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  • Page 1 Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A300 Satellite Pro A300 EQUIUM A300 SATEGO A300 (PSAG8x/PSAG9x/PSAGAx) (PSAGBx/ PSAGQx/PSAGRx) (PSAGCx/PSAGDx/PSAGEx) (PSAGFx/ PSAGUx/PSAGVx) Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION S/ No Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2008 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3 NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
  • Page 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin Assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout BIOS Rewrite Procedures EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 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 XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 Partition Check ..............2-11 Procedure 3 Format Check................2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check ............... 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check......2-14 Keyboard ......................2-15 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..............2-15 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check......2-24 Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs General ........................1 Quick Start......................... 3 3.2.1 Quick Test ....................3 3.2.2 Customization Test.................. 3 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test ................7 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 8 System Test ......................30 Memory Test ......................35 Storage........................41 Video ........................45 Communication (COMM)..................54 3.10 Peripheral .........................55 3.11 Error Codes and description..................57 3.12 Quick Test Item List....................i Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures General ........................4-1 viii Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard..........4-21 Installing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard ........... 4-24 Wireless LAN Card ....................4-26 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ..............4-26 Installing the Wireless LAN Card..............4-27 MDC Module ....................... 4-28 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 10 Installing the USB board, Bluetooth Card, FM card and Felica card....4-49 4.15 Display Mask......................4-50 Removing the Display Mask................4-50 Installing the Display Mask ................4-52 4.16 FL Inverter Board....................4-53 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board and Finger print board....4-58 Removing Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board, Finger print board. 4-58 Installing Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board, Finger print board .. 4-59 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 12 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 BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................F-1 Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures................ G-1 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 14 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)................15 1.5 Power Supply ........................16 1.6 Batteries ..........................17 1.1.1 Main Battery..................17 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control ..............17 1.1.3 RTC Battery ..................18 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 16 Figure 1-5 SATA HDD ......................14 Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive ..................15 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications ....................14 Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications ..............15 Table 1-3 Battery specifications....................17 Table 1-4 Quick/Normal charging time ..................18 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 1.1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 is a full size notebook PC based on the Penryn / Pentium and Merom processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer period of time.
  • Page 18 15.4” WXGA CSV 1-Lamp 200nits color display, resolution 1280×800 15.4” WXGA+ CSV 1-Lamp 200nits color display, resolution 1280×800 15.4” WXGA 500 CSV WV 72% 2-Lamps display, resolution 1280×800 Keyboard The keyboard has 31 kinds’ countries key. Battery Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your computer Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Normal touchpad and one kind of Wide Lux touchpad with LED light bar for mainstream ID only. Sound System The ALC268 integrated audio controller supports multimedia.
  • Page 20 The computer has an internal camera. The camera has VGA (fixed focus) for low end ID or 1.3Mpix resolution (Auto macro or w/o Auto macro) for mainstream ID support. FELICA card reader (for JAPAN BTO) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Robson is Intel’s platform non-volatile memory (NVM) disk-cache accelerator which delivers a fast cold boot as well resume from hibernate while saving power. It also accelerates application loading and run time thru intelligent file caching. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-1 Id Parts Description Placement

    1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 23: Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram

    1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 24: Features

    WLan C I R sw i t ch M i c r o p h o n e H e a d p h o n e Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: System Unit Components

    1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit. Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 26 − FV01 size : 64K − FV01 free space : 45K − FV02 size : 128K − FV02 free space : 11K System Controllers North Bridge: Intel PM45/GM45/GL40 − CPU Interface and Control Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 − SD/Mini SD/SD-IO/MS/MS Pro/MMC/XD Card Controller − PCI Bus interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system feature contains the following: 2 Stereo DACs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for stereo audio playback. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 28 24C02 equivalent (128 words x 16 bits, I2C interface) integrated in battery pack. − Storing records of battery use Clock Generator ICS9LPRS365 − Generating the clock signal required for the syste Modem Controller Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 − IEEE 802.11bg: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11ag: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11agn: Standard 130M bps Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11bg: 2.4GHz − IEEE802.11ag: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz − IEEE802.11agn: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 30: Inch Hdd

    Bytes / Sector Item Specifications Capacity (GB) 400 GB 500 GB Rotational Speed (RPM) 4200 rpm 4200 rpm 5400 rpm Height 12.5 mm 12.5 mm User Data Sectors 781,422,768 976,773,168 Bytes / Sector Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Dvd Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)

    (Mbytes) Formats Supported DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+-R (Double Layer), DVD+RW. CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Mixed-CD, HS CD-RW, US CD- RW, Photo CD (Multi-Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-Text.. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 32: Power Supply

    Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Batteries

    Battery Charge When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by off-state charge when the system is powered off or by on-state charge when it is powered on. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 34: Rtc Battery

    12. 2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 2 Troubleshooting 概要 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 36 Procedure 3Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-18 LAN........................2-20 Procedure 1Test Program Check ..............2-20 Procedure 2Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-20 2.10 Finger Print(Optional) ..................2-21 Procedure 1Test Program Check ..............2-21 2-ii Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 37 IEEE 1394 Test ....................2-23 Procedure 1Test Program Check ..............2-23 Procedure 2Connector Check ................ 2-23 2.13 Cooling Module....................2-24 Procedure 1Test Program Check ..............2-24 Procedure 2Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-24 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-iii...
  • Page 38 2 Troubleshooting Figures Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart ....................2-3 Tables Table 2-1 HDD error code and status................2-13 2-iv Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Outline

    3. Cleaning disk kit (for ODD drive cleaning) 4. Bootable CD 5. Multimeter 6. External monitor 7. Headphone 8. Microphone 9. A-BEX TEST DVD 10. Music CD 11. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 40: Basic Flowchart

