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Note: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the PORTEGE A200 series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys Keys are used in the text to describe many operations.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Features ........................1-1 Hard Disk Drive ......................1-9 Keyboard ........................1-10 Optical Drive......................1-11 TFT Color Display....................1-13 Power Supply ......................1-15 Batteries ........................1-17 AC Adapter ......................1-20 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Troubleshooting ......................
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Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics The Diagnostic Test ....................3-1 Executing the Diagnostic Test ................... 3-4 Setting of the hardware configuration................ 3-8 Heatrun Test ......................3-11 Subtest Names......................3-12 System Test......................3-14 Memory Test......................3-16 Keyboard Test......................3-17 Display Test ......................3-18 3.10 Floppy Disk Test ......................
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents Features ........................1-1 Hard Disk Drive ......................1-9 Keyboard ........................1-10 Optical Drive......................1-11 1.4.1 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive ..............1-11 1.4.2 DVD-multi Drive ................1-12 TFT Color Display....................1-13 1.5.1 LCD Module..................1-13 1.5.2 FL Inverter Board ................1-14 Power Supply ......................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer..................1-4 Figure 1-2 System unit configuration................1-4 Figure 1-3 System block diagram..................1-5 Figure 1-4 2.5-inch HDD....................1-9 Figure 1-5 Keyboard ...................... 1-10 Tables Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications................1-9 Table 1-2 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive specifications ............
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features Features The PORTEGE A200 series are an ultra thin and lightweight PC realizing cable- less ® ® environment on a table by wireless function with a Mobile Intel Pentium -M processor or ® ®...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Display LCD and CRT can be displayed at the same time. Built- in 12.1 inch, 262,144 colors, XGA (1,024? 768 dots), thin type low temperature poly-silicon TFT color display. Supported via a RGB connector. TV-out (S-Video output) Has a TV output terminal.
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Headphone jack External microphone jack One touch button An Internet button, mail button and Toshiba Console button are installed. Built- in Modem The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. It supports ITU-T V.90 (V.92). The transfer rates are 56 Kbps for data reception, 33.6 Kbps for data transmission, and 14,400 bps for fax transmission.
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The computer comes with one IEEE 1394 port. It enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras. PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer and Figure 1-2 shows the system units configuration. Figure 1-1 Front of the computer Figure 1-2 System unit configuration PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-3 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-3 System block diagram PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The PC contains the following components. ® ® Intel Mobile Pentium -M Processor ® ® A 1.60GHz Intel Mobile Pentium M Processor with a 1.60GHz internal clock, 400MHz bus and 1.308V to 0.748V core operation. Cache memory: 64KB primary cache and 2MB secondary cache.
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features South Bridge: Intel 82801DBM (ICH4-M) PCI 3.3V/5V tolerance interface Steerable PCI interrupts for PCI device Plug-and-Play Enhanced DMA controller Interrupt controller Counter/timers Distributed DMA supported PC/PCI DMA supported Serial IRQ supported Low Pin Count (LPC) host controller Plug-and-Play supported ACPI supporting features Built- in PCI IDE controller...
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Other main system chips EC/KBC (Mitsubishi- made M306K9FCLRP) PSC (Toshiba made TMP87PM48V01U) Clock Generator (ICS-made ICS950812GT) TV Encoder (Chrontel- made CH7011A) SOUND CODEC (ADI- made AD1981B) AMP (Matsushita-Made AN12940AA-VF) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
The computer is equipped with a 40 or 60GB HDD. Figure 1-4 shows a view of the 2.5- inch HDD and Tables 1-1 lists the specifications. Figure 1-4 2.5-inch HDD Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD specifications specifications Parameter TOSHIBA TOSHIBA HDD2190B HDD2189B Outline Width (mm) 69.85 69.85...
1.3 Keyboard 1 Hardware Overview Keyboard The 84-key (US) or 85-key (UK) keyboard that consists of character keys and control keys is mounted The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller on the system board. Figure1-5 is a view of the keyboard.
1 Hardware Overview 1.4 Optical Drive Optical Drive 1.4.1 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive This drive is a combination of DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW Drive. It is full-size and runs either 12cm (4.72- inch) or 8cm (3.15- inch) DVD/CDs without an adaptor. This drive reads CD-ROM at maximum 24-speed, reads DVD-ROM at maximum 8-speed and writes CD-R at maximum 24-speed, and writes CD-RW at 4-speed.
1.4 Optical Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.4.2 DVD-multi Drive This drive is a combination of CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM Drive. It is full-size and runs either 12cm (4.72- inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVD/CDs without an adapter. This drive reads CD-ROM at maximum 24-speed, reads DVD-ROM at maximum 8-speed, writes CD-R at maximum 16-speed, writes CD-RW at maximum 4-speed, writes DVD-R at maximum 2-speed, writes DVD-RW at maximum 2-speed and writes DVD-RAM at maximum 2-speed.
1 Hardware Overview 1.5 TFT Color Display TFT Color Display The TFT color display consists of a LCD module and FL inverter board. 1.5.1 LCD Module The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses a backlight as the light source and can display images and characters of 262,144 colors with 1024? 768 resolution.
1.5 TFT Color Display 1 Hardware Overview 1.5.2 FL Inverter Board The FL inverter board supplies a high frequency current to illuminate the LCD module FL. Table 1-5 lists the FL inverter board specifications. Table 1-5 FL inverter board specifications Specifications Item G71C00011121...
1 Hardware Overview 1.6 Power Supply Power Supply The power supply supplies 19 different voltages to the system board. The power supply micro controller has the following functions. 1. Judges that the DC power supply (AC adapter) is connected to the computer. 2.
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1.6 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-6 Power supply output specifications(2/2) Name Voltage [V] SND-P5V AN12940AA(Amp) A4R7-P4V AD1981B, Line IN, Amp, Head Phone, Ring Phone PC Card Power, USB Power ICH4-M, MAX6501, LEDs 2.0-3.5 ICH4-M(RTC) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 1-17...
