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Toshiba Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual (256 pages)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 11.48 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  13
Table of Contents

16
- Features
  17
- Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement
  22
- Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram
  23
- Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations
  24
- Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram
  25
- System Unit Components
  25
- Figure 1-5 SATA HDD
  31
- Inch HDD
  31
- Table 1-1 HDD Specifications
  31
- DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
  32
- Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi Drive
  32
- Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications
  32
- Hd DVD Rom
  34
- Table 1-3 HD DVD ROM Specifications
  34
- Hd DVD-R
  35
- Table 1-4 HD DVD-R Specifications
  35
- Power Supply
  36
- Batteries
  37
  - Main Battery
    37
  - Battery Charging Control
    37
  - Table 1-5 Battery Specifications
    37
  - RTC Battery
    38
  - Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time
    38
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
  
  39
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

40
- Outline
  43
- Basic Flowchart
  44
- Power Supply
  48
- System Board
  51
- Hdd
  53
- Keyboard
  57
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    57
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
    57
- Display
  58
- ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
  60
- Lan
  62
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    62
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
    62
- SD/SD-IO/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card
  63
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    63
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check
    63
- Finger Print (Optional)
  64
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    64
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check
    64
- Audio Test
  65
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    65
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
    65
- IEEE 1394 Test
  66
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    66
    
    Procedure 2 Connector Check
    66
- Cooling Module
  67
  - Procedure 1 Test Program Check
    67
  - Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
    67
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs

70
- General
  73
- Quick Start
  75
  - Quick Test
    75
  - Customization Test
    75
  - Keyboard Layout Test
    79
  - Hotkey Test
    80
  - Audio Play Test
    80
  - Audio Record Test
    80
  - DMI Read
    80
  - DMI Write
    81
  - Finger Printer Detect Test
    82
  - Finger Printer Scan Test
    82
  - Finger Printer Information Clear
    83
  - System Information
    83
  - View Logs
    84
  - Exit to Free DOS
    85
  - The Diagnostics Screen Explanation
    85
- Options
  88
  - Overview
    88
  - Batch Parameters Configuration
    89
  - Item's Parameters Configuration
    91
  - Load Batch Parameters
    92
  - Save Batch Parameters
    93
  - LOG Parameters Setting
    94
  - Specify LOG Viewer
    95
  - Display LOG File
    95
  - LOG Viewer
    96
  - LOG File Sample
    97
- Subtests
  99
- System Test
  102
- Memory Test
  106
- Storage
  112
- Video
  116
  - Peripheral
    117
- Communication (COMM)
  125
- Peripheral
  126
- Error Codes and Description
  128
- Quick Test Item List
  133
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  134
Table of Contents

136
- General
  141
  - Safety Precautions
    142
  - General
    142
  - Before You Begin
    144
  - Disassembly Procedures
    145
  - Assembly Procedures
    145
  - Tools and Equipment
    146
  - Screw Tightening Torque
    146
  - Colors of Screw Shanks
    147
  - Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body
    147
  - Symbol Examples
    147
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    148
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    149
  - Removing the Optional PC Card
    150
  - Installing the Optional PC Card
    151
  - Removing the Momery Card
    152
  - Installing the Momery Card
    153
    