    Make sure the Windows® Vista Home Edition has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 41 Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? procedure in Section 2.5 Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 42 Identify the test resulting in the Any error detected by the error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program ?? diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart (2/2) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43 9. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the IEEE 1394 troubleshooting procedures in section 2.12. 10. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 44: Power Supply

    Power supply status On in Amber Battery being charged On in White Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in Amber Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in White. If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Amber or White. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 46: System Board

    Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Procedure 1 Message Check

    If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Check 3 Resume failure and press any key to continue. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 48 The system board, memory, or CPU may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module or CPU with a new one. 2-10 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Procedure 2 Partition Check

    Check 2 information” from the FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, perform Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-11...
  • Page 50 Enter FORMAT C:/S/U to format the HDD and transfer system files. If the following message appears on the display, the HDD has been formatted. Format complete If you cannot format the HDD using the test program, go to Procedure 4. 2-12 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt Failed Disk Controller action Test Failed Disk dos not support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. 2-14 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Keyboard

    Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-15...

  • Page 54: Display

    Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The LCD/FL cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. 2-16 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Chapter 4. Check 10 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 10. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-17...

  • Page 56: Odd (Optical Disk Drive)

    CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
  • Page 57 Check 6. Check 6 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-19...

  • Page 58: Lan

    Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-20 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Finger Print(Optional)

    If the Finger Print is still not functioning properly, perform Check Check 2 The system board may be defective. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Then go through procedure 1 again. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-21...

  • Page 60: Audio Test

    Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-22 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Procedure 2Connector Check

    Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-23...

  • Page 62: Procedure 2 Connector Check And Replacement Check

    Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-24 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 2.13Cooling Module 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-25...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs...
  • Page 65 Specify LOG Viewer................23 3.3.8 Display LOG File .................. 23 3.3.9 LOG Viewer ..................24 3.3.10 LOG File Sample................... 25 Subtests ........................27 System Test......................... 30 Memory Test....................... 35 Storage ........................41 Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 66 3 Diagnostic Programs Video........................... 45 Communication (COMM) ..................54 3.10 Peripheral ........................55 3.11 Error Codes and description..................57 3.12 Quick Test Item List ...................... i Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 68: General

    The DIAGNOSTIC TEST Devices include the following tests: System Test Memory Test Storage Test Video Test Communication Test Peripheral Test Keyboard Layout Test Hot Key Test Audio Play Test Audio Record Test DMI Read DMI Write System Information Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 50KB spare space in the drive, system will save all log files into the root directory the diskette; otherwise, system will save all log files in the root directory of RAM disk. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 70: Quick Start

    Use arrow key to select ‘TouchPad’ item on ‘Peripheral’ in the menu, then press Space key to select it. (When it is being selected, there is a X marked in the Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 72 CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set the proper parameters in the following window. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Configuration) Then press F8 to start the test. User should configure each parameter in advance; otherwise the default parameters would be used. Using this method, user is allowed to select more than one test item at one time. 2) Running the current test item Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 74: Keyboard Layout Test

    User press any index of token in ASCII, and the program will test the kind of keymap of the country. The test screen would be shown as below: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Hotkey Test

    +N+D to quit the test. 3.2.5 Audio Play Test Check whether the system could playback audio normally. When the test is completed, a file named Audio_P.log will be saved in the defined location. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 76: Audio Record Test

    In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI Write also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc. The following screen will be displayed: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 During the editing, user could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to ignore the modification. Press ESC to exit the program of DMI Write. The confirmation screen is as below: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 78: System Information

    The name of the program is marked on the top of the screen. At the bottom, the function keys are listed for user operation. During the detection, keyboard operation is invalid. When the detection is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed as follows: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: View Logs

    On the right column, the configuration information of the highlighted component is listed. Press ESC to exit this program. 3.2.10 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 80: Exit To Free Dos

    – TEST (in testing), PASS (test finished and its result is passed), FAIL (test finished and its result is failed) and SKIP (test skipped). Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 The status bar is used to indicate the current script setting and test status. It consists of two lines that includes the information as follows: Test Mode: TIMEBOUND or LOOPBOUND, e.g. LOOPBOUND in the above screen; Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 82 Wait On Error: Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; Pause Enable: Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable” is enabled; Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: Options

    Execute all selected test items in this editor. The hot key is F8. If “Interactive” option in batch parameters has not been selected, a warning message would be shown as below: • Edit Batch Parameters Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 84: Batch Parameters Configuration

    Exit the Service Diagnostics Editor and back to DOS. 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration The batch parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/OPTIONS -> EDIT BATCH PARAMETERS -> BATCH PARAMETERS: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 85 Mouse test; If it is disabled, those test items will report FAIL. When the option here is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in “Item Parameters Configuration” only affect that test item. Monitor Battery Life Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 86: Item's Parameters Configuration

    Specify the repeating times when 'Loop Bound' is chosen under the batch mode. 3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration The test items’ parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item’s Parameters-> System- >CPU-> Basic Functionality: • Repeat count Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Load Batch Parameters

    3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters Batch parameter is saved in the script file whose extension name is INI (*.INI). Below is the screen shot of “Load Batch Parameters”. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 88: Save Batch Parameters

    In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Log Parameters Setting

    If selecting this parameter, the end time of the test will be recorded. Log Errors Only If selecting this parameter, errors will be recorded only when the test fails. Log Errors Only with Time Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 90: Specify Log Viewer

    You can specify the Log file viewer in the Specify Log Viewer screen. The default viewing program of Service Diagnostics is LogView.exe. 3.3.8 Display LOG File You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: Log Viewer

    In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: ↑, ↓ • Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. • Page Up, Page Down Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 92: Log File Sample