1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Batteries Batteries The PC has the following two batteries. Main battery Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-7 lists the specifications for these two batteries. Table 1-7 Battery specifications Battery Name Battery Element Output Voltage Capacity Main battery G71C0003Y110 Lithium ion...
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1.7 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.7.2 Main Battery Charging Control Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The power supply microprocessor controls power supply and detects a full charge when the AC adapter and battery are connected to the computer. The system charges the battery using quick charge or trickle charge.
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1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Batteries 1.7.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides the power supply to maintain the date, time, and other system information in memory. Table 1-11 lists the battery charging time. Table 1-11 RTC battery charging time Item Time Charging AC adapter or main battery in use...
1.8 AC Adapter 1 Hardware Overview AC Adapter The AC adapter is also used to charge the battery. Table 1-13 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-13 AC adapter specifications Specification Parameter G71C0002S310 Input voltage AC 90 to 264V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz Input current/ 1.5A or less...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Display Troubleshooting..................2-37 Procedure 1 External Monitor Check............2-37 Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ......2-37 Procedure 3 Connector Check and Cable Check ........2-37 Procedure 4 Replacement Check.............. 2-38 Keyboard Troubleshooting ..................2-39 Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ......
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figures Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart ................2-3 Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test ..............2-19 Tables Table 2-1 Battery icon....................2-7 Table 2-2 DC IN icon..................... 2-7 Table 2-3 Error code....................... 2-9 Table 2-4 Result code ....................
1. A set of tools for debugging port test (test cable, test board, RS-232C cross cable, display, D port FD) 2. A PC with a serial port (for displaying debug port test result) 3. Toshiba MS-DOS system FD 4. An external CRT display(for Display trouble shooting) 5. A SD card(for SD card slot trouble shooting) 6.
? Make sure that Toshiba Windows ® XP is installed on the hard disk. Non-Toshiba operating systems can cause the computer malfunction. ? Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer. ? Make sure the USB FDD and optical drive are empty.
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2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The Test program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. Check the Log Utilities function to confirm which diagnostic test detected an error(s), then perform the appropriate troubleshooting procedures as follows: 1.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controller controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Power Supply Icon Check Procedure 2: Error Code Check Procedure 3: Connection Check...
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 1 Power Supply Icon Check The following two icons indicate the power supply status: ? Battery icon ? DC IN icon The power supply controller uses the power supply status with the Battery icon and the DC IN icon as listed in the tables below.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting When icons are blinking, perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter and cut off the power supply to the computer by force. 2. Re-attach the battery pack and the AC adapter. If icons are still blinking after the operation above, check the followings: Check 1 If the DC IN icon blinks orange, go to Procedure 2.
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Error Code Check If the power supply microprocessor detects a malfunction, the DC IN icon blinks orange. The blink pattern indicates an error as shown below. ? Start Off for 2 seconds ? Error code (8 bit) “1”...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ? DC power supply (AC adapter) Error code Meaning AC Adapter output voltage is over 16.5V. Commondock output voltage is over 16.5V. Current from the DC power supply is over 6.05A. Current from the DC power supply is over 0.5A when there is no load. Abnormal current has been sensed 0[A].
2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures ? 1R8-C1V output Error code Meaning 1R8-C1V voltage is over 2.16V when the computer is powered on/off. 1R8-C1V voltage is 1.53V or less when the computer is powered on. 1R8-C1V voltage is 1.53V or less when the computer is booting up. 1R8-C1V voltage is 1.53V or less while the computer is suspended.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ? E3V output Error code Meaning E3V voltage is over 3.96V when the computer is powered on/off. E3V voltage is 2.81V or less when the computer is powered on. E3V voltage is 2.81V or less at power-on. E3V voltage is over 2.81V or more when the computer is powered off.
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures ? 1R25-P1V output Error code Meaning 1R25-P1V voltage is over 1.50V when the computer is powered on/off. 1R25-P1V voltage is 1.063V or less when the computer is powered on. 1R25-P1V voltage is 1.063V or less at power-on. 1R25-P1V voltage is 1.063V or more when the computer is powered off.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Connection Check The wiring diagram related to the power supply is shown below: Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform starting from Check 1. Check 1 Plug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and check it with a tester. If the cord is cut, replace with a new one.
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2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 4. When charge is complete, the diagnostics test displays the result code. Check the result code against the table below and perform any necessary check. Table 2-4 Result code Result code Contents Check items The battery is charging normally.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the system board is defective. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debug port Check Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check...
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. ? If an error message is shown on the display, perform Check 1.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Check 3 The IRT checks the system board. When the IRT detects an error, the system stops or an error message appears. If one of the following error messages (1) through (17), (22) or (23) is displayed, go to Procedure 4.
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Debug Port Check Check the D port status by a debug port test. The tool for debug port test is shown below. Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test The test procedures are follows: 1.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-5 Debugging port status (1/7) D port Contents Status Clears software rest bit. Permits A20 line. Initializes special register and Intel chipset. F000h Initializes PIT CH0 only (for HOLD_ON). Initializes flag of factor rewriting of BIOS. Checks CHECK SUM.
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Debugging port status (2/7) D port Contents status F004h Changes ROM BIOS to RAM BIOS. F005h Stores scan codes. Sets TASK_1ms_TSC. F0006h Inputs key. Reads CHGBIOSA.EXE/CHGFIRMA.EXE . FDC RESET Sets parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) and the transmission rate. Reads the first sector.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-5 Debugging port status (3/7) D port Contents status F103h Resume branch (in COLD boot only) No resume at CMOS error No resume, if resume status code is not set. Checks for resume error. ICH4-M Power Failure error? Resume error 7A h Checks checksum of SM-RAM.? Resume error 73H Checks change of memory configuration.? Resume error 73H...