    Removing the Optional Memory
    154
    
    Installing the Optional Memory
    155
- Hdd
  156
  - Removing the HDD
    156
  - Installing the HDD
    158
- ODD Bay Module
  159
  - Removing the ODD Bay Module
    159
  - Installing the ODD Bay Module
    160
- Speaker Cover and Keyboard
  162
  - Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard
    162
  - Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard
    164
- Switch Board
  165
  - Removing the Switch Board
    165
  - Installing the Switch Board
    166
- MDC Module
  167
  - Removing the MDC Module
    167
  - Installing the MDC Module
    168
- Wireless LAN Card
  169
  - Removing the Wireless LAN Card
    169
  - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
    170
- Display Assembly
  171
  - Removing the Display Assembly
    171
  - Installing the Display Assembly
    172
- Top Cover
  173
  - Removing the Top Cover
    173
  - Installing the Top Cover
    174
- Speakers
  175
  - Removing the Speakers
    175
  - Installing the Speakers
    175
- USB and CRT Cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card
  176
  - Removing the USB and CRT Cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card
    176
  - Installing the USB and CRT Cable, Fingerprint Board and Bluetooth Card
    177
- System Board, AC in Cable and Fan
  178
- CPU Cooling Module
  182
- Cpu
  187
  - Removing the CPU
    187
  - Installing the CPU
    188
  - Cpu
    188
- Display Mask
  190
- FL Inverter Board
  192
  - Removing the FL Inverter Board
    192
  - Installing the FL Inverter Board
    193
- LCD Modules
  194
  - Removing the 15.4-Inch LCD Module
    194
  - Installing the 15.4-Inch LCD Module
    196
- CCD Board and MIC
  197
Table of Contents

202
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  204
  - Appendices
    204
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  209
  - System Board Front View
    209
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  213
  - CN4 MODEM Connector (12-Pin
    214
  - CN7 Camera Connector (5-Pin
    214
  - CN9 Mini Card Connector (52-Pin
    214
  - CN10 CRT Connector (15-Pin
    215
  - CN11 Touch Pad Connector (6-Pin
    216
  - CN12 Internal Keyboard Connector (34-Pin
    216
  - CN13 Fingerprint/B Connector (8-Pin
    216
    
    FAN Connector (3-Pin
    218
    
    S-VIDEO Connector (4-Pin
    218
    
    RJ45 Connector(12-Pin
    218
  - CN508 ODD Connector (50-Pin
    218
    
    USB Port#0 Connector (4-Pin
    219
    
    USB Port#1 Connector (4-Pin
    220
    
    HDD#0 Connector (22-Pin
    220
    
    HDD#1 Connector (22-Pin
    220
    
    Touch Pad Board Connector (6-Pin
    221
    
    Touch Pad Board Connector (12-Pin
    221
    
    DDR2 DIMM1 Socket (200-Pin
    221
    
    DDR2 DIMM0 Socket (200-Pin
    224
    
    DC-IN Connector (4-Pin
    227
  - CN2011 Battery Connector (9-Pin
    227
  - CN2012 Internal Right Speaker Connector (4-Pin
    228
  - CN2013 Internal Left Speaker Connector (2-Pin
    228
  - CN2014 Internal Micro Phone Connector (2-Pin
    228
  - CN2015 HDT Header Connector (26-Pin
    228
  - CN2016 HD DVD Connector (52-Pin
    229
    
    PCMCIA Socket (44-Pin
    230
    
    IEEE 1394 Connector (4-Pin
    231
    
    FAN Connector (3-Pin
    231
  - Jack1
    231
    
    MICRO Phone Connector (6-Pin
    231
  - Jack2
    231
    
    Head Phone Connector (6-Pin
    231
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  232
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  240
- Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures
  
  255
- Appendix Fbios Rewrite Procedures
  
  255
- Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures
  
  256
- Appendix Gec/Kbc Rewrite Procedures
  
  256

Toshiba Satellite A215 Series User Manual (245 pages)

A205-S5800 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.67 MB

Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
11
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
12
Wireless Lan Card
17
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
27
Introduction
35
This Guide
36
Safety Icons
37
- Other Icons Used
  37
Other Documentation
38
Service Options
38
Chapter 1: Getting Started

