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  • Page 1 Toshiba Personal Computer Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2006 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 ? Screw torque list ? Reliability [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • 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 typeface below: Format complete System transferred [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Printer Port Troubleshooting..................... 2-21 TouchPad Troubleshooting....................2-23 2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting....................2-27 2.11 Optical Drive Troubleshooting..................2-29 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting ....................2-32 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting....................2-34 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting ..................... 2-36 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ..................2-38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 8 FDD Test.........................3-12 3.10 CD-ROM Test.........................3-13 3.11 Keyboard Test .........................3-14 3.12 Mouse (Pad) Test......................3-16 3.13 LCD Pixels Mode Test.....................3-18 3.14 Lid Switch Test ........................3-19 3.15 HDD R/W Test........................3-20 3.16 LAN Test.........................3-22 3.17 RTC Test .........................3-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] viii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 System Board ........................4-42 4.18 Fan & CPU........................4-45 4.19 USB Module ........................4-48 4.20 VGA Module........................4-49 4.21 Display Mask........................4-50 4.22 Speakers ......................... 4-52 4.23 FL Inverter Board......................4-53 4.24 LCD Module ........................4-54 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 10 Handling the LCD Module..................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ......................B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments.....................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ................D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ......................E-1 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List..................F-1 Appendix G Reliability.......................G-1 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1 Hardware Overview [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 12 1 Hardware Overview [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-ii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 Optical device Drives....................1-10 1.4.1 DVD-ROM & CD-RW ................1-10 1.4.2 DVD-ROM....................1-11 1.4.3 DVD Super Multi Double Layer............... 1-12 Power Supply ......................1-13 Batteries ........................1-15 1.6.1 Main Battery....................1-16 1.6.2 RTC battery ....................1-17 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii...
  • Page 14 Figure 1-1 Tables Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications ................. 1-9 Table 1-2 DVD-ROM & CD-RW drive specifications ..........1-10 Table 1-3 DVD-ROM drive specifications..............1-11 Table 1-4 DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive specifications......... 1-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-iv Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Features

    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features The Tecra A6 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: •...
  • Page 16 • Approximately 2 days discharging time in Standby Mode for the 12-cell battery, 1.5 day for the 9-cell battery and 1 days for 6-cell battery. • Discharge time in shutdown mode is approximately 1 month [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 This pointing control device, located in the center of the keyboard palm-rest, provides convenient control of the cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse. The Touch Pad incorporates two mouse (left and right) buttons for universal usage. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 18 • CardBus card • ACPI 1.0B compliant Multiple Digital Media Card Slot • TI 7412 controller • Supports SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD/mini SD with adapter • SD-IO supported • High-speed SD support • Dummy rubber cover for slot [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 Mbps 100BASE-TX), or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 Mbps, 1000BASE-T). Switches • Power button • Wireless communication switch • Toshiba presentation button • Toshiba Assist button [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 20 • HDD local standby mode by time out • LCD local standby mode by time out • Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • Full ACPI 1.0B supported • LCD auto-dim mode by time out [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 21: System Unit

    • Slot: 2 SO-DIMM up to 1GB can be upgraded through memory expansion slot. You need to remove existing SO-DIMM if SO-DIMM is installed in memory expansion slot. Maximum upgradeable system memory depends on the model. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 22 − Internal Microphone array − Two stereo speakers − Sound effect by SRS software − Driver level support for all applications by Toshiba virtual sound − Volume control: Dial type for Win XP − Stereo speakers with box or Harman/kardon(Odessey2)

  • Page 23: Inch Hard Disk Drive

    195,371,568 234,441,648 (LBA) Rotational 5400 5400/7200 5400/7200 5400/7200 5400 speed (rpm) Toshiba HDD 16/NA 16/NA 16/NA Buffer (MB) Hitachi HDD Buffer (MB) Fujitsu HDD Buffer (MB) Bytes per sector Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 24: Optical Device Drives

    16.6 (PIO mode 4, Multiword DMA mode 2) Access time (ms) Average random access Data buffer size (Mbytes) DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM Formats supported CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROMXA, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD-EXTRA, CD-Text Table 1-2 DVD-ROM & CD-RW drive specifications [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-10 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Table 1-3 Dvd-Rom Drive Specifications

    16.6 (PIO mode 4, Multiword DMA mode 2) Access time (ms) Average random access Data buffer size (Mbytes) 256 KB DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM Formats supported CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROMXA, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD-EXTRA, CD-Text Table 1-3 DVD-ROM drive specifications [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual 1-11...

  • Page 26: Dvd Super Multi Double Layer Drive Specifications

    Data buffer size (Mbytes) DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL Formats supported CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROMXA, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD-EXTRA, CD-Text Table 1-4 DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive specifications [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-12 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Power Supply This specification defines the performance and characteristics of the 75W AC adapter power supply. It supplies a constant voltage 15V output source for Tecra A6 series notebook computer. A/D conversion • The EC uses 10-bit sampling for A/D conversion to determine the following values: –...
  • Page 28 • When a new battery is installed, the EC communicates with the E PROM in the battery to read information of the newly installed battery. Battery capacity calculation • The EC reads battery remaining and percentage capacity from the battery through SMBus. [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-14 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Batteries

    Output voltage Capacity Main battery (6 cell) Lithium-Ion 10.8V 4000 mAh Main battery (9 cell) Lithium-Ion 10.8V 6000 mAh Main battery (12 cell) Lithium-Ion 10.8V 8600 mAh RTC battery Lithium 3.0V 15 mAh [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual 1-15...
  • Page 30 4. The battery temperature is abnormal. 5. The battery SMBus communication fails. 6. The battery cell is bad. Detection of full charge A full charge is detected from the battery pack through SMBus when the battery is charging. [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-16 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 RTC battery. The RTC battery is charged by the adaptor or main battery, while the computer is powered on. Status Time Charging Time (power on) About 24 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 1 month [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Series Maintenance Manual 1-17...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures...
  • Page 33 Modem Troubleshooting ..................2-30 2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting ..................2-32 2.13 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting ..................2-34 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ................2-36 2.15 5IN1 card troubleshooting..................2-38 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting………………………………………………….………2-40 2.17 Fingerprint Troubleshooting………………………………………………………...2-42 2.18 3D G sensor (3D HDD Protection) Troubleshooting………………………………..2-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-ii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 34: Figure

    Figure 2-15 Bluetooth troubleshooting process ………………………………….……2-40 Figure 2-16 Fingerprint troubleshooting process………………………………………..2-42 Figure 2-17 TPM Troubleshooting process……………………………………………...2-44 Figure 2-18 3D HDD Protection Troubleshooting process………………………………2-46 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED ...................... 2-8 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED....................... 2-9 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-iii...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Introduction

    9. External monitor 10. USB compatible keyboard 11. Multimedia sound system with line- in and line-out ports 12. Headphones 13. USB test module and USB cable 14. Music CD 15. 6IN1 Card (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/XD/mini SD) [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshib a can cause the computer to malfunction.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.3 Y e s P e r f o r m t h e D i s p l a y Is the "Toshiba" logo message display? Troubleshooting procedures in section 2.4 Y e s I f t h e " p a s s w o r d " m e s s a g e d i s p l a y s , t y p e t h e p a s s w o r d , t h e n p r e s s E n t e r .
  • Page 39 After confirming which diagnostics test has detected Is an error detected by any of the an error, perform the diagnostics tests? appropriate procedure as outlined below. System is normal Figure 2-2 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 40 5. If an error is detected by the audio test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.9 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9. 6. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.10. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 41 6. If an error is detected when using the IEEE1394 device, perform the IEEE1394 device Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.14. 7. If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.15. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 42: Power Supply Troubleshooting

    Can you turn the Run diagnostic program computer on? (Procedure 4) Perform internal connection Are the internal power check connections secure? (Procedure 5) Replace system board E N D Figure 2-3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43 The system is (LED on for 1 second protected and cannot be re-powered on every 2 seconds) without the AC power connected. Amber color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 44 A faulty adaptor may not supply power or may not charge the battery. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Connect a new AC adaptor. If the problem is not resolved, go to Check 2. Check 2 Insert a new battery. If the problem is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 ? If the battery LED does not light, go to Check 6. Check 6 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is properly installed and the battery LED still does not light, go to Procedure 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-10 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 46 Make sure that the battery cable is firmly connected to the system board. If it is connected firmly, go to Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-11...