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Debugging port status (4/7) D port Contents status F105h Initializes devices that are necessary to be initialized before initializing PCI bus. Tests and initializes PIT.(only in COLD boot) Sets test patterns to PIT#0 channel 0. Checks if the test patterns can be read.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-5 Debugging port status (5/7) D port Content status F106h Initializes devices which are necessary to be initialized before initializing PCI bus. AC’97 control Initializes temperature control information. Initializes HC and recognizes devices. Turns off the display controls “Reset”.
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Debugging port status (6/7) D port Contents status F10Ah Raises the task waiting for the completion of PCI_configuration. Initializes H/W necessary after PCI configuration. Enables power off. Generates out put code. F10Bh FIRST_64KB_CHECK (Memory checks of first 64KB) F10Ch...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-5 Debugging port status (7/7) D port Contents status Renews system resources right before Boot. F11Ch Rewrites memory map of INT15h E820h function. Renews tables for DMI. Copies ACPI table to the top of expansion memory. Waits for the completion of writing PSC version to BIOS.
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2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the following tests form Diagnostic Program. These tests check the system board and I/O unit. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostic, for more information on how to perform these tests.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting USB FDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the USB 3.5” FDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: FDD Head Cleaning Check Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 3: Connector Check and Replacement Check...
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2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the FDD of the computer, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check The USB FDD connector may be disconnected from the system board. Check visually that the connector is connected firmly. Check 1 Make sure the USB FDD cable is firmly connected to the USB port 0,1 or 2. If any of the connections are loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 2.
2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures HDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the 2.5” HDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Partition Check Procedure 3: Format Check Procedure 4: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check...
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2. Procedure 2 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Type C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you Check 1 can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
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2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Format Check The computer’s 2.5" HDD is formatted using the MS-DOS FORMAT program or the physical format program of the test program. To format the 2.5" HDD, start with Check 1 below and perform the other steps as required.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting Procedure 4 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check The HDD test program is stored in the Diagnostics Disk. Perform all of the HDD tests in the Hard Disk Drive Test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the HDD test program.
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2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check The HDD is connected to the connector PJ1800 of the system board. The connecting portion may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks to check the connecting portion: Check 1 Make sure the HDD is firmly connected to the system board.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.7 Optical Drive Troubleshooting Optical Drive Troubleshooting To check if the optical drive is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test in the Diagnostic Program.
2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Display Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: External Monitor Check Procedure 2: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 3: Connector Check and Cable Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check Procedure 1...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting If the connection is loose, reconnect firmly and restart the computer. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 4. Procedure 4 Replacement Check Units related to display are a FL inverter board, Display module, System board and LCD/FL cable.
2.9 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Keyboard Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2.10 Touch Pad Troubleshooting To determine whether the Touch Pad is faulty or not, perform the following procedures: Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the touch pad test in the Diagnostic Program.
2.11 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting To check if the SD card slot is good or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Check on Windows XP Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Check on Windows XP Insert the SD card into the slot.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.12 Modem Troubleshooting 2.12 Modem Troubleshooting To check if the modem is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Modem test program available as part of the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test program.
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2.12 Modem Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Check 4 The system board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 2-43...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 LAN Troubleshooting 2.13 LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the LAN test program available as part of the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test...
2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2: Connector Check Procedure 3: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute the Sound test program.
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting Procedure 2 Connector Check The speaker, external microphone, internal microphone and headphone are connected to the connectors on the system board and SD board shown in the following figure. Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following checks: If the stereo speakers do not work correctly, perform Check 1.
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2.14 Sound Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Replacement Check Check 1 If the stereo speakers do not sound properly, the stereo speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace them with new ones. If the stereo speakers still do not work properly, go to Check 5.
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting To check if the Wireless LAN is good or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Transmitting- Receiving Check Procedure 2: Antenna Connection Check Procedure 3: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Transmitting-Receiving Check Make sure the wireless communication switch on the computer is turned ON.
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2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Antenna Connection Check The wireless LAN function wiring diagram is shown below: Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the wireless communication switch is “On”.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Chapter 3 Contents The Diagnostic Test ....................3-1 3.1.1 Diagnostics menu ................. 3-1 3.1.2 H/W (Hardware) initial information setting tool........3-3 3.1.3 Heatrun test program................3-3 Executing the Diagnostic Test ................... 3-4 3.2.1 Diagnostics menu (T&D) ..............3-4 3.2.2 H/W initial information setting tool .............
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Head Cleaning......................3-46 3.21.1 Function Description................3-46 3.21.2 Operations ................... 3-46 3.22 Log Utilities ......................3-47 3.22.1 Function Description................3-47 3.22.2 Operations ................... 3-48 3.23 Running Test......................3-49 3.23.1 Function Description................3-49 3.23.2 Operations ................... 3-49 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities..................
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Tables Table 3-1 Subtest names ....................3-12 Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names ..............3-35 Table 3-3 Hard disk controller status register contents ............3-38 Table 3-4 Error register contents ..................3-39 Table 3-5 Error message ....................3-71 Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) ............
3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test programs to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. The Diagnostics Programs are stored on some Diagnostic Disks. There are Service Program Modules (DIAGNOSTIC MENU) and the Test Program Modules (DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU) on the Diagnostic Disk.
? A USB test module (USB test ) ? A USB cable (USB test) ? An external CRT monitor (Expansion test) ? A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) ? A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test)
3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1.2 H/W (Hardware) initial information setting tool The H/W initial information setting tool consists of the following programs. ? Initial configuration ? Region write ? System configuration display ? E2PROM test (MAC/GUID/DMI) You will need the following equipment to perform some of the programs.
To execute this program, select 1- Repair Main (T&D) in the startup menu, press Enter. The following menu appears. TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 – ONLY ONE TEST...
Set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST 2 - MEMORY TEST...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Select the option you want to execute and press Enter. When you select 1- SYSTEM TEST, the following message will appear: SYSTEM TEST NAME XXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ;...