    The following section is a sample of log file: DIAG REPORT <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.00 ... Memory Tester Build Date 2006.01.10 [Walk High] Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:45:36 2006 Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:48:54 2006 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL Function ID :502 Error Code :50202 Error Message :Touch Pad Test Fail End Time: Wed Jul 05 10:49:16 2006 Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 94: Subtests

    02 Read Cycle Test [XRCycle] 05 Walking 1's Test [WalkHigh] 06 Walking 0's Test [WalkLow] 07 Memory Address [Address] 08 Refresh Test [Refresh] 09 Cache Memory [CacheOne] 10 Random Memory 01 Randomize Test [Random] Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 VESA 800x600x256 Mode VESA 800x600x64K Mode [V800600_15] VESA 800x600x32K Mode [V800600_16] [V800600_24] VESA 800x600x16K Mode [V800600_32] VESA 800x600x32bit Mode 1024X768 Video Modes [V1024768_15] VESA 1024x768x256 Mode [V1024768_16] VESA 1024x768x64K Mode [V1024768_24] Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 96 02 1394 01 GUID Detection [1394 R/W Test] Peripheral 01 Keyboard 01 Keyboard Data Line [KBDataLn] 02 Keyboard Clock Line [KBClokLn] 02 Mouse 01 TouchPad [MSTpad] 03 Led 01 Device Led [KBLED] Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: System Test

    2. CPU Speed This test item is to detect the work frequency of the current CPU. User should change the parameters setting in the following window before the test: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 98 This test item is to check whether NPU transfers the abnormal Interrupt program correctly by forcing an abnormal float. 4. CPU Information This test item is used for getting & showing CPU Information. It will be displayed as follows: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 This test item is to check whether the system clock/calendar works normally. 4. PCI System This test item is to check whether the bus number, device number and function number in PCI bus are valid. 5. Plug and Play Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 100 Below is the parameter setting dialog window. Set the range of Speed that is to be tested, then choose the OK button to test it. It will be displayed as follows: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 102: Memory Test

    Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 Special Size, the test of Extended Memory will be taken according to the coverage range that user chooses or time. Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 104 7. Incremental / Decrement Test Data Pattern is a series of data whose low byte is increasing data from 0x00 and high byte is decreasing data from 0xFF. Subtest 04 Extended Pattern Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the memory to be tested. 1. Write/Read Cycle Test Test by using both read and write instructions. 2. Read Cycle Test Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 106 ‘Subtest 03 Extended Pattern’. 1. Randomize Test This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized data and randomized memory address. 2. Random Increment Read/Write Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 108: Storage

    If user chooses Special Size, the test of IDE HDD will be taken according to the coverage range that user chooses or time. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 IDE HDD Test Range—is same as the description of the upper item. LBA Start, LBA End-- specify start and finish byte in LBA(Large Block Address); Option-- Select sequential test or random test; Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 110 SMART stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. SMART test will compare the attribute values with the threshold value in the HDD’s controller to confirm whether there is any failure in the HDD Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 RW under LBA mode with the location address increasing in sequence. 6. Tray Eject Test Check the eject function of the ODD. It will eject the ODD and ask the user to confirm if the operation succeeds. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 112: Video

    2. Text Attribute This test item is to check whether the text attribute of normal, hi-intensity, inverse, and blinking in VGA text mode could be correctly displayed on the screen. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 113 This test item is to check whether the video memory could be correctly written and read in VGA text mode. According to the comparison of written data with read data, the program would report PASS or FAIL. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 114 (dark gray, light blue, light green, light cyan, light red, light magenta, yellow, and white besides the above 8 colors). In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 5. 80 * 25 Text Mode Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 640 * 480 VGA Mode This test item is to check whether 680*480 VGA Text mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 116 Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Below is the test item’s parameter dialog window: Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 117 AGP registers works normally. Subtest 06 LCD Panel Test This test item is to check whether there is any fault in its resolution by displaying the RGB gradient color screens. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 118 This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 119 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 120 3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Communication (Comm)

    Detect the vendor ID of the network card. 3. MAC Address Detection Detect the MAC address of the network card. Subtest 02 1394 GUID Detection This test item is used to read and display GUID from 1394 register. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 122: Peripheral

    At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either by user break or test time is out. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 03 Led Test 1. Led Test Check whether the Device led works normally. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 124: Error Codes And Description

    The test pattern read out from the Base Memory Error base memory is different from Test this memory chip on Address the one that has been written in multiple machines. this address. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 125 PCI Bus Scan Error PCI test fails. As above. PCI Device Access Error PCI access fails. As above. PCI Config Verification Check PCI configuration on main Wrong PCI configuration. Error board or PCI Device Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 126 Physical problems with the video Check and see whether the video Bitblt Engine Test Error card. card has any physical problem. VESA Video Memory As above. As above. Test Error Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 Intel PCI Ethernet card Don’t found Net Card, This Card Please update net card or use not present during MAC can’t be Read MAC by this other method test method 09xx Keyboard Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 128 Replace the disk or send the CD- is damaged. ROM for repair. CD Seek Error Either the disk or the CD-ROM Replace the disk or send the CD- is damaged. ROM for repair. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 129 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description Eject Error Wrong CD-ROM drive. Exit from the wrong drive. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 130: Quick Test Item List

    10% or 3 minutes Color Purity Test Direct Color Test LCD Panel Sequential/Random Read 25% or 3 minutes SMART Check LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 132 4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133 Installing the ODD Bay Module ................ 4-19 Disassembling the ODD Bay Module..............4-20 Assembling the ODD Bay Module ..............4-20 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard ................4-21 Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard..........4-21 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
  • Page 134 Removing the CPU .................... 4-45 Installing the CPU....................4-46 4.14 USB board, Bluetooth Card, FM card and Felica card..........4-48 Removing the USB board, Bluetooth Card, FM card and Felica card ....4-48 4-iv Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 135 Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board and Finger print board....4-58 Removing Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board, Finger print board. 4-58 Installing Power board, Switch board, Touch Pad board, Finger print board .. 4-59 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 136 Figure 4-27 Removing the CPU cooling module ............... 4-43 Figure 4-28 Applying silicon grease................... 4-44 Figure 4-29 Replace new thermal pad into correct position..........4-44 Figure 4-30 Tear down the tap.................... 4-44 Figure 4-31 Removing the CPU ..................4-45 4-vi Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 137 Figure 4-40 Removing the CCD board and MIC..............4-58 Figure 4-41 Removing the touch pad, button board and Finger print board ...... 4-60 Figure 4-42 Removing the touch pad, button board and Finger print board ...... 4-62 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-vii...

