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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite SATELLITE M30X, referred to as the M30X Series in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Screw torque list Reliability Satellite M30X Maintenance Manual...
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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 type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite M30X Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Test ........................3-15 3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test ......................3-17 3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test ....................3-19 3.15 Lid Switch Test ......................3-20 3.16 HDD R/W Test .......................3-21 3.17 LAN Test........................3-23 3.18 RTC Test ........................3-25 3.19 CD Control Button Test ....................3-26 viii Satellite M30X Maintenance Manual...
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Handling the LCD Module..................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout....................... B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments ....................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes.................D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ......................E-1 Appendix F Series Screw Torque List ..................F-1 Appendix G Reliability ......................G-1 Satellite M30X Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 1 Contents Features ........................1-1 System Unit........................ 1-6 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive..................1-11 Optical Device Drives....................1-12 Power Supply ......................1-12 Batteries ........................1-14 1.6.1 Main Battery....................1-14 1.6.2 RTC battery ....................1-15 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features The Satellite M30X Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: •...
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An easy-to-use 87-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for fast numeric data entry or for cursor and page control. It supports software that uses a 101- or 102-key ® enhanced keyboard. Includes one Windows key and one Application key. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Card bus card • PC Card 8.0 Compliant, supports 3V and 5V cards Multiple Digital Media Card • ENE CB1410 controller for PCMCIA only, or ENE CB714 controller for PCMCIA and 5 in one reader Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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When system is off, pressing this button will turn on CD Playback mode. Pressing this button again will turn off CD Playback mode. When system is turned on, pressing this button will launch the program which you defined with Programmable Button utility.(The default setting is Windows Media Player) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
• Single or dual channel LVDS panel support up to WXGA panel, resolution with frequency range from 25MHZ to 112MHZ per channel. SMsC LPC 47N217 Super I/O with LPC Interface • PC99a, PC2001 • ACPI 2.0 Compliant Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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− Four Analog Line-level Stereo Inputs for LIN_IN, CD, VIDEO, and AUX. − Two Analog Line-level Mono Inputs for Modem and Internal PC Beep. − Dual Stereo Line-level Outputs for LINE_OUT and ALT_LINE _OUT. − Dual Microphone Inputs. − High Quality Differential CD Input. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Compliant with SD Host Controller Standard Specification Version 1.0 • Support SD Suspend/Resume Functionality • Support DMA Mode to Minimize CPU Overhead • Support High Speed with the SD Clock Frequency Up to 50Mhz Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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• Supports PCI PME# from D3Cold • Supports D3STATE# (CB1410 only) • Power Switch Interface • CB1420 supports serial 3 wire power switch interface. • CB1410 supports parallel 4 wire power switch interface. • Misc Control Logic Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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• - Supports serial EEPROM interface • - Supports socket activity LED • - Supports 5 GPIOs and GPE# • - Supports standard Zoomed Video Port • - Supports SPKROUT, CAUDIO and RIOUT# • - Supports PCI LOCK# 1-10 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive The internal HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable 2.5- inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The computer supports a 40 / 60 / 80GB/100G HDD. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 1-11...
The EC monitors the following input signal status: • System power ON/OFF status • Direct CD power ON/OFF status 5. Beep and LED control Beep is caused by the low battery status. The EC controls the following two kinds of LED 1-12 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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When a new battery is installed, the EC communicates with the E PROM in the battery to read information of the newly installed battery. 10. Battery capacity calculation The EC reads battery remaining and percentage capacity from the battery through SMBus. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 1-13...
The times required for charges are listed in the table below. Status Charging time Normal charge (power on) 12 hours or longer Quick charge (power off) About 4 hours 1-14 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
RTC battery. The RTC battery is charged by the adaptor or main battery, while the computer is powered on. Status Time Charging Time (power on) About 48 hours Data preservation period (full charge) 2 month Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 1-15...
8. Cleaning kit for optical drive troubleshooting 9. Multimeter 10. External monitor 11. USB compatible keyboard 12. Multimedia sound system with line-in and line-out ports 13. Headphones 14. USB test module and USB cable 15. Music CD Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction.
