Toshiba Satellite Maintenance Manual

Toshiba Satellite Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite Maintenance Manual TOSHIBA CORPORATION [CONFIDENTIAL]...
  • Page 2 The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the Satellite Series at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice.
  • 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 The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite Series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
  • 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] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 6 Camera Troubleshooting............Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.13 3 in 1 card Troubleshooting ..........Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.14 HDD Troubleshooting ............Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.15 CRT Port Troubleshooting.............Error! Bookmark not defined. 2.16 HDMI Troubleshooting .............Error! Bookmark not defined. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7 Read 1394 GUID .........................27 3.16 Speaker EQ Check…………...………….…….……………..……………...……………28 3.17 Button Test…………..……………………….………….……………….….…. ……….28 3.18 Front edge Logo Check......................29 3.19 1st HDD Test ……………………………..…………….……………..….…………..32 3.20 2 HDD Test ……………………………..…………….……………..….…………..34 3.21 RDMI Test ………………...………………………….………………...…..……………38 3.22 WDMI Test …………….…………………………….…………….…..….…………38 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 8 Removing the Modem Card ..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the Modem Card..........Error! Bookmark not defined. ODD...................Error! Bookmark not defined. Removing the ODD Bay Module........Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the ODD Bay Module ........Error! Bookmark not defined. [CONFIDENTIAL] viii Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 9 Removing the Display Assembly........Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the Display Assembly ........Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.17 LCD Bezel Assembly ............Error! Bookmark not defined. Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly .........Error! Bookmark not defined. [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Figure 4.8 Removing the keyboard cover ................4-19 Figure 4.9 Removing screws from the keyboard ..............4-20 Figure 4.10 Removing the keyboard ..................4-21 Figure 4.11 Removing the WLAN card ................4-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 Removing the Inverter Board ................4-50 Figure 4.40 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly ......4-51 Figure 4.41 Removing the LCD Hinge Assembly ..............4-51 Figure 4.42 Removing the LVDS cable ................4-52 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 12 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly ......4-54 Figure 4.45 Removing the CMOS board and MIC ............... 4-55 Figure 4.46 Removing the USB Board ................. 4-56 Figure 4.47 Removing the Bluetooth card ................4-57 [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 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] Satellite L450D / ProL450D Series Maintenance Manual xiii...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Hardware Overview...
  • Page 15 2.5-inch HDD ....................... 1-10 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) ..............1-11 Power Supply ....................... 1-12 Batteries........................ 1-14 1.5.1 Main Battery ..................1-14 1.5.2 Battery Charging Control ..............1-14 1.5.3 RTC Battery..................1-15 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-ii...
  • Page 16 SATA HDD ....................1-10 Figure 1-5 DVD Super Multi Drive ................1-11 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications ..................1-10 Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications............1-11 Table 1-3 Quick/Normal Charging Time ..............1-14 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-iii...
  • Page 18: Features

    1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D is a full size notebook PC based on the Dual Core 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 19 (depending on the model of the computer).  Keyboard The computer is equipped with a Toshiba standard 300mm keyboard, which has 86/87 keys support without stick-point. It is a Vista compliance keyboard, where you may find Windows key and application keys.
  • Page 20  LAN The computer has built-in support for 10M/100M Ethernet LAN (10/100 megabits per second, 10/100BASE-T). It is a Realtek 8103EL for 10M/100Mbit LAN. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 The integrated model is only installed as a standard device in some markets. This internal modem comes with MDC 1.5 solution (Azalia interface).  Figure 1-1 shows the computer and its system unit configuration. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 22 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement Part A Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23: Figure

    MAY BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC. Date: Date: Date: Monday, August 10, 2009 Monday, August 10, 2009 Monday, August 10, 2009 Sheet Sheet Sheet Figure 1-2 The system diagram of the computer (Intel platform) Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 24: Figure

    MAY BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC. Date: Date: Date: Thursday, August 06, 2009 Thursday, August 06, 2009 Thursday, August 06, 2009 Sheet Sheet Sheet Figure 1-3 The system diagram of the computer (AMD platform) Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25  Battery scope report and control  Sticky key support  Power switch control  Two host interface channels support  Supports three independent devices  Internal Keyboard country selection  Wireless LAN on/off button Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 26  Atheros 802.11b/g [XB95 (TBD) & HB95 (TBD)] , b/g/n [XB91 1x2 (TBD) & HB93 2x2 (TBD)]  Realtek 802.11b/g (RTL8187B & RTL8187SE) , b/g/n (RTL8191SE 1x2)  Intel WiMAX 802.16e (Echo Peak 1x2) (TBD)  Normal screw for all model Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27: Inch Hdd

    Rotational Speed (RPM) 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm User Data Sectors 312,581,808 488,397,168 625,142,448 781,422,768 976,773,168 Bytes / Sector Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-10...
  • Page 28: Dvd Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)