39
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

86
- Computing Tips
  86
- Using the Keyboard
  88
  - Character Keys
    88
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    88
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    89
  - Function Keys
    89
  - Special Windows ® Keys
    89
  - Overlay Keys
    90
  - Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
    90
- Starting a Program
  91
- Saving Your Work
  93
- Printing Your Work
  95
- Backing up Your Work
  96
  - Restoring Your Work
    96
- Using the Optical Drive
  97
  - Optical Drive Components
    97
  - Media Control Buttons
    98
  - Inserting a Compact Disc
    99
  - Playing an Audio CD
    100
  - Playing Optical Media
    101
  - Creating a CD/DVD
    102
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer on
    102
  - Removing a Disc with the Computer off
    103
  - Caring for CD or DVD Discs
    103
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

104
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  104
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  104
  - Battery Notice
    105
  - Power Management
    106
  - Using Additional Batteries
    106
- Charging Batteries
  106
  - Charging the Main Battery
    107
  - Charging the RTC Battery
    107
- Monitoring Main Battery Power
  108
  - Determining Remaining Battery Power
    110
  - What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
    110
  - Setting Battery Notifications
    111
  - Conserving Battery Power
    112
  - Power Plans
    113
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
    114
- Changing the Main Battery
  115
  - Removing the Battery from the Computer
    115
  - Inserting a Charged Battery
    117
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  118
  - Safety Precautions
    118
  - Maintaining Your Battery
    119
- Disposing of Used Batteries
  120
- Traveling Tips
  121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

122
- Exploring the Desktop
  122
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    123
- Setting up for Communications
  125
  - Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
    126
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    127
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  129
  - The Internet
    130
  - The World Wide Web
    130
  - Internet Service Providers
    130
  - Connecting to the Internet
    130
  - Surfing the Internet
    131
  - Internet Features
    131
  - Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
    132
- Exploring Audio Features
  132
  - Recording Sounds
    132
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    133
- Web Cam
  133
- Using PC Cards
  134
  - Inserting a PC Card
    134
  - Removing a PC Card
    135
  - Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
    135
- Using an Expresscard
  136
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    136
  - Removing an Expresscard
    136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting Memory Media
    138
  - Removing Memory Media
    138
- Using the I.link ® Port
  139
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

140
- TOSHIBA Assist
  141
  - Connect
    142
  - Secure
    143
  - Protect & Fix
    144
  - Optimize
    145
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  146
- Setting Passwords
  147
  - Using an Instant Password
    147
  - Using a Supervisor Password
    148
  - Using a User Password
    149
  - Deleting a User Password
    150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Mouse Utility
  153
- Toshiba Hardware Setup
  154
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  156
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  157
- CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  158
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  159
- Fingerprint Authentication Utility
  160
  - Fingerprint Utility Limitations
    160
  - Fingerprint Enrollment
    160
  - Fingerprint Logon
    162
  - Power-On Security
    162
  - Control Center
    163
  - Password Bank
    165
  - Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
    168
  - Fingerprint Reader Limitations
    170
- Configfree
  170
  - Getting Started
    171
  - Configfree Utilities
    171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

174
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  174
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  175
- The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
  178
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  180
  - A Plan of Action
    180
  - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    181
  - Memory Problems
    182
  - Power and the Batteries
    183
  - Keyboard Problems
    184
  - Display Problems
    185
  - Disk Drive Problems
    187
  - Optical Drive Problems
    188
  - Sound System Problems
    189
  - PC Card Problems
    190
  - Expresscard™ Problems
    192
  - Printer Problems
    194
  - Modem Problems
    194
  - Wireless Networking Problems
    195
- DVD Operating Problems
  198
- Develop Good Computing Habits
  199
  - Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
    200
- If You Need Further Assistance
  204
  - Before You Contact Toshiba
    204
  - Contacting Toshiba
    205
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  205
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  206
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

208
- Hot Key Cards
  208
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    209
- Application Cards
  210
  - Using the Application Cards
    211
  - Card Case
    211
- Hot Key Functions
  213
  - Volume Mute
    213
  - Password Security
    214
  - Power Plan
    215
  - Sleep Mode
    216
- Hibernation Mode
  217
- Display Modes
  218
- Display Brightness
  219
- Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
  220
- Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad or Dual Mode Pad
  221
- Changing Screen Resolution
  222
- Keyboard Hot Key Functions
  223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