  • Page 47: Display Troubleshooting

    ( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-4 Display troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-12 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 48 Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. If an error is not detected, the display is functioning properly. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
  • Page 49 Check 5. Check 5 Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problem still exists, perform Check 6. Check 6 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-14 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 50: Keyboard Troubleshooting

    ( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-5 Keyboard troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-15...
  • Page 51 The keyboard may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-16 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 52: External Usb Devices Troubleshooting

    R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) E N D Figure 2-6 External USB device troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-17...
  • Page 53 Go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Replace system board If the error persists, the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-18 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 54: Tv-Out Failure Troubleshooting

    T V f u n c t i o n i n g o k ? s e t Y e s R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-7 TV-out troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-19...
  • Page 55 Try connecting a different television to the computer. If the replacement television works, the original set may be damaged. If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-20 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 56: Touchpad Troubleshooting

    2.8 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures TouchPad Troubleshooting START TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-8 TouchPad troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-21...
  • Page 57 The TouchPad unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-22 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 58: Speaker Troubleshooting

    - see Figure 2-1 Perform earphone test (Procedure 2) Do earphones function correctly? Perform connection check (Procedure 3) Perform replacement check (Procedure 4) Replace system board Figure 2-9 Speaker troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 2-23...

  • Page 59: Speaker Troubleshooting

    If the stereo speakers don't sound properly, the stereo speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace them with new ones. If the stereo speakers still do not work properly, try replacing in turn the audio board and system board. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-24 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 60: Optical Drive Troubleshooting

    Perform drive- cleaning check Audio CD functions ok? (Procedure 2) Perform software check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 5) Replace system board Figure 2-10 Optical drive troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Optical Drive Troubleshooting

    The audio test program stored in the Diagnostics Disk will test the drive’s ability to play an audio CD. See Chapter 3 for details. If any errors occur while executing the diagnostic program, go to Procedure 5. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-28 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Modem Troubleshooting

    (Procedure 1) Check / replace Computer unable to telephone line and detect telephone signal? connections Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-11 Modem troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-30 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 64: Modem Troubleshooting

    The modem card or RJ-11 jack may be faulty. Try replacing them. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the System Board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Pcmcia Troubleshooting

    2.12 PCMCIA Troubleshooting START Perform SYCARD test (Procedure 1) Do errors occur during PCMCIA unit is SYCARD test? not faulty. Perform PCMCIA socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-12 PCMCIA troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-32 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 66: Pcmcia Troubleshooting

    Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Ieee 1394 Troubleshooting

    IEEE 1394 port and transmission are not Was an IEEE 1394 problem detected? faulty. Continue troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-13 IEEE 1394 troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-34 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 68: Ieee 1394 Troubleshooting

    The transmission cable may be damaged. Replace with a good cable. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 4 Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Wireless Lan Troubleshooting

    Continue Was a wireless LAN problem delected? troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna/unit Replace system board Figure 2-14 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-36 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 70: Wireless Lan Troubleshooting

    2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board may each be the source of a wireless LAN fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s wireless LAN system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures.

  • Page 72: 5In1 Card Troubleshooting

    2.15 5IN1 Card Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 5IN1 Card Troubleshooting START Perform 5IN1 CARD test (Procedure 1) Do errors occur during 5IN1 unit is not 5IN1 Card test? faulty. Perform 5IN1 card socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-15 5IN1 card troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite M100 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-40 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 74: Bluetooth Troubleshooting

    2.15 5IN1 Card Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting START Preform diagnostic test (Procedure 1) Bluetooth is not faulty. Was a Bluetooth problem Continue troubleshooting-refer detect? to Figure 2.1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace Bluetooth antenna moudle. Replace system board Figure 2-16 Bluetooth troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 75 The Bluetooth module may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-42 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 76: Fingerprint Troubleshooting

    2.15 5IN1 Card Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.17 Fingerprint Troubleshooting Figure 2-17 Fingerprint troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite M100 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 The Fingerprint unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-40 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 78 2.15 5IN1 Card Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.18 3D HDD Protection Troubleshooting ? ? ? ? ? ?¯??^¯` ?????´^?????????? ??¯^???¨¯??^' ? ?????ˆ????´?^¯? ˆ ? ??¨´???^´?´?? ~¯^~?¯?? ~¯^???` ???????? ? ? ? ??~??????????` ??^?¯? ? ? ? Figure 2-18 3D HDD protection troubleshooting process [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite M100 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Run the Diagnostic Program, which will automatically execute the 3D sensor test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for more information on the program. If an error is not located, the 3D HDD protection system is functioning properly. [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-42 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 80: Chapter 3 Tests And Diagnostics

    3.1The Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: The Diagnostic Test

    3.15 LAN Test........................3-23 3.16 RTC Test ........................3-26 3.17 Speaker EQ Check&Rewrite..................3-27 3.18 Read 1394 GUID…………...………………………………………………...……..3-29 3.19 6Button Test …………………………………………………………………………..3-30 3.20 Fingerprint DOS Test ……………………..…………………………………………3-31 3.21 3D G-Sensor DOS test ……………………………………………………………….3-33 3.22 Clear Fingerprint Registered…………………………………………………………...3-40 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 82: The Diagnostic Test

    A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test) A data CD disc (ODD Test) The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the tests within the program. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: Executing The Diagnostic Test

    L. LCD PIXELS MODE TEST M. MAGNETIC SWITCH TEST N. HDD R/W TEST O. IEEE1394 CODE TEST P. Speaker EQ Check&Rewrite Q. Button test R. Fingerprint DOS Test S. 3D G-sensor DOS Test T. Clear FP(Fingerprint) Registered satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 84 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program If the test result passes, the following display will show up: Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 85 If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Then press any key for next actions – the below display presented if copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “Y” key pressed. satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 86 It will skip this process if “N” key pressed. And then it will check if it’s necessary to leave this program. Program will quit when “Y” key pressed and it will go back main menu for next test if “N” key pressed. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Display Configuration

    Panel ID HDD type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) VRAM size / VGA CHIP TYPE Battery cell (6cell;9cell;12cell) Wireless type LAN Type (Enkron-R; Vidalia) Bluetooth/FIR/Docking/1394 SKU ID The screen should display as below: satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 88: Dmi Check Test

    SKU data. NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as “Uppercase Character”. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after comparison. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Speaker Audio Test

    OK within 3 times “Beep” sound generated. NOTE: Remember to tune up the volume as “Maximum” before this test starts. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-10 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 90: Fan On/Off Test

    The computer will stop the fan working after any key pressed. Listen to check if the fan is “OFF” – it means no rotating sound. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-11...