  • Page 138: General

    First, remove the display mask and Switch board, USB board, bluetooth Card Power board and FM card and Felica card FL inverter board, both of which are Touch Pad Board shown above the LCD module. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Safety Precautions

    DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
  • Page 140 Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: Before You Begin

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Before You Begin Before you begin to disassembly the computer, keep in mind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembly by removing the AC adapter and battery pack. Remove the optional parts and accessories as well. The procedures for removing the batteries will be explained later.

  • Page 142: Disassembly Procedures

    Check that all the required screws are used to secure the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure that the FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer work normally. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 143: Tools And Equipment

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Tools and Equipment For your safety and that of other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended that you use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipment. The proper use of this equipment will ensure successful repair work and reduce the costs for repairing damaged components.

  • Page 144: Colors Of Screw Shanks

    U (stands for unique-pan head screws, studs, etc.) Symbol examples 6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion regardless of the entire stud length.) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 145: Removing The Battery Pack

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1, 4-2. CAUTION: When handling the battery packs, use care not to short circuit the terminals. Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or break up their casing.

  • Page 146: Installing The Battery Pack

    NOTE: Visually check the battery's terminals. If they are dirty, clean them with a dry cloth. 1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide in the battery lock. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 147: Removing The Optional Pc Card

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install or remove the PC card correctly, according the manuals for the PC card and the operating system you are using.

  • Page 148: Installing The Optional Pc Card

    After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-11...

  • Page 149: Removing The Momery Card

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory card. 3.

  • Page 150: Removing The Optional Memory

    4. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the memory module pops up. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-13...

  • Page 151: Installing The Optional Memory

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install the optional memory after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the computer or memory can be damaged.

  • Page 152: Hdd

    3. Pull out the HDD strap. Main HDD cover Main HDD cover secure screw Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD pack M2x3 black flat ead screw Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD pack Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-15...
  • Page 153 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following the direction of the arrows. NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 5.
  • Page 154 2. Remove the HDD cover, following the direction of the arrows. 3. Release the one HDD chassis screw, and pull out the HDD strap. M2x3 black flat head screw Figure 4-10 Removing the HDD pack Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-17...
  • Page 155 4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following the direction of the arrows. NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 5.

  • Page 156: Installing The Hdd

    3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 4. Insert the HDD pack. 5. Secure the HDD cover by tightening the HDD cover screw. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-19...

  • Page 157: Odd Bay Module

    4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module ODD Bay Module Removing the ODD Bay Module NOTE: The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the modules that can be installed in the ODD bay. See the appropriate sections for the disassembly procedures of specific modules.

  • Page 158: Installing The Odd Bay Module

    1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Secure the ODD bay module with one M2x5 white flat head screw. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-21...
  • Page 159 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module Disassembling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-13. 1.

  • Page 160: Keyboard Cover And Keyboard

    2. Remove the Keyboard cover 3. Remove two M2.5x2.5 black flat-head securing screws. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from CN11 on the system board. Keyboard cover Figure 4-14 Removing the Keyboard cover and keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-23...
  • Page 161 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard black flat head scre w 2.5 2.5 Keyboard CN11 Figure 4-15 Removing the Keyboard cover and keyboard 4-24 Maintenance Manual Satellite M200/M205 / Satellite Pro M200/ EQUIUM M200/ SATEGO M200...

  • Page 162: Installing The Keyboard Cover And Keyboard

    3. Place the speaker cover in the correct position and secure the following 15 latches, in the following order: - Seven bottom latches - Eight front latches 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-25...

  • Page 163: Wireless Lan Card

    3. Pull the wireless LAN card up and out at an angle. M2x2 black flat-head screw Wireless LAN card Black wire Gray wire White wire Figure 4-16 Removing the wireless LAN card 4-26 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 164: Installing The Wireless Lan Card

    CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-27...

  • Page 165: Mdc Module

    MDC card MDC cable Figure 4-17 Removing the MDC module CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC module or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC module failures. 4-28 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 166: Installing The Mdc Module

    Note: After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-29...

  • Page 167: Top Cover

    MMB board flat cable from CN3 and power board flat cable from CN1. 3. Restore the normal computer placement. 4. Remove the M2x4 white flat head screw securing the top cover. 5. Lift up the top cover 4-30 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 168: Installing The Top Cover

    MMB board flat cable from CN3 and power board flat cable from CN1. Turn the computer upside down and secure it with seventeen M2.5x6 black bind screws and three M2x4 black bind screws. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-31...

  • Page 169: Speakers

    3. Secure the left speaker with one M2.5x3 white flat head screw. 4. Secure the right speaker with one M2.5x3 white flat head screws. 5. Connect the left speaker and right speaker cables to CN2 on the system board. 4-32 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 170: Audio Cable

    1. Disconnect audio cable connector from CN8. 2. Remove the two M2.5x3 white flat head screws securing the audio cable. 3. Remove the audio cable. M2 5x3 white flat screw Figure 4-21 Removing the Audio cable Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-33...

