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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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.
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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 XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtests........................33 System Test ......................36 Memory Test ......................40 Storage........................46 Video ........................50 Communication (COMM)..................59 3.10 Peripheral ........................ 61 3.11 Error Codes and description..................63 3.12 Quick Test Item List....................i Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the HDD..................... 4-24 Speaker Cover and Keyboard................4-24 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard............. 4-25 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard ............4-26 Bluetooth Card ..................... 4-27 Removing the Bluetooth Card ................4-27 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board ....... 4-49 Installing the USB Board, Finger Print Board and Print Board......4-50 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable .............. 4-51 Removing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable…........ 4-51 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Consumer Model)..4-65 Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ..........4-66 Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Commercial Model)..4-67 Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board ..........4-68 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............C-1 Appendix D Key Layout....................D-1 Appendix E Wiring Diagrams....................E-1 Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................F-1 Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures................ G-1 Appendix H GREASE NFORMATION ………………………..………………………H-1 xiii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M 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.
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The computer has four USB 2.0 ports, It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps These ports support PnP installation and hot plugging. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This slot is for your memory card requirements to provide memory card read on your computer Toshiba Pointing Device(BTO) Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptice TouchPad with two button and One kind of Dual mode Pad for BTO . Sound system The ALC861 integrated audio controller supports multimedia.
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Internet communications. CD Key(BTO) The CD Key supports to play Audio CD directly. PCI Express Slot(BTO) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Fast Serial Infrared (FIR) communications port(BTO) The FIR Port is optional integrated device. It provided an IrDA 1.1 compatible FIR port , enabling wireless communication at a high speed of 1.15 or 4 Mbps. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
TPM 1.2 JACK K BC1100 SIO 1036 System Charger & DC/DC System po wer JACK BIOS SERIAL PORT (IMVP-6 PARA LLEL PORT FL ASH ROM SPEAKER Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Expr es s Car d * 1 USB* 2 Vol ume 5 i n 1 Car d Ki l l SW Reader FI R/ CI R Mi c r ophone Headphone Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
PARALLEL St i c k poi nt PORT K/ B FI R M ai n Bat t er y KPA AC EEPRO M 1269A CI R Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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− 256 MB (16M x 16 x 8P) − 512 MB (32M x 16 x 8P) − 1024 MB (64M x 8 x 16P) 1.8 volt operation No parity bit 64-bit data transfer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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− Direct Media Interface (DMI) − Power Management − Serial ATA Interface − ICH7 Audio Control − SMBus 2.0/SMLink Interface South Bridge: ICH7-M − Direct Media Interface (DMI) − PCI Express* Interface − Serial ATA (SATA) Controller Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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FRONT(port-D),LINE2(port-E)and MIC2(port-F) are stereo input and output re-tasking. High quality differential CD input. 2 jack detection pins each supports up to 4 jacks can be detected. Support 48KHz/96KHz of S/PDIF output. Supports analog PCBEEP input. Integrates digital BEEP generator. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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− Generating the clock signal required for the system Modem Controller Built-in MDC card with askey Functions of the modem controller: − Digital signal conductor protection − Ring wake-up support − Communication codes supported: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Support following 2 kinds of mini PCI wireless LAN cards. − IEEE 802.11g − IEEE 802.11a/g Transfer Rate − IEEE 802.11a/g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11a/g: 5.4GHz − IEEE802.11g: 2.4GHz Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Battery Charge When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by off-state charge when the system is powered off or by on-state charge when it is powered on. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual...
3. Cleaning disk kit (for ODD drive cleaning) 4. Bootable CD 5. PC Card loopback connector 6. Multimeter 7. External monitor 8. Headphone 9. Microphone 10. A-BEX TEST DVD 11. Music CD 12. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Make sure the Windows® XP Home Edition has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed procedure in Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? procedure in Section 2.5 Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Identify the test resulting in the Any error detected by the error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program ?? diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart (2/2) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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12. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the IEEE 1394 troubleshooting procedures in section 2.15. 13. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.16. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Power supply status On in Amber Battery being charged On in Green/Blue Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in Amber Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in Green or Blue . If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Amber or Blue or Green . If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Check 3 Resume failure and press any key to continue. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The system board, memory, or CPU may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module or CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-11...