3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Selecting YES of ERROR STOP stops the test program when an error is found and displays the operation guide on the right side of the display screen as shown below: ERROR STATUS NAME [[ HALT OPERATION ]] 1: Test end 2: Continue...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test After selecting this test, the heatrun test starts executing the same subtest as 3.23 RUNNING TEST. For more details on this test, refer to the section 3.4. PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics Setting of the hardware configuration To execute this program, select 2-Repair initial config test in the startup menu, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The H/W initial information setting tool consists of four subtests.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration Setting of the HWSC Setting of the UUID Display of the DMI information (including UUID) Setting of DVD region code (Yes/No) After completion of the above settings, H/W configuration & DMI information are appeared in order.
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3.3 Setting of the hardware configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 08 System configuration display This subtest displays the information of the system configuration. When the following message appears, confirm the contents and press Enter. Press [Enter] key For more details on the system configuration information, refer to “3.25 System configuration”.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Heatrun Test Heatrun Test To execute this program, select 3-Repair heatrun in the startup menu, press Enter. After selecting this test, the same subtests as 3.23 Running Test are executed successively. For more details on the procedure and test content, refer to Running Test. When the heatrun test ends, following message appears in the display.
3.5 Subtest Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest Names Table 3-1 lists the subtest names for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name SYSTEM ROM checksum Fan ON/OFF Geyserville Quick charge DMI read...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.5 Subtest Names Table 3-1 Subtest names (2/2) Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name PRINTER Ripple pattern [Not supported] Function Wraparound FIR/SIR Point to point (send) ASYNC [Not supported] FIR/SIR Point to point (receive) Wraparound (board) HARD DISK Sequential read Address uniqueness...
3.6 System Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics System Test To execute the System Test, select 1 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test Note: The Fan ON/OFF test for GPU fan is not supported in this model. Subtest 03 Geyserville If the CPU supports Gerserville (SpeedStep), this Subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. Subtest 04 Quick Charge This subtest checks the status for the quick charge.
3.7 Memory Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Memory Test To execute the Memory Test, select 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.8 Keyboard Test Keyboard Test To execute the Keyboard Test, select 3 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
3.9 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Display Test To execute the Display Test, select 4 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.9 Display Test Subtest 04 Gradation & Mode test for VGA This subtest displays gradations for following modes. To change the mode, press Enter. [Mode 12] [Mode 13] [Mode 3] [Mode 111 640*480 64K] [Mode 112 640*480 16M] [Mode 114...
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3.9 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 06 “H” Pattern Display This subtest displays a full screen of “H” patterns. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press Enter. Note: The last row may not be completely filled.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3.10 Floppy Disk Test Caution: Before running the floppy disk test, prepare a formatted work disk. Remove the Diagnostics Disk and insert the work disk into the FDD because the contents of the floppy disk will be erased. To execute the Floppy Disk Test, select 5 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions displayed on the screen.
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3.10 Floppy Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear during the floppy disk test. xxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS XXXXXXX [Ctrl]+[Break] : test end [Ctrl]+[C]...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.11 Printer Test 3.11 Printer Test Caution: Printer Test is not supported for this model. To execute the Printer Test, select 6 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Note: An IBM compatible printer must be connected to the system to execute this test.
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3.11 Printer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 02 Function This subtest is for IBM compatible printers, and tests the following functions: Normal print Double-width print Compressed print Emphasized print Double-strike print All characters print This subtest prints the various print types shown below: Subtest 03 Wraparound Note:...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.12 Async Test 3.12 Async Test Caution: Async Test is not supported for this model. To execute the Async Test, select 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions displayed on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test To execute the Hard Disk Test, select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter, and follow the directions on the screen. Caution: The contents of the hard disk will be erased when subtest 02, 03, 04, 06, 08 or 09 is executed.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.13 Hard Disk Test 3. The Hard Disk Test message will appear after you respond to the Detail Status prompt. Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear during each subtest. XXX DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX HARD DISK TEST XXXXXXX [Ctrl]+[Break] :...
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3.13 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 04 Cross talk & peak shift This subtest writes eight types of worst pattern data (listed below) to a cylinder and then reads the data while moving from cylinder to cylinder. (Tests the data interference in the neighbor track.) Worst pattern data Cylinder...
3.14 Real Timer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Real Timer Test To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press Enter.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Real Timer Test Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. 3-30 PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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3.14 Real Timer Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 03 Real time carry Caution: When this subtest is executed, the current date and time are erased. This subtest checks the real time clock increments, making sure the date and time are displayed in the following format: Current date : 12-31-1999 Current time : 23:59:58...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 NDP Test 3.15 NDP Test To execute the NDP test, select 10 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 This test checks the following functions of NDP: ? Control word ? Status word ? Bus...
3.16 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Expansion Test To execute the expansion test, select 11 from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Subtest 01 PCMCIA wraparound Caution: PCMCIA wraparound test is not supported for this model. Note: To execute this subtest, the PC card wraparound connector is required.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Expansion Test Subtest 02 RGB monitor ID Note: To execute this subtest, an external monitor with monitor ID function is required. Connect the external monitor to the PC for the test of ID acquisition. The judgment of acquisition is based on the panel data. In simultaneous display mode or internal display mode, in which the panel data is acquired, this subtest will fail.
Enter and follow the directions on the screen. Note: For the subtest 01, 02 and 03, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702 and DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1. For the subtest 04, use a CD-RW on the market.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (1/3) Device name Error code Error status name...
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3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (2/3) Device name Error code Error status name FDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - WRITE PROTECTED FDD - RECORD NOT FOUND FDD - DMA OVERRUN ERROR FDD - DMA BOUNDARY ERROR...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 Error codes and error status names (3/3) Device name Error code Error status name (HDD) HDD - WRITE FAULT HDD - STATUS ERROR HDD - BAD SECTOR HDD - ACCESS TIME ERROR HDD - NO HDD HDD - DMA CRC ERROR...