    Average Random Access Data Buffer Size (Mbytes) DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+-R (Double Layer), DVD+RW. Formats Supported CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROMXA, Photo CD (Multi-Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-Text. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-11...
  • Page 29: Power Supply

     Battery indicator (in green or amber).  DC-IN indicator (in green color) 5. External interface  Performs communication through the I2C bus (via the internal EC/KBC).  Transfers the power supply operation mode. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-12...
  • Page 30  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 L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-13...
  • Page 31: Batteries

    Table 1-3 Quick/Normal Charging Time State Charge Time Off-State Charge 3/6 Cell About 4 hours max On-State Charge 3/6 Cell About 12 hours max Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-14...
  • Page 32 2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.5.3 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 L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 1-15...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures...
  • Page 35 2.13 3 in 1 card Troubleshooting .....................35 2.14 HDD Troubleshooting .....................37 2.15 CRT Port Troubleshooting....................39 2.16 HDMI Troubleshooting ....................41 2.17 MIC troubleshooting process ………………………………………………………….. 42 2.18 Thermal Module troubleshooting ..................45 2.19 LAN troubleshooting .......................47 Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 36: Figure

    HDMI Troubleshooting process ……………………………………………..40 Figure 2-17 MIC troubleshooting process ……………………………………………….. 42 Figure 2-18 Thermal Module Troubleshooting………...…………………………………44 Figure 2-19 LAN Troubleshooting ………………………..………………………..46 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED ....................... 10 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED ......................11 Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 37: 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. MIC module and MIC line Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Ask the user if a password is registered, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password.  Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows 7 is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction.
  • Page 39 If the "password" message displays, type the password, then press Enter. Perform diagnostics Is Toshiba Windows being program. Run CM165.EXE loaded? and select the HARD DISK item. Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 40 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 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 41 Section 2.7 5. If an error is detected by the audio beep test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.8 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9 Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 42 5. If an error is detected when using the HDMI TV, perform the HDMI TV troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.16. 6. If an error is detected when using the MIC, perform the MIC troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.17 Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43: Power Supply Troubleshooting

    (P rocedure 4) P erform internal connection A re the internal power check connections secure? (P rocedure 5) R eplace system board E N D Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 44 (LED on for 1 second protected and cannot be re-powered on every 2 seconds) without the AC power connected. Red color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 46: Procedure 3 Power Supply Connection Check

     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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 47: Procedure 5 Replacement Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 48: Display Troubleshooting

    ( P ro c e d u r e 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a rd E N D Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 49: Procedure 2 Diagnostic Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 50 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51: Keyboard Troubleshooting

    ( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-4 Keyboard troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 52 Check 2. Check 2 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53: 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 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 54: Procedure 1 External Device And Connection Check

    USB small board may be damaged. Go to Procedure Procedure 2 Replace system board If the error persists, the system board or USB small board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55: Touchpad Troubleshooting

    2 Troubleshooting Procedures Touchpad Troubleshooting START TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-6 Touchpad troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 56 The TouchPad unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FPC is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57: Speaker Troubleshooting

    To determine if the computer’s built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. First adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 58: Procedure 3 Connection Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59: Optical Drive Troubleshooting

    Figure 2-8 Optical drive troubleshooting process This section describes how to determine if the computer’s internal optical drive is functioning properly. The Satellite A350, SATEGO A350, EQUIUM A350 Series Maintenance Manual module bays can accommodate the following optical drives: DVD SuperMulti supporting +-R Double Rayer...
  • Page 60: Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61: Procedure 5 Connection Check And Replacement Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 62: 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 2-9 Modem troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63: Procedure 1 Telephone Line Connection Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 64: Wireless Lan Troubleshooting

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65: Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 66: Camera Troubleshooting

    2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Camera Troubleshooting Figure 2-11 Camera troubleshooting process Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 68: In 1 Card Troubleshooting

    This section describes how to determine if the Bridge media assemble card player is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2-12. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 70: Hdd Troubleshooting

    The HDD or system board may be the reason of a HDD fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s HDD is functioning properly, perform the Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 72: Crt Port Troubleshooting

    To determine if the computer’s CRT port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-14 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: CRT connection check Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73: Procedure 1 Crt Connection Check

    Try connecting a different CRT to the computer. If the replacement CRT 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 74: Hdmi Troubleshooting

    Figure 2-15 HDMI troubleshooting process To determine if the computer’s HDMI port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-15 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75: Procedure 1 Hdmi Connection Check

    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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 76: Mic Troubleshooting Process

    To determine if the computer’s MIC is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-16 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 78: Thermal Module Troubleshooting

    Figure 2-17 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: CPU replacement check Procedure 2: Thermal Module replacement check Procedure 3: System board replacement check Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 If there is still an error after replacement Thermal Module, go to Procedure 2. Procedure 3 System board replacement check Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 80: Lan Troubleshooting