  • Page 171: Installing The Audio Cable

    Install the Audio cable according to the following procedures and Figures 4-21. 1. Connect audio cable to connector CN8 on the system board. 2. Secure the two M2.5x3 white flat head screws securing the audio cable. 4-34 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 172: Display Assembly

    3. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the top cover. 4. Remove the display module. CAUTION: LCM module hinge cannot be disassembled. M2 5x3 5 white flat screw CN10 Figure 4-22 Removing the display assembly Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-35...

  • Page 173: Installing T The Display Assembly

    2. Connect the LCD/FL cable to CN6, Microphone cable connector to CN10 and Camera cable connector to CN5 on the system board. 3. Secure the display assembly with four M2.5x3.5 white flat head screws. 4-36 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 174: System Board, Ac-In Cable, Fan And Robson Card

    7. Disconnect the AC-IN cable connector from CN900. 8. Disconnect fan connector from CN902 on the system board. 9. Release the two M2x4.5 black flat head screws securing the fan. 10. Remove the fan. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-37...
  • Page 175 11. Release two M2x2 black flat head screw securing the robson card. 12. Remove the Robson card. M2x4 5 black flat head screw CN902 M2x2 black flat head screw Figure 4-24 Removing the system board 4-38 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 176: Installing The System Board, Ac-In Cable, Fan And Robson Card

    6. Seat the system board in the correct position. 7. Secure the fan with one M2.5x4.5 white flat head screw. 8. Secure the system board with one M2.5x4.5 white flat head screw. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-39...

  • Page 177: Cpu Cooling Module

    M2x0 4 black flat head screw VGA board plate M2x0 25 white flat head screw VGA thermal module VGA finger Thermal module secure screw Figure 4-25 Removing the CPU cooling module 4-40 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 178 2. Install the CPU cooling module into the correct position in the computer. 3. Seat the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with two M2x4 black flat head screws Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-41...
  • Page 179 2. Install the CPU cooling module into the correct position in the computer. 3. Place the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with four M2x4 black flat-head screws in that order mark on cooling module bracket. 4-42 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 180 3. Remove CPU cooling module screws in that order mark on cooling module. 4. Remove the CPU cooling module. M2x4 black flat head screw Figure 4-27 Removing the CPU cooling module Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-43...
  • Page 181 1. If the thermal pad is broken, replace new thermal pad into correct position, thermal pad part number is V000933800. Figure 4-29 Replace new thermal pad into correct position. 2. Tear down the tap on the thermal pad. Figure 4-30 Tear down the tape 4-44 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 182 5. Install the CPU cooling module into the correct position in the computer. 6. Seat the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with two M2x4 black flat head screws. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-45...

  • Page 183: Cpu

    1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the left with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure4-29 Removing the CPU 4-46 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 184: Installing The Cpu

    2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-30 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Seat the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-47...
  • Page 185 3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-31 Securing the CPU 4-48 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 186: Usb Board, Bluetooth Card, Fm Card And Felica Card

    6. Remove the FM card cable form CN19 and remove the FM card. Felica card USB board Blue tooth card FM card Figure 4-32 Removing the USB board, Bluetooth Card, FM card and Felica card Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-49...

  • Page 187: Installing The Usb Board, Bluetooth Card, Fm Card And Felica Card

    3. Seat the Felica card in the correct position and connect the Felica card cable to CN14 on the system board. 4. Seat the USB cable in the correct position and connect the USB cable to CN16 on the system board 4-50 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 188: Display Mask

    - Five latches on the right side. - Seven latches on the buttom side. Seal x6 White flat head screw Seal Display x6 White flat head screw Figure 4-33 Removing the display mask Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-51...
  • Page 189 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Display Mask Display mask Latch Figure 4-34 Removing the display mask 4-52 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 190: Installing The Display Mask

    - Four M2.5x6 white flat head screws on bottom 3. Secure the following 6 seals to cover the screws, in that order: - Four black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-53...

  • Page 191: Fl Inverter Board

    3. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from the LCD/FL connector. 4. Disconnect the HV cable from the HV connector and remove the FL inverter board. 4-54 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 192: Installing The Fl Inverter Board

    2. Seat the LCD module, FL inverter board in the correct position. 3. Secure one M2x3 black flat head screw securing the inverter. 4. Secure one M2.5x4.5 white flat head screw securing the inverter board bracket. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-55...

  • Page 193: Lcd Modules

    6. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. 7. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. 4-56 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 194 Figure 4-36 Removing the 15.1-inch LCD module and screws Right LCD bracket M2x3 black flat head screw LCD module Left LCD bracket M2x3 black flat head screw Figure 4-37 Removing the 15.1-inch LCD module Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-57...
  • Page 195 4. Place the LCD bracket in the correct position and secure it with four M2x3 black flat head screws. 5. Please the LCD module in the correct position and secure it with four M2.5x4.5 white flat head screws. 4-58 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 196: Ccd Board And Mic

    1. Disconnect the CCD cable from the CCD module connector and remove the CCD board. CCD board cable CCD board Figure 4-38 Removing the CCD board and MIC 2. Lift the MIC from the display rear cover. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-59...