3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status When an error occurs in the hard disk test, the following message is displayed: HDC status = XXXXXXXX Detailed information about the hard disk test error is displayed on the screen by an eight-digit number.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Hard Disk Test Detail Status Table 3-4 Error register contents Name Description “0” … Not used (Bad block mark) “1” … A bad block mark is detected. “0” … There is no uncorrectable data error. (Uncorrectable) “1”...
3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3.20.1 Program Description This program tests the unique functions of this model. 3.20.2 Operations Select test 2 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter. The following menu appears in the display.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Subtest 01 Pressed key display When you execute this subtest, the keyboard layout is drawn on the display as shown below. When any key is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to the key character that was pressed.
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 02 Touch Pad This subtest checks the functions of the touch pad as shown below. A) Direction and parameter B) Switching function check. This test displays the response from the touch pad and touch pad switch. When moving your finger on the touch pad towards the upper left, the <POINTING>...
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Press [ Mail ] button This subtest checks moving of the Toshiba Console button. Press the Toshiba Console button after the following message appears. Press [ Toshiba Console ] button If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the KEYBOARD TEST menu.
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3.20 ONLY ONE TEST 3 Tests and Diagnostics Slide the switch to OFF position. Then, following message appears in the display. KILL SWITCH ON !! Slide the switch to ON position. Then, following message appears in the display. KILL SWITCH OFF !! After Sliding the switch to OFF position, return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu automatically.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 ONLY ONE TEST Subtest 06 This subtest checks if each LED lights properly. The following message appears in the display in order. Follow the instructions in the display to execute the test. [HDD Access LED test] Press any key and following message appears in the display.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21 Head Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning kit is necessary to perform this program. 3.21.2 Operations 1.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22 Log Utilities 3.22.1 Function Description This function logs error information generated while a test is in progress and stores the results in RAM. This function can store data on a floppy disk, or output the data to a printer or the display. The error information is displayed in the following order: 1.
3.22 Log Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.22.2 Operations 1. Select 5 and press Enter in the DIAGNOSTIC MENU, the error information is displayed in the following format: XXXXX ERRORS TS-NO PASS STS ADDR WD RD HSTS [ERROR STATUS NAME] FDD 02 0000 103 00001 00 00 0000 FDD-WRITE PROTECTED...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.23 Running Test 3.23 Running Test 3.23.1 Function Description This function automatically executes the following tests in sequence: 1. System test (subtest 01) 2. Memory test (subtests 01, 02, 06) 3. Display test (subtest 01) 4. Real timer test (subtest 02) 5.
Note: This program is only for testing a floppy disk drive. It is different from the Toshiba MS-DOS FORMAT command. This program can format a floppy disk in the following formats: (a) 2DD: Double-sided, double-density, double-track, 96/135 TPI, MFM mode, 512 bytes, 9 sectors/track.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following message. [ FDD UTILITIES ] 1 - FORMAT 2 - COPY 3 - DUMP 4 – HDD-ID READ 9 - EXIT TO DIAGNOSTICS MENU 2.
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3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3. COPY program (a) When COPY is selected, the following message appears. FLOPPY DISK FORMAT & COPY : VX.XX Type select (0:2DD,3:2HD) ? (b) Selecting a media/drive type number will display a message similar to the one below. Insert source disk into drive A: Press any key when ready.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 4. DUMP program (a) When DUMP is selected, the following message appears. DIAGNOSTICS-HARD DISK & FLOPPY DISK DUMP : VX.XX Drive type select (1:FDD, 2:HDD) ? (b) Select a drive type. If is selected, the display will go to step (h).
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3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics (k) The following message will appear. To finish the dump, select 3. Press number key (1:up,2:down,3:end) ? (l) The following message will appear. Selecting 2 returns to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Another dump (1:Yes,2:No) ? 5.
3.25 System Configuration 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.1 Function Description Note: To display the system configuration, the write protect tab should be OFF position. If the tab is ON position, move the tab to OFF position and restart the test.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.2 Operations Select 8 from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and press Enter. Then, the following system configuration appears in the display. System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name ???] - Processor Type = XXXXXX-XXXXXMHz Code = XX L2 Cache = XXXXXKB - Chip set...
3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test (Intel-made Calexico 802.11b/g). To execute the wireless LAN test, use the Diagnostics disk for wireless LAN test.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) When a defective is detected in the test, following typical cause is considered. ? Bad connection of wireless LAN card ? Using a wrong wireless LAN card (Using unspecified card) ? Defective wireless LAN card Check the connection and execute the subtest again.
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3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest03 Antenna check & communication test of 11b mode Caution: To execute subtest 03-05, use another computer (with Calexico wireless LAN card) that can communicate by the wireless LAN as a responder machine. Access points are also required.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.26 Wireless LAN Test Program (Intel-made b/g) Bad environment for wireless LAN communication (Interference/ obstruction) Defective wireless LAN card Check the connection and condition, and execute the subtest again. Subtest04 Communication test of 11g mode This subtest checks the communication of wireless LAN antenna of Calexico 802.11g mode.
3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test (Askey-made Atheros b/g, a/b/g). Caution: To execute subtest 03-07, use another computer (with Atheros wireless LAN card) that can communicate by the wireless LAN as a responder machine to perform those tests.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 4. When the program disk 2 starts, following menu will appear in the display. To execute the subtest, press test number and Enter. ******************************************************* Atheros MB4x(MB44ag/43g) Maintenance T&D Menu 1 : SKU check of Module 2 : MAC Address Check 3 : Communication test of 11a mode(MB44ag) 4 : Communication test of 11b mode(MB44ag/MB43g)
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3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest02 MAC Address Check This subtest reads out the MAC address of the card installed and confirms if it is valid. When the MAC address is valid one, following message will appear in the display.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.27 Wireless LAN Test Program (Askey-made) Moreover, following typical cause is considered. ? Bad connection of wireless LAN card ? Bad connection of wireless LAN antenna cable (Main/Aux) ? Environment for wireless LAN communication (Interference/ obstruction) ? Defective wireless LAN card Check the connection and condition, and execute the subtest again.