    Figure 2-18 LAN troubleshooting process To determine if the computer’s built-in LAN is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-18 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 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. Satellite L450D/455D, Satellite pro L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 82: Tests And Diagnostics

    3. Tests and Diagnostics Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics...
  • Page 83: Main Battery Charge Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics Contents 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ........................4 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test....................5 Display Configuration ......................9 3.4 Beep sound test........................10 3.5 Fan ON/OFF Test........................11 ............................12 3.6 Main Battery Charge Test ....................... 13 3.
  • Page 84 3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 1 HDD Test ......................... 33 3.19 HDD Test ........................35 3.21 Read DMI..........................39 3.22 Write DMI..........................39...
  • Page 85: Memory Check

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the (Base on Los Angeles 10A+/10AG+/10AL+ T&D version 1.2) hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items are selected and executed.
  • Page 86: Executing The Diagnostic Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Free_DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: Insert the diagnostics USB disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the Free-DOS boot files.) And then follow the instructions for T&D program installed in USB driver) The T&D Program can run single test by you press corresponsive English letter of test item, and it also asks you if you like to copy test log file to USB disk as reference at the end of test(s).
  • Page 87 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:...
  • Page 88 3. Tests and Diagnostics 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.
  • Page 89 3. Tests and Diagnostics 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.
  • Page 90: Display Configuration

    3.3 Display configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics Display Configuration This Item will show the unit configuration. It includes:  CPU (CPU type)  DDRAM SIZE  Panel ID  HDD1 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware)  HDD2 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) ...
  • Page 91: Beep Sound Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Beep sound test The beep sound test allows the user to aurally confirm the speaker functions. And the speaker will send out music during test. 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.
  • Page 92: Fan On/Off Test

    3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to test aurally whether the fan is working. And follow the below procedures for this test:  The computer will let the fan be “ON” after any key pressed. Feel the wind or listen the rotating sound to check whether the fan is working or not.
  • Page 93 3. Tests and Diagnostics  After Press “Y”, computer will auto test FAN RPM, and it will auto check. The screen will show below picture, if FAN RPM check is OK; If FAN RPM check is NG, it will show as below:...
  • Page 94: Main Battery Charge Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 Main Battery Charge Test NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test 1.>. 90W with 19V DC for UMA SKU 2.>- 120W with 19V DC for discrete SKU This test shows and measures the main battery: ...
  • Page 95: Fdd Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.7 Main Battery Change Test 3. 7 FDD Test NOTE: Before running the FDD test, prepare a formatted work diskette (1.44 MB). Remove the diagnostics diskette and insert the work diskette into the FDD. The contents of the floppy diskette maybe erased.
  • Page 96: Memory Check

    3. Tests and Diagnostics Memory check This test will check if the computer’s Memory Frequency and Size is correct in every slot. Before Memory test start, you should choice the below item: 1. Memory Read test 2. Memory Write test 3.
  • Page 97 3 Tests and Diagnostics When you execute this test, after you press the related number, the test picture will show as below: Memory Read Test...
  • Page 98 3. Tests and Diagnostics Memory Write Test Memory Read & Write Test...
  • Page 99: Keyboard Test

    3 Tests and Diagnostics Memory Info Test 3. 9 Keyboard Test The keyboard test checks the all keys function. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be chosen as below display: 1.
  • Page 100 3. Tests and Diagnostics pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to black as shown below. It will indicate whether the sub test is passed or failed after the question. US Keyboard Japan keyboard NOTE: The “Fn” key cannot be tested in the keyboard test. To determine whether the “Fn”...
  • Page 101: Mouse (Pad) Test

    3 Tests and Diagnostics UK keyboard 3.10 Mouse (Pad) Test The Mouse test allows the user to select and assign values to the following, using the Touch Pad or “Tab” key to move between selections: Mouse Speed (on a scale from slow to fast) Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) Button Assignments (Left + Right / Right button, either Unassigned or Drag Lock)
  • Page 102: Lcd Pixels Mode Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 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. After checking T/Pad buttons and cursor’s function, use “Tab”...
  • Page 103: Magnetic Switch Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics - 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.
  • Page 104 3. Tests and Diagnostics 2>. If the Magnetic switch test pass, it will show below display:...
  • Page 105: Lan Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 LAN Test The LAN test checks the LAN full-duplex environment. NOTE: LAN loopback needs to plug in before test begins. And LAN information will show on the test screen:  IO Base – Port: A000H ...
  • Page 106 3. Tests and Diagnostics  Bus ID – it’s “14”. The LAN test includes three subtests of the: 1. Speed1000 2. Speed100 3. Speed10 The subtests run automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished.
  • Page 107 3. Tests and Diagnostics If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays:...
  • Page 108: Rtc Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 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.
  • Page 109: Read 1394 Guid