  • Page 91: Main Battery Charge Test

    Remain charge capacity (0 ~ 100%) Charge function (PASS/FAIL) - “Battery Is Full” showed when “remain charge capacities” is 100% The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3-12 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 92: Fdd Test

    NOTE: The write-protected device of this formatted diskette should be “Disable”. The subtests run automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-13...

  • Page 93: Odd Test

    The ODD test includes two subtests of the: 1. Random read/partial sequential read function 2. Eject ODD door The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-14 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 94: Keyboard Test

    NOTE: The “Fn” key cannot be tested in the keyboard test. To determine whether the “Fn” key is working correctly, press “Fn+F6 ” or “Fn+F7 ” keys to check if LCD display brightness change gradually. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-15...
  • Page 95 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Keyboard Test 3-16 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 96: Mouse (Pad) Test

    The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to test their Touch Pad buttons. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on the screen as below. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
  • Page 97 It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. NOTE: The above figure has three compartments although the Touch Pad installed may only have two buttons. In this case, the central compartment in the figure does not correspond to any button. 3-18 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 98: Lcd Pixels Mode Test

    - including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 640*200 (2/16 colors), 640*350 (2/16 colors), 640*480 (2/16/256 colors), 800*600 (256 colors) and 1024*768 (256 colors). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-19...

  • Page 99: Lid Switch Test

    Follow below steps to run this test: 1. Close the LCD cover. 2. Heard 3 “Beep” sound happened during LCD closed. 3. Open the LCD. Then it will indicate whether the test is passed or failed. 3-20 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 100: Hdd R/W Test

    After the choice is made, HDD information will show as below: Model name Firmware revision Serial number CHR (Cylinder High Register) mode – including cylinders, heads, sectors and sizes. LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode – including sectors and sizes. Support Ultra DMA Mode Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-21...
  • Page 101 NOTE: Press “Ctrl + Break” keys can terminate the current subtest. The screen should display as previous picture, indicating whether the subtest is passed or failed when finished. NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test. 3-22 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 102: Lan Test

    And LAN information will show on the test screen: Device Registers FIFOs EEPROM Interrupt Loopback Test (s) The subtests run step by step: (As below) Step1. Select “Test Adapter” Item to press “Enter” key. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-23...
  • Page 103 3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 LAN Test Step2. Select “Begin Adapter Tests” Item to press “Enter” key to begin function testing. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished 3-24 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 104 3.15 LAN Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics Step3. Press [ESC] key to EXIT LAN test MENU. The screen should display as below, Need you select your test result to show “PASS” or “Fail”. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-25...

  • Page 105: Rtc Test

    Checks the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3-26 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 106 The EQ Type test includes two subtests of the: 1. Read EQ Type from EEPROM 2. Re-Write EQ Type to EEPROM NOTE: To execute this test, you must select speaker type (Harman or No brand). The figure below will be displayed: Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-27...
  • Page 107 3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 Speaker EQ Test The Item2 figure below will be displayed: NOTE: Write speaker EQ must reboot to enable EQ. 3-28 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 108: Read 1394 Guid

    This test will check if the computer’s EEPROM 1394GUID code is correct. NOTE: Must open the RAM Door to see RAM connector GUID bar code before test item begins. The figure below will be displayed: Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-29...

  • Page 109: 6Button Test

    Press each of the buttons on the front panel in turn. A yellow bar will appear on the relevant section of the figure if the button passes the test. Press Ctrl +C to quit the test. 3-30 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 110: Fingerprint Dos Test

    Step2. Need you swipe your finger 2 time to enroll. Step3. Need you swipe your finger 3 time to enroll. Step4. The test program auto compare 1 and 3 finger then to enroll. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-31...
  • Page 111 3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 Fingerprint DOS Test Step5. Need you swipe your finger then test program will verify it. Step6. verify pass, Step7. Need you select your test result to show “PASS” or “Fail”. 3-32 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 112: G-Sensor Dos Test

    Item Contents Access An access platform is leveling. platform. Test Fixture The Fixture which fixes PC by 90 degree inclination is used. Vibration/shock doesn't take a PCB at the time of T&D inspection. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-33...
  • Page 113 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program The portion which PC and Test-Fixture contact is green. Set method of PC Upper Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. 3-34 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 114 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC Rear Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-35...
  • Page 115 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Right Set method of PC Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. 3-36 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 116 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Front Set method of PC Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-37...
  • Page 117 Display of a Test Program Set method of PC Left Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Inspection Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. 3-38 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 118 A test result is displayed when a test is completed. A display of result is O.K. or NG. And an error flag is returned at the end of a program. OK is 0. NG is 1. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-39...

  • Page 119: Clear Fingerprint Registered

    HWTEST 0 29 0 1 -C " to clear all information in TBX module The subtests run step by step: (As below) Step1: Step2: Display Notice for clear registered. Step3: below information was the utility auto run. 3-40 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 120 Step5: If you choice “Y”, the system will reboot. If you choice “N”, the system will show Notice again (see be photo). You can press any key to go back test MEMU list. Satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual 3-41...
  • Page 121 3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.23 Clear Fingerprint Registered DOS Tools 3-42 satellite M100/TECRA A6 Series Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 122: Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

    Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 123 4. Replacement Procedures [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-ii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 124 USB Board ......................... 4-55 4.21 System Board ......................4-57 4.22 VGA Module ......................4-60 4.23 Fan & CPU ........................ 4-62 4.24 Display Mask ......................4-67 4.25 FL Inverter Board ..................... 4-69 4.26 LCD Module ......................4-72 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-iii...

  • Page 125: Optical Drive

    Removing the Direct Play Button Board............4-26 Figure 4-26 Removing the Direct Play Button Board cable ..........4-26 Figure 4-27 Removing the Bluetooth module screw ............4-28 Figure 4-28 Disconnecting the FFC cable ...............4-28 Figure 4-29 Lifting the Bluetooth module ...............4-29 [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-iv Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 126 Removing the fingerprint module bracket ........... 4-51 Figure 4-58 Removing the fingerprint module..............4-52 Figure 4-59 Removing the speaker screws..............4-53 Figure 4-60 Removing the speakers ................4-53 Figure 4-61 Removing the USB Board screws..............4-55 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 Figure 4-80 Removing the connectors ................4-69 Figure 4-81 Removing the FL inverter board ..............4-70 Figure 4-82 Removing the LVDS cable screw ..............4-72 Figure 4-83 Removing the LCD Module .................4-72 Figure 4-84 Removing the bracket screws...............4-73 [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-vi Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 128: General

    Modem Wireless LAN Direct Play Bluetooth Memory Button Display Assembly Module Module Module Top Cover Display Mask Fingerprint Touch Pad Speakers USB Module System Board FL Inverter Board Module VGA Module LCD Module Heat sink [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 129: Bluetooth Module

    Modem Wireless LAN Direct Play Bluetooth Memory Button Display Assembly Module Module Module Top Cover Display Mask Fingerprint Touch Pad Speakers USB Module System Board FL Inverter Board Module VGA Module LCD Module Heat sink [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 130 Always use the lithium ion battery pack or a backup battery that is authorized by Toshiba or is compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
  • Page 131 The computer contains many sharp edges and corners, so be careful not to injure yourself. 10. After you have replaced an FRU, make sure the computer is functioning properly by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you have fixed or replaced. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 132 FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer, confirm that the FRU and the computer are functioning properly. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133 Tweezers, to lift out screws that you cannot grasp with your fingers. ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on. ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. Anti-static carpeting or flooring. Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 134: Battery

    Slide the battery bay latch to release the battery pack and then remove the battery pack from the bay. Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 135 WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay. The battery bay latch will click automatically.

