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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500 series Service Manual (285 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 14.54 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
14
Table of Contents
17
Features
18
Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement
23
Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram
24
Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations
25
Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram
26
System Unit Components
26
Figure 1-5 SATA HDD
32
Inch HDD
32
Table 1-1 HDD Specifications
32
Figure 1-6 Solid Status Drive
33
Solid Status Drive (SSD)
33
DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
34
Figure 1-7 DVD Super Multi Drive
34
Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications
34
Power Supply
35
Batteries
36
Battery Charging Control
36
Main Battery
36
Table 1-3 Battery Specifications
36
RTC Battery
37
Table 1-4 Quick/Normal Charging Time
37
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
38
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
39
Outline
42
Basic Flowchart
43
Power Supply
47
Procedure 1 Power Icon Check
47
Procedure 2 Connection Check
47
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
47
System Board
49
Procedure 2 Connection Check
49
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
49
Procedure 1 Message Check
50
Procedure 2 Test Program Check
50
Procedure 2 Test Program Check
51
Procedure 3 Replacement Check
51
Hdd
52
Procedure 1 Message Check
52
Procedure 2 Partition Check
52
Procedure 3 Format Check
52
Procedure 4 Test Program Check
52
Procedure 3 Format Check
53
Procedure 4 Test Program Check
54
Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check
55
Ssd
56
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
56
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
56
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
57
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
58
Keyboard
59
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
59
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
59
Display
60
Procedure 1 External Monitor Check
60
Procedure 2 Test Program Check
60
Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check
60
ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
62
Procedure 1 ODD Cleaning Check
62
Procedure 2 Test Program Check
62
Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check
62
Lan
64
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
64
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
64
Finger Print (Optional)
65
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
65
Procedure 2 Connector Check
65
Audio Test
66
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
66
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
66
IEEE 1394 Test
67
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
67
Procedure 2 Connector Check
67
Cooling Module
68
Procedure 1 Test Program Check
68
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
68
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs
70
Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs
71
General
74
Quick Start
76
Customization Test
76
Quick Test
76
Keyboard Layout Test
80
Audio Play Test
81
Hotkey Test
81
Audio Record Test
82
DMI Read
82
DMI Write
82
Sensor Test
84
System Information
90
View Logs
91
Exit to Free DOS
92
The Diagnostics Screen Explanation
92
Options
95
Overview
95
Batch Parameters Configuration
96
Item's Parameters Configuration
98
Load Batch Parameters
99
LOG Parameters Setting
100
Save Batch Parameters
100
Display LOG File
102
Specify LOG Viewer
102
LOG Viewer
103
LOG File Sample
104
Subtests
106
System Test
109
Memory Test
114
Storage
120
Video
124
Communication (COMM)
132
Peripheral
133
Error Codes and Description
135
Quick Test Item List
142
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
143
Table of Contents
145
General
151
Safety Precautions
152
Before You Begin
154
Disassembly Procedures
155
Assembly Procedures
155
Tools and Equipment
156
Screw Tightening Torque
156
Colors of Screw Shanks
157
Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body
157
Symbol Examples
157
Battery Pack/Pc Card/Bridge Media
158
Battery Pack
158
Removing the Battery Pack
158
Installing the Battery Pack
159
PC Card
160
Removing the PC Card
160
Installing the PC Card
161
Bridge Media
162
Removing the Bridge Media