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 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. LC_LA don’t support this function The figure below will be displayed:...
  • Page 110: Speaker Eq(Equalizer Quality Factor) Type Check&Re-Write

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Speaker EQ(Equalizer Quality factor) Type Check&Re-Write This test will check if the computer’s EEPROM EQ type is correct. 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).
  • Page 111: Front Edge Logo Check

    3. Tests and Diagnostics The Sensor button test allows the user to manually test each of Sensor button buttons. 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 ESC to quit the test.
  • Page 112 3. Tests and Diagnostics Please check the units whether have the Front Edge Logo: If have the logo, please key 1 to set the Front Edge Logo. If not have the logo, please key 2 to disable the Front Edge Logo. Please read the notice to check the function is enabling or be disable in BIOS setup menu.
  • Page 113 3. Tests and Diagnostics 2. If we select “1” to enable the Front Edge logo function by program, There have the item of Illumination LED in BIOS Menu. 2.1 Select enable to let the Front Edge logo item in enable mode (show as below picture), and then restart the machine, the Front Edge Logo Led will be light.
  • Page 114: St Hdd Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 1 HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1 HDD ok or not. First, please select HDD test method, Screen would display as below: After you select the method, then input password: “hard disk”, if input password is Right, the screen would display as below:...
  • Page 115 3. Tests and Diagnostics If input password is wrong, the screen would display as below: The screen will display as below picture to show the subtest is passed or failed when finished: If it is show the picture as below, it means HDD function is OK...
  • Page 116: Nd Hdd Test

    3. Tests and Diagnostics If the picture shows as below, it means he HDD function is NG 3.19 2 HDD Test NOTE: LC_LA don’t support this function. The HDD test allows the user to verify the 2 HDD ok or not. It will show the below picture, and user must select whether it has 2 HDD.
  • Page 117 3. Tests and Diagnostics If you second HDD, please press “Y”, then computer will request you select HDD test method, Choice HDD test method, Screen would display as below: After you select the method, then input password: “hard disk”, if input password is Right, the...
  • Page 118 3. Tests and Diagnostics screen would display as below: If input password is wrong, the screen would display as below: The screen will display as below picture to show the subtest is passed or failed when finished: If it is show the picture as below, it means HDD function is OK...
  • Page 119 3. Tests and Diagnostics If the picture shows as below, it means he HDD function is NG...
  • Page 120: Read Dmi

    3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Read DMI Compal write Toshiba Part No (version), Toshiba Serial No (Serial No), Product Name, OEM string and UUID, If you want to double check the DMI data, please select Read DMI item, the figure below will be displayed: 3.22 Write DMI...
  • Page 121 3. Tests and Diagnostics 2. Write Version (32) 3. Write Serial (32) 4. Write Product (32) After write OK, you should reboot the system that can make the setting effective, or you can write next data before reboot system, the figure below will displayed:...
  • Page 122 3. Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: should input correct DMI data, and should reboot the system that can make the setting effective.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 124 Installing the WLAN Card ................4-15 Modem Card (BTO) ..................... 4-16 Removing the Modem Card ................. 4-16 Installing the Modem Card................4-16 ODD ........................4-17 Removing the ODD Bay Module..............4-17 Installing the ODD Bay Module ..............4-18 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-ii...
  • Page 125 Display Assembly ....................4-37 Removing the Display Assembly..............4-37 Installing the Display Assembly ..............4-38 4.17 LCD Bezel Assembly................... 4-39 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly ............4-39 Installing the Display Mask ................. 4-40 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
  • Page 126 Installing the Hinge Saddle ................4-48 4.21 USB Board ......................4-49 Removing the USB Board................4-49 Installing the USB Board ................4-49 4.22 RJ11 Jack......................4-50 Removing the RJ11 Jack ................4-50 Installing the RJ11 Jack ................4-50 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-iv...
  • Page 127 ................4-36 Figure 4.28 Removing the screws from the rear of the laptop ........4-37 Figure 4.29 Removing the display assembly..............4-37 Figure 4.30 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly............4-39 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 128 Removing the LCD module ................. 4-45 Figure 4.40 Removing the camera .................. 4-47 Figure 4.41 Removing the Hinge Saddle ................ 4-48 Figure 4.42 Removing the USB Board ................4-49 Figure 4.43 Removing the FM Jack ................4-50 Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-vi...
  • Page 129: General

     For removing the LCD Module: Assembly 4.16 Display Assembly First, remove LCD Bezel Assembly, 4.18 LCD Module 4.22 RJ11 Jack and Inverter Board then remove the LCD module and 4.19 Camera the Inverter Board. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 130: 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 laptop. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
  • Page 131 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 L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 132: Before You Begin

    See the appropriate explanations and figures for screw sizes. To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced a FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal laptop operation. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133: 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 laptop work normally. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 134: Tools And Equipment