  • Page 136: Pc Card

    2. Push the eject button again to pop the PC Card out slightly. 3. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Figure 4-3 Removing the PC card 4. Push the eject button back into place, if necessary. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 137 Make sure the eject button does not stick out. Push it back into place if required. Insert the PC Card in the slot and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 4-4 Installing the PC card [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-10 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 138: Memory Card

    To remove a Memory Card, follow the steps below. 1. Press the memory card gently into the socket until it pops out. Figure 4-5 Pressing the Memory Card 2. Grasp the Memory Card and remove it. Figure 4-6 Removing the Memory Card [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-11...
  • Page 139 Inserting the Memory Card To insert the Memory Card, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Memory Card in the slot and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 4-7 Installing the Memory Card [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-12 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 140: Hdd

    Removing the HDD Module Follow the steps below to remove HDD module: 1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Release the black M2.5x4 screw to release the HDD door. Figure 4-9 Releasing the HDD door screw [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-13...
  • Page 141 Seat the HDD in the HDD case and bracket, and secure it with four M3×3 silver screws. Insert the HDD unit into the HDD slot. Secure the HDD door with a black M2.5x4 screw. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-14 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 142: Expansion Memory

    Release the black M2.0x4 screw with RAM door securing the memory module socket cover. Figure 4-12 Releasing the cover screw Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Figure 4-13 Removing the expansion memory module cover [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-15...
  • Page 143 Grasp the module and pull it out. Figure 4-15 Removing the expansion memory module CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-16 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 144 Fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45-degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. Push the module down so it lies flat. The latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-17...

  • Page 145: Optical Drive Module

    Remove the black M2.5x4 screw securing the optical drive module. Figure 4-16 Removing the optical drive screw Use your hand to push the module bracket and then slide the module from the bay. Figure 4-17 Removing the optical drive module [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-18 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 146 1. Make sure that the expansion memory door is opened and the ODD screw (M2.5x4, black) is removed. 2. Slide the device into the optical drive module bay. 3. Use the black M2.5x4 screw to secure the optical drive module. 4. Replace the expansion memory module cover. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-19...

  • Page 147: Optical Drive

    Figure 4-18 Removing the optical drive bracket NOTE: The small arrow shown on the metal bracket indicates the top side of the optical bracket. Keep this in mind when removing or installing the drive. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-20 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 148 1. Position the optical drive bracket plate so that it is aligned with the rear panel of optical drive. 2. Secure the optical drive bracket plate with silver M2.0×2.5 screws. 3. Install the optical drive module into the bay as described in the preceding section. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-21...

  • Page 149: Keyboard

    2. Insert a thin tool such as a flat screwdriver into the gap between the strip cover and keyboard to lever the strip cover up. Figure 4-19 Removing the strip cover 3. Remove the strip cover. Figure 4-20 Removing the strip cover [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-22 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 150 4. Remove the two black M2.0x4 silver screws securing the keyboard. Figure 4-21 Removing the keyboard screws 5. Push the center of the keyboard, press the tab, and lift the keyboard out, revealing the keyboard cable underneath. Figure 4-22 Removing the keyboard screws [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-23...
  • Page 151 4 Replacement Procedures 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. Figure 4-23 Disconnecting the keyboard cable 7. Lift and remove the keyboard. Figure 4-24 Removing the keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-24 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 152 2. Place the keyboard on the top cover, insert under the center tab, and secure it with two black M2.0x4 screws. 3. Set the strip cover and press down to secure the strip cover until the latches engage. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-25...

  • Page 153: Direct Play Button Board

    1. Remove the Direct Play Button Board by sliding from the clasps. Figure 4-25 Removing the Direct Play Button Board 2. Remove the Direct Play Button Board Cable attached to the system board. Figure 4-26 Removing the Direct Play Button Board cable [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-26 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 154 To install the Direct Play Button Board, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. 1. Connect the cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Install the Direct Play Button Board in place while securing the clasps. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-27...

  • Page 155: Bluetooth Module

    Remove the silver M2.0x2.5 screw securing the Bluetooth module to the system board. Figure 4-27 Removing the Bluetooth module screw Disconnect the Bluetooth FFC cable from the system board. Figure 4-28 Disconnecting the FFC cable [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-28 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 156 4 Replacement Procedures Insert a screwdriver to gently lift the Bluetooth module. Figure 4-29 Lifting the Bluetooth module Remove the Bluetooth module. Figure 4-30 Removing the Bluetooth module [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-29...
  • Page 157 4 Replacement Procedures Disconnect the Bluetooth connector (brown) from the module. Figure 4-31 Disconnecting the Bluetooth connector Separate the FFC cable from the Bluetooth module. Figure 4-32 Removing the Bluetooth module cable [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-30 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 158 Secure the module to the system board using one silver M2.0x2.5 screw. Connect the FFC cable to the module to connect to the system board. Connect the Bluetooth connector (brown) to the module. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-31...
  • Page 159 Remove the battery pack, cables and any optional devices before you start. In addition, remove the keyboard and then follow these steps: 1. Remove the shield cover screws. Figure 4-33 Removing the shield cover screws 2. Take off the shield cover. Figure 4-34 Removing the memory module [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-32 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 160: Removing The Memory Module

    3. Grasp the module and pull it out. Figure 4-35 Removing the memory module CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-33...
  • Page 161 2. Push the module down so it lies flat. 3. Place the shield cover about a 45-degree angle and push it down so it lies flat on the top of the module. 4. Secure the shield cover with screws. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-34 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 162: Wireless Lan Unit

    1. Remove the black M2.5x4 screw securing the wireless LAN door. Figure 4-36 Removing the wireless LAN unit screw 2. Remove the wireless LAN door. Figure 4-37 Removing the wireless LAN door [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-35...

  • Page 163: Figure

    3. Remove the WLAN module by removing the clips connecting it to the system board. Figure 4-38 Removing the WLAN module screws 4. Detach the two ends of the WLAN antenna (black and white). Figure 4-39 Removing the wireless LAN antenna connectors [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-36 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 164: Figure

    5. Use your fingers to press the two latches of the LAN unit holder. The LAN unit pops up. Figure 4-40 Releasing the wireless LAN unit CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN unit or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause malfunction. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-37...
  • Page 165 3. Attach the white antenna to the main connector, and the black antenna to the Aux connector. 4. Use the black M2.5x4 screw to secure the wireless LAN door. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-38 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 166: Modem

    Remove the battery and any optional devices before removing the modem as described in the following instructions: 1. Remove the M2.5x4 screw to release the modem cover. Figure 4-41 Removing the modem cover screw 2. Remove the modem cover. Figure 4-42 Removing the modem cover [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-39...

