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The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite M40 at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
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.
The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Toshiba Satellite M40 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Toshiba Satellite M40 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer period of time.
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? 100 GB (9.5 mm thick) ATA (5,400rpm) ? 120 GB (9.5 mm thick) ATA (5,400rpm) ? ODD The ODD can accommodate a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD+-R/+-RW,DVD Super Multi ,DVD Super Multi (Double Layer)drives. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus cards. PC card HDD boot does Not be supported. ? SD/MS(MS Pro)/SM//MMC/XD Card This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your computer Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptice TouchPad with two button. ? Sound system The AD1981B integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system contains the following: ? Stereo speakers...
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? Fast Serial Infrared (FIR) communications port(optional) The FIR Port is optional integrated device. It provided an IrDA 1.1 compatible FIR port , enabling wireless communication at a high speed of 1.15 or 4 Mbps. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? Figures 1-1/1-2 and 1-3 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1- 1 id_10_10g Parts description placement Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-6 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1- 6 System unit block diagram Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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256 MB (16M x 16 x 8P) 512 MB (32M x 16 x 8P) 1024 MB (64M x 8 x 16P) ? 2.5 volt operation ? No parity bit ? 64-bit data transfer Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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? System controllers ? North Bridge: Intel 915 GM CPU interface and control System Memory Support PCI Express* Graphics (PEG) Interface Integrated Display Interface Support Internal Graphics Features Direct Media Interface (DMI) Power Management Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Intel High Definition Audio Controller AC ’97 2.3 Controller ? PC Card controller ? TI PCI7411 CardBus/PC Card controller 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus. SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC/SM/XD Card controller IEEE 1394 Controller ? Audio Controller Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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I2C communication control ? Battery EE PROM ? 24C02 equivalent (128 words x 16 bits, I2C interface) integrated in the battery pack Storing records of battery use ? Clock Generator ? ICS954206B Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for remote boot(PXE 2.1) Smart power down when link is not detected Wireless LAN controller ? Support following 2 kinds of mini PCI wireless LAN cards. IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11a/g Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview ? Transfer Rate IEEE 802.11a/g: Standard 54M bps IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps ? Frequency Channel IEEE802.11a/g: 5.4GHz IEEE802.11g: 2.4GHz Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Data buffer size (Mbytes) Formats supported DVD: DVD-ROM,DVD-R ver2.00 for General (Read/Write), DVD-RW Ver.1.0&1.1&1.2(Read/Write),DVD+R(Read/Write),DVD+RW(Read/Write ),DVD+R(Double Layer). KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-Session,CD-Extra(CD+),Mixed CD,Video CD, CD-R discs (Read/Write), CD-RW , CD test data. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
? Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). ? Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. ? Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. ? Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by off-state charge when the system is powered off or by on-state charge when it is powered on. Table 1-8 Quick/normal charging time Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4. Bootable CD 5. PC Card loopback connector 6. Multimeter 7. External monitor 8. Headphone 9. Microphone 10. A-BEX TEST DVD 11. Music CD 12. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
? Make sure the Windows® XP Home Edition has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. ? Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? procedure in Section 2.5 Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Identify the test resulting in the Any error detected by the error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program ?? diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart (2/2) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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10. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the IEEE 1394 troubleshooting procedures in section 2.13. 11. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Power supply status On in Amber Battery being charged On in Green Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in Amber Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in Green. If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Amber or Green. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Check 3 Resume failure and press any key to continue . Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
The system board, memory, or CPU may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module or CPU with a new one. 2-10 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2 information” from the FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, perform Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-11...
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Enter FORMAT C:/S/U to format the HDD and transfer system files. If the following message appears on the display, the HDD has been formatted. Format complete If you cannot format the HDD using the test program, go to Procedure 4. 2-12 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt Failed Disk Controller action Test Failed Disk dos not support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. 2-14 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-15...
Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The LCD/FL cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. 2-16 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. Check 10 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 10. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-17...
CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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Check 6. Check 6 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-19...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-20 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-21...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-22 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-23...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-24 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2-25...
The diagnostic programs can be classified into two types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to: 1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.
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50KB spare space in the drive, system will save all log files into the root directory the diskette; otherwise, system will save all log files in the root directory of RAM disk. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
When this item is selected, the system will run the diagnostic programs according to the procedures you defined. When the test is completed, a file named Custom.log will be saved in the defined location. Please see the following example-- Mouse test. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set the proper parameters in the following window. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typ ing ‘END’. When testing the ‘Fn’ key, it must press the ‘Enter’ key at the same time. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
When the test is completed, a file named Audio_R.log will be saved in the defined location. 3.2.7 DMI Read Read the information from the system’s SMBIOS and display it in the screen as follows: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
During the editing, user could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to ignore the modification. Press ESC to exit the program of DMI Write. The confirmation screen is as below: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
On the left column of the above screen, the detected hardware components are listed. The corresponding information of the detected hardware components is displayed on the right of the screen. It displays the current running status information of the check program. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Press ESC to exit this program. NOTE: LCM Information doesn't support CSV (Sharp) LCM. 3.2.10 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3.2.12 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item’s Title, Status Bar and Message Box. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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? ABORT ALL---- Stop all the selected test items. User could use the hot key Ctrl+D to achieve the same operation. When the user calls ABORT ALL, the following message box will prompt for his selecting. 4. Title Bar: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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? Start Test Time (S.TIME): Display the test start time for the current test item or the test script, e.g. ‘S.TIME: 2004-01-04 19:21:16’ in the above screen; ? Break On Error: Display ‘HALT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Break On Error’ is enabled; Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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? Wait On Error: Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; ? Pause Enable : Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable ” is enabled; ? Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Execute all selected test items in this editor. The hot key is F8. If “Interactive ” option in batch parameters has not been selected, a warning message would be shown as below: Edit Batch Parameters Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Exit the Service Diagnostics Editor and back to DOS. 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration The batch parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/OPTIONS -> EDIT BATCH PARAMETERS -> BATCH PARAMETERS : Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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When the option here is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in “Item Parameters Configuration” only affect that test item. Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration The test items’ parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item’s Parameters-> System- >CPU-> Basic Functionality: Repeat count Repeat times of the test item. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters Batch parameter is saved in the script file whose extension name is INI (*.INI). Below is the screen shot of “Load Batch Parameters”. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
If selecting this parameter, the end time of the test will be recorded. Log Errors Only If selecting this parameter, errors will be recorded only when the test fails. Log Errors Only with Time Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
You can specify the Log file viewer in the Specify Log Viewer screen. The default viewing program of Service Diagnostics is LogView.exe. 3.3.8 Display LOG File You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: ?, ? Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. Page Up, Page Down Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
The following section is a sample of log file: DIAG REPORT <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.01 ... Memory Tester Build Date 2002.12.31 [Walk High] Begin Time: Mon Jan 05 10:45:36 2004 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Begin Time: Mon Jan 05 10:48:54 2004 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL Function ID :502 Error Code :50202 Error Message :Touch Pad Test Fail End Time: Mon Jan 05 10:49:16 2004 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
VESA 800x600x256 Mode [V800600_15] VESA 800x600x32K Mode [V800600_16] VESA 800x600x64K Mode [V800600_24] VESA 800x600x16M Mode [V800600_32] VESA 800x600x32bit Mode 1024X768 Video Modes VESA 1024x768x256 Mode [V1024768_15] VESA 1024x768x32K Mode [V1024768_16] VESA 1024x768x64K Mode [V1024768_24] Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