     M2.5 (2.5 mm) 0.36 N・m (3.5 kgf・cm)  M3 (3 mm) 0.51 N・m (5.0 kgf・cm)  M2.5x4 PSP TITE screws 0.204 N・m (2.0 kgf・cm)  M2.5x6 GIZA TITE screws 0.36 N・m (3.5 kgf・cm) Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 135: 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 L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 136: Figure 4.1 Removing The Battery Pack

    3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the laptop. Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 137: 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 L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 138: Figure 4.2 Removing The Hdd Door

    Figure 4.2, 4.3. 1. To remove the HDD, remove two M2.5x6 HDD door screws that secure the HDD and then remove the HDD door. M2.5×6*2 Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD door Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-10...
  • Page 139: Figure 4.3 Removing The Hdd Plate

    4. To separate the plate from the HDD, remove four M3x3 screws according to the number sequence sealed on the HDD plate. M3×3*4 Figure 4.3 Removing the HDD plate CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-11...
  • Page 140: Installing The Hdd

    HDD pack. Always hold the HDD pack by its sides. 3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the laptop. Connect the HDD pack to the laptop. 4. Secure the HDD door by tightening two M2.5x6 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-12...
  • Page 141: Figure 4.4 Removing The Ram Door

    2. Remove one M2.5x5.4 screw that secures the RAM door. 3. Remove the RAM door. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory or in the laptop. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. M2.5×5.4*1 Figure 4.4 Removing the RAM door Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-13...
  • Page 142: Installing The Optional Memory

    After the laptop is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TESTUP program to make sure that the installed memory has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-14...
  • Page 143: Wlan Card

    Install the WLAN card according to the following procedures. 1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector. 2. Press the card down and secure it with two M2.5x3 screws. 3. Attach the two antennas to the WLAN card. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-15...
  • Page 144: Modem Card (Bto)

    Install the modem card according to the following procedures. 1. Attach the cable to the back of the modem card. 2. Install the card in the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x3 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-16...
  • Page 145: Odd

    1. Turn the laptop upside down. 2. Remove one M2.5x3 screw. 3. Push the ODD bracket in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-17...
  • Page 146: Installing The Odd Bay Module

    ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4.9. 1. Remove two M2×2.5 screws. 2. Remove the bracket. M2×2.5*2 Figure 4.9 Removing the bracket from the ODD drive Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-18...
  • Page 147: Assembling The Odd Drive

    Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Assembling the ODD Drive Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the bracket in the correct position. 2. Secure them with two M2×2.5 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-19...
  • Page 148: Figure 4.10 Removing The Keyboard

    Remove the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4.10, 4.11, 4.12. 1. Use a flat head screwdriver to lift the keyboard cover from the laptop. 2. Remove the keyboard cover. Figure 4.10 Removing the keyboard cover Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-20...
  • Page 149 3. Remove two M2.0x3 screws. M2.0×3*2 Figure 4.11 Removing screws from the keyboard 4. Flip the keyboard over and detach the cable on the back of the keyboard from the motherboard. Figure 4.12 Removing the keyboard Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-21...
  • Page 150: Installing The Keyboard Cover And Keyboard

    5. Press down the cover in the position around the key F9 and slide to the left side to make one hook on the back of the cover stuck in the laptop. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-22...
  • Page 151: Logic Upper Assembly

    1. Turn the laptop upside down and remove the following 19 screws:  Sixteen M2.5x10 screws  Three M2.5x3 screws M2.5×3*3 M2.5×10*16 Figure 4.13 Removing the screws from the bottom of the laptop Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-23...
  • Page 152: Installing The Logic Upper Assembly

    2. Attach the four cables and secure the five screws as indicated in Figure 4.14. 3. Turn the laptop upside down and secure it with 19 screws as indicated in Figure 4.13:  Sixteen M2.5x10 screws  Three M2.5x3 screws Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-24...
  • Page 153: Power Board

    Installing the power switch board Install the power switch according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the power board in the correct place on the logic upper assembly. 2. Secure the power board with one M2.5x4 screw. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-25...
  • Page 154: Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Install the speakers according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position. 2. Press speakers and secure the speakers with four M2.5x4 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-26...
  • Page 155: Touch Pad Bracket

    2. Push the touch pad bracket upward to remove it. Installing the Touch Pad Bracket Install the touch pad bracket according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the touch pad bracket in the correct position and secure it with three M2x4 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-27...
  • Page 156: Thermal Fan

    Install the thermal fan according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the thermal fan in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Secure the thermal fan with one M2.5x5 screw. 3. Attach the cable to the motherboard. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-28...
  • Page 157: Motherboard