3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program This section describes how to perform the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test with the test program. Insert the test program disk for LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test in FDD and turn on the power. The following message will appear. Microsoft Windows XX Startup Menu ---------------------------------- Modem...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Subtest01 (i82562 + ICHx) This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. The following message will appear. [LAN transmit & receive test !] COMPLETED Repeat count = 00000 Error count 00000...
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3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest02 (GbE) Note: Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) test is not supported for this model. This subtest checks the operation of mini-PCI I/F by the loopback test in the chip. Select 2 to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3.28.2 Modem test For this subtest, connect the modem PCB and RJ11 connector with a harness. Use the dedicated “FAT-MODE inspection device (product code: QE2000P01 made by Nitto Electric Manufacture Co.,Ltd)” for the tests. To execute Modem test, press 2 and Enter.
3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28.3 Bluetooth test Note: Bluetooth test is not supported in this model. To execute this test, input 3 and press Enter. Note: Use another computer that can communicate by the Bluetooth as a reference machine to perform this test.
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1 to select the test and press Enter. The following message will appear: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initializing … When the machine has passed the test, it displays BD_ADDR. If BD_ADDR has no problem, the following message is displayed.
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3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics If the target machine has any problem, it displays Error message. The following message is displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- My BD_ADDR = XXXXXXXXXXXX [h] FFFFFF FFFFFF...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program If the machine detects a malfunction, it indicates the error code as shown below. The error code begins with the least significant digit. Error code Table 3-6 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR) (1/2) Error code Meaning 0x01...
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When the test begins, the machine displays BD_ADDR of the DUT. The progress bar appears when the preparation is completed. The following message is displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- +----------------------+ BD_ADDR of the DUT = XXXXXXXXXXXXX [h] +----------------------+...
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When the Bluetooth test menu is displayed on the tester machine, press T and Enter to select the subtest. The following message will appear: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- +------------------+ Tester...
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If the DUT machine has any problem or S of the DUT machine is pressed before connection to tester machine, the following message “INCOMPLETE” is displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- +----------------------+ BD_ADDR of the DUT = XXXXXXXXXXXXX [h]...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program Error code Table 3-7 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR of the DUT) (1/2) Error code Meaning 0x01 Unknown HCI Command. 0x02 No Connection. 0x03 Hardware Failure. 0x04 Page Timeout. 0x05 Authentication Failure. 0x06 Key Missing.
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3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Table 3-7 Error code for Bluetooth test (BD_ADDR of the DUT) (2/2) Error code Meaning 0x20 Unsupported LMP Parameter Value. 0x21 Role Change Not Allowed. 0x22 LMP Response Timeout. 0x23 LMP Error Transaction Collision. 0x24 LMP PDU Not Allowed.
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.28 LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 Test Program 3.28.4 IEEE1394 test To execute this test, input 4 and press Enter. Note: Use another computer that can communicate by IEEE1394 (i. Link) cable as a reference machine to perform this test. The following menu will appear: ******************************************************************** ********...
3.29 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 Sound Test program This section describes how to perform the Sound test. To execute the sound test, refer to the following description. Insert the test program disk for Sound test in the floppy disk drive and turn on the power. The following message will appear: ############################################################### ######...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 Sound Test program To return to the Sound test menu, Press 9 and Enter. Then following message will appear in the display. *********************************** ******** May I Restart ? ******* *********************************** Press any key to continue… After pressing any key, the machine starts rebooting and sound test menu will appear in the display.
3.29 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest02 Sine Wave This subtest is executed by loading the COM file (ADSIN.COM). The program expands sine wave data table from 16KB to 64KB, and creates the play data. Then it transfers the data between the DMA and the CODEC to play the sine wave. (It sounds like a continuous beep).
3.29 Sound Test program 3.29.3 CD Sound (Standard) test To execute the CD Sound (Standard) test, press 3 and Enter. Insert the test media (TOSHIBA TEST CD-ROM or ABEX TEST CD-ROM) or music CD on the market (if the test media can not be prepared).
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3.29 Sound Test program 3 Tests and Diagnostics Press any key and stop the narration. Then return to the CD Sound (Standard) test menu. Subtest02 English Narration Selected this subtest, narration in English starts. For more details on the procedure, refer to the subtest01. Subtest03 Test Tone A Caution:...
3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.29 Sound Test program 3.29.3.2 Audio CD Insert an audio CD and the following menu appears in the display. CD/DVD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX...
3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics Caution: Sound (Legacy) test is not supported in this model. 3.30 SETUP 3.30.1 Function Description This program displays the current system setup information as listed below: 1. Memory 2. System Date/Time 3. Battery 4. Password 5.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP (a) Internal Pointing Device (b) Hard Disk Mode 12. LEGACY EMULATION (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation 13. PCI LAN 3-86 PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30.2 Accessing the SETUP Program While pressing ESC, turn on the power. Then press F1. The following display appears. *1: displayed only in Pentium models PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 3-87...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press ? and ? to move between the two columns. Press ? and ? to move between items in a column. Press Fn+? ??PgUp) and Fn + ? ??PgDn) to move between the two pages. 2.
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics SETUP Options The SETUP screen is divided into 13 functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its options. 1. Memory This group of options displays the computer’s memory. This field displays the total amount of memory installed and is automatically calculated by the computer.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP Note: In boot mode, the System Auto Off (*1) item does not appear. Display of the LCD Brightness will be changed in the condition below: (*2) Operating the battery (*3) Using the AC adapter User Setting Use this option to set the battery save parameters on the sub-window, BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS.