  • Page 167: Figure

    3. Remove two M2.5x4 black screws securing the modem module. Figure 4-43 Removing the modem module screws 4. Disconnect the modem connector from the modem module and carefully lift the unit from its connector. Figure 4-44 Removing the modem module [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-40 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 168 1. Connect the modem connector on the system board to the modem module. 2. Fit the modem onto its connector and secure it with two black M2.5x4 screws. 3. Replace the M2.5x4 screw to fix the modem cover. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-41...

  • Page 169: Display Assembly

    2. Disconnect the black LCD power (LVDS) cable, Bluetooth cable, and wireless LAN cable from the system board. Figure 4-45 Disconnecting cables 3. Remove two M2.5x6 black screws securing the LCD assembly from the rear side. Figure 4-46 Disconnecting the rear screws [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-42 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 170: Figure

    4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove two M2.5x6 screws securing the LCD assembly to the top cover. Figure 4-47 Removing the front screws 5. Remove the LCD assembly. Figure 4-48 Removing the display assembly [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-43...
  • Page 171 Feed the wireless LAN module’s antennae wires through the indented track on the system board towards the rear side. Connect the Bluetooth connector to the Bluetooth module. Connect the LCD power cable to the top chassis. Reinstall the keyboard and wireless LAN module. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-44 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 172: Top Cover

    1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 18 screws from the rear panel: • M2.5X6: seven screws • M2.5X8: six screws • M2.5x4: two screws from the HDD compartment • M2.5x16: three screws Figure 4-49 Removing the top cover (back panel screws) [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-45...

  • Page 173: Figure

    M2.5X6 Figure 4-50 Removing the top cover (front panel screws) 3. Detach two speaker cables, touch pad FPC cable, and finger print unit FPC cable from the top cover. Figure 4-51 Removing the cables [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-46 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 174: Removing The Top Cover

    4 Replacement Procedures 4. Lift off the top cover. Figure 4-52 Removing the top cover [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-47...
  • Page 175 FFC cable to the system board. Secure the top cover with two M2.5x6 screws, two M2.5x8 screws, and one M2x4 screw. Turn the computer upside down and secure the 18 screws to the rear panel. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-48 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 176: Removing The Touch Pad Screw

    1. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the Touch Pad Bracket to the rear side of the top cover. Figure 4-53 Removing the touch pad screw 2. Remove the bracket. Figure 4-54 Removing the touch pad bracket [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-49...

  • Page 177: Figure

    To install the Touch Pad, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section: 1. Turn the top cover upside down and place the Touch Pad and the Touch Pad Bracket in position on top. 2. Secure the Touch Pad bracket with one M2.5x3 screw. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-50 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 178: Removing The Fingerprint Module Bracket Screws

    1. Remove two M2.5x2.5 screws securing the Fingerprint Module Bracket to the rear side of the top cover. Figure 4-56 Removing the fingerprint module bracket screws 2. Remove the bracket. Figure 4-57 Removing the fingerprint module bracket [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-51...

  • Page 179: Removing The Fingerprint Module

    To install the Touch Pad, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section: 3. Turn the top cover upside down and place the Fingerprint Module and the Fingerprint Module Bracket in position on top. 4. Secure the Fingerprint Module bracket with two M2.5x2.5 screws. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-52 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 180: Removing The Speaker Screws

    1. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the left speaker to the rear side of the top cover. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the right speaker to the rear side of the top cover. M2.5x3 M2.5x3 Figure 4-59 Removing the speaker screws 2. Remove the speakers. Figure 4-60 Removing the speakers [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-53...
  • Page 181 To install the speakers, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section: 1. Turn the top cover upside down and place the speakers in position on top. 2. Secure the speakers with two M2.5x3 screws. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-54 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 182: Removing The Usb Board Screws

    1. Remove two M2.5x4 screws securing the USB board to the system board. Figure 4-61 Removing the USB Board screws 2. Remove the USB board cable. Figure 4-62 Removing the USB Board cable [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-55...

  • Page 183: Figure

    To install the USB board, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section: 1. Place the USB board in position next to the system board. 2. Connect the USB board cable to the system board. 3. Secure the USB board with two M2.5x4 screws. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-56 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 184: System Board

    1. Disconnect the black cable from the system board. 2. Remove the DC connector from its socket. Figure 4-64 Removing the cable 3. Remove the two hexagonal VGA screws from the system board. Figure 4-65 Removing the hexagonal screws [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-57...

  • Page 185: Figure

    4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the system board after making sure that all connectors are removed from their respective sockets. Figure 4-66 Removing the system board [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-58 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 186 1. Seat the system board in the chassis. Take care to align all the ports and connectors in their respective openings on the chassis. 2. Replace the two hexagonal screws to secure the VGA port. 3. Connect the black cable to its connector. 4. Connect the power connector in its socket. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-59...

  • Page 187: Removing The Vga Module Screws

    1. Turn the system board over and remove the M2.5x6 screw and M2.5x16 screws securing the VGA module to the system board. Figure 4-67 Removing the VGA module screws 2. Remove the VGA module from the system board. Figure 4-68 Removing the VGA module [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-60 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 188: Removing The Vga Module Heat Sink

    1. Connect the heat sink to the VGA module by securing it with three M2.5x3 screws. Follow the order indicated by the numbers on the heat sink to tighten the screws. 2. Seat the VGA module and secure the module by placing the M2.5x6 and M2.5x16 screws and tightening them. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-61...

  • Page 189: Fan & Cpu

    Turn the system board upside down. Remove the four M2.0x4 screws from the heat sink. Figure 4-70 Removing the heat sink screws Lift and remove the heat sink from the system board. Figure 4-71 Removing the heat sink [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-62 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 190: Removing The Fan Connector

    Figure 4-72 Removing the fan connector Remove the M2.5x3 screw securing the fan from the top side of the system board. Figure 4-73 Removing the fan screw from the top side of the system board [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-63...

  • Page 191: Removing The Fan

    Turn the cam on the CPU socket with a flat-blade screwdriver so that the notch on the cam is aligned with the open side of the CPU socket to unlock the CPU. Figure 4-75 Turning the CPU cam [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-64 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 192: Removing The Cpu

    4 Replacement Procedures Gently lift out the CPU. Figure 4-76 Removing the CPU [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-65...
  • Page 193 Seat the fan module and secure with the M2.5x3 screw on the top side of the system board. Attach the fan connector. Seat the heat sink over the CPU and secure with four screws in the order indicated on the heat sink. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-66 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 194: Display Mask

    Start with the four snaps at the top of the display mask. Continue unsnapping the display mask along the two sides and the bottom edge to remove the display mask. Figure 4-78 Removing the display mask [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-67...
  • Page 195 To install the display mask, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. Seat the display mask and secure the snaps on each side. Secure the display mask with four M2.5x6 screws. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-68 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 196: Fl Inverter Board

    Remove one M2.5x4 black screw securing the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. Figure 4-79 Removing the screws Disconnect the two connectors on either side of the board. Figure 4-80 Removing the connectors [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-69...

  • Page 197: Figure

    4 Replacement Procedures Remove the FL inverter board. Figure 4-81 Removing the FL inverter board [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-70 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 198 Place the FL inverter board on the LCD module. Secure one M2.5x4 black screw connecting the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. Connect the two connectors on either side of the board. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-71...