    Remove the motherboard according to the following procedures. 1. Remove one M2.5x4 screw and detach three cables from the logic lower assembly as indicated by arrows in Figure 4.19. M2.5×4*1 Figure 4.19 Removing motherboard from logic lower assembly Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-29...
  • Page 158 3. Use left hand to hold down the lower part of the motherboard and right hand to pick the motherboard up. Figure 4.21 Picking up the motherboard 4. Remove the motherboard from the logic lower assembly. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-30...
  • Page 159: Installing The Motherboard

    Figure 4.23 Align the Audio CONN 4. Put the DC_IN CONN in the lower DC_IN trough and route the cable from left to right under the routing channel as shown in Figure 4.24. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-31...
  • Page 160 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Figure 4.24 Installing the DC-in jack 5. Secure one M2.5x4 screw. 6. Attach three cables to the motherboard as indicated by arrows in Figure 4.19. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-32...
  • Page 161: Cpu And Thermal Module

    1. Remove four spring screws securing the thermal module to the motherboard, according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. 2. Remove the thermal module from the motherboard. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-33...
  • Page 162 The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting repair work. 3. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket counterclockwise to the unlock position with a flat-blade screwdriver. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-34...
  • Page 163: Installing Cpu And Thermal Module

    When installing the thermal module, keep the following in mind: Be sure to confirm the correct position for the module. Secure the relevant screws on the motherboard according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-35...
  • Page 164 Figure 4.27 Reapply the Shinetsu 7726 grease on the thermal module and remove the release papers 5. Install the thermal module into the correct position in the laptop. 6. Secure it with four spring screws according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-36...
  • Page 165: Display Assembly

    Figure 4.28 Removing the screws from the rear of the laptop 2. Remove three M2.5x4 and one M2.5x5 screws securing the display assembly to the laptop. M2.5×4*3 M2.5×5*1 Figure 4.29 Removing the display assembly 3. Remove the display assembly. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-37...
  • Page 166: Installing The Display Assembly

    2. Secure the display assembly with three M2.5x4 screws and one M2.5x5 screw. 3. Close the display panel and turn the laptop so the rear is facing you and secure two M2.5x4.5 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-38...
  • Page 167: Lcd Bezel Assembly

    Remove the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Remove four rubber seals from the LCD bezel assembly. 2. Remove two M2.5x5 and two M2.5x6 screws as shown in Figure 4.30. M2.5×6*2 M2.5×5*2 Figure 4.30 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-39...
  • Page 168: Installing The Display Mask

    Figure 4.32 Remove the bezel Installing the Display Mask Install the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the LCD bezel assembly in the correct position. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-40...
  • Page 169 Figure 4.33 Press the bezel downside hook 3. Press the left and right side of the bezel as shown in Figure 4.34. Figure 4.34 Press the left and right side of the bezel Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-41...
  • Page 170 4. Press the bezel upside hooks as shown in Figure 4.35. Figure 4.35 Press the bezel upside hooks 5. Secure it to the display assembly with two M2.5x5 and two M2.5x6 screws. 6. Put four rubber seals over the screw holes. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-42...
  • Page 171: Lcd Module And Inverter Board

    1. Remove one M2x4 screw securing the inverter board and detach two cables connected to the two ends of the inverter. Then remove the inverter board. M2×4*1 Figure 4.36 Removing the Inverter Board Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-43...
  • Page 172 2. Remove ten M2.5x4 screws securing the LCD module to the LCD cover assembly and detach one cable from camera. 3. Lift the LCD module out of the LCD cover assembly. M2.5×4*10 Figure 4.37 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-44...
  • Page 173 5. Turn the LCD module over and place it face down on a protective surface, such as a foam pad. 6. Remove the tape and LVDS cable connector. Then detach the LVDS cable. Figure 4.39 Removing the LCD module Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-45...
  • Page 174: Installing The Lcd Module And Inverter Board

    LCD cover assembly with ten M2.5x4 screws. 6. Seat the inverter board in correct position and connect two cables to the two ends of the inverter board. Then secure it with one M2x4 screw. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-46...
  • Page 175: Camera (Bto)

    1. Pick the camera up from the LCD cover. Figure 4.40 Removing the camera Installing the Camera Install the camera according to the following procedures. 1. Put the camera in the correct position on the LCD cover. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-47...
  • Page 176: Hinge Saddle

    Installing the Hinge Saddle Install the hinge saddle according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the hinge saddles in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Secure the hinge saddles with two M2.5x6 screws. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-48...
  • Page 177: Usb Board

    Install the USB board according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the USB board in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Secure the USB board to the logic lower assembly with one M2.5x3 screw. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-49...
  • Page 178: Rj11 Jack

    Install the RJ11 Jack according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the RJ11 jack in the socket on the logic lower assembly. 2. Align the cable to the routing channel on the logic lower assembly. Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D Maintenance Manual 4-50...
  • Page 179: 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] Satellite L450/L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 180 Cleaner 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] Satellite L450/L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 181 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] Satellite L450/L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 182 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] Satellite L450/L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 183 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] Satellite L450/L450D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 184: Appendix B Board Layout

    Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Top View Figure B-1 System Board Layout (Top) [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 185 B.2 System Board Bottom View Figure B-2 System Board Layout (Bottom) [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 186 Table B-1 System Board ICs (top and bottom) Number Name North Bridge (RS780MN / RS780MC) Clock Generator (SLG8SP626VTR) South Bridge (SB700) EC (KB926QFD3) BIOS ROM CODEC (ALC272-GR) Card Reader Controller (RTS5159-VDD-GR ) LAN Controller (RTL8103EL-GR) Table B-2 System Board Connectors (top and bottom) Number Name JCPU...
  • Page 187 PJP1 AC Adaptor conn. PJP2 Battery conn. [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 188: Pin Assignments

    Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board JFAN Table C-1 FAN I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +FAN1 FAN_SPEED1 JLVDS Table C-2 LVDS I/F pin assignments (40-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name UMA_LCD_TXCLK_ACLK+ UMA_LCD_TXOUT0_A0+ UMA_LCD_TXCLK_ACLK-...
  • Page 189 JCRT Table C-3 CRT pin assignments (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RED_L GREEN_L BLUE_L +CRT_VCC D_DDCDATA HSYNC VSYNC D_DDCCLK JHDMI Table C-4 HDMI I/F pin assignments (19-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name HDMI_R_D2+ HDMI_R_D2- HDMI_R_D1+ HDMI_R_D1-...
  • Page 190 SATA_IRX_DT SATA_IRX_DT X_N1 X_P1 +3VS +3VS +3VS +5VS +5VS +5VS JODD Table C-6 SATA ODD I/F pin assignments (14-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SATA_TXP3 SATA_TXN3 SATA_IRX_DT SATA_IRX_DT X_N3 X_P3 +5VS +5VS JCAM Table C-7 Internal Camera Connector pin assignments (5-pin) Pin No.
  • Page 191 JWLAN Table C-8 WLAN Connector pin assignments (52-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3VS +1.5VS CLKREQ_MCARD CLK_PCIE_MCAR CLK_PCIE_MCAR WL_OFF# PLT_RST# PCIE_PTX_C_IRX +3VS PCIE_PTX_C_IRX +1.5VS SMB_CK_CLK1 PCIE_ITX_C_PRX SMB_CK_DAT1 PCIE_ITX_C_PRX USB20_N8 USB20_P8 +3VS +3VS +1.5VS E51_TXD_R E51_RXD_R +3VS [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 192 JLAN Table C-9 LAN Connector pin assignments (14-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RJ45_MIDI0+ RJ45_MIDI0- RJ45_MIDI1+ RJ45_MIDI1- +3V_LAN LAN_SK_LAN_LI +3V_LAN LAN_ACTIVITY# LANGND LANGND C.10 JDDRL, JPDDRH Table C-10 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (1/4) Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
  • Page 193 Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DQ10 DQ14 DQ11 DQ15 DQ16 DQ20 DQ17 DQ21 DQS2# DQS2 DQ18 DQ22 DQ19 DQ23 DQ24 DQ28 DQ25 DQ29 DQS3# DQS3 DQ26 DQ30 DQ27 DQ31 CKE0 NC/CKE1 NC/A15 NC/A14 Table C-10 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (3/4) [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 194 Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name A10/AP RAS# CAS# ODT0 NC/S1# NC/A13 NC/ODT1 DQ32 DQ36 DQ33 DQ37 DQS4# DQS4 DQ38 DQ34 DQ39 DQ35 DQ44 DQ40 DQ45 DQ41 DQS5# DQS5 DQ42 DQ46 DQ43 DQ47 DQ48 DQ52 DQ49 DQ53 Table C-10 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (4/4) [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles 10AL+ Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 195 Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DQ18 DQ22 DQ19 DQ23 DQ24 DQ28 DQ25 DQ29 DQS3# DQS3 DQ26 DQ30 DQ27 DQ31 CKE0 NC/CKE1 NC/A15 NC/A14 C.11 JMIC Table C-11 Internal Microphone Connector pin assignments (2-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
  • Page 196 C.12 JLINE Table C-12 HEADPHONE Connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name HP_L_L HP_R_L NBA_PLUG C.13 JKB Table C-13 Keyboard Connector pin assignments (34-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name NUM_LED# CURS_LED# CAPS_LED# +3VS KSI1 KSI6...
  • Page 197 Table C-14 USB Connector pin assignments (4P-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCB USB20_N2_R USB20_P2_R C.14 JUSBB Table C-15 USB/B Connector pin assignments (12P-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCA +USB_VCCA +USB_VCCA +USB_VCCA USB20_N0_R USB20_P0_R USB20_N1_R USB20_P1_R...
  • Page 198 ON/OFFBTN# C.17 JREAD Table C-18 CARD READER connector pin assignments (21-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SDWP# SD_DATA1 SD_MS_DATA0 MSBS SDCLK MS_DATA1 SD_MS_DATA0 +VCC_3IN1 MS_DATA2_SD_D ATA7 MSCD# MS_DATA3_SD_D ATA6 SDCMD MSCLK +VCC_3IN1 SD_DATA3 SD_DATA2 SDCD# C.18 JEXMIC Table C-19 EXMIC connector pin assignments (5P-pin) Pin No.
  • Page 199 C.20 JSPKR Table C-21 SPKR connector pin assignments (2P-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SPK_R1 SPK_R2 C.21 JTOUCH Table C-22 T/P connector pin assignments (6P-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +5VS_TOUCH TP_CLK TP_DATA TP_SWL TP_SWR C.22 JMDC Table C-23 MDC connector pin assignments (12-pin)
  • Page 200 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] Low Cost Los Angeles L450/L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 201 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] Low Cost Los Angeles L450/L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 202 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] Satellite A350/A350D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 203 Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break PrintSc Pause — — — — Notes: 1. * Scan codes differ by mode. 2. * Scan codes differ by overlay function. 3.
  • Page 204 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] Satellite A350/A350D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 205 Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 E0 F0 12 E0 2A E0 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 E0 F0 12...
  • Page 206 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl  Shift  Alt  [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A350/A350D Series Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 207 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] Low Cost Los Angeles L450/L450D Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 208: Appendix E Key Layout