2. CPU Speed This test item is to detect the work frequency of the current CPU. User should change the parameters setting in the following window before the test: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is used for getting & showing CPU Information. It will be displayed as follows: 5. CPU Protected Mode Test This test item is to check whether CPU protected mode instruction works normally. 6. Speedstep Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1. DMA Controller This test item is to check whether the DMA controller works normally. 2. Interval Timer This test item is to check whether the Interval Timer (18.2Hz, 55ms) works normally. 3. Clock/Calendar Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 03 FAN Speed Test 1. CPU Fan Speed Test This test item is to check whether the CPU fan currently used works normally in the different speeds of stop, slow, middle and fast. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether Chipset Fan exists or not. If it exists, the test will check the speed of Chipset Fan at the status of Power On or Power Off. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Special Size, the test of Extended Momory will be taken according to the coverage range that user chooses or time. Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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7. Incremental / Decrement Test Data Pattern is a series of data whose low byte is increasing data from 0x00 and high byte is decreasing data from 0xFF. Subtest 03 Extended Pattern Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1. Write/Read Cycle Test Test by using both read and write instructions. 2. Read Cycle Test Test by using read instructions. Subtest 04 Walking 1’s Test Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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‘Subtest 03 Extended Pattern’. 1. Randomize Test This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized data and randomized memory address. 2. Random Increment Read/Write Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 11 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. Test Mode —Choose test mode from the following options: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. 3. Performance Check the HDD’s seeking speed and transfer the data rate. 4. Controller Check Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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2. Data Transfer Rate Check the data trans fer rate of the ODD drive. It will read data from the ODD disc and calculate the data transfer rate. This test needs a data CD. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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RW under LBA mode with the location address increasing in sequence. 6. Tray Eject Test Check the eject function of the ODD. It will eject the ODD and ask the user to confirm if the operation succeeds. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
2. Text Attribute This test item is to check whether the text attribute of normal, hi- intensity, inverse, and blinking in VGA text mode could be correctly displayed on the screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
This test item is to check whether the video memory could be correctly written and read in VGA text mode. According to the comparison of written data with read data, the program would report PASS or FAIL. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 5. 80 * 25 Text Mode This test item is to check whether 80*25 Text Mode works normally. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card works normally. In the test, user is required to respond following the instruction in the screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Below is the test item’s parameter dialog window: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally. Subtest 07 LCD Panel Test This test item is to check whether there is any fault in its resolution by displaying the RGB gradient color screens. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 11 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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What should be done is to write the data of the type of BitBLT operation and the location of BitBLT source area and destination area into the BitBLT registers, and all those operations will be completed automa tically by BitBLT engine with minimum CPU intervention. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Check whether the data register and control register works normally. 2. IRQ Check Check whether LPT interrupt works normally. 3. External Loop back Check whether there is open or short circuit issue. 4. ECP Mode Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Main Menu, The master stays here to wait for slave requesting. ? Prepare a slave. User should choose the test item from Main Menu and set parameters. Below is the Slave Testing window. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Detect the vendor ID of the network card. 3. MAC Address Detection Detect the MAC address of the network card. Subtest 04 1394 GUID Detection This test item is used to read and display GUID from 1394 register. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 05 Pcie Pcie Detection This test item is used to detect Pcie device ID and vendor ID. Only the AboCom ExpressCard 34 GigabitEthernet. device can be detected so far. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally. 1. Touch Pad Before test Touch Pad’s function, user should set a timeout time at below screen: Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either by user break or test time is out. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
The CPU MMX register is MMX Test Error Replace the CPU. damaged. 02xx Memory The ROM BIOS has Physical Test this unit on multiple Read Error problems. machines. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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The frequency is beyond the Periodic Faster Error As above. standard. The frequency is below the Periodic Slower Error As above. standard. Update-ended Interrupt R/W errors with the RTC As above. Error refreshing interrupt controller. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Check whether there is any Physical problems with the video Character Test Error physical problem with the video card. card. DAC/Palette Address Test As above. As above. Error Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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As above. As above. Error 15bits Video Mode Test As above. As above. Error 16bits Video Mode Test As above. As above. Error 24bits Video Mode Test As above. As above. Error Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