162
Installing the Bridge Media
163
Memory Module
164
Removing the Memory Module
164
Installing the Memory Module
165
Hdd
166
Removing the HDD
166
Installing the HDD
168
ODD Bay Module
169
Removing the ODD Bay Module
169
Installing the ODD Bay Module
170
Disassembling the ODD Drive
171
Assembling the ODD Drive
171
Keyboard
172
Removing the Keyboard
172
Installing the Keyboard
173
Wireless LAN Card
174
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
174
Installing the Wireless LAN Card
175
Top Cover
176
Removing the Top Cover
176
Installing the Top Cover
177
MDC Module
178
Removing the MDC Module
178
Installing the MDC Module
179
FM Module
180
Removing the FM Module
180
Installing the FM Module
181
Bluetooth Module
182
Removing the Bluetooth Module
182
Installing the Bluetooth Module
183
Speakers
184
Removing the Speakers
184
Installing the Speakers
185
Display Assembly
186
Removing the Display Assembly
186
Installing the Display Assembly
187
AC-IN Cable, RJ11(or FM) Cable and USB Cable
188
LED Board
190
Removing the LED Board
190
Installing the LED Board
191
System Board
192
Removing the System Board
192
Installing the System Board
194
VGA Board (for VGA Board Model)
195
Removing the VGA Board (for VGA Board Model)
195
Installing the VGA Board (for VGA Board Model)
196
CPU Cooling Module and Fan
197
Removing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan
197
Installing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan
200
Cpu
201
Removing the CPU
201
Installing the CPU
202
Ssd
204
Removing the SSD
204
Installing the SSD
205
Slot ODD Module
206
Removing the Slot ODD Module
206
Installing the Slot ODD Module
206
Disassembling the ODD Drive
207
Assembling the ODD Drive
208
Display Mask
209
Open Display Mask
209
Removing the Display Mask
209
Installing the Display Mask
210
Removing the Display Mask
211
Flat Display Mask
211
FL Inverter Board
213
Removing the FL Inverter Board
213
Installing the FL Inverter Board
214
Replacement Procedures
214
LCD Module
215
Open LCD Module
215
Flat LCD Module
218
CCD Board and MIC
221
Removing the CCD Board and MIC
221
Installing the CCD Board and MIC
222
Power Board, Switch Board and Logo LED Board
223
Removing the Power Board, Switch Board and Logo LED Board
223
Installing the Power Board, Switch Board and Logo LED Board
224
Button Board
225
Removing the Button Board
225
Installing the Button Board
226
Appendices
227
Appendix
228
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
230
Appendix Contents
230
Appendix B Board Layout
235
System Board Front View
235
System Board Back View
236
Appendix C Pin Assignments
239
CN1 Power BD Connector (4-Pin
239
CN3 Hot Key BD Connector (6-Pin
239
CN4 Camera Cable Connector (5-Pin
239
CN6 LCD Cable Connector (40-Pin
239
CN10 Wireless LAN Module Connector (52-Pin
240
CN7 Modem Module Connector (12-Pin
240
CN12 MB to Touchpad BD Connector (14-Pin
241
CN13 Keyboard Cable Connector (34-Pin
242
CN17 Express Card Connector (26-Pin
242
MB to LED BD Connector (16-Pin
243
Battery Connector (9-Pin
244
Internal MIC Connector (2-Pin
244
Internal Speaker Cable Connector (6-Pin
244
Keyboard LED Cable Connector (4-Pin
244
FAN Connector (3-Pin
245
SO-DIMM0 Connector (200-Pin
245
SO-DIMM1 Connector (200-Pin
248
HDMI Port Connector (19-Pin
251
SATA ODD Connector (13-Pin
251
SATA HDD Connector (22-Pin
252
SATA SSD Connector (16-Pin
252
GPS / TV Module Connector (52-Pin
253
SIM Card Connector (6-Pin
253
USB#1 Connector (4-Pin
253
Display Port Connector (20-Pin
254
Esata Port Connector (11-Pin
254
FM Tuner Cable Connector (10-Pin
254
In 1 Card Connector (40-Pin
255
1394 Port Connector (4-Pin
256
CRT Port Connector (15-Pin
256
VGA BD Connector (242-Pin
256
AC-In Cable Connector (4-Pin
260
Jack470
260
RJ45 LAN Port Connector (14-Pin
260
Jack600
260
SPDIF / Head Phone Connector (6-Pin
260
Jack601
261
External MIC Connector (6-Pin
261
LOGO LED BD Connector (4-Pin
261
Touchpad BD to Main BD Connector (14-Pin
261
Touchpad Board
261
Touchpad Switch BD Connector (2-Pin
261
LED BD to Main BD Connector (16-Pin
262
Touchpad Module Cable Connector (12-Pin
262
Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
263
Appendix E Key Layout
271
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Toshiba Satellite Pro A500 series User Manual (269 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 9.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
22
Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
2
FCC Information
3
Macrovision License of Notice
3
EU Conformity Statement
4
Fcc Conditions
4
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
Region Selection
6
Type of Service
8
Telephone Company Procedures
8
If Problems Arise
8
VCCI Class B Information
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
9
Fax Branding
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
13
Optical Disc Drive Standards
14
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
15
International Precautions
20
Table of Contents
22
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
Conventions
27
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
29
General Precautions
29
Provide Adequate Ventilation
29
Expresscard Overheating
30
Heat Injury
30
Pressure or Impact Damage
30
Stress Injury
30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
31
Mobile Phones
31
Chapter 1 Introduction
32
Equipment Checklist
32
Features
34
Optical Disc Drive
38
Pointing Device
41
Special Features
45
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
48
Utilities and Applications
49
Options
53
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
54
Front with the Display Closed
54
Left Side
56
Right Side
59
Underside
61
Front with the Display Open
63
Function Buttons
67
System Indicators
68
Keyboard Indicators
69
Optical Disc Drives
70
Writable Discs
71
DVD Super Multi Drive
73
Remote Controller
74
Slim Size Remote Controller
78
Using the Remote Controller
80
Installing/Removing Batteries
82
Installing the Batteries
83
Replacing the Batteries
84
Installing the Battery
84
Replacing the Battery
85
Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
85
AC Adaptor
87
Chapter 3 Getting Started
88
Connecting the AC Adaptor
89
Opening the Display
92
Turning on the Power
94
Starting up for the First Time
94
Turning off the Power
95
Starting Hibernation Mode
96
Sleep Mode
97
Executing Sleep Mode
98
Restarting the Computer
99
System Recovery Options
99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
103
Using the Touch Pad
103
Touch Pad Gesture
104
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
105
Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
108
Fingerprint Registration
108
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
109
Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication
110
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
110
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
112
Using Optical Disk Drives
114
Loading Discs
116
Removing Discs
118
Optical Drive Auto Lock
119
Function Buttons
121
Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
121
Important Message
122
Before Writing or Rewriting
122
DVD Supermulti Drive
122
When Writing or Rewriting
126
Toshiba Disc Creator
128
Data Verification
129
How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
129
Important Information for Use
131
Notes on Use
132
Toshiba DVD Player
133
Starting Toshiba DVD Player
133
Operating Toshiba DVD Player
134
Media Care
135
Floppy Diskettes
136
Sound System
137
Speaker Configuration
138
Using the Web Camera
139
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
140
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
141
Modem
145
Properties Menu
146
Modem Selection
146
Dialing Properties
147
TV Tuner
148
Wireless Communications
149
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
151
Worldwide Operation
151
Radio Links
151
Product Support
152
Wireless Communication Switch
152
Lan
153
Wireless Communication Indicator
153
Connecting the Lan Cable
154
Cleaning the Computer
155
Moving the Computer
156
Heat Dispersal
156
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
157
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
159
Typewriter Keys
159
Function Keys: F1
160
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
160
Hot Keys
161
Windows Special Keys
163
Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
163
Generating ASCII Characters
163
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
164
Power Conditions
164
Power Indicators
165
Battery Types
166
Real Time Clock Battery
167
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
168
Battery Charging Notice
169
Monitoring Battery Capacity
170
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
170
Retaining Data with Power off
171
Extending Battery Life
171
Replacing the Battery Pack
172