    Appendix E Key Layout United Status (US) Keyboard Figure US keyboard Traditional Chinese (CH) Keyboard Figure CH keyboard...
  • Page 209 3. Thai (TI) Keyboard Figure TI keyboard 4. Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure KO keyboard...
  • Page 210 5. United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure UK keyboard 6. US International (UI) Keyboard Figure UI keyboard...
  • Page 211 7. Hebrew (HB) Keyboard Figure HB keyboard 8. Danish (DM) Keyboard Figure DM keyboard...
  • Page 212 9. Swiss (SW) Keyboard Figure SW keyboard 10. Arabic (ARE) Keyboard Figure ARE keyboard...
  • Page 213 11. Czech (CZ) Keyboard Figure CZ keyboard 12. Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure RU keyboard...
  • Page 214 13. Portuguese (PO) Keyboard Figure PO keyboard 14. Slovakian (SL) Keyboard Figure SL keyboard...
  • Page 215 15. Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure IT keyboard 16. French (FR) Keyboard Figure FR keyboard...
  • Page 216 17. German (GR) Keyboard Figure GR keyboard 18. Greek (GK) Keyboard Figure GK keyboard...
  • Page 217 19. Canada French (CF) Keyboard Figure CF keyboard 20. Hungarian (HG) Keyboard Figure HG keyboard...
  • Page 218 21. Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure SP keyboard 22. Turkish (TR) Keyboard Figure TR keyboard...
  • Page 219 3. Turkish F (TF-F) Keyboard Figure TF-F keyboard 24. Swedish (SD) Keyboard Figure SD keyboard...
  • Page 220 25. Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure BE keyboard 26. Yugoslavian (YU) Keyboard Figure YU keyboard...
  • Page 221 27. Norwegian (NW) Keyboard Figure NW keyboard 28. Scandinavian (ND) Keyboard Figure ND keyboard...
  • Page 222 29. Canadian Multinational (AC) Keyboard Figure AC keyboard 30. Canadian Bilingual (CB) Keyboard Figure CB keyboard...
  • Page 223 31. Japanese (JP) Keyboard Figure JP keyboard 32. Romania (RO) Keyboard Figure RO keyboard...
  • Page 224 32. Bulgaria (BU) Keyboard Figure BU keyboard...
  • Page 225 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List (KTKAA) Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List SCREW SCREW P/N SCREW SPEC Q'ty LOCATION TORQUE LCD ASSY MACK2002MG0 M2.0*3 LCD BRK TO LCD PANEL(R/L) 1.2~1.5kg INVERTER TO COVER SUB ASSY (SINGLE MAAA00153G0 M2.0*4 2.5~3.0 kg LAMP) LCD BRACKET ASSY (R/L) TO COVER SUB MA0000061G0...
  • Page 226 MA0000062G0 M 2.5*6 SADDLE TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg LOGIC ASSY MA0000061G0 M2.5*4 LCD HINGE (L/R) TO SADDLE 2.5~3.0 kg MA0000061G0 M2.5*4 MB TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg MA0000061G0 M2.5* 4 USB BOARD TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg MACA00173G0 M2.5* 5 FAN TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg MACA00023G0 M2.5* 3...
  • Page 227: Appendix G Reliability

    Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) 10,000 Keyboard 60,000 300,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 [CONFIDENTIAL] Low Cost Los Angeles L450/L450D Maintenance Manual...

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