  • Page 199: Lcd Module

    1. Remove the black M2.5x4 screw securing the LVDS cable to the chassis. Figure 4-82 Removing the LVDS cable screw 2. Lift the LCD module from the top chassis. Figure 4-83 Removing the LCD Module [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-72 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 200: Removing The Bracket Screws

    3. Remove six M2x3 screws securing the LCD module bracket to the LCD module. Figure 4-84 Removing the bracket screws NOTE: If the LCD module malfunctions, remove the LCD cable and LCD bracket. Then replace the whole LCD module unit. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual 4-73...
  • Page 201 M2x3 black screws. Note the L and R markings to make sure that the bracket arms are secured on the correct side. 2. Seat the LCD module with bracket on the chassis. 3. Secure the LVDS cable with the M2.5x4 screw to the chassis. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4-74 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 202: Appendices

    Appendices [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 203 Appendices [CONFIDENTIAL] App-ii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 204: Appendix A Handling The Lcd Module

    JP2 SPK Connector (2-pin)................... C-19 C.21 JP33 SPK Connector (2-pin)..................C-19 C.22 PJP2 BATT Connector (7-pin) ..................C-19 C.23 JP6 Fingerprint Board Connector (5-pin) ..............C-20 C.24 JP34 USB Board Connector (10-pin) ................C-20 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual App-iii...

  • Page 205: Appendix E Key Layout

    E.21 Norwegian (NW) Keyboard ..................E-11 E.22 Dutch (DU) Keyboard ....................E-11 E.23 Lithuanian (LI) Keyboard....................E-12 E.24 Russian (RU) Keyboard ....................E-12 E.25 Turkish (TR) Keyboard ....................E-13 E.26 Yugoslavian (YU) Keyboard..................E-13 [CONFIDENTIAL] App-iv Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 206: Appendix F Series Screw Torque List

    E.27 Danish (DM) Keyboard ....................E-14 E.28 Slovak (SV) Keyboard ....................E-14 E.29 Swedish (SD) Keyboard....................E-15 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List................... F-1 Appendix G Reliability ......................G-1 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual App-v...
  • Page 207 Figure E-22 DU keyboard ..................... E-11 Figure E-23 LI keyboard ....................... E-12 Figure E-24 RU keyboard...................... E-12 Figure E-25 TR keyboard ...................... E-13 Figure E-26 YU keyboard ..................... E-13 Figure E-27 DM keyboard ..................... E-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] App-vi Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 208 Figure E-28 SV keyboard.......................E-14 Figure E-29 SD keyboard.......................E-15 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual App-vii...
  • Page 209 Table C-23 Fingerprint Board Connector pin assignments (5-pin) ........C-20 Table C-24 USB Board Connector pin assignments (10-pin) ..........C-20 Table C-25 Docking I/F pin assignments (240-pin) ............C-21 Table C-26 VGA/B I/F pin assignments (200-pin) .............C-25 [CONFIDENTIAL] App-viii Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 210 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 F-1 Series Screw Torque List ..................F-1 Table G-1 MTBF ........................G-1 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual App-ix...
  • Page 211 Appendices [CONFIDENTIAL] App-x Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 212: 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. Note: The panel’s polarized surface is easily scratched and damaged, so handle it carefully. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 213 Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. 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] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 214 5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle grounding device when handling the module. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 215 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below its 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] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 216 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. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 217 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 218: Appendix B Board Layout

    Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FRDSY*) Top View Figure B-1 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Top) [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 219 B.2 System Board (FRDSY*) Bottom View Figure B-2 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Bottom) [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 220 Table B-1 System board ICs (top and bottom) Mark Number Name ENE 910 Transformer TI PCI7412 BIOS ROM ICS9LPR325AKLFT Realtek ALC861 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 221: Memory

    PCMCIA Conn JP19,JP20 DDRII conn JP28 Mini-Express conn JP25 1394 conn JP24 ODD conn JP27 MDC conn VR conn PJP1 Power core conn PJP2 Battery conn Fingerprint/B conn JP29 5IN1 memory card conn JP17 Docking conn [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 222: Appendix C Pin Assignments

