-40. 1. Take out the camera module from the slot and disconnect the camera harness from the connector on the camera module.
  • Page 299 4.27 Camera module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Camera module To install the camera module, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-40. 1. Connect the camera harness to the connector on a new camera module and stick the camera module in place.

  • Page 300: Wireless Lan Antenna/Bluetooth Antenna/3G Antenna

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna Removing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna To remove the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-41. 1. Turn up the insulators fixing the wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, 3G antenna and camera harness.
  • Page 301 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures Please prepare required parts in advance, when replacing the following items. Parts List ITEM PART NAME Quantity ITEM No LCD COVER ASSY CAMERA MODULE ANTENNA 2.4/5.2GHZ 72, 73 LCD COVER (Wireless LAN antenna) ASSY ANTENNA 2.4/5.2GHZ (3G antenna)
  • Page 302 4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna Installing the Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna To install the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-41. 1. Stick the wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna on the LCD cover in place.
  • Page 303 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures CAUTION: Replacing the antennas with care of the followings: [Sticking the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S] 1. Peel off the separators of the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt) and stick the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt) to the LCD cover. PORTÉGÉ...
  • Page 304 4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna [Sticking the antennas Non 3G MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. 2. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Sub (black) to the LCD cover. <BT MODEL> 3.
  • Page 305 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures ＆ [Sticking the antennas 3G (EU) WL-LAN (Intel) MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. <BT MODEL> 2. Stick the BT antenna (brown) to the LCD cover. <3G MODEL>...
  • Page 306 4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 7. Stick the SQUARE INSULATOR (911) (5p) to the LCD cover to fix the antennas. 8. Stick the AL TAPE (451) (2p) on the 3G antennas. 4-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 307 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures ＆ [Sticking the antennas 3G (EU) WL-LAN (Atheros) MODEL] <WL-LAN MODEL> 1. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Main (white) to the LCD cover. 2. Stick the WL-LAN antenna Sub (black) to the LCD cover. <3G MODEL>...
  • Page 308 4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 7. Stick the SQUARE INSULATOR (911) (5p) to the LCD cover to fix the antennas. 8. Stick the AL TAPE (451) (2p) on the 3G antennas. 4-80 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 309 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna 4 Replacement Procedures [Arranging the harnesses WL-LAN MODEL] 1. Arrange the harnesses and fix them with the INSULATOR ANT HOLD S (12pt). PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-81...
  • Page 310 4 Replacement Procedures 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna/3G antenna [Arranging the harnesses] 4-82 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 311 4.29 Hinge 4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Hinge Removing the Hinge To remove the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-42. 1. Remove the following screws securing the hinges. • M2×6C ×2 S-THIN HEAD • M2×2.4C ×2 S-THIN HEAD 2.
  • Page 312 4 Replacement Procedures 4.29 Hinge Installing the Hinge To install the hinge, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-42. 1. Set the key plate and hinges (right and left) to the LCD cover, and secure them with the following screws. •...