  • Page 197: Installing The Ccd Board And Mic

    Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-38. 1. Connect the CCD module cable to CCD module connector. 2. Seat the CCD module, MIC in the correct position. 4-60 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 198 M2 5x3 5 white flat head screw Power Board CN34 Switch Board Switch Board SUMI CARD Touch Pad Board CN9012 Finger Print Board CN9011 Figure 4-39 Removing the touch pad, button board and Finger print board Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-61...
  • Page 199 5. Connect the touch pad flat cables to JP1 on the touch pad. 6. Secure the switch board with two M2x0.4 lack flat head screws. 7. Secure the power board and bracket with two M2x0.4 lack flat head screws. 4-62 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 200 M2 5x3 5 white flat head screw Power Board MMB board Touch Pad Board Wide lux touch pad board CN9012 Finger Print Board CN9011 Figure 4-40 Removing the touch pad, button board and Finger print board Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-63...
  • Page 201 Seat the button board to the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x3.5 white flat head screws. Connect the button board flat cable to CN9012 on the button board. Connect the touch pad flat cables to JP1 on the touch pad. 4-64 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 202 次 6000 1 Appendices...
  • Page 203 CN19 Blue Tooth Connector (10-Pin) ............C-10 C.20 CN800 Battery Connector (9-Pin ) .............C-10 C.21 CN801 DC-IN Connector (4-Pin) ...............C-11 C.22 CN802 FAN Connector (3-Pin) ..............C-11 C.23 CN803 VGA CARD Connector (230-Pin)..........C-11 App-ii Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 204 C.41 JACK802 MICRO Phone Connector (6-Pin)..........C-27 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes..............D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ....................E-1 Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................F-1 Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures..............G-1 App-iii Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 205: Appendix A Handling The Lcd Module

    LCD cover before securing the module with four screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be carefully when handling it. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 206 4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 207 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 208 7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 209 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 210: Appendix B Board Layout

    Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout System Board Front View Figure B-1 Board layout (front) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 211 Appendices Apx. B Board Layout Figure B-2 Board layout ( back ) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 212 CN808 HDMI Connector (19-Pin)............. C-21 C.28 CN809 ODD Connector (13-Pin)............... C-21 C.29 CN810 ROBSON Card Connector (52-Pin) ..........C-22 C.30 CN811 USB Port#0 Connector (4-Pin)............C-23 C.31 CN812 HDD#0 Connector (22-Pin)............C-23 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 213 CN9061 FM_ANT Connector (2-Pin) ............C-25 C.38 CN9062 FM_R_L Connector (2-Pin) ............C-26 C.39 JACK800 RJ45 Connector (12-Pin)..............C-26 C.40 JACK801 Head Phone with SPDIF Connector (8-Pin) ........C-26 C.41 JACK802 MICRO Phone Connector (6-Pin)..........C-27 C-2 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 214: Cn1 Power/B Connector (4-Pin

    /SPK_OUT_R+' /SPK_OUT_R-' /N$48249' /SPEAKER_ID' /SPK_OUT_L-' /SPK_OUT_L+' Hot Key/B Connector (6-Pin) Table C-3 Hot Key/B Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /+V3LA' /+V5A' /HOTKEY_INT#' DGND' /HOTKEY_DATA' /HOTKEY_CLK' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 215: Cn4 Camera Connector (5-Pin

    Table C-6 LCD/Fl Inverter Connector pin assignments (40-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name DGND' /N$5524' DGND' /N$5524' DGND' /+V3S' /LVDS_TXDL0N' /LVDS_TXDL1N' /LVDS_TXDL0P' /LVDS_TXDL1P' /LVDS_TXDL2N' /LVDS_TXCLN' /LVDS_TXDL2P' /LVDS_TXCLP' DGND' DGND' C-4 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 216: Cn7 Modem Connector (12-Pin

    /N$13669' DGND' /MC97_3S_RST#' /MC97_3S_BITCLK' CRT Connector (14-Pin) Table C-8 CRT Connector pin assignments (14-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /N$74293' /CRTR_R' DGND' /CRTG_R' DGND' /CRTB_R' DGND' /VSYNC' DGND' /HSYNC' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 217: Cn9 Broadcom Connector (52-Pin

    Pin No. Signal Name /+V3S' DGND' /+V1.5S' /N$48659' DGND' /CLK_R_PCIE_HDDVD#' /CLK_R_PCIE_HDDVD' DGND' DGND' DGND' /BUF_PLT_RST#' /PCIE_C_RXN_HDDVD' /+V3S' I/O- /PCIE_C_RXP_HDDVD' DGND' DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /PCIE_C_TXN_HDDVD' /PCIE_C_TXP_HDDVD' DGND' DGND' /USB_P5P' DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /+V3S' C-6 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 218: Cn10 Mini Card Connector (52-Pin

    DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /ICH_3A_ALERT_CLK' /PCIE_C_TXN_WLAN' /ICH_3A_ALERT_DAT' /PCIE_C_TXP_WLAN' DGND' DGND' /USB_P5N' /USB_P5P' DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /PCI_3S_SERIRQ' /+V3S' C.11 CN11 Internal Micro Phone Connector (2-Pin) Table C-11 Internal Micro Phone Connector pin assignments (2-Pin) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 219 /N$9563' /N$9561' /N$9559' /+V3S' /SCAN_IN(1)' /SCAN_IN(6)' /SCAN_IN(5)' /SCAN_IN(0)' /SCAN_IN(4)' /SCAN_IN(3)' /SCAN_IN(2)' /SCAN_IN(7)' /SCAN_OUT(3)' /SCAN_OUT(7)' /SCAN_OUT(12)' /SCAN_OUT(8)' /SCAN_OUT(14)' /SCAN_OUT(10)' /SCAN_OUT(6)' /SCAN_OUT(5)' /SCAN_OUT(9)' /SCAN_OUT(11)' /SCAN_OUT(0)' /SCAN_OUT(1)' /SCAN_OUT(15)' /SCAN_OUT(13)' /SCAN_OUT(2)' /SCAN_OUT(4)' /+V3S' /N$9566' /+V3S' C-8 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 220: Cn14 Fingerprint/B Connector (4-Pin