    Pin No. Signal Name VREF DDR_DQ7 DDR_DQ0 DDR_DQ1 DDR_DQ4 DDR_DM0 DDR_DQS0 DDR_DQ0 DDR_DQ5 DDR_DQ6 DDR_DQ2 DDR_DQ3 DDR_DQ12 DDR_DQ13 DDR_DQ8 DDR_DQ14 DDR_DM1 DDR_DQS1# DDR_CLK0 DDR_DQS1 DDR_CLK0# DDR_DQ10 DDR_DQ9 DDR_DQ11 DDR_DQ15 DDR_DQ21 DDR_DQ20 DDR_DQ17 DDR_DQ16 DDR_DQS2# DDR_TS [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 223 DDR_DQ19 DDR_DQ23 DDR_DQ25 DDR_DQ29 DDR_DQ24 DDR_DQ28 DDR_DM3 DDR_DQS#3 DDR_DQS3 DDR_DQ27 DDR_DQ26 DDR_DQ30 DDR_DQ31 DDR_CKE0 DDR_CKE1 DDR_BS#2 DDR_MA12 DDR_MA11 DDR_MA9 DDR_MA7 DDR_MA8 DDR_MA6 DDR_MA5 DDR_MA4 DDR_MA3 DDR_MA2 DDR_MA1 DDR_MA0 DDR_MA10 DDR_BS#1 DDR_BS#0 DDR_RAS# DDR_WE# DDR_CS0 DDR_CAS# [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 224 DDR_DQS4# DDR_DM4 DDR_DQS4 DDR_DQ34 DDR_DQ39 DDR_DQ38 DDR_DQ33 DDR_DQ40 DDR_DQ45 DDR_DQ44 DDR_DQ41 DDR_DQS5# DDR_DM5 DDR_DQS5 DDR_DQ42 DDR_DQ47 DDR_DQ43 DDR_DQ46 DDR_DQ52 A158 DDR_DQ48 DDR_DQ53 A160 DDR_DQ49 DDR_CLK1 DDR_CLK1# DDR_DQS6# DDR_DQS6 DDR_DM6 DDR_DQ51 DDR_DQ50 DDR_DQ55 DDR_DQ54 DDR_DQ56 DDR_DQ60 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 225 Table C-2 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name VREF DDR_DQ4 DDR_DQ0 DDR_DQ1 DDR_DQ5 DDR_DM0 DDR_DQS0 DDR_DQ0 DDR_DQ6 DDR_DQ2 DDR_DQ7 DDR_DQ3 DDR_DQ12 DDR_DQ13 DDR_DQ8 DDR_DQ9 DDR_DM1 DDR_DQS1# DDR_CLK3 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 226 DDR_DQ14 DDR_DQ11 DDR_DQ15 DDR_DQ21 DDR_DQ16 DDR_DQ17 DDR_DQ20 DDR_DQS2# DDR_TS DDR_DQS2 DDR_DM2 DDR_DQ22 DDR_DQ18 DDR_DQWE DDR_DQ23 DDR_DQ24 DDR_DQ26 DDR_DQ25 DDR_DQ28 DDR_DM3 DDR_DQS#3 DDR_DQS3 DDR_DQ30 DDR_DQ29 DDR_DQ31 DDR_DQ27 DDR_CKE2 DDR_CKE3 DDR_BS#2 DDR_MA12 DDR_MA11 DDR_MA9 DDR_MA7 DDR_MA8 DDR_MA6 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 227 DDR_WE# DDR_CS0 DDR_CAS# DDR_CS3 DDR_MA13 OTD3 DDR_DQ37 DDR_DQ33 DDR_DQ36 DDR_DQ32 DDR_DQS4# DDR_DM4 DDR_DQS4 DDR_DQ38 DDR_DQ35 DDR_DQ39 DDR_DQ34 DDR_DQ44 DDR_DQ40 DDR_DQ45 DDR_DQ41 DDR_DQS5# DDR_DM5 DDR_DQS5 DDR_DQ42 DDR_DQ43 DDR_DQ47 DDR_DQ46 DDR_DQ48 A158 DDR_DQ49 DDR_DQ53 A160 DDR_DQ52 DDR_CLK2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 228 DDR_DM6 Table C-2 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (4/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DDR_DQ51 DDR_DQ54 DDR_DQ50 DDR_DQ55 DDR_DQ60 DDR_DQ56 DDR_DQ61 DDR_DQ57 DDR_DM7 DDR_DQS7# DDR_DQS7 DDR_DQ58 DDR_DQ59 DDR_DQ62 DDR_DQ63 SMBDATA SMBCLK VDDSPD [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 229 JP15 Table C-3 RGB I/F pin assignments (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name CRT_R_L CRT_G_L CRT_B_L +CRT_VCC DSUB_12 HSYNC_L VSYNC_L DSUB_15 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 230 JP26 Table C-4 HDD I/F pin assignments (22-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SATA_TXP0 SATA_TXN0 SATA_RXN0 SATA_RXP0 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC5 VCC5 VCC5 RESERVE [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 231 SD_D7 SD_D9 SD_D6 SD_D10 SD_D5 SD_D11 SD_D4 SD_D12 SD_D3 SD_D13 SD_D2 SD_D14 SD_D1 SD_D15 SD_D0 SD_DREQ SD_IOR# IDE_DIOW# IDE_DIORDY IDE_DDACK# IDE_IRQ IDE_DA1 +5VCD IDE_DA0 IDE_DA2 SW_SD_CS#1 SW_SD_CS#3 SHDD_LED# +5VCD +5VCD +5VCD +5VCD +5VCD +5VCD [CONFIDENTIAL] C-10 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 232 S1_A4 S1_A3 S1_A2 S1_A1 S1_A0 S1_D0 S1_D1 S1_D2 S1_WP S1_CD1# S1_D11 S1_D12 S1_D13 S1_D14 S1_D15 S1_CE2# S1_VS1 S1_IORD# S1_IOWR# S1_A17 S1_A18 S1_A19 S1_A20 S1_A21 +S1_VCC +S1_VPP S1_A22 S1_A23 S1_A24 S1_A25 S1_VS2 S1_RST S1_WAIT# S1_INPACK# [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-11...
  • Page 233 Table C-6 PC Card I/F pin assignments (68-pin) (2/2) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name S1_REG# S1_BVD2 S1_BVD1 S1_D8 S1_D9 S1_D10 S1_CD2# [CONFIDENTIAL] C-12 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 234 Table C-7 Mini-Express I I/F pin assignments (54-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name PCI_WAKE +3VS WLAN_DATA WLAN_CLK +1.5VS MINI_CLKREQ CLK_PCIE# CLK_PCIE XMIT_OFF# PLT_RST# PCIE_RXN2 +3VALW PCIE_RXP2 +1.5VS SMBCLK PCIE_TXN2 SMBDATA PCIE_TXP2 USB_N USB_P +1.5VS +3VS [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-13...
  • Page 235 Table C-8 LVDS I/F pin assignments (30-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DISPOFF# DAC_BRIG +LCDVDD INVT_PWM +LCDVDD +3VS LCD_DATA LCD_CLK TXCLK+ TZCLK+ TXCLK- TZCLK- TXOUT2+ TZOUT1- TXOUT2- TZOUT1+ TXOUT1- TZOUT2+ TXOUT1+ TZOUT2- TXOUT0- TZOUT0+ TXOUT0+ TZOUT0- [CONFIDENTIAL] C-14 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 236 Signal name Pin No. Signal Name LUMA_1 CRMA_1 C.12 JP13 Table C-12 RJ11-45 Connector pin assignments (16-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RJ45_PR1+ RJ45_PR1- RJ45_PR2+ RJ45_PR3+ RJ45_PR3- RJ45_PR2- RJ45_PR4+ RJ45_PR4- LINK10_100# ACTIVITY# [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-15...
  • Page 237 [CONFIDENTIAL] C-16 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 238 Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCC USB20P- USB20P+ C.15 JP27 Table C-15 MDC Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ACZ_SDOUT 3.3V ACZ_SYNC ACZ_SDIN1 REEST ACZ_BITCLK [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-17...
  • Page 239 Pin No. Signal Name ON/OFF BTN_ID MODE PWR_SUSPLED PWR_LED IBNTN KSO17 KSI5 KSI4 KSI3 KSI2 C.17 Table C-17 T/P Connector pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SW_R SW_L TP_DATA TP_CLK [CONFIDENTIAL] C-18 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 240 Pin No. Signal Name NUM_LED# PADS_LED# CAPS_LED# +3VS KSO15 KSO14 KSO10 KSO11 KSO8 KSO9 KSO13 KSI7 KSO3 KSO7 KSO12 KSI4 KSI6 KSI5 KSO6 KSO5 KSI6 KSI0 KSO0 KSO1 KSI1 KSI2 KSO2 KSO4 +3VS +3VS [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-19...
  • Page 241 Table C-21 SPK Connector pin assignments (2-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name INTSPK_R1 INTSPK_R2 C.22 PJP2 Table C-22 BATT Connector pin assignments (7-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name BATT_S1 ALI/NIMH# AB/I TS_A EC_SMDA EC_SMCA [CONFIDENTIAL] C-20 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 242 Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3VS USB_N USB_P C.24 JP34 Table C-24 USB Board Connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +5VALW +5VALW USB_EN# USB20_N2 USB20_P2 USB20_N3 USB20_P3 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-21...
  • Page 243 Table C-25 Docking I/F pin assignments (240-pin) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DKN_B+ DKN_B+ DCOCT1# +5VS PS_CLK KB_CLK 1394_PHYRST _S3P DPCONF_S5P D_DDC_CLK D_CRT_R D_CRT_G D_CRT_VSYN D_CRT_B DVI_SCLK DVI_TXD2+ DVI_TXD2- DVI_TXD1+ DVI_TXD1- DVI_TXD0+ DVI_TXD0- DVI_TXC+ DVI_TXC- DVI_DET [CONFIDENTIAL] C-22 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 244 Table C-25 Docking I/F pin assignments (240-pin) (2/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RJ45_MDI3+ RJ45_MDI3- MDC1_RING MDC2_TIP DKN_B+ DKN_B+ EJCTSW# +5VS PS_DATA KB_DATA 1394_DILSON_ D_DDC_DATA D_CRT_HSYN DVI_SDATA [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-23...
  • Page 245 Table C-25 Docking I/F pin assignments (240-pin) (3/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DKN_B+ DKN_B+ D_EC_SMB_C +5VS +5VALW TPA1+ TPB1+ AUD_SUDMUT _P3# LINEOL LINEIL LINEIR# DOCK_ON/OF FBTN# DCD# DSR# LPTPE R_LPTSTB# [CONFIDENTIAL] C-24 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 246 Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3VALW RJ45_GND RJ45_MDI0+ RJ45_MDI0- DKN_B+ DKN_B+ D_EC_SMB_D +5VS TPA1- TPB1- USB20_P0 USB20_N0 LINEOR LINEOR# LINEOL# LINEIL# LINEIR RTS# CTS# DTR# LPTSLCT LPTBUSY LPTACK# LPTSLCTIN# LPTINIT# LPTERR# AFD#/3M# LAN_ACTIVITY [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-25...
  • Page 247 +1.8VS +1.8VS +1.8VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +1.5VS +1.8VS +2.5VS +1.8VS +2.5VS +3VS +2.5VS +3VS VGA_CLK +3VS VGA_DATA +5VS LVDSBC- LVDSAC- LVDSBC+ LVDSAC+ [CONFIDENTIAL] C-26 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 248 LVDSB0- LVDSA0- LVDSB0+ LVDSA0+ [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-27...
  • Page 249 MRX_N0 GRX_N0 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P1 GRX_P1 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N1 GRX_N1 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P2 GRX_P2 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N2 GRX_N2 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P3 GRX_P3 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N3 GRX_N3 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P4 GRX_P4 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N4 GRX_N4 [CONFIDENTIAL] C-28 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 250 MRX_N6 GRX_N6 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P7 GRX_P7 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N7 GRX_N7 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P8 GRX_P8 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N8 GRX_N8 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P9 GRX_P9 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N9 GRX_N9 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P10 GRX_P10 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N10 GRX_N10 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-29...
  • Page 251 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N12 GRX_N12 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P13 GRX_P13 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N13 GRX_N13 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P14 GRX_P14 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N14 GRX_N14 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_P15 GRX_P15 PCIE_GTX_ PCIE_MTX_ MRX_N15 GRX_N15 CLK_PCIE DDC_CLK CLKPCIE# DDC_DAT CRT_R VGA_TV_LU [CONFIDENTIAL] C-30 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 252 Table C-26 VGA/B I/F pin assignments (200-pin) (5/5) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name CRT_G VGA_TV_CR CRT_B VSYNC HYNC PLTRST# SUSP# DVI_DET# ENVDD DVI_SCLK ENBKL DVI_SDATA DVI_TXC+ DVI_TXD1+ DVI_TXC- DVI_TXD1- DVI_TXD0+ DVI_TXD2+ DVI_TXD0- DVI_TXD2- [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual C-31...
  • Page 253 [CONFIDENTIAL] C-32 Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 254: Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