  • Page 313: Appendices

    Appendices [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 314 Appendices App-ii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 315 Antenna board (FMTAT*) View for PORTEGE R600 ........B-11 B.10 PATA ODD FPC (FMTPO*) View for PORTEGE R600 ........B-12 B.11 SATA ODD FPC (FSISO*) View for PORTEGE A600 ........B-13 B.12 SATA HDD FPC (FMTSH*) View ..............B-14 B.13 MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) View for PORTEGE A600 ........B-15 B.14...
  • Page 316 USB board (FMTUS*) C.33 CN4630 USB (PORT0) interface connector (4-pin)...........C-25 C.34 CN9540 WebCam interface connector (6-pin) ...........C-25 C.35 CN9610 System board interface connector (20-pin) ..........C-26 C.36 CN9620 FMTSW* board interface connector (3-pin)........C-26 SD board (FSISD) App-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 317 IS2620 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) ..........C-38 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) C.59 CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) ........C-39 C.60 CN2760 System board interface connector (25-pin) ..........C-40 C.61 IS2620 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) ..........C-40 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-v...
  • Page 318 ..........F-2 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 25-pin) ..........F-2 LAN Loopback Connector..................F-3 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures ................G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures............... H-1 Appendix I Reliability ......................I-1 App-vi [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 319 USB board (FMTUS*) connector (back) ............B-8 Table B-7 SD board (FSISD*) connector (front)..............B-9 Table B-8 SD board (FMTSD*) connector (front) ............B-10 Table B-9 Antenna board (FMTAT*) connector (back)..........B-11 Table B-10 PATA ODD FPC (FMTPO*) connector (front/back) ........B-12 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-vii...
  • Page 320 Table B-12 SATA HDD FPC (FMTSH*) connectos (front/back)........B-14 Table B-13 MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) connectors (back) ........B-15 Table B-14 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FMT3G*) connectors (front)........B-16 Table B-15 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) connectors (front) .........B-17 App-viii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 321 Table C-25 System board interface connector (6-pin) ............C-20 SW board Table C-26 FMTUS* board interface connector (3-pin) ..........C-21 Jack board Table C-27 USB (PORT6) interface connector (4-pin).............C-22 Table C-28 Int-Microphone interface connector (2-pin)...........C-22 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-ix...
  • Page 322 Table C-50 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin)............C-34 Table C-51 System board interface connector (20-pin) ............C-34 SATA HDD FPC Table C-52 System board interface connector (25-pin) ............C-35 Table C-53 SATA HDD interface connector (22-pin)............C-35 App-x [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 323 Scan codes in Numlock mode ................D-6 Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key..................D-6 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode ................D-7 Table D-6 No.124 key scan code..................D-7 Table D-7 No.126 key scan code..................D-8 Table I-1 MTBF ........................ I-1 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] App-xi...
  • Page 324 Appendices App-xii [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 325: Appendix A Handling The Lcd Module

    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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 326 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. [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 327 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. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 328 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. [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 329 Appendices 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 330 Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL ] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 331: Appendix B Board Layout

    Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout System board (FMTXS*) Front View Figure B-1 System board(FMTXS*) layout (front) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 332 CN1900 HDD/SSD I/F connector CN3010 MDC I/F connector CN4100 LAN I/F connector CN4400 Bluetooth I/F connector CN9500 FMTJA* board I/F connector CN9600 FMTUS* board I/F connector IC1200 North Bridge Cantiga-GS IC1600 South Bridge ICH9M [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 333 Appendix B Board Layout Appendices System board (FMTXS*) Back View Figure B-2 System board(FMTXS*) layout (back) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 334 Battery connector CN9300 RTC battery connector CN9400 SATA ODD I/F connector CN9570 FELICA I/F connector (Japanese model Only ) CN9700 FMTSD*/FSISD* board I/F connector CN9800 FMTFS* board I/F connector CN9850 Membrane I/F connector IC1050 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 335 Appendices Finger Sensor board (FMTFS*) View (front) (back) Figure B-3 Finger Sensor board (FMTFS*) layout (front/back) Finger Sensor MTFS back Table B-3 board (F *) connector ( Number Name System board I/F connector CN9810 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 336 Appendix B Board Layout SW board (FMTSW*) View (front) (back) 4 SW board MTSW Figure B- *) layout (front/back) 4 SW board MTSW Table B- *) connector (back) Number Name CN9630 FMTUS* board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 337 Jack board MTJA Table B-5 *)connector (front/back) Number Name CN4620 USB(port6) I/F connector CN6050 Int-Microphone I/F connector CN6350 Speaker I/F connector CN9510 System board I/F connector J6051 Microphone I/F connector J6310 Headphone I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 338 Figure B- *) layout (front/back) 6 USB board MTUS Table B- *) connector (back) Number Name CN4630 USB(Port0) I/F connector CN9540 WebCam I/F connector CN9610 System board I/F connector CN9620 FMTSW* board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 339 Appendix B Board Layout Appendices SD board (FSISD*) View for PORTEGE A600 (front) (back) SISD Figure B-7 SD board (F *) layout (front/back) SD board SISD front/back Table B-7 *) connector ( Number Name CN2671 Antenna I/F connector CN2672 3G I/F connector...
  • Page 340 SD board (F *) layout (front/back) 8 SD board MTSD front/back Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN1820 FMTPO* board I/F connector CN9710 System board I/F connector IS2130 SD Card I/F connector B-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 341: Figure

    (front) (back) Figure B- Antenna board (FMTAT*) layout (front/back) 9 Antenna board MTAT front/back Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN2671 Antenna I/F connector CN2672 3G I/F connector CN2673 WLAN I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] B-11 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 342: Appendix B Board Layout