    C.17 CN17 Express Card Connector (26-Pin) Table C-17 Express Cad Connector pin assignments (26-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name DGND' /USB_P4N' /USB_P4P' /CPUSB#' /ICH_3A_ALERT_CLK' /ICH_3A_ALERT_DAT' /+V1.5_EXP' /+V1.5_EXP' /PCIE_WAKE#' /+V3AUX_EXP' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 221: Cn18 Usb Port#2#3 Connector (8-Pin

    DGND' /USB_R_P6N' /CH_CLK' /BTMDL#' /N$8937' /+V3_BT' /CH_DATA' /N$8948' DGND' C.20 CN800 Battery Connector (9-Pin ) Table C-20 Battery Connector pin assignments (9-Pin ) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name C-10 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 222: Dc-In Connector (4-Pin

    VGA CARD Connector (230-Pin) Table C-23 VGA Card Connector pin assignments (230-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /+V1.8S' /PEG_C_RXN6' /+V1.8S' /PEG_C_TXN6' /+V1.8S' /PEG_C_RXP6' /+V1.8S' /PEG_C_TXP6' /+V1.8S' DGND' /+V1.8S' DGND' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-11...
  • Page 223 /PEG_C_TXN2' /LCM_DDCPCLK' /PEG_C_RXP2' /N$36073' /PEG_C_TXP2' /LCM_DDCPDATA' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /PEG_C_RXN1' /LVDS_TXCUP' /PEG_C_TXN1' /LVDS_TXDL1P' /PEG_C_RXP1' /LVDS_TXCUN' /PEG_C_TXP1' /LVDS_TXDL1N' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /PEG_C_RXN0' /LVDS_TXDU2P' /PEG_C_TXN0' /LVDS_TXDL0P' /PEG_C_RXP0' /LVDS_TXDU2N' /PEG_C_TXP0' /LVDS_TXDL0N' DGND' C-12 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 224 /PEG_C_RXN14' DGND' /PEG_C_TXN14' /HPDET' /PEG_C_RXP14' /HDMI_TX1N' /PEG_C_TXP14' /HDMI_DDCCLK_VGA' DGND' /HDMI_TX1P' DGND' 189 /HDMI_DDCDATA_VGA' /PEG_C_RXN13' DGND' /PEG_C_TXN13' /BUF_PLT_RST#' /PEG_C_RXP13' /HDMI_TX0N' /PEG_C_TXP13' /SLP_S3_5R' DGND' /HDMI_TX0P' DGND' /THRM_SHUTDWN#' /PEG_C_RXN12' DGND' /PEG_C_TXN12' /SLP_S3#_5R' /PEG_C_RXP12' /HDMI_TXCN' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-13...
  • Page 225 DGND' /PEG_C_TXP9' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /PEG_C_RXN8' DGND' /PEG_C_TXN8' DGND' /PEG_C_RXP8' /+VBAT' /PEG_C_TXP8' /+VBAT' DGND' /+VBAT' DGND' /+VBAT' /PEG_C_RXN7' /+VBAT' /PEG_C_TXN7' /+VBAT' /PEG_C_RXP7' /+VBAT' /PEG_C_TXP7' /+VBAT' DGND' /+VBAT' DGND' /+VBAT' C-14 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 226: Ddr2 Dimm0 Socket (200-Pin

    /MA_CLK_DDR1#' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(10)' /MA_DATA(14)' /MA_DATA(11)' /MA_DATA(15)' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(16)' /MA_DATA(20)' /MA_DATA(17)' /MA_DATA(21)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DQS#(2)' /PM_EXTTS#0' /MA_DQS(2)' /MA_DM(2)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(18)' /MA_DATA(22)' /MA_DATA(19)' /MA_DATA(23)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(24)' /MA_DATA(28)' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-15...
  • Page 227 /MA_A(1)' /MA_A(0)' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MA_A(10)' /MA_BA1' /MA_BA0' /MA_RAS#' /MA_WE#' /MA_CS0#' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MA_CAS#' /MA_ODT0' /MA_CS1#' /MA_A(13)' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MA_ODT1' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(32)' /MA_DATA(36)' /MA_DATA(33)' /MA_DATA(37)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DQS#(4)' /MA_DM(4)' /MA_DQS(4)' DGND' C-16 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 228 /MA_DM(6)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(50)' /MA_DATA(54)' /MA_DATA(51)' /MA_DATA(55)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DATA(56)' /MA_DATA(60)' /MA_DATA(57)' /MA_DATA(61)' DGND' DGND' /MA_DM(7)' /MA_DQS#(7)' DGND' /MA_DQS(7)' /MA_DATA(58)' DGND' /MA_DATA(59)' /MA_DATA(62)' DGND' /MA_DATA(63)' /ICH_3S_SMDATA' DGND' /ICH_3S_SMCLK' /N$4112' /+V3S' /N$4114' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-17...

  • Page 229: Ddr2 Dimm1 Socket (200-Pin

    /MB_CLK_DDR1#' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(10)' /MB_DATA(14)' /MB_DATA(11)' /MB_DATA(15)' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(16)' /MB_DATA(20)' /MB_DATA(17)' /MB_DATA(21)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DQS#(2)' /PM_EXTTS#0' /MB_DQS(2)' /MB_DM(2)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(18)' /MB_DATA(22)' /MB_DATA(19)' /MB_DATA(23)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(24)' /MB_DATA(28)' C-18 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 230 /MB_A(1)' /MB_A(0)' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MB_A(10)' /MB_BA1' /MB_BA0' /MB_RAS#' /MB_WE#' /MB_CS0#' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MB_CAS#' /MB_ODT0' /MB_CS1#' /MB_A(13)' /+V1.8' /+V1.8' /MB_ODT1' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(32)' /MB_DATA(36)' /MB_DATA(33)' /MB_DATA(37)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DQS#(4)' /MB_DM(4)' /MB_DQS(4)' DGND' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-19...
  • Page 231 /MB_DM(6)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(50)' /MB_DATA(54)' /MB_DATA(51)' /MB_DATA(55)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DATA(56)' /MB_DATA(60)' /MB_DATA(57)' /MB_DATA(61)' DGND' DGND' /MB_DM(7)' /MB_DQS#(7)' DGND' /MB_DQS(7)' /MB_DATA(58)' DGND' /MB_DATA(59)' /MB_DATA(62)' DGND' /MB_DATA(63)' /ICH_3S_SMDATA' DGND' /ICH_3S_SMCLK' /N$4112' /+V3S' /N$4114' C-20 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 232: S-Video Connector (4-Pin