R u n C M 1 6 5 .E X E a n d se le c t th e H A R D D IS K ite m . Y es Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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6. If an error is detected by the audio test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.10 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.12. 7. If an error is detected by the modem test, perform the Modem Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.12. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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6. If an error is detected when using the IEEE1394 device, perform the IEEE1394 device Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.14. 7. If an error is detected when using the Wireless LAN, perform the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.15. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
(P rocedure 4) P erform internal connection A re the internal power check connections secure? (P rocedure 5) Y es R eplace system board E N D Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
The system is (LED on for 1 second protected and cannot be re-powered on every 2 seconds) without the AC power connected. Amber color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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A faulty adaptor may not supply power or may not charge the battery. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Connect a new AC adaptor. If the problem is not resolved, go to Check 2. Check 2 Insert a new battery. If the problem is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
• 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. 2-10 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-11...
( 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 2-3 Display troubleshooting process 2-12 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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Check 5. Check 5 Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problem still exists, perform Check 6. Check 6 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one. 2-14 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
( 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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-15...
The keyboard may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-16 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
R e p la c e s y s te 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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-17...
Go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Replace system board If the error persists, the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-18 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
T V fu n c tio n in g o k ? s e t Y es R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-6 TV-out troubleshooting process Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-19...
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Try connecting a different television to the computer. If the replacement television works, the original set may be damaged. If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-20 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Perform print port loopback check (Procedure 2) Print port is not Was a print port faulty continue problem detected? troubleshooting refer to Figure 2.1 Replace system board (Procedure 3) Figure 2-7 Printer port troubleshooting process Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-21...
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If the replacement printer does not work either, or the original printer functions normally on a different computer, go to Procedure 3. Procedure 3 Replace system board The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2-22 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
2.9 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures TouchPad Troubleshooting START TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-8 TouchPad troubleshooting process Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-23...
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The TouchPad unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. 2-24 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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. 2-26 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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. 2-28 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-29...
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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-31...
2.13 PCMCIA Troubleshooting START Perform SYCARD test (Procedure 1) Do errors occur during PCMCIA unit is SYCARD test? not faulty. Perform PCMCIA socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-12 PCMCIA troubleshooting process 2-32 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-33...
IEEE 1394 port and transmission are not Was an IEEE 1394 problem detected? faulty. Continue troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-13 IEEE 1394 troubleshooting process 2-34 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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The transmission cable may be damaged. Replace with a good cable. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 4 Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-35...
Continue Was a wireless LAN problem delected? troubleshooting - refer to Figure 2.1 Perform connector and replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace wireless LAN antenna/unit Replace system board Figure 2-14 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process 2-36 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
The wireless LAN unit may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 2-37...
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LCD Pixels Mode Test ....................3-19 3.15 Lid Switch Test ......................3-20 3.16 HDD R/W Test ......................3-21 3.17 LAN Test ........................3-23 3.18 RTC Test........................3-25 3.19 CD Control Button Test ....................3-26 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-iii...
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A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test) A data CD disc (CD-ROM Test) A LAN loopback connector (LAN Test) IEEE1394 Link Cable The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the tests within the program. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the diagnostics diskette #1 in the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics diskette contains the MS-DOS boot files.) And then follow the instructions to...
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3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program If the test result passes, the following display will show up: Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Then press any key for next actions – the below display presented if copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “Y” key pressed. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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. NOTE: Press Pause to pause a test and Enter to resume. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as “Uppercase Character”. Then it will show its configuration is correct (in green color) or failed (in color). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after comparison. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
It needs to input unit Part Number by manual, then show this unit DMI information and makes comparison with SKU data. NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as “Uppercase Character”. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after comparison. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
- including Pattern test, Data Pin test, Control register test & Control pin/ Status pin test. NOTE: Remember to connect a PIO loopback connector to the computer's printer port before test begins. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
OK within 3 times “Beep” sound generated. NOTE: Remember to tune up the volume as “Maximum” before this test starts. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3-10 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
The computer will stop the fan working after any key pressed. Listen to check if the fan is “OFF” – it means no rotating sound. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-11...