    *) layout (front) 8 PATA ODD FPC MTPO front Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN1810 PATA ODD I/F connector CN1830 FMTSD* board I/F connector B.11 SATA ODD FPC (FSISO*) View for PORTEGE A600 B-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 343 SISO Figure B- SATA ODD FPC (F *) layout (front/back) 11 SATA ODD FPC SISO front Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN1950 SATA ODD I/F connector CN9400 System board I/F connector [CONFIDENTIAL] B-13 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 344: Sata Hdd Fpc (Fmtsh*) View

    /back Figure B- SATA HDD FPC (F *) layout (front 12 SATA HDD FPC MTSH front/back Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN1810 System board I/F connector CN1820 SATA HDD I/F connector B-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 345: Mdc Interface Fpc (Fsimd*) View For Portege A600

    Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.13 MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) View for PORTEGE A600 (front) (back) SIMD /back Figure B- MDC interface FPC (F *) layout (front 13 MDC interface FPC SIMD back Table B- *) connector ( Number Name...

  • Page 346: Pcie Minicard Fpc (Fmt3G*) View For Portege R600

    PCIe MiniCard FPC (F *) layout (front) 14 PCIe MiniCard FPC MT3G front Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 I/F connector CN2760 System board I/F connector IS2620 SIM Card I/F connector B-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 347: Pcie Minicard Fpc (Fsi3G*) View For Portege A600

    Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.15 PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) View for PORTEGE A600 (front) SI3G Figure B- PCIe MiniCard FPC (F *) layout (front) 15 PCIe MiniCard FPC SI3G front Table B- *) connector ( Number Name CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 I/F connector...
  • Page 348 Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 349: Appendix C Pin Assignments

    BDQ00-B1P BDQ01-B1P BDM0-B1P BDQS0-B1N BDQS0-B1P BDQ05-B1P BDQ03-B1P BDQ06-B1P BDQ07-B1P BDQ09-B1P BDQ13-B1P BDQ12-B1P BDQ08-B1P BDM1-B1P BDQS1-B1N XMCK3-B1P BDQS1-B1P XMCK3-B1N BDQ11-B1P BDQ10-B1P BDQ15-B1P BDQ14-B1P BDQ28-B1P BDQ27-B1P BDQ24-B1P BDQ25-B1P BDQS3-B1N TSDIMB-P3N BDQS3-B1P BDM3-B1P BDQ29-B1P BDQ31-B1P BDQ26-B1P BDQ30-B1P PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 350 BMA08-B1P BMA06-B1P 1R8-B1V 1R8-B1V BMA05-B1P BMA04-B1P BMA03-B1P BMA02-B1P BMA01-B1P BMA00-B1P 1R8-B1V 1R8-B1V BMA10-B1P BBS1-B1P BBS0-B1P BRAS-B1N BWE-B1N MCS2-B1N 1R8-B1V 1R8-B1V BCAS-B1N MODT2-B1P MCS3-B1N BMA13-B1P 1R8-B1V 1R8-B1V MODT3-B1P BDQ37-B1P BDQ36-B1P BDQ33-B1P BDQ32-B1P BDQS4-B1N BDM4-B1P BDQS4-B1P [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 351 BDQS5-B1N BDM5-B1P BDQS5-B1P BDQ43-B1P BDQ47-B1P BDQ42-B1P BDQ46-B1P BDQ48-B1P BDQ54-B1P BDQ53-B1P BDQ50-B1P XMCK4-B1P XMCK4-B1N BDQS6-B1N BDQS6-B1P BDM6-B1P BDQ51-B1P BDQ49-B1P BDQ52-B1P BDQ55-B1P BDQ61-B1P BDQ57-B1P BDQ56-B1P BDQ58-B1P BDM7-B1P BDQS7-B1N BDQS7-B1P BDQ60-B1P BDQ63-B1P BDQ62-B1P BDQ59-B1P SMBDT1-E3P SMBCK1-E3P M-E3V PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 352: Cn1900 Hdd/Ssd Interface Connector (25-Pin

    Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments CN1900 HDD/SSD interface connector (25-pin) Table C-2 HDD/SSD interface connector (25-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTHD-P1P ZSTTHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1P [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 353: Cn1970 Esata&Usb Interface Connector (11-Pin

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices CN1970 eSATA&USB interface connector (11-pin) Table C-3 eSATA&USB interface connector (11-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB1PS-E5V ZUSBES-E3N ZUSBES-E3P ZSTTES-P1P ZSTTES-P1N ZSTRES-P1N ZSTRES-P1P PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 354: Cn2520 Express Card Interface Connector (40-Pin