TOSHIBA Password Utility
174
Power-Up Modes
175
Panel Power On/Off
175
System Auto off
176
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
177
HW Setup
177
Accessing HW Setup
177
HW Setup Window
177
User Password
178
Boot Priority
179
Function Button
179
Keyboard Backlight
181
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
182
Power Devices
182
Peripheral Devices
182
Expresscard
183
Removing an Expresscard
184
Bridge Media Slot
185
Memory Media
186
Additional Memory Module
187
Installing a Memory Module
188
Battery Packs
190
Universal AC Adaptor
190
Battery Charger
190
USB Floppy Diskette Drive
191
Esata (External Serial ATA)
193
External Monitor
194
Television Via HDMI
196
Security Lock
200
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
201
Problem Solving Process
201
Preliminary Checklist
202
Analyzing the Problem
202
Hardware and System Checklist
203
Self Test
204
System Start-Up
204
Overheating Power down
205
Ac Power
205
Real Time Clock
207
Internal Display Panel
208
Solid State Drive
210
Hard Disk Drive
210
XD Picture Card
215
Infrared Receiver Window
216
Touch Pad
216
Usb Mouse
218
Fingerprint Sensor
219
Usb Device
219
Usb Sleep and Charge Function
220
Esata Device
221
Volume Control
223
TOSHIBA Support
228
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
230
Cpu
230
Memory (Main System)
231
Battery Life
232
SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
232
Lcd
232
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
232
Wireless LAN
233
USB Sleep & Charge
233
External HDD Capacity
233
Non-Applicable Icons
233
Copy Protection
233
Images
233
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
234
TV Tuner
234
Safety Use for TV Tuner
234
Specifications
236
Environmental Requirements
236
Appendix A Specifications
238
Appendix B Display Controller
238
Display Controller
238
V.90/V.92 Mode
239
AT Command
241
Appendix C V.90/V.92
242
Appendix D Wireless LAN
242
Card Specifications
242
Radio Characteristics
243
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
243
AC Power Cord and Connectors
247
Certification Agencies
248
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
250
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
250
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Toshiba Disc Creator
268
Toshiba Satellite Pro A500 series User Manual (269 pages)
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 20.58 MB
Table of Contents
Copyright
2
Disclaimer
2
Trademarks
2
FCC Information
3
Macrovision License of Notice
3
EU Conformity Statement
4
Fcc Conditions
4
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV Tuner
5
Modem Warning Notice
5
VCCI Class B Information
5
Region Selection
6
If Problems Arise
8
Telephone Company Procedures
8
Fax Branding
9
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand
10
General Conditions
12
Following Information Is Only for EU-Member States
13
Optical Disc Drive Standards
14
International Precautions
20
Table of Contents
22
Manual Contents
26
Preface
26
Conventions
27
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
29
General Precautions
29
Provide Adequate Ventilation
29
Expresscard Overheating
30
Heat Injury
30
Pressure or Impact Damage
30
Stress Injury
30
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
31
Mobile Phones
31
Chapter 1 Introduction
32
Equipment Checklist
32
Features
34
Optical Disc Drive
38
Special Features
45
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
48
Utilities and Applications
49
Options
53
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
54
Front with the Display Closed
54
Left Side
56
Right Side
59
Underside
61
Front with the Display Open
63
Function Buttons
67
System Indicators
68
Keyboard Indicators
69
Optical Disc Drives
70
Writable Discs
71
Remote Controller
74
Slim Size Remote Controller
78
Using the Remote Controller
80
Installing/Removing Batteries
82
Installing the Batteries
83
Replacing the Batteries
84
Installing the Battery
84
Replacing the Battery
85
Placing Slim Size Remote Controller
85
AC Adaptor
87
Chapter 3 Getting Started
88
Connecting the AC Adaptor
89
Opening the Display
92
Turning on the Power
94
Starting up for the First Time
94
Turning off the Power
95
Starting Hibernation Mode
96
Sleep Mode
97
Restarting the Computer
99
System Recovery Options
99
Chapter 4 Operating Basics
103
Using the Touch Pad
103
Touch Pad Gesture
104
Using the Fingerprint Sensor
105