09xx Keyboard Keyboard Map & Stroke Keyboard Map & Stroke Test Check the KBD connection and Test Fail fails. repeat the test. Clock Line Test Fail Clock Line Test fails. As above. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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As above. As above. Fail Verifying Firmware As above. As above. loaded Fail MMC or SD Media Card As above. As above. Present Fail 28xx 1394 Don’t support 1394. Can not find IEEE1394 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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ROM for repair. CD Seek Error Either the disk or the CD-ROM Replace the disk or send the CD- is damaged. ROM for repair. Eject Error Wrong CD-ROM drive. Exit from the wrong drive. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
VESA Video Memory 10% or 3 minutes Color Purity Test Direct Color Test LCD Panel Sequential/Random R/W 25% or 3 minutes SMART Check LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Installing the System Board, Speaker and MIC, AC IN, RJ11/45, MDC cable…..4-47 4.12 VGA Card (for VGA Card Model Only)..............4-48 Removing the VGA Card ..................4-48 Installing the VGA Card ..................4-49 4-iv Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the Switch Cover and Switch Board ............4-61 4.19 Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ................4-62 Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ........... 4-62 Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ............. 4-63 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-25 Removing the ODD bay module ................. 4-38 Figure 4-26 Removing the bracket from ODD drive............... 4-39 Figure 4-27 Removing the screws from the back of the computer........... 4-40 Figure 4-28 Removing the display assembly................4-41 4-vi Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-41 Removing the I/O board..................4-59 Figure 4-42 Removing the switch cover................. 4-60 Figure 4-43 Removing the switch board................. 4-61 Figure 4-44 Removing the touch pad and button board ............4-62 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-vii...
For removing the LCD Module First, remove the display mask and FL inverter board, both of which are shown above the LCD module. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. Never heat or disassemble the battery packs to avoid leakage of alkaline solutions.
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Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced an FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal computer operation. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
? Check that all the required screws are used to fix the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure firm FRU fixing. After installing an FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer can work normally. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Symbol examples ? 6 mm bind screw ? 12 mm bind screw ? 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion irrespective of the entire stud length.) Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the computer. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide in the battery lock. 4-10 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Push the PCI express card to be removed until it stops and release PCI express card. 2. When the PCI express card popped out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-3 Removing the PCI express card Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-11...
After the PCI express card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card in compatible with the current hardware configuration. 4-12 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Push the eject button for the PC card to be removed until it stops and release the button. 2. When the eject button popped out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PC card popped out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-4 Removing the PC card Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-13...
After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card in compatible with the current hardware configuration. 4-14 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops and release the memory card. 3. When the memory card popped out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-5 Removing the memory card Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-15...
After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card in compatible with the current hardware configuration. 4-16 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove the memory cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory modules or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. Figure 4-6 Removing the optional memory cover Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-17...
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4. Spread out the two memories lock stoppers so that the memory module can be raised. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to the connectors. Figure 4-7 Removing the optional memory 4-18 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
TSETUP program to make sure that the installed memory module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. CAUTION: To prevent system malfunctions, always use Slot A first to insert the memory modules. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-19...
3. Remove the wireless LAN card cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC card or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC card failures. Figure 4-8 Removing the wireless LAN card cover 4-20 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Raise the MDC card and disconnect it from CN517 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from the connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-9 Removing the MDC card Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-21...
After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC card has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. 4-22 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
5. Spread out both the left and right stoppers for fixing the wireless LAN card until the card can be raised. 6. Pull the wireless LAN card up and out at an angle. Figure 4-10 Removing the wireless LAN card cover Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-23...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-24 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Remove two M2.5x5 black flat-head screws for fixing the HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD cover. 3. Remove the HDD pack follow the direction of the arrows. Figure 4-12 Removing the HDD pack cover Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-25...