    Table C-4 Expresscard interface connector (40-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZETCRD-P1P ZETCRD-P1N ZERCRD-P1P ZERCRD-P1N XPECRD-P0P XPECRD-P0N CPPE-E3N CRDCRQ-E3N CRD-P3V CRD-P3V CRD-P3V CRDRST-E3N CRD-E3V PEWAKE-E3N CRD1R5-P1V CRD1R5-P1V CRD-E3V CRD-E3V CPUSB-E3N ZUSBEX-E3P ZUSBEX-E3N [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 355 Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices Blanc page PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 356: Cn2300 Docking Interface Connector (64-Pin

    XDVCLK-P3P XDCCLK-P3N ZDVTX1-P3P ZDVTX1-P3N IDSCL-P3P IDSDA-P3P DRED-PXP DGREEN-PXP DBLUE-PXP DHSYNC-P3P LINK-E3N ACT-E3N ZBIDAP-EXP ZBIDAN-EXN ZBIDCP-EXP ZBIDCN-EXN D-E3V D-E3V PWRSW-S3N ZUSBDC-E3P ZUSBDC-E3N DVISDA-P5P DVISCL-P5P ZDVTX2-P3P ZDVTX2-P3N ZDVTX0-P3P ZDVTX0-P3N DVSYNC-P3P LAN-E3V DOCDT1-S3N ZBIDBP-EXP ZBIDBN-EXN ZBIDDP-EXP ZBIDDN-EXN [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 357: Cn2600 Mini Pci Express Interface Connector (52-Pin

    Table C-6 Mini PCI Express interface connector (52-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PEWAKE-E3N WLAN-E3V 1R5-P1V WLNXRQ-P3N XPEWLN-P0N XPEWLN-P0P WLRFON-S3N IC2601-4pin ZERWL-P1N WLAN-E3V ZERWL-P1P WLWMDT-P3N 1R5-P1V ZETWL-P1N ZETWL-P1P ZUSBWM-E3N ZUSBWM-E3P WLAN-E3V WLAN-E3V WLAN-E3V XCLK1-E1P CLDAT1-E1P 1R5-P1V CLRST1-E3N WLAN-E3V PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...

  • Page 358: Cn2750 Fsi3G* Board Interface Connector (25-Pin

    3GWAKE-S3N PLTRS1-E3N 3GRST-S3N 3GRFON-S3N ZUSB3G-E3N ZUSB3G-E3P 3GGPDT-P3N 3GLED-E3P 3GON-S3N CN3010 MDC interface connector (12-pin) Table C-8 MDC interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name AZSDO1-P3P AZSYC1-P3P AZSDI1-E3P AZRST1-E3N XAZBC1-P3P C-10 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 359: Cn3230 Keyboard Interface Connector (30-Pin

    KBSC07-S3N KBSC15-S3N KBSC12-S3N KBSC13-S3N KBSC14-S3N C.10 CN4100 LAN interface connector (8-pin) Table C-10 LAN interface connector (8-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZBIDDN-EXN ZBIDDP-EXP ZBIDAP-EXP ZBIDAN-EXN ZBIDBP-EXP ZBIDBN-EXN ZBIDCN-EXN ZBIDCP-EXP PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-11...

  • Page 360: Cn5080 Crt Interface Connector (15-Pin

    Signal Name BTMDL-P3N BTRST-S3N ZUSBBT-E3P ZUSBBT-E3N BT-P3V C.12 CN5080 CRT interface connector (15-pin) Table C-12 CRT interface connector (15-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name MRED-PXP MGREEN-PXP MBLUE-PXP MCRTSD-P5P MHSYNC-P3P MVSYNC-P3P MCRTSC-P5P C-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 361: Cn5601 Lcd Interface Connector (35-Pin

    Table C-13 LCD interface connector (35-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name LEDBL5-GND LEDBL4-GND LEDBL3-GND LEDBL2-GND LEDBL1-GND LEDBL0-GND LEDBL-PYV PNL-P2V PNL-P2V PNL-P2V PNL-P2V (IC5310-4) FSDA-P3P FSCL-P3P XITXCA-PYP XITXCA-PYN ZITDA2-PYP ZITDA2-PYN ZITDA1-PYP ZITDA1-PYN ZITDA0-PYP ZITDA0-PYN PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-13...