Remain charge capacity (0 ~ 100%) Charge function (PASS/FAIL) - “Battery Is Full” showed when “remain charge capacity” is 100% The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. 3-12 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: The write-protected device of this formatted diskette should be “Disable”. The subtests run automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-13...
Each item can be chosen by manual. When each test item finished, the CD-ROM tray will open. Check whether the tray can open automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-14 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: The “Fn” key cannot be tested in the keyboard test. To determine whether the “Fn” key is working correctly, press “Fn+F6 ” or “Fn+F7 ” keys to check if LCD display brightness change gradually. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-15...
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Pressing a key also reveals that key’s scan codes in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When the key is depressed, its make code is displayed. When the key is released, the break code is shown. 3-16 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to test their Touch Pad buttons. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on the screen as below. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-17...
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It will indicate whether the subtests pass or fail after three questions. NOTE: The above figure has three compartments although the Touch Pad installed may only have two buttons. In this case, the central compartment in the figure does not correspond to any button. 3-18 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
- including 320*200 (4/16/256 colors), 640*200 (2/16 colors), 640*350 (2/16 colors), 640*480 (2/16/256 colors), 800*600 (256 colors) and 1024*768 (256 colors). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-19...
Follow below steps to run this test: 1. Close the LCD cover. 2. Heard 3 “Beep” sound happened during LCD closed. 3. Open the LCD. Then it will indicate whether the test is passed or failed. 3-20 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
3.15 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to test aurally HDD read/write function. For data security concern, it is necessary to input password - “TOSHIBA” before HDD write test starts. The HDD test includes three subtests of the: 1.
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NOTE: Press “Ctrl + Break” keys can terminate the current subtest. The screen should display as previous picture, indicating whether the subtest is passed or failed when finished. NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test. 3-22 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
The LAN test includes two subtests of the: 1. Speed100 including Ethernet_802.2, Ethernet_II, Ethernet_SNAP and Ethernet_802.3. All test items are in LSB mode. 2. Speed10 including Ethernet_802.2 in LSB mode. The subtests run automatically. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-23...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 LAN Test The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. 3-24 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 3-25...
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. 3-26 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Touch Pad ........................4-34 4.14 Speakers ......................... 4-36 4.15 System Board ......................... 4-38 4.16 Fan & CPU........................4-40 4.17 Display Mask ......................... 4-43 4.18 LCD Module ........................4-45 4.19 FL Inverter Board ......................4-48 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
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Removing the top cover-2...................4-32 Figure 4-22 Removing the touch pad ..................4-34 Figure 4-23 Removing the speakers ..................4-35 Figure 4-24 Removing the hexagonal screws.................4-38 Figure 4-25 Removing the system board................4-38 Figure 4-26 Removing the fan module ...................4-40 4-iv Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the CPU..................... 4-41 Figure 4-28 Removing the display mask................4-43 Figure 4-29 Removing the LCD module-1 ................4-45 Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD module-2 ................4-46 Figure 4-31 Removing the FL inverter board ................ 4-48 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Refer to the example on the following page. Battery pack Keyboard Wireless LAN Expansion Memory Module Modem Display Assembly Top Cover Display Mask LCD Module System Board Direct Play Speakers Touch Pad Fan & Heat Sink Button Board FL Inverter Board Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Always starts the disassembly process by removing the battery pack. Battery pack Keyboard Wireless LAN Expansion Memory Module Modem Display Assembly Top Cover Display Mask LCD Module System Board Direct Play Speakers Touch Pad Fan & Heat Sink Button Board FL Inverter Board Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER: Always use the lithium ion battery pack or backup battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
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The computer contains many sharp edges and corners, so be careful not to injure yourself. 10. After you have replaced an FRU, make sure the computer is functioning properly by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you have fixed or replaced. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer, confirm that the FRU and the computer are functioning properly. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Tweezers, to lift out screws that you cannot grasp with your fingers. ESD mats for the floor and the table you are working on. ESD wrist strap or heel grounder. Anti-static carpeting or flooring. Air-ionizers in highly static sensitive areas. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Unlock the battery double lock and slide the battery bay latch to release the battery pack. Then you can remove it from the bay. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements. Slide the battery pack into the battery bay. The battery bay latch will click automatically.