Type FDISK and press the Enter key. Choose “Display partition Check 2 information” from the FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, perform Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to 2-12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting create a DOS partition on drive C. Then restart the computer.. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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Enter FORMAT C:/S/U to format the HDD and transfer system files. If the following message appears on the display, the HDD has been formatted. Format complete If you cannot format the HDD using the test program, go to Procedure 4. 2-14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Disk Controller Self Test Failed Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt Failed Disk Controller action Test Failed Disk dos not support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-15...
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Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. 2-16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17...
Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The LCD/FL cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. 2-18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. Check 10 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 10. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-19...
CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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Check 6. Check 6 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-21...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-23...
Finger Print is still not functioning properly, perform Check Check 2 The system board may be defective. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. Then go through procedure 1 again . 2-24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Then go through procedure 1 again . Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-25...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-27...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-29...
The diagnostic programs can be classified into two types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to: 1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.
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50KB spare space in the drive, system will save all log files into the root directory the diskette; otherwise, system will save all log files in the root directory of RAM disk. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Please see the following example-- Mouse test. Use arrow key to select ‘TouchPad’ item on ‘Peripheral’ in the menu, then press Space key to select it. (When it is being selected, there is a X marked in the Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then, press the Enter key. Parameters Setting Choose the OK button after you set the proper parameters in the following window. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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As to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should highlight the test item and press Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typing ‘END’. When testing the ‘Fn’ key, it must press the ‘Enter’ key at the same time. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Pass; otherwise Fail. The test will repeat for four times. When the test is completed, a file named autest.log will be saved in the defined location. 3.2.7 DMI Read Read the information from the system’s SMBIOS and display it in the screen as follows: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
1 line before user’s editing. User can modify the line and press Enter to confirm the current edition and attribute’s value in the 2 continue editing the next attribute. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
No Item Contents Access An access platform is leveling. platform. Test The Fixture which fixes PC by 90 degree inclination is used. Fixture Vibration/shock doesn't take a PCB at the time of T&D inspection. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program The portion which PC and Test-Fixture contact is green. Set method of PC Upper Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC Rear Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC Right Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC Front Uppe Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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If it succeeded, the system will prompt a message of PASS, otherwise the message will be FAIL.The test information will be written in log file. Note: Please do not use this program, when you test PC without 3D sensor. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Prepare a Master whose IrDA works normally, then run the test item from Main Menu, The master stays here to wait for slave requesting. Prepare a slave. User should choose the test item from Main Menu and set parameters. Below is the Master Testing window: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
This function is used to read the system information. When the test is completed, a file named System.log will be saved in the defined location. During the reading process, the following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in detection: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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PgUp/PgDn to view the list and highlight the chosen component. On the right column, the configuration information of the highlighted component is listed. Press ESC to exit this program. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item’s Title, Status Bar and Message Box. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Detailed error report could be viewed with Logview.exe. When pressing ESC key during the test process, a User Break Windows will be popped up for the user to select. 3. USER BREAK Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Current TIME (C. TIME) in the above screen; Current Loop Count: In LOOPBOUND mode, it will display the total LOOP number planning to execute and the current LOOP number have been finished, e.g. ‘COUNT: 01/01’ in the above screen; Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Wait On Error: Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; Pause Enable: Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable” is enabled; Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Execute all selected test items in this editor. The hot key is F8. If “Interactive” option in batch parameters has not been selected, a warning message would be shown as below: • Edit Batch Parameters Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Exit to DOS Exit the Service Diagnostics Editor and back to DOS. 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration The batch parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/OPTIONS -> EDIT BATCH PARAMETERS -> BATCH PARAMETERS: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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When the option here is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in “Item Parameters Configuration” only affect that test item. Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