  • Page 362: Cn8771 Fan Interface Connector (4-Pin

    Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (Q8811-1) BTMP1 (Q8811-4) PSCL-M5P PSDA-M5P DBT1OV-S5N C.17 CN9300 RTC battery connector (3-pin) Table C-17 RTC battery connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZS_PWCHKF C-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 363: Cn9400 Sata Odd Interface Connector (20-Pin

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices C.18 CN9400 SATA ODD interface connector (20-pin) Table C-18 SATA ODD interface connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTOD-P1P ZSTTOD-P1N ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P SODD-P5V SODD-P5V SODD-P5V SODD-P5V SODD-P5V PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-15...

  • Page 364: Cn9500 Fmtja* Board Interface Connector (36-Pin

    ATBEEP-P3P PVON-R3N SND-GND SND-GND ROTENA-P3N ROTENB-P3N C.20 CN9570 FELICA interface connector (6-pin) (Japanese model Only ) Table C-20 FELICA interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZUSBFE-E3N (Q9570-1 ZUSBFE-E3P C-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 365: Cn9600 Fmtus* Board Interface Connector (30-Pin

    CN9600 FMTUS* board interface connector (30-pin) Table C-21 FMTUS* board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name RESWON-S3N USB0PS-E5V USB0PS-E5V USB0PS-E5V USB0PS-E5V USB0PS-E5V WCAMEN-E3N ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P GPBTNA-S3N GPBTNB-S3N PNLOFF-S3N ZUSBCM-E3N ZUSBCM-E3P CAMDET-P3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-17...

  • Page 366: Cn9700 Fmtsd*/Fsisd* Board Interface Connector (30-Pin

    CN9700 FMTSD*/FSISD* board interface connector (30-pin) Table C-22 FMTSD*/FSISD* board interface connector (30-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SDAT3-P3P SDCMD-P3P SDCLK-P3P SDAT0-P3P SDAT1-P3P SDAT2-P3P SDCD-P3N SD-P3V SD-P3V SDWP-P3P ZUSBOD-E3N ZUSBOD-E3P MBVON-E5N PODDET-P3N C-18 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 367: Cn9800 Fmtfs* Board Interface Connector (6-Pin

    FGSPON-S3N C.24 CN9850 Membrane interface connector (24-pin) Table C-24 Membrane interface connector (24-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IPDDAT-P5P IPDCLK-P5P WANLED-M5N RFLED-M5N SDLED-P5N SATLED-P5N BAT1GR-M5N BAT1ＯR-M5N PWLEGR-M5N PWLEOR-M5N DCINGR-M5N DCINOR-M5N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-19...

  • Page 368: Finger Sensor Board (Fmtfs*)

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Finger Sensor board (FMTFS*) C.25 CN9810 System board interface connector (6-pin) Table C-25 System board interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name FGSPON-S3N ZUSBFS-E3N ZUSBFS-E3P C-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 369: Sw Board (Fmtsw*)

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices SW board (FMTSW*) C.26 CN9630 FMTUS* board interface connector (3-pin) Table C-26 FMTUS* board interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PNLOFF-S3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-21...

  • Page 370: Jack Board (Fmtja*)

    Table C-28 Int-Microphone interface connector (2-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name IMICIN-PXP C.29 CN6350 Speaker interface connector (2-pin) Table C-29 Speaker interface connector (2-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SP_OUT_+ SP_OUT_- C-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 371: Cn9510 System Board Interface Connector (36-Pin

    Table C-30 System board interface connector (36-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB2PS-E5V USB2PS-E5V USB2PS-E5V USB2PS-E5V USB2PS-E5V ZUSBP6-E3N ZUSBP6-E3P XAZBC0-P3P AZSYC0-P3P AZSDI0-P3P AZSDO0-P3P AZRST0-E3N SNDMUT-S3N AMPSD-S3N 1R5-P1V PCBEEP-P3P ATBEEP-P3P PVON-R3N SND-GND SND-GND ROTENA-P3N ROTENB-P3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-23...