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M3x4 white head screws. 6. Remove the HDD chassis. 7. Remove the HDD connector. Figure 4-14 Removing the HDD chassis CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. 4-26 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 4. Insert the HDD pack. 5. Secure the HDD cover with two M2.5x5 black flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-27...
3. Remove the CPU cover. 4. Release the three screws on the cooling module using the numbered order shown to the screw. 5. Remove the cooling module. Figure 4-15 Removing the CPU cover 4-28 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3. Secure the three screws on the cooling module using the numbered order shown on the screws. 4. Place the CPU cover in the correct position and fasten the securing screw. 4-30 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the left with a flat- blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure4-18 Removing the CPU 4-30 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-19 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Place the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-31...
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3. Fix the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-20 Fixing the CPU 4-32 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
- Four front latches 2. Remove the speaker cover. 3. Remove two M2.5x2.6 black bind securing screw. 4. Remove the connector CN8 on main board and keyboard. Figure 4-21 Removing the speaker cover Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-33...
3. Please the speaker cover in the correct position and fasten the following 8 latches, in that order: - Two bottom latches - One latch on the left and right sides - Four front latches 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4-34 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
1. Disconnect the antenna cable with the tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN3 on main board. 3. Remove two M2x3 white bind screws. 4. Remove the Bluetooth card. Figure 4-23 Removing Bluetooth card Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-35...
Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23. 1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN3 on the system board and fix Bluetooth card with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2. Connect the antenna cable with tweezers. 4-36 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4. Push out the ODD bay module in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully, because it becomes hot during operation. Figure 4-24 Removing the ODD bay module Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-37...
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it until it clicks into place. 3. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4. Fix the ODD bay module with one M2x4 black flat-head screw. 4-38 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-26 Removing the bracket from the ODD drive Assembling the ODD Drive Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figures 4-26. 1. Secure the bracket with the two M2x3 white flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-39...
3. Disconnect the LCD/FL cable from CN1on the system board. 4. Remove two M2.5x5 black flat-head screws to secure the LCD module to top cover. 5. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the top cover. 6. Remove the display module. 4-40 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3. Securing display assembly with two M2.5x5 black flat-head screws. 4. Close the display panel and turn the computer back to front and fix it with four M2.5x8 black flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-41...
- Eight M2.5x6 black bind screws - One M2.5x10 black flat-head screws - Three M2.5x3 white flat-head screws Figure 4-29 Removing the screws from the bottom of the computer 2. Restore the normal computer placement. 4-42 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3. Disconnect the switch board flat cable from CN6. 4. Disconnect the touch pad board flat cable from CN7. 5. Disconnect the I/O board flat cable from CN5. 6. Lift up the top cover. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-43...
3. Turn the computer upside down and fix it with the following 15 screws: - Three M2.5x10 black flat-head screws - Eight M2.5x6 black bind screws - One M2.5x8 black flat-head screws - Three M2.5x3 white flat-head screws. 4-44 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
4. Remove the cable cover. 5. Remove two M2x4 black flat-head screws, and then remove the system board with RJ11/45, AC-IN connector. Figure 4-31 Removing the system board 5. Turn the system board upside down. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-45...
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7. Remove the MDC cable from CN502. Figure4-32 Removing the RJ-11/45, AC-IN, MDC cable 8. Remove the L and R speaker box. Figure 4-33 Remove the L and R speaker box 4-46 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
5. Connect the L and R speakers connector to CN2, CN4 on the system board. 6. Place the MIC in correct position and connect the MIC cable to CN11 on the system board. 7. Stick the MIC cables by the tape. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-47...
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Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove three M2.5x4 black flat-head screw. 2. Remove the VGA bracket. 3. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-34 Removing the VGA board 4-48 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Install the touch pad according to the following procedures and figure 4-34. 1. Seat the VGA board to the corrector. 2. Secure it with VGA bracket and three M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-49...