The test items’ parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item’s Parameters-> System- >CPU-> Basic Functionality: Repeat count • Repeat times of the test item. Interactive • Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
3.3.4 Load Batch Parameters Batch parameter is saved in the script file whose extension name is INI (*.INI). Below is the screen shot of “Load Batch Parameters”. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service Diagnostics\Options - Generate Report. Report Destination • Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Specify the Log file name. You can input the detail path of the file. System will show the detail path of the file. 3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer You can specify the Log file viewer in the Specify Log Viewer screen. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Go to the end of the log file. Ctrl+F3 • Prompt the search dialogue for the user to input the string to be looked for and specify the searching method. • Find the next corresponding strings given. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Begin Time: Mon Jan 05 10:48:54 2005 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL Function ID :502 Error Code :50202 Error Message :Touch Pad Test Fail End Time: Mon Jan 05 10:49:16 2005 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
02 Read Cycle Test [XRCycle] 05 Walking 1's Test [WalkHigh] 06 Walking 0's Test [WalkLow] 07 Memory Address [Address] 08 Refresh Test [Refresh] 09 Cache Memory [CacheOne] 10 Random Memory 01 Randomize Test [Random] Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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[V800600_16] VESA 800x600x64K Mode [V800600_24] VESA 800x600x32bit Mode [V800600_32] 1024X768 Video Modes [V1024768_15] VESA 1024x768x256 Mode [V1024768_16] VESA 1024x768x64K Mode [V1024768_24] VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode [V1024768_32] VESA Video [VESAMEM] Memory 05 AGP Test [AGP] Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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03 Mac Address Detection [MAC Address] 04 1394 01 GUID Detection [1394 R/W Test] Peripheral 01 Keyboard 01 Keyboard Data Line [KBDataLn] 02 Keyboard Led [KBLED] 03 Keyboard Clock Line [KBClokLn] 02 Mouse 01 TouchPad [MSTpad] Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
CPU Speed Comparison--Whether you want to make a comparison of the CPU speed with the value set in ‘Expected CPU Speed’, you should choose ‘Yes’; otherwise, ‘No’. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether CPU protected mode instruction works normally. 6. MMX The test item is to confirm whether the CPU supports MMX instructions. Subtest 02 Boards 1. DMA Controller Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 03 FAN Speed Test 1. CPU Fan Speed Test This test item is to check whether the CPU fan currently used works normally in the different speeds of stop, slow, middle and fast. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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In addition to the above pattern test of the memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 Pattern’. Subtest 06 Walking 0’s Test Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized memory address and a series of incremental data. Subtest 11 Data Bus Test This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
If user chooses Special Size, the test of IDE HDD will be taken according to the coverage range that user chooses or time. LBA Start, LBA End--Specify the start and end byte in LBA (Large Block Address). Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Option-- Select sequential test or random test; Percent-- Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested; Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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HDD’s controller to confirm whether there is any failure in the HDD Subtest 02 ODD The ODD test runs on IDE CDROM/DVD-ROM & CD-RW. It will check the ODD driver’s functionality and performance. 1. Controller Test Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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RW under LBA mode with the location address increasing in sequence. 6. Tray Eject Test Check the eject function of the ODD. It will eject the ODD and ask the user to confirm if the operation succeeds. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
It will be displayed as follows:. 2. Text Attribute This test item is to check whether the text attribute of normal, hi-intensity, inverse, and blinking in VGA text mode could be correctly displayed on the screen. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check whether the video memory could be correctly written and read in VGA text mode. According to the comparison of written data with read data, the program would report PASS or FAIL. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 5. 80 * 25 Text Mode This test item is to check whether 80*25 Text Mode works normally. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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VESA Video Modes This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card works normally. In the test, user is required to respond following the instruction in the screen. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Below is the test item’s parameter dialog window: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally. Subtest 06 LCD Panel Test This test item is to check whether there is any fault in its resolution by displaying the RGB gradient color screens. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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What should be done is to write the data of the type of BitBLT operation and the location of BitBLT source area and destination area into the BitBLT registers, and all those operations will be completed automatically by BitBLT engine with minimum CPU intervention. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Check whether the data register and control register works normally. 2. IRQ Check Check whether LPT interrupt works normally. 3. External Loop back Check whether there is open or short circuit issue. 4. ECP Mode Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Detect the vendor ID of the network card. 3. MAC Address Detection Detect the MAC address of the network card. Subtest 03 1394 GUID Detection This test item is used to read and display GUID from 1394 register. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