    C.28 CN809 ODD Connector (13-Pin) Table C-28 ODD Connector pin assignments (13-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name DGND SATA_C_TXP5' SATA_C_TXN5 DGND SATA_C_RXN5' SATA_C_RXP5' DGND V5S' V5S' DGND' DGND' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-21...

  • Page 233: Robson Card Connector (52-Pin

    Pin No. Signal Name /+V3S' DGND' /+V1.5S' /CLKREQ_R_ROBSON#' DGND' /CLK_R_PCIE_ROBSON#' /CLK_R_PCIE_ROBSON' DGND' DGND' DGND' DGND' /BUF_PLT_RST#' /PCIE_C_RXN_ROBSON' I/O- /PCIE_C_RXP_ROBSON' DGND' DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /PCIE_C_TXN_ROBSON' /PCIE_C_TXP_ROBSON' DGND' DGND' DGND' /+V1.5S' DGND' /+V3S' C-22 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 234: Usb Port#0 Connector (4-Pin

    DGND' DGND' C.32 CN813 HDD#1 Connector (22-Pin) Table C-32 HDD#1 Connector pin assignments (22-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name DGND' /SATA_C_TXP1' /SATA_C_TXN1' DGND' /SATA_RXN1' /SATA_RXP1' DGND' DGND' DGND' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-23...

  • Page 235: Usb Port#1 Connector (4-Pin

    /MDIO08' I/O - /MDIO11' /MDIO10' /MDIO12' /MDIO01' /MDIO13' /MDIO09' /VCC_MC' DGND' /MDIO12' /MDIO13' /MDIO08' DGND' /VCC_MC' /N$86800' I/O - DGND' DGND' /MDIO10' /MDIO11' /MDIO00' DGND' /N$11745' DGND' /MDIO03' /MDIO09' /MDIO02' /MDIO18' C-24 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 236: Ieee 1394 Connector (4-Pin

    Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /N$79646' /DB_FM_INT#' GND_FM' /N$79648' /N$79651' /N$79638' C.37 CN9061 FM_ANT Connector (2-Pin) Table C-37 FM_ANT Connector pin assignments (2-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-25...

  • Page 237: Fm_R_L Connector (2-Pin

    Head Phone with SPDIF Connector (8-Pin) Table C-40 Head Phone with SPDIF Connector pin assignments (8-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /N$49492' /HPS_JACK' /N$49491' ANAGND' /N$49481' /+V5S_SPDIF' ANAGND' /SPDIF' C-26 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 238: Jack802 Micro Phone Connector (6-Pin

    Apx. C Pin Assignments C.41 JACK802 MICRO Phone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-41 MICRO Phone Connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /N$10326' /N$10321' /N$10319' /MICS' ANAGND' Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual C-27...
  • Page 239 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 240 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 241 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 242: Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

    5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 243 With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA __________ E0 B6 E0 2A ___________ E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12 ________ E0 F0 59 E0 12 ___________ E0 59 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 244 Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 245 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 246 Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 247: Appendix E Key Layout

    Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 248 Appendices Apx E Key Layout Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard Korean (KR) Keyboard Figure E-4 KR keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 249 Apx.E Key Layout Appendices Canadian Bilingual (QB) Keyboard Figure E-5 QB keyboard French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 250 Appendices Apx E Key Layout German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-7 GR keyboard Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 251 Apx E Key Layout Appendices Taiwan (TC) Keyboard Figure E-9 TC keyboard E.10 Portuguese (PT) Keyboard Figure E-10 PT keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 252 Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.11 DU, UE, US International (USE) Keyboard Figure E-11 USE keyboard E.12 Arabic (AR) Keyboard Figure E-12 AR keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 253 Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.13 Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure E-13 BE keyboard E.14 Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure E-14 RU keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 254 Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.15 Swiss/Switzerland (SL) Keyboard Figure E-15 SL keyboard E.16 Swedish (SW) Keyboard Figure E-16 SW keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 255 Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.17 Norwegian (NO) Keyboard Figure E-17 NO keyboard E.18 Danish (DK) Keyboard Figure E-18 DK keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 256 Appendices Apx E Key Layout E.19 Turkey (TR) Keyboard Figure E-19 TR keyboard E.20 Greek (GK) Keyboard Figure E-20 GK keyboard E-10 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 257 Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.21 Canadian Multinational (CM) Keyboard Figure E-21 CM keyboard E.22 Herbrew (HE) Keyboard Figure E-22 HE keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual E-11...
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  • Page 259 Apx E Key Layout Appendices E.25 Hungary (HU) Keyboard Figure E-25 HU keyboard E.26 Slovakian (SK) Keyboard Figure E-26 SK keyboard Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual E-13...
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  • Page 262: Appendix Fbios Rewrite Procedures

    (Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.) The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk and the system is automatically reset. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 263: Appendix G Ec/Kbc Rewrite Procedures

    (maximum), depending on the conditions of the computer or ICs. The computer is not hung up. Allow sufficient time. Never reboot or turn off the power to the computer before the rewriting is completed. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual...

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