224
- Glossary
  225
- Index
  239

Toshiba Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual (253 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.72 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  10
  - System Unit
    12
Table of Contents

13
- Features
  14
- System Unit
  18
- Figure 1-1 2.5-Inch HDD
  19
  - Inch HDD Specifications
    19
  - Inch HDD Specifications (Continued)
    20
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  19
- Optical Disc Device
  21
  - DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive Specifications
    21
  - HD DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
    22
- Power Supply
  23
- Batteries
  25
  - Battery Specifications
    25
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  28
Table of Contents

30
- External USB Devices Troubleshooting
  31
- Tables
  31
- Troubleshooting Introduction
  32
- Troubleshooting Flowchart
  33
- Power Supply Troubleshooting
  38
- Display Troubleshooting
  44
- Keyboard Troubleshooting
  47
- External USB Devices Troubleshooting
  49
- TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting
  51
- Touchpad Troubleshooting
  53
- Speaker Troubleshooting
  55
- Optical Drive Troubleshooting
  57
- Modem Troubleshooting
  60
- Express Card Troubleshooting
  62
- IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting
  64
- Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
  66
- Camera Troubleshooting
  69
- Bluetooth Troubleshooting
  71
- In 1 Card Troubleshooting
  73
- HDD Troubleshooting
  75
- CRT Failure Troubleshooting
  77
- HDMI Troubleshooting
  79
- MIC Troubleshooting
  81
- Finger Troubleshooting
  83
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  85
Tests and Diagnostics

86
- The Diagnostic Test
  87
- Executing the Diagnostic Test
  88
- Display Configuration
  92
- Speaker Audio Test
  93
- Fan ON/OFF Test
  94
- Main Battery Charge Test
  95
- FDD Test
  96
- ODD Test
  97
- Keyboard Test
  98
- Mouse (Pad) Test
  99
- LCD Pixels Mode Test
  101
- Magnetic Switch Test
  102
- LAN Test
  104
- RTC Test
  107
- Read 1394 GUID
  108
- Button Test
  110
- HDD Test
  111
- Front Edge Logo Check
  115
- Fingerprint DOS Test
  117
- Clear Fingerprint Test
  119
  - Write DMI
    121
  - Read DMI
    123
  - Replacement Procedures
    124
Table of Contents

126
- Chapter 4 Contents
  
  130
  - General
    130
  - Battery
    136
  - PC Card
    138
  - Memory Card
    140
  - Hdd
    142
  - Expansion Memory
    145
  - Optical Drive Module
    148
  - Optical Drive
    150
  - Keyboard
    152
  - Display Assembly
    155
  - Display Mask
    160
  - FL Inverter Board
    163
  - LCD Module
    165
  - WLAN Antennas
    168
  - Camera and Microphone
    169
  - Bluetooth Module
    171
  - Touch Pad
    173
  - Fingerprint Module
    175
  - Speakers
    177
  - Function Button Board
    179
  - USB Board
    181
  - MDC Card
    183
  - Wireless Module
    185
  - System Fan
    186
  - System Board
    188
  - VGA Board
    191
  - Cpu
    194
- Appendix A Handling the Lcd Module
  
  197
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  202
- Appendix C Pin Assignments
  
  207
  - Table
    210
  - Table
    216
  - Table
    220
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  234
- Appendix G Reliability
  
  253

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix C Pin Assignments

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Appendix E Key Layout

Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures

Appendix Fbios Rewrite Procedures

Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures

Appendix Gec/Kbc Rewrite Procedures

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

Tests and Diagnostics

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Chapter 4 Contents

Appendix A Handling the Lcd Module

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix C Pin Assignments

Appendix E Key Layout

Appendix G Reliability

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