(2). Power LED , Battery LED , etc. (3). HDD LED. 3. Keyboard Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either by user break or test time is out. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
The test pattern read out from the Base Memory Error base memory is different from Test this memory chip on Address the one that has been written in multiple machines. this address. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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PCI Bus Scan Error PCI test fails. As above. PCI Device Access Error PCI access fails. As above. Check PCI configuration on main PCI Config Verification Wrong PCI configuration. board or PCI Device Error configuration. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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As above. As above. Test Error Check whether there is any Physical problems with the video VESA VRAM Test Error physical problem with the video card or the monitor. card or the monitor. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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IRQ Active Error 2. The external fixture does not BIOS setup, and repeat the test. match with the chosen version. No Fixture On The Port No external fixtures on LPT port. As above. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Check executed. the master. 28xx 1394 Can not find IEEE1394 Don’t support 1394. controller 20xx IDE-HDD Wrong test parameters are input Get Parameter Fail ! Reinput the correct parameters. by user. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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ROM for repair. CD Seek Error Either the disk or the CD-ROM Replace the disk or send the CD- is damaged. ROM for repair. Eject Error Wrong CD-ROM drive. Exit from the wrong drive. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
VESA Video Memory 10% or 3 minutes Color Purity Test Direct Color Test LCD Panel Sequential/Random Read 25% or 3 minutes SMART Check LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
CPU.......................... 4-46 Removing the CPU .................... 4-46 Installing the CPU....................4-47 4.12 USB board, Finger Print Board and Print Board ............. 4-49 Removing the USB board, Finger Print Board and Print Board......4-49 4-iv Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board ............. 4-65 Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board............4-66 Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board ............. 4-67 Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board............4-68 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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Figure 4-25 Removing the CPU cooling module and fan........... 4-42 Figure 4-26 Applying silicon grease................... 4-43 Figure 4-27 Removing VGA board ..................4-44 Figure 4-28 Removing the CPU ..................4-46 Figure 4-29 Installing the CPU................... 4-47 4-vi Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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Figure 4-39 Removing the switch board.........Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 4-40 Removing the switch board................4-63 Figure 4-41 Removing the touch pad and button board ............. 4-65 Figure 4-42 Removing the touch pad and button board ............. 4-67 Maintenance Manual 4-vii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
• For removing the LCD Module: First, remove the display mask and FL inverter board, both of which are shown above the LCD module. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
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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. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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 computer operation. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Check that all the required screws are used to secure the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure that the FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer work normally. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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 irrespective of the entire stud length.) Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the computer. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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. Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. When the eject button pops out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PCI express card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-2 Removing the PCI express card 4-10 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
After the PCI express card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Maintenance Manual 4-11 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Push the eject button for the PC card to be removed until it stops then release the button. 2. When the eject button pops out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PC card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-3 Removing the PC card 4-12 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Maintenance Manual 4-13 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory card. 3. When the memory card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-4 Removing the memory card 4-14 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Check that the memory card is seated securely. After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. Maintenance Manual 4-15 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Remove the memory cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory modules or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. Figure 4-5 Removing the optional memory cover 4-16 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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4. Spread out the two memory lock stoppers so that the memory module pops up. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. Figure 4-6 Removing the optional memory Maintenance Manual 4-17 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