2. Push the eject button once more to pop the PC Card out slightly. 3. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. 4. Push the eject button back into place, if necessary. Eject button Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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To install the PC Card, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. Insert the PC Card and press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 4-3 Installing the PC card 4-10 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Follow the steps below to remove HDD module: Turn the computer upside down Remove a black M2.5x5 screw to release the HDD door. Pull out the tab to remove the HDD unit. M2.5X5 Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD door Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-11...
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Seat the HDD in the HDD case and bracket, and secure it with two M3×4 black screws. Insert the HDD unit into the HDD slot. Secure the HDD door with a black M2.5x5 screw. 4-12 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Remove the screw M2.5x5 securing the optical drive module Use your hand to push the module and then you can slide the module from the bay. M2.5X5 Figure 4-6 Removing the optical drive module Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-13...
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To install a device in the optical drive module bay, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section. 1. Slide the device into the optical drive module bay. 2. Use the screw M2.5x5 to secure the optical drive module. 4-14 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Remove one M2.5x5 screw and slide the optical drive module from the bay. Remove two M2x3 screws from the bracket plate. Remove the bracket plate. Figure 4-7 Removing the optical drive bracket Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-15...
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1. Position the optical drive bracket plate to the rear panel of optical drive. 2. Secure the optical drive bracket plate with two black M2×3 screws. 3. Install the optical drive module into the bay and secure with one M2.5x5 screw. 4-16 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Detach the two ends of LAN antenna. Use your fingers to press the two latches of LAN unit container. The LAN unit will pup up. Grasp the wireless LAN unit and pull it out. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-17...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-9 Removing the wireless LAN unit CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN unit or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause malfunction. 4-18 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Gently, push the wireless LAN unit into the wireless LAN container. The two latches of container will automatically close up. Attach the two ends of the wireless LAN antenna. Use the embedded screw to secure the wireless LAN door. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-19...
Seat the cover and secure its screws. Replace the battery. Latch Figure 4-10 Removing the expansion memory CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the expansion memory or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 4-20 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Fit the module's connectors into the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-21...
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4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-12 Installing the expansion memory 4-22 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
1. Open the display panel. 2. Insert a thin tool into the gap between the strip cover and keyboard to lever the strip cover up and then release the strip cover. Figure 4-13 Removing the strip cover Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-23...
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3. Remove two M2 x 2 black screws securing the keyboard. M2X2 Figure 4-14 Removing the keyboard 4. Lift the keyboard out and place over the display hinges, revealing the keyboard cable. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard. 4-24 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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1. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Set the keyboard in place and secure it with two M2 x 2 black screws. 3. Set the strip cover and press down to secure the strip cover latches engage. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-25...
1. Remove the embedded screw to release the modem cover. 2. Remove two M2.5x5 screws securing the modem module. 3. Carefully lift the unit off its connector 4. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem module. M2.5X5 Figure 4-16 Removing the modem module 4-26 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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1. Connect the modem cable to the modem module. 2. Fit the modem onto its connector and secure it with two black M2.5x5 screws. 3. Replace the keyboard and strip cover as mentioned in 4.9 Keyboard. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-27...
1. Remove the strip cover and then remove the two black screws M2x2 securing the keyboard. 2. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenna from the top chassis. Figure 4-17 Disconnecting the wireless LAN antenna 4-28 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-18 Disconnecting the LCD cable 4. Remove two M2.5x8 screws securing LCD from the back side. 5. Remove two M2.5x8 screws securing LCD to the top cover. M2.5X8 Figure 4-19 Removing the display assembly Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-29...