Fingerprint Sensor Limitations
108
Fingerprint Registration
108
How to Delete the Fingerprint Data
109
Windows Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication
110
Fingerprint System Boot Authentication
110
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Function
112
Using Optical Disk Drives
114
Loading Discs
116
Removing Discs
118
Optical Drive Auto Lock
119
Function Buttons
121
Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi Drives or BD Writer Drives or BD Combo Drives
121
Important Message
122
Before Writing or Rewriting
122
DVD Supermulti Drive
122
When Writing or Rewriting
126
Toshiba Disc Creator
128
Data Verification
129
How to Learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator
129
Important Information for Use
131
Toshiba DVD Player
133
Starting Toshiba DVD Player
133
Operating Toshiba DVD Player
134
Media Care
135
Floppy Diskettes
136
Sound System
137
Speaker Configuration
138
Using the Web Camera
139
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
140
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
141
Modem
145
Properties Menu
146
Modem Selection
146
Dialing Properties
147
TV Tuner
148
Wireless Communications
149
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
151
Worldwide Operation
151
Radio Links
151
Product Support
152
Wireless Communication Switch
152
Lan
153
Wireless Communication Indicator
153
Connecting the Lan Cable
154
Cleaning the Computer
155
Moving the Computer
156
Heat Dispersal
156
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
157
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
159
Typewriter Keys
159
Function Keys: F1
160
Soft Keys: FN Key Combinations
160
Hot Keys
161
Windows Special Keys
163
Touchpad Enable/Disable Button
163
Generating ASCII Characters
163
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
164
Power Conditions
164
Power Indicators
165
Battery Types
166
Real Time Clock Battery
167
Care and Use of the Battery Pack
168
Battery Charging Notice
169
Monitoring Battery Capacity
170
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
170
Retaining Data with Power off
171
Extending Battery Life
171
Replacing the Battery Pack
172
TOSHIBA Password Utility
174
Power-Up Modes
175
System Auto off
176
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
177
HW Setup
177
Accessing HW Setup
177
HW Setup Window
177
User Password
178
Boot Priority
179
Function Button
179
Keyboard Backlight
181
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
182
Peripheral Devices
182
Power Devices
182
Expresscard
183
Removing an Expresscard
184
Bridge Media Slot
185
Memory Media
186
Additional Memory Module
187
Installing a Memory Module
188
Battery Charger
190
Battery Packs
190
Universal AC Adaptor
190
USB Floppy Diskette Drive
191
Esata (External Serial ATA)
193
External Monitor
194
Television Via HDMI
196
Security Lock
200
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
201
Problem Solving Process
201
Preliminary Checklist
202
Analyzing the Problem
202
Hardware and System Checklist
203
Self Test
204
Overheating Power down
205
Real Time Clock
207
Internal Display Panel
208
Solid State Drive
210
Hard Disk Drive
210
DVD Super Multi Drive
211
Infrared Receiver Window
216
Touch Pad
216
Usb Mouse
218
Fingerprint Sensor
219
Usb Device
219
Usb Sleep and Charge Function
220
Esata Device
221
Volume Control
223
Hdmi Monitor Output Function
226
TOSHIBA Support
228
Chapter 10 Disclaimers
230
Cpu
230
Memory (Main System)
231
Battery Life
232
SSD/HDD Drive Capacity
232
Lcd
232
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")
232
Wireless LAN
233
USB Sleep & Charge
233
External HDD Capacity
233
Non-Applicable Icons
233
Copy Protection
233
Images
233
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
234
TV Tuner
234
Safety Use for TV Tuner
234
Specifications
236
Environmental Requirements
236
Appendix A Specifications
238
Appendix B Display Controller
238
Display Controller
238
V.90/V.92 Mode
239
AT Command
241
Appendix C V.90/V.92
242
Appendix D Wireless LAN
242
Card Specifications
242
Radio Characteristics
243
Supported Frequency Sub-Bands
243
AC Power Cord and Connectors
247
Certification Agencies
248
Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors
250
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
250
Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
251
Glossary
252
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