  • Page 372: J6050 Microphone Interface Connector (6-Pin

    Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name EMICIN-PXP EMICB-P2V DETCTA-P4N EMICB-P2V C.32 J6310 Headphone interface connector (6-pin) Table C-32 Headphone interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name HEADL-PXP HEADR-PXP DETCTA-P4N C-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 373: Usb Board (Fmtus*)

    Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USB0PS-E5V ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P C.34 CN9540 WebCam interface connector (6-pin) Table C-34 WebCam interface connector (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name CAM-P5V ZUSBCM-E3N ZUSBCM-E3P CAMDET-P3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-25...

  • Page 374: Cn9610 System Board Interface Connector (20-Pin

    USB0PS-E5V WCAMEN-E3N ZUSBP0-E3N ZUSBP0-E3P GPBTNA-S3N GPBTNB-S3N PNLOFF-S3N ZUSBCM-E3N ZUSBCM-E3P CAMDET-P3N C.36 CN9620 FMTSW* board interface connector (3-pin) Table C-36 FMTSW* board interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PNLOFF-S3N C-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 375: Sd Board (Fsisd)

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices SD board (FSISD*) for PORTEGE A600 C.37 CN2671 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Table C-37 Antenna interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (FL2670-2) C.38 CN2672 3G interface connector (3-pin) Table C-38 3G interface connector (3-pin) Pin No.

  • Page 376: Cn9710 System Board Interface Connector (20-Pin

    SD-P3V SDWP-P3P C.41 IS2130 SD Card interface connector (12-pin) Table C-41 SD Card interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SDAT3-P3P SDCMD-P3P SD-P3V SDCLK-P3P SDAT0-P3P SDAT1-P3P SDAT2-P3P SDCD-P3N SDWP-P3P C-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 377: Sd Board (Fmtsd*)

    ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V PODDET-P3N UDCS3-P3N UDCS1-P3N UDA2-P3P UDA0-P3P UDA1-P3P IDEINT-P5P UDDACK-P3N UIORDY-P3P UDIOW-P3N UDIOR-P3N UDDREQ-P3P UDD15-P3P UDD14-P3P UDD13-P3P UDD12-P3P UDD00-P3P UDD01-P3P UDD02-P3P UDD03-P3P UDD04-P3P UDD05-P3P UDD06-P3P UDD07-P3P UDD08-P3P UDD09-P3P UDD10-P3P UDD11-P3P UIDRST-P3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-29...

  • Page 378: Cn9710 System Board Interface Connector (30-Pin

    MBVON-E5N PODDET-P3N C.44 IS2130 SD Card interface connector (12-pin) Table C-41 SD Card interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SDAT3-P3P SDCMD-P3P SD-P3V SDCLK-P3P SDAT0-P3P SDAT1-P3P SDAT2-P3P SDCD-P3N SDWP-P3P C-30 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 379: Antenna Board (Fmtat*)

    Table C-43 3G interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (FL2670-6) C.47 CN2673 WLAN interface connector (3-pin) Table C-44 WLAN interface connector (3-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name (FL2670-4) PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-31...

  • Page 380: Pata Odd Fp C (Fmtpo*)

    UIDRST-P3N UDD08-P3P UDD07-P3P UDD09-P3P UDD06-P3P UDD10-P3P UDD05-P3P UDD11-P3P UDD04-P3P UDD12-P3P UDD03-P3P UDD13-P3P UDD02-P3P UDD14-P3P UDD01-P3P UDD15-P3P UDD00-P3P UDDREQ-P3P UDIOR-P3N UDIOW-P3N UIORDY-P3P UDDACK-P3N IDEINT-P5P UDA1-P3P UDA0-P3P UDA2-P3P UDCS1-P3N UDCS3-P3N ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V C-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 381: Cn1830 Fmtsd* Board Interface Connector (50-Pin

    ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V ODD-P5V UDCS3-P3N UDCS1-P3N UDA2-P3P UDA0-P3P UDA1-P3P IDEINT-P5P UDDACK-P3N UIORDY-P3P UDIOW-P3N UDIOR-P3N UDDREQ-P3P UDD15-P3P UDD14-P3P UDD13-P3P UDD12-P3P UDD00-P3P UDD01-P3P UDD02-P3P UDD03-P3P UDD04-P3P UDD05-P3P UDD06-P3P UDD07-P3P UDD08-P3P UDD09-P3P UDD10-P3P UDD11-P3P UIDRST-P3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-33...