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics HDD Auto Off Use this option to set the duration of the HDD automatic power off function. xx Min. Automatically turns off the power to the hard disk drive if it is not used for the duration set. The duration xx can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP 4. Password This option sets or resets the user password for power on and instant security (Fn+F1). Registered The user password has been registered. Not registered The user password has not been registered. For details on setting the user password, refer to the User’s Manual. 5.
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics : When HDD occurs in the boot priority in the following order: PC card and built-in HDD. (c) Network Boot Protocol Use this option to set the starting method via a network. Sets to PXE protocol. (Default) RPL Sets to RPL protocol.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP 7. Others Whether or not you need to configure the computer with these options depends primarily on the kind of software or peripherals you use. (a) Power-up Mode Use this option to choose between resume and boot mode. Boot Turns on boot mode.
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics (e) Auto Power On This option displays setting for Auto Power On. Disabled Indicates auto power on is not set. Enabled Indicates auto power on is set. When “Enabled” is selected, the following sub-window appears. OPTIONS Alarm Time = 00:00:00...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP (g) Sound Logo This option enables or disables sound logo function. Enabled Enables the sound logo function. (Default) Disabled Disables the sound logo function. (h) Power Button Lamp This option sets the power button lamp. Table 3-8 Lamp pattern of power button Status Power ON...
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 8. Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. All Devices BIOS sets all devices. Setup by OS Initializes devices, which is needed to load an operating system. Operating system initializes other devices. When this option is selected, the setting in the “PC Card”...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP Card Bus/16 bit Use this setting when Card Bus does not work properly in “Auto-Selected”. 3-98 PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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3.30 SETUP 3 Tests and Diagnostics 12. Peripheral This option sets the HDD and other devices. (a) Internal Pointing Device Enabled Enables touch pad. (Default) Disabled Disables touch pad. Note: If Disabled is select, the touch pad can not be on or off on Windows. (b) Hard Disk Mode Use this item to select the hard disk mode.
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3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.30 SETUP (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation This option sets the Legacy support condition of the USB floppy disk drive. Enabled Enables LEGACY support. (Default) USB floppy disk is available without the driver. To start the computer by FD, set this option to “Enabled”. Disabled Disables LEGACY support.
4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Overview This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace one. The chart below provides a guide as to which other FRUs must be removed before a particular FRU can be removed.
Danger: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. Other batteries may have different specifications that are incompatible with the computer and may result in fire or explosion.
4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Before you begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is described in section “4.2 Battery Pack”. 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Disassembly procedures Three main types of cable connector are used. Pressure plate connector Spring connector Normal pin connector When disconnecting a pressure plate connector, draw the tab on one side of the plastic pressure plate on the connector and pull the cable out from the connector. When reconnecting a cable to a pressure plate connector, draw enough the pressure plate and insert the cable into the connector.
4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Assembly procedures After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembling the computer. Take your time and follow the instructions carefully.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview Screw tightening torque Use the following torque when tightening screws. Caution: Overtightening may damage screws or parts. Undertightening may allow screws to loosen (and possibly fall out) causing a short circuit or other damage. Note: To tighten screws quickly and accurately, an electric screwdriver is recommended. 0.167 N?m (1.7 kgf ?cm) M2 (2mm) M2.5 (2.5mm) 0.294 N?m(3.0 kgf?cm)
4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures Screw notation To make maintenance of the computer easier, markings of the kinds of the screws including the types and lengths of the screws are indicated on the computer body. Format: Screw shape + Screw length (mm) Screw shape B: Bind screw F: Flat head screw...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack Battery pack Removing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for removing the battery pack. (See Figure 4-1.) Caution: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing the battery pack. Similarly, do not drop, knock, scratch, disassemble, twist, or bend the battery pack.
Dispose always the used batteries pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Toshiba. Note: Check v isually the battery terminals and clean off any dirt with a dry cloth.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 PC card PC card Removing the PC card The following describes the procedure for removing the PC card. (See Figure 4-3.) Caution: Insert or remove the PC card in accordance with any instructions in the PC card manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
4.4 SD memory card 4 Replacement Procedures SD memory card Removing the SD memory card The following describes the procedure for removing the SD memory card. (See Figure 4-4.) Caution: Insert or remove the SD memory card in accordance with any instructions in the SD memory card manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Connector panel Connector panel Removing the connector panel The following describes the procedure for removing the connector panel. (See Figure 4-5.) 1. Open the connector panel. 2. Push the center of the connector panel to bend it and remove the connector panel. Connector panel Figure 4-5 Removing the connector panel Installing a connector panel...
4.6 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Keyboard Removing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for removing the keyboard. (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8.) 1. Open the display. 2. Insert your fingers into the slots at both the sides and lift up the keyboard holder. Keyboard holder Slot Slot...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Keyboard 3. Remove the following screws fixing the keyboard. M2? 3S S-THIN HEAD screw 4. Lift the upper side of the keyboard and pull down to the front. M2? 3S S-THIN HEAD Keyboard Figure 4-7 Removing the keyboard (1) 4-14 PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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4.6 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Remove the keyboard flexible cable from the connector PJ3230 on the system board. 6. Remove the keyboard. Keyboard flexible cable PJ3230 Figure 4-8 Removing the keyboard (2) Installing a keyboard The following describes the procedure for installing a keyboard. (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8.) 1.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Optical drive Optical drive Removing the optical drive The following describes the procedure for removing the optical drive. (See Figure 4-9 and 4- 10.) 1. Remove the following screw fixing the optical drive. ? M2.5? 12B FLAT HEAD screw M2.5?12B FLAT HEAD Figure 4-9 Removing the optical drive (1)
4.7 Optical drive 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Turn over the computer and insert a screwdriver into the hole from the space for a battery pack to push the rear of the optical drive. Driver Hole for removing optical drive Optical drive Figure 4-10 Removing the optical drive (2) Caution: Be careful not to damage the computer by the driver.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad Palm rest/Touch pad 4.8.1 Palm rest Removing the palm rest The following describes the procedure for removing the palm rest. (See Figure 4-11 and 4- 12.) Caution: The touch pad is stuck to the palm rest with adhesives, so it can not be removed.