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(which help hold the display assembly in place). Feed the wireless LAN module’s antennae wires through the small hole beside the LCD display cable connector. Connect the LCD power cable to the top chassis. Reinstall the keyboard and wireless LAN module. 4-30 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Detach the upper FFC cable and touch pad FPC cable on the top chassis. 4. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following twenty one screws. (M2.5X5- fifteen screws, M2.5X10—four screws, and M2.5x3—two screws) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-31...
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4 Replacement Procedures M2.5X5 M2.5X5 M2.5X10 M2.5X3 M2.5X10 M2.5X5 Figure 4-21 Removing the top cover-2 5. Turn the computer upright to lift off the top cover. 4-32 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Seat the top cover and secure the upper FFC cable and Touch pad FFC cable to the computer’s top chassis. Secure the top cover with one M2.5x10 screw. Turn the computer upside down and secure the twenty one screws. (M2.5X5-fifteen screws, M2.5X10—four screws, and M2.5x3—two screws) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-33...
2. Remove one M2.5x3 screw securing the Track Pad Bracket. Slide it and Lift out the Track Pad Bracket. 3. Remove twoM2.5x3 silver screws securing the LED PCB board. Slide it and Lift it out. M2.5X3 Figure 4-22 Removing the touch pad 4-34 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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2. Secure the LED PCB board with two M2.5x3 silver screws. 3. Secure Track Pad Bracket with one M2.5x3 screw. 4. Connect the Touch Pad LED FFC cable to the Touch Pad. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-35...
To remove the speakers, first remove the top cover, then follow the steps below: 1. Remove the two M2.5x5 screws and then disconnect the speaker cable from the speakers. Figure 4-23 Removing the speakers 2. Lift out the speakers. 4-36 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
To install the speakers, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section: 1. Seat each speaker. 2. Secure each speaker with M2.5x5 screw. 3. Attached the speaker cable to the system board. 4. Reassemble the rest of the computer. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-37...
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4. Remove two silver screws securing the system board from the backside. Hexagonal screws Figure 4-24 Removing the hexagonal screws 5. Remove the HDD bracket four M2.5X3 screws. 6. Remove the system board from the chassis. Figure 4-25 Removing the system board 4-38 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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2. Connect the thermal cable. 3. Replace the thermal module and secure it with four thermal screws. 4. Connect the audio FCC cable. 5. Replace the thermal plate. 6. Replace the HDD bracket. 7. Reassemble the computer. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-39...
Remove the four embedded screws securing the heat sink. Then Lift out the heat sink while preventing the stress on the CPU below. Embedded security screws Figure 4-26 Removing the fan module 4-40 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Turn the cam on the CPU socket with a flat-blade screwdriver so that the notch on the cam is aligned with the open side of the CPU socket to unlock the CPU. Gently lift out the CPU. Figure 4-27 Removing the CPU Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-41...
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Seat the heat sink over the CPU and secure with four screws in the order indicated on the heat sink. Seat the fan module and secure with four embedded screws. Attach the fan connector. 4-42 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Start with the four snaps at the top of the display mask. Continue unsnapping the display mask along the two sides and the bottom edge to remove display. Figure 4-28 Removing the display mask Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-43...
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To install the display mask, follow the steps below and refer to the figures in the preceding section. Seat the display mask and secure the snaps on each side. Secure the display mask with two M2.5x5 screws at the bottom inner corner. Cover the secured screws with mask seals. 4-44 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Remove two M2x3 black screws securing the LCD cable and FL inverter board. Disconnect the LCD cable from the FL inverter board. Remove two M2.5x5 black screws securing the LCD module bracket to LCD cover. Figure 4-29 Removing the LCD module-1 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-45...
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FL inverter board M2X3 Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD module-2 Remove the LCD module. NOTE: If the LCD module malfunctions, remove the LCD cable and LCD bracket. Then replace the whole LCD module unit. 4-46 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Seat the LCD module in the display assembly with the LCD module bracket and six M2x3 black screws. Secure the LCD module with M2.5x5 black screws. 4. Secure two M2x3 black screws holding the left HV cable and FL inverter board in place. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual 4-47...