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1. Disconnect the cable of the north bridge thermal module from CN513 on the system board. 2. Release two thermal module securing screws. 3. Release two clips. 4. Remove the north bridge thermal module. Figure 4 -35 Removing the north bridge thermal module 4-50 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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1. Place the north bridge thermal module in the correct position and push the clip in correct position on the system board. 2. Secure two north bridge thermal module screws. 3. Connect the North Bridge thermal module cable to the CN513 on the system board. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-51...
3. Release the following 25 latches on the display mask, in that order: - Six bottom latches - Five latches on each of the left and right sides - Nine top latches Figure 4-36 Removing the display mask 4-52 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
3. Place the display mask in the correct position and fasten the following 4 seals, in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-53...
1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connecter, and connect the HV cable to HV connecter. 2. Place the LCD module, FL inverter board in the correct position. 3. Fasten the three M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screws to secure the FL inverter board and LCD module. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-55...
1. Carefully tilt the LCD module toward you. 2. Remove the two M2x3 white flat-head screws on each of the left and right sides for fixing the LCD bracket. Figure 4-39 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module and screws 4-56 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3. Remove the LCD brackets. 4. Turn the LCD upside down. 5. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-40 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-57...
3. Return the normal LCD placement. 4. Place the LCD bracket in the correct position and secure it with the two M2x3 white flat- head screws on each of the left and right sides. 4-58 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
Install the sound board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-41. 1. Connect the SUMI-card to CN3006 on the I/O board. 2. Place the I/O board in the correct position. 3. Secure the I/O board with the M2x4 black flat-head screw. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-59...
Figure 4-42 Removing the switch cover 2. Disconnect the switch board flat cables from CN3002 on the switch board. 3. Remove two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. 4. Remove the switch board. 4-60 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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2. Connect the switch board flat cables to CN3002 on the switch board. 3. Place the switch cover in the correct position and fasten the following 6 latches, in that order: -Three latches on each of the left and right sides Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-61...
4. Remove the two M2.5x3 flat-round-head screws for securing the touch pad board. 5. Remove the Touch Pad board. 6. Disconnect the touch pad flat cable from CN3000 and button board flat cable from CN3001 on the button board. 4-62 Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual...
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3. Place the touch pad on the correct position and securing it with the two M2.5x4 black flat- head screws. 4. Connect the touch pad flat cables to J1 on the touch pad. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-63...
LCD cover before securing the module with four 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 carefully when handling it. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 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. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USBVCC2 USB_L_P2- USB_L_P2+ C.23 CN513 FAN Connector (5-Pin) Table C-23 FAN Connector pin assignments (5-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name +V5S FAN_TACH1 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual C-24...
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Pin No. Signal Name 1394_L_TPB0N_DB 1394_L_TPB0P_DB 1394_L_TPA0N_DB 1394_L_TPA0P_DB C.31 CN3005 USB#0 Connector (4-Pin) Table C-31 USB#0 Connector pin assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name USBVCC1_DB USB_L_P0-_DB USB_L_P0+_DB GROUND_USB Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual C-30...
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Pin No. Signal Name USBVCC1_DB USB_L_P1-_DB USB_L_P1+_DB GROUND_USB C.34 JACK500 External Microphone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-34 External Microphone Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name AREF AREF Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual C-31...
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Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments C.35 JACK501 Headphone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-35 Headphone Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SPK_OUT_L+ SPK_OUT_R+ +VAUDIO_5S Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual C-32...
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Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Home PgUp PgDn Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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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. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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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 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Home PgUp PgDn Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl Shift Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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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 E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk and the system is automatically reset. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Turn on the power while holding down the [ ] key. (Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. When the EC/KBC rewrite is completed, the system is automatically turned off. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Note: 1. Rewrite the EC/KBS only when instructed by a diagnostic disk release1 notice. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer when you rewrite the EC/KBC. 3. Do not turn off the power while you are rewriting the EC/KBC. If the rewrite fails, it might be impossible to start up the computer.