TSETUP program to make sure that the installed memory module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. CAUTION: To prevent system malfunctions, always use Slot A first to insert the memory modules. 4-18 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Remove the optional memory cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC card or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC card failures. Figure 4-7 Removing the optional memory cover Maintenance Manual 4-19 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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5. Lift the MDC card and disconnect it from CN506 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-8 Removing the MDC card 4-20 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC card has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Maintenance Manual 4-21 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-9, 4- 10 and 4-11. 1. Release the HDD cover screw securing the HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD cover. Figure 4-9 Removing the HDD pack cover 4-22 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the two cushions. Figure 4-11 Removing the HDD cushion CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. Maintenance Manual 4-23 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 3. Insert the HDD pack. 4. Secure the HDD cover by tightening the HDD cover screw. 4-24 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Release the following 10 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Six bottom latches - Four front latches 2. Remove the speaker cover. Figure 4-12 Removing the speaker cover Maintenance Manual 4-25 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Place the speaker cover in the correct position and secure the following 10 latches, in that order: - Six bottom latches - Four front latches 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4-26 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Disconnect the antenna cable with tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN9 on the system board. 3. Remove two M2x3 white bind screws. 4. Remove the Bluetooth card. Figure 4-14 Removing Bluetooth card Maintenance Manual 4-27 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN9 on the system board and secure the Bluetooth card with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2. Connect the antenna cable by pressing it firmly into place. 4-28 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Spread out stoppers securing the wireless LAN card until the card pops up. 3. Pull the wireless LAN card up and out at an angle. Figure 4-15 Removing the wireless LAN card Maintenance Manual 4-29 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-30 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
4. Push out on the ODD bay module in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. Figure 4-16 Removing the ODD bay module Maintenance Manual 4-31 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Close the display and turn the computer over. 4. Secure the ODD bay module with one M2x4 black flat-head screw. 4-32 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Figure 4-18 Removing the bracket from the ODD drive Assembling the ODD Drive Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-18. 1. Seat the bracket and secure it with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. Maintenance Manual 4-33 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Disconnect the LCD/FL cable from CN3 on the system board. 4. Remove four M2.5x5 black flat-head screws securing the LCD module to the top cover. 5. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the top cover. 6. Remove the display module. 4-34 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Secure the display assembly with four M2.5x5 black flat-head screws. 4. Close the display panel and turn the computer so the back is facing you and secure it with two M2.5x5 black flat-head screws. Maintenance Manual 4-35 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 17 screws: - Fifteen M2.5x6 black bind screws - Two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws Figure 4-22 Removing the screws from the bottom of the computer 2. Turn the computer right side up. 4-36 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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5. Release the following 11 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Three bottom latches - Three Left latches - Four right latches - One front latch 6. Lift up the top cover. Figure 4-23 Removing the top cover Maintenance Manual 4-37 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
CN14, CN15, CN12, CN5 and CN8 on the system board. 4. Turn the computer upside down and secure it with the following 17 screws: - Fifteen M2.5x6 black bind screws - Two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws 4-38 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Remove two M2x4 white flat-head screws on the CPU cooling module using the indicated numbered order. 4. Remove the CPU bracket. 5. Release the four screws on the VGA cooling module using the indicated numbered order. 6. Remove the CPU cooling module and fan. Maintenance Manual 4-39 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan Figure 4-23 Removing the CPU cooling module and fan Figure 4-24 Applying silicon grease 4-40 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
5. Secure the VGA cooling module with four screws using the indicated numbered order. 6. Place the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with the two M2x4 white flat-head screws. Maintenance Manual 4-41 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Remove the two M2x4 white flat-head screws securing the CPU cooling module using the indicated numbered order. 4. Remove the CPU bracket. 5. Remove the CPU cooling module and fan. Figure 4-25 Removing the CPU cooling module and fan 4-42 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Connect the fan cable to CN13 on the system board 4. Secure two M2.5x6 black bind screws on the fan. 5. Seat the CPU cooling module and bracket in the correct position and secure them with two M2x4 white flat-head screws. Maintenance Manual 4-43 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Removing the VGA Board Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-27. 1. Remove two M2x4 white flat-head screws. 2. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-27 Removing the VGA board 4-44 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Installing the VGA Board Install the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Seat the VGA board to the corrector. 2. Secure the VGA board with two M2x4 white flat-head screws. Maintenance Manual 4-45 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the left with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure4-28 Removing the CPU 4-46 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-29 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Seat the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. Maintenance Manual 4-47 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-30 Securing the CPU 4-48 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