4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Turn the computer face up and remove the flat cable from the connector PJ3240 on the system board. 3. Remove the following screws fixing the palm rest. M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD screw M2.5? 12B FLAT HEAD screw M2.5?12B FLAT HEAD...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad Installing a palm rest The following describes the procedure for installing a palm rest. (See Figure 4-11 and 4-12.) 1. Set the palm rest from the left side while guiding the two holes of the palm rest to the audio jacks.
4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures 4.8.2 Touch pad Removing the touch pad The following describes the procedure for removing the touch pad (board). (See Figure 4-13.) 1. Remove the following screws and the touch pad. M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD screw 2.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 HDD Removing the HDD The following describes the procedure for removing the HDD. (See Figure 4-14 and 4-15.) Caution: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to the device. 1.
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4.9 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the following screws fixing the HDD bracket. M3? 4S FLAT HEAD screw 4. Separate the HDD bracket from the HDD. M3? 4S FLAT HEAD HDD bracket M3? 4S FLAT HEAD Figure 4-15 Separating the HDD Installing a HDD The following describes the procedure for installing a HDD.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Memory module 4.10 Memory module Caution: The power must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing a memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory module terminals. Any dirt on the terminals may cause memory access problems.
4.10 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a memory module To install a memory module(s), confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Then perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-16.) 1. Turn up the insulator and insert the memory module into the connector of the computer slantwise with the label up.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Wireless LAN module 4.11 Wireless LAN module Removing the wireless LAN module To remove the wireless LAN module, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-17.) 1. Peel off the glass tape on the wireless LAN antenna cables. 2.
4.11 Wireless LAN module 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Connect the white and black antenna cables and fix them with the glass tape . PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-27...
4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Internal microphone 4.12 Internal microphone Removing the internal microphone To remove the internal microphone, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-18.) 1. Peel off the glass tape fixing the internal microphone cable. 2. Remove the internal microphone cable from the connector PJ6000 on the system board.
4.13 MDC module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 MDC module Removing the MDC module To remove the MDC module, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-19.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the MDC module. M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD screw 2. Remove the MDC mo dule from the connector PJ3010 on the system board. 3.
4.14 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures 4.14 Speaker Removing the speaker To remove the speakers, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-20.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the speakers M2? 3S S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 3S S-THIN HEAD Speaker Speaker Insulator...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Speaker 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector PJ6003 on the system board. 3. Peel off the four insulators and one glass tape and remove the speakers and speaker cable. Installing a speaker To remove a speaker, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-20.) 1.
4.15 Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Cover assembly Removing the cover assembly To remove the cover assembly, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-21 to 4-24.) 1. Remove the LCD cable from the connector PJ5600 on the system board. LCD cable PJ5600 Figure 4-21 Removing the cables...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Cover assembly 2. Remove the following screws. FLAT HEAD screw ? 5 (?) M2.5? 12B ? 8 (?) M2.5? 8B BIND screw FLAT HEAD screw ? 2 (?) M2.5? 4B FLAT HEAD screw ? 1 (?’) M2.5? 12B (When the optical drive is not removed.) ?’...
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4.15 Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Turn over the computer and remove the following screw in the battery slot. M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD Figure 4-23 Removing the screw 4. Release the latches of the cover assembly and remove the cover assembly 5.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Cover assembly Installing a cover assembly To install a cover assembly, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-21 to 4-24.) 1. Connect the LED cable to the connector PJ9500 on the system board. 2. Mount the cover assembly on the base assembly while engaging the latches. 3.
4.16 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 RTC battery Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-25.) 1. Peel off the glass tape and disconnect the RTC battery cable from the connector PJ8760 on the system board.
4.18 CPU fan 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 CPU fan Removing the CPU fan To remove the CPU fan, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-27.) 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector PJ8770 on the system board. 2. Remove the following screws fixing the CPU fan. M2.5? 4B FLAT HEAD screw ? 2 3.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 SD board/System board 4.19 SD board/System board 4.19.1 SD board Removing the SD board To remove the SD board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-28.) 1. Disconnect the SD cable from the connector PJ 9550 on the system board and from the connector PJ9555 on the SD board.
4.19 SD board/System board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.19.2 System board Removing the system board To remove the system board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-29.) 1. Lift up the right side of the system board and remove the system board in the direction indicated by the arrow.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Heat sink/CPU 4.20 Heat sink/CPU 4.20.1 Heat sink Removing the heat sink To remove the heat sink, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-30.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the holder and remove the holder and heat sink. M2? 4Z BIND screw M2x4Z BIND...
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4.20 Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a heat sink To install a heat sink, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-30 and 4-31.) 1. When silicon grease has already been applied to the heat sink (fin) and face of CPU, remove them cleanly with a soft cloth.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 Heat sink/CPU 4.20.2 CPU Removing the CPU Caution: The temperature of CPU may become high. Be sure to work after it has become low. To remove the CPU perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-32.) 1. Turn the cam counterclockwise 180 degrees with a flat-blade screwdriver to release the lock.
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4.20 Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a CPU To install a CPU perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-33.) 1. Make sure the cam is in the open position. 2. Set the CPU in place on the CPU socket. Caution: When setting the CPU on the socket, make sure that the triangle mark on the CPU comes to the right position.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board 4.21 LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board Removing the LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board To remove the LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-34 to 4-37.) 1. Peel off the two mask seals and remove the following screws . M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD...
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4.21 LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Remove the display mask from the bottom while releasing the latches. Display mask Figure 4-35 Removing the display mask 3. Remove the following screw fixing the FL inverter. Disconnect the FL cable