    Appendix D Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character 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 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 255 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] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 256 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(L) Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Ctrl(R) Home PgUp PgDn [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 257 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] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 258 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 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 259 E0 2A E0 5D E0 DD E0 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 L-CTRL L-ALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 260 Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common E0 F0 Ctrl ? E0 7C Shift ? E0 7C Alt ? [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 261 Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Key top Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common Ctrl *: This key generates only make codes. [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 262: Appendix E Key Layout

    Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard E.2 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 263 E.3 Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard E.4 Japanese (JA) Keyboard Figure E-4 JA keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 264 E.5 Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure E-5 KO keyboard E.6 Canadian French (CF) Keyboard Figure E-6 CF keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 265 E.7 Portuguese (PO) Keyboard Figure E-7 PO keyboard E.8 US-INTE (US/INTE) Keyboard Figure E-8 US-INTE_ALPS keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 266 E.9 German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-9 GR keyboard E.10 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-10 FR keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 267 E.11 Chinese (CH) Keyboard Figure E-11 CH keyboard E.12 Swiss-Darfon (SW) Keyboard Figure E-12 Swiss-Darfon keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 268 E.13 Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-13 IT keyboard E.14 Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure E-14 BE keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 269 E.15 Arabic (AR-E) Keyboard Figure E-15 AR-E keyboard E.16 Czech (CZ) Keyboard Figure E-16 CZ keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 270 E.17 Estonian (EST) Keyboard Figure E-17 EST keyboard E.18 Greek (GK) Keyboard Figure E-18 GK keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 271 E.19 Hebrew (HB) Keyboard Figure E-19 HB keyboard E.20 Hungarian (HG) Keyboard Figure E-20 HG keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] E-10 Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 272 E.21 Norwegian (NW) Keyboard Figure E-21 NW keyboard E.22 Dutch (DU) Keyboard Figure E-22 DU keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual E-11...
  • Page 273 E.23 Lithuanian (LI) Keyboard Figure E-23 LI keyboard E.24 Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure E-24 RU keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] E-12 Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 274 E.25 Turkish (TR) Keyboard Figure E-25 TR keyboard E.26 Yugoslavian (YU) Keyboard Figure E-26 YU keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual E-13...
  • Page 275 E.27 Danish (DM) Keyboard Figure E-27 DM keyboard E.28 Slovak (SV) Keyboard Figure E-28 SV keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] E-14 Tecra A Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 276 E.29 Swedish (SD) Keyboard Figure E-29 SD keyboard [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual E-15...

  • Page 277: Appendix F Series Screw Torque List

    LOG LOW LCD BRK (L/R)- MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm LCD COVER LCD BEZEL-LCD MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 BRK (L/R)-LCD 2.5~3.0kgfcm COVER MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 MDC TO MB 2.0~2.5kgfcm SADDLE(R) TO MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm UP SHIELD UP TO LOG UP [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 278: Speakers

    LOWER - SPK - MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm SADDLE - UPPER LOG LOW-LOG MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm LOW -MB - MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm UPSHD - UPPER MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 LOGLOW - ODD 2.5~3.0kgfcm SPEAKER (R/L) - MMCK25050Z0 M2.5*5 2.5~3.0kgfcm LOG LOW [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 279 INVERTER - LCD MAAA0015320 1.5~2.0kgfcm nickel) COVER 2.0*3 ZBL (Black LCD CABLE TO MAAA0015320 1.5~2.0kgfcm nickel) COVER 2.0*3 ZBL (Black CPU PLATE TO MAAA0015320 1.5~2.0kgfcm nickel) MB STANDOFF MMCK20094Z0 M2.0*2_BLACK_ZN KEYBOARD TO 1.5~2.0kgfcm SHIELD UP TO [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 280 TO MB LCD HINGE - MACK25080Z0 M2.5X8 4.0~4.5kgfcm HINGE SADDLE LOGIC LOWER - MACK25080Z0 M2.5X8 HINGE SADLE 2.5~3.0kgfcm L/R (BACK SIDE) HDD BREAKET- MMCK25400Z0 M2.5*4 2.5~3.0kgfcm MB- LOG LOW HDD BREAKET- MMCK25400Z0 M2.5*4 2.5~3.0kgfcm LOG LOW [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 281 RAM DOOR ELAL203C000 M2.5*3.9 (Half thread) 2.5~3.0kgfcm SCREW MMCK20050N0 M2*5 PCMCIA TO MB 1.5~2.0kgfcm ODD CONN TO MMCK20050N0 M2*5 1.5~2.0kgfcm HDD CONN TO MMCK20050N0 M2*5 1.5~2.0kgfcm (M2*4.2+4 THERMAL AMZKM000400 2.0~2.5kgfcm (Screw+Spring) IMS) PLATE TO MB [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 282 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 283: Appendix G Reliability

    Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) 50,000 Keyboard 40,000 300,000 Removable FDD 30,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 [CONFIDENTIAL] Tecra A6 Maintenance Manual...

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