To install the FL inverter board, follow the steps below and refer to the figure in the preceding section.. Secure one M2x3 black screw connecting the FL inverter board to the LCD display assembly. Reassemble the computer. 4-48 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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 scarred, so handle it carefully. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. 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. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FRDSY*) Bottom View JP24 Figure B-1 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Bottom) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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B.2 System Board (FRDSY*) Top View JP18 JP12 JP21 JP13 JP20 JP19 PJP1 PJP2 JP17 JP10 JP16 JP15 JP11 JP14 Figure B-2 System board (FRDSY*) layout (Top) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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CLK GEN CY28346ZCT-2 KB/EC KB910Q I/O Controller (LPC47N217-JN) IEEE1394A_VT6301S-CD Cardbus & 5-in-1 Card Reader ENE CB714 LAN controller RTL8100C AC97 CODEC ALC250-C BIOS ROM FIR TFDU6102-TR3 TV Encoder CH7011A-T VGA ATI M11P BATT1 RTC BATT Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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MDC Connector JP15 PWR/B to M/B Connector JP16 Touch Pad Connector JP17 Keyboard Connector JP18 1394 Connector JP19 Speaker Connector JP20 Audio/B to M/B Connector JP24 SODIMM Socket LID Switch CPU Socket PJP1 DC-in Connector Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Table C-9 LVDS I/F pin assignments (30-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name DISPOFF# +LCDVDD +LCDVDD LCD_DATA TXCLK+ TXCLK- TXOUT2+ TXOUT2- TXOUT1- TXOUT1+ TXOUT0- TXOUT0+ DAC_BRIG INVT_PWM +3VS_LCD LCD_CLK TZCLK- TZCLK+ TZOUT1- TZOUT1+ TZOUT2+ TZOUT2- TZOUT0+ TZOUT0- Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual C-13...
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Signal name Pin No. Signal Name LUMA_L CRMA_L C.13 Table C-12 RJ11-45 Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RJ45_TX+ RJ45_TX- RJ45_RX+ RJ45_GND RJ45_GND RJ45_RX- RJ45_GND RJ45_GND LINK10_100# ACTIVITY# C.14 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual C-15...
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Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCC USB20P4- USB20P4+ C.16 JP14 Table C-15 MDC Connector pin assignments (30-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name MD_SPK +5VS_MDC +3VS_MDC_R +3V_MDC +3VS_MDC AC97_SYNC AC97_SDOUT AC97_SDIN1 AC97_RST# AC97_SDIN1 C-16 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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EC_PLAYBTN# EC_FRDBTN# EC_REVBTN# EC_UTXD/KSO17 MUL_KEY_ESD# ON/OFF C.18 JP16 Table C-17 T/P Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name BATT_LOW_LED# CHARGING_LED# PWR_SUSP_LED PWR_LED# ACIN +5VALW +5VS TP_DATA TP_CLK C.19 JP17 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual C-17...
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Pin No. Signal Name INTSPK_R1 INTSPK_R2 INTSPK_L1 INTSPK_L2 C.22 JP20 Table C-21 Audio/B Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +5VAMP NBA_PLUG VOL_AMP +AUD_VREF INTSPK_R1 INTSPK_L1 WL_LED# KILL_SW# C.23 PJP2 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual C-19...
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Table C-22 BATT Connector pin assignments (7-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name BATT_S1 ALI/NIMH# AB/I TS_A EC_SMDA EC_SMCA C-20 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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) Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 → Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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E0 2A E0 5D E0 DD E0 AA E0 12 E0 2F E0 F0 2F E0 F0 12 Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break L-CTRL L-ALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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 + Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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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. Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix E Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard Japanese (JA) Keyboard Figure E-4 JA keyboard Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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Korean (KO) Keyboard Figure E-5 KO keyboard Korean (CF) Keyboard Figure E-6 CF keyboard Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) 50,000 Keyboard 40,000 300,000 Removable FDD 30,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 Satellite M30X Series Maintenance Manual...
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