  • Page 382: Cn1950 Sata Odd Interface Connector (13-Pin

    Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments SATA ODD FPC (FSISO*) for PORTEGE A600 C.50 CN1950 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin) Table C-47 SATA ODD interface connector (13-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTOD-P1P ZSTTOD-P1N ZSTROD-P1N ZSTROD-P1P SODDET-P3N SODD-P5V SODD-P5V C.51 CN9400 System board interface connector (20-pin)

  • Page 383: Sata Hdd Fpc (Fmtsh*)

    Pin No. Signal Name ZSTRHD-P1P ZSTRHD-P1N ZSTTHD-P1N ZSTTHD-P1P C.53 CN1820 SATA HDD interface connector (22-pin) Table C-50 SATA HDD interface connector (22-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ZSTTHD-P1P ZSTTHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1N ZSTRHD-P1P PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-35...

  • Page 384: Mdc Interface Fpc (Fsimd*)

    Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignments MDC interface FPC (FSIMD*) for PORTEGE A600 C.54 CN3020 System board interface connector (12-pin) Table C-51 System board interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name AZSDO1-P3P AZSYC1-P3P MDSDI1-E3P AZRST1-E3N XAZBC1-P3P C.55 CN3030 MDC interface connector (12-pin) Table C-52 MDC interface connector (12-pin) Pin No.

  • Page 385: Pcie Minicard Fpc (Fmt3G*)

    C.56 CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Table C-53 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name UIMPWR-E3V UIMDAT-E3P UIMCLK-E3P UIMRST-E3P 3GRFON-S3N PLTRS1-E3N ZUSB3G-E3N ZUSB3G-E3P 3GGPDT-P3N 3GLED-E3P 3GWAKE-S3N PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL] C-37...

  • Page 386: Cn2760 System Board Interface Connector (25-Pin

    3GRST-S3N 3GRFON-S3N ZUSB3G-E3N ZUSB3G-E3P 3GGPDT-P3N 3GLED-E3P 3GON-S3N C.58 IS2620 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) Table C-55 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name UIMPWR-E3V UIMRST-E3P UIMCLK-E3P UIMDAT-E3P C-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 387: Pcie Minicard Fpc (Fsi3G*)

    Appendix C Pin Assignments Appendices PCIe MiniCard FPC (FSI3G*) for PORTEGE A600 C.59 CN2621 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Table C-56 Mini Card Slot2 interface connector (50-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name UIMPWR-E3V UIMDAT-E3P UIMCLK-E3P UIMRST-E3P...

  • Page 388: Cn2760 System Board Interface Connector (25-Pin

    3GRST-S3N 3GRFON-S3N ZUSB3G-E3N ZUSB3G-E3P 3GGPDT-P3N 3GLED-E3P 3GON-S3N C.61 IS2620 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) Table C-58 SIM Card interface connector (12-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name UIMPWR-E3V UIMRST-E3P UIMCLK-E3P UIMDAT-E3P C-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 389: Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

    Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Scan Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 390 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 391 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 392 5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 393 Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA __________ E0 B6 E0 2A ___________ E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12 ________ E0 F0 59 E0 12 ___________ E0 59 PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 394 AA E0 12 E0 2F E0 F0 2F E0 F0 12 Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)
  • Page 395 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 396 Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 397: Appendix E Key Layout

    Appendix E Key Layout Appendices Appendix E Key Layout United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-1 UK keyboard United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-2 US keyboard PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 398 Appendices Appendix E Key Layout Thai Keyboard Figure E-3 Thai keyboard Canadian French Keyboard Figure E-4 Canadian French keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 399: Appendix F Wiring Diagrams

    Appendix F Wiring diagrams Appendices Appendix F Wiring diagrams RGB Monitor Loopback Connector Figure F-1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector LAN Loopback Connector Figure F-2 LAN Loopback Connector PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 400 Appendices Appendix F Wiring diagrams [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 401: Appendix Gbios Rewrite Procedures

    3. If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this case, insert the BIOS rewriting disk and the BIOS will be rewritten. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 402 Appendices Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 403: Appendix Hec/Kbc Rewrite Procedures

    5. Turn on the power while holding down the Tab key. (Keep holding down the key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. When the EC/KBC rewrite is completed, the system is automatically turned off. PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 404 Appendices Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

  • Page 405: Appendix I Reliability

    Appendix I Reliability Appendices Appendix I Reliability Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) in maximum configuration. Table I-1 MTBF Time (hours) 5,703.6ｈ PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710) [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 406 Appendices Appendix I Reliability [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE A600 Maintenance Manual (960-710)

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