7. Remove one M2.5x3 flat-round-head screw securing the print board. 8. Remove print SUMI-card from CN5000 on the print board. 9. Remove the print board from base enclosure. Figure 4-31 Removing the USB board, finger print board and print board Maintenance Manual 4-49 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
5. Connect the USB SUMI-card to CN3000 on the USB board. 6. Seat the USB board in the correct position and connect the USB SUMI-card to CN26 on the system board. 7. Be sure the kill switch button is operational before proceeding. 4-50 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Remove the RJ11 cable from CN50 on the system board and then remove the system board. Figure 4-32 Removing the system board 4. Turn the system board upside down. 5. Remove the AC-IN cable from CN503. Maintenance Manual 4-51 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Seat the system board in the correct position. 4. Secure the system board with one M2x4 black flat-head screw. 5. Seat the MIC in the correct position and connect the MIC cable to CN28 on the system board. 4-52 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from the LCD/FL connector. 3. Disconnect the HV cable from the HV connector and remove the FL inverter board. Maintenance Manual 4-53 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
- Two M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screws on bottom 3. Secure the following 5 seals to cover the screws, in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Three black seals on the top 4-54 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from the LCD/FL connector. 3. Disconnect the HV cable from the HV connector and remove the FL inverter board. Maintenance Manual 4-55 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
4. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connecter, and connect the HV cable to the HV connector. 5. Seat the LCD module, FL inverter board in the correct position. 6. Secure the FL inverter board with one M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screw. 4-56 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
4-36. 1. Carefully tilt the LCD module toward you. 2. Remove two M2x3 white flat-head screws on each side securing the LCD bracket. Figure 4-35 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module and screws Maintenance Manual 4-57 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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4. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. 5. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-36 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-58 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
2. Connect the LCD/FL cable to the LCD module connector. 3. Turn the LCD right side up. 4. Place the LCD bracket in the correct position and secure it with two M2x3 white flat- head screws on each side. Maintenance Manual 4-59 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
1. Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position. 2. Route the speaker cable in the wire guide. 3. Secure the left speaker with one M2x4 black flat-head screw. 4. Secure the right speaker with two M2x4 black flat-head screws. 4-60 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
5. Remove the following 7 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Two right latches - One latch on the front and bottom sides - Three left latches 6. Remove the switch board. Maintenance Manual 4-61 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
4. Secure the switch board with two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. 5. Connect the switch board flat cables to CN4000 on the switch board. 6. Secure the EMI tape and Mylar in the correct position. 4-62 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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5. Remove the following 7 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Two right latches - One latch on the front and bottom sides - Three left latches 6. Remove the switch board. Maintenance Manual 4-63 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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4. Secure the switch board with two M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. 5. Connect the switch board flat cables to CN4000 on the switch board. 6. Secure the EMI tape and Mylar in the correct position. 4-64 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Figure 4-41 Removing the touch pad and button board 4. Remove two M2.5x3 flat-round-head screws securing the button board. 5. Remove the button board. 6. Disconnect the button board flat cable from CN2000 on the button board. Maintenance Manual 4-65 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Seat the touch pad in the correct position and secure it with five M2.5x4 black flat- head screws. 4. Connect the touch pad flat cables to JP1 on the touch pad. 4-66 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
Figure 4-42 Removing the touch pad and button board 4. Remove two M2.5x3 flat-round-head screws securing the button board. 5. Remove the button board. 6. Disconnect the button board flat cable from CN2000 on the button board. Maintenance Manual 4-67 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
3. Seat the touch pad in the correct position and secure it with five M2.5x4 black flat- head screws. 4. Connect the touch pad flat cables to JP1 on the touch pad. 4-68 Maintenance Manual Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
LCD cover before securing the module with four screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be carefully when handling it. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
C.30 CN504 LAN Cable to Docking Connector (9-Pin) Table C-30 Lan cable to Docking Connector pin assignments (9-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name /TD+_DOCK' /TD-_DOCK' /RD+_DOCK' /RD-_DOCK' DGND' /C+_DOCK' Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-22...
Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Break Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
(Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.) The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk and the system is automatically reset. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
(maximum), depending on the conditions of the computer or ICs. The computer is not hung up. Allow sufficient time. Never reboot or turn off the power to the computer before the rewriting is completed. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. H GREASE INFORMATION Appendices Appendix H Appendix H GREASE INFORMATION This Appendix explains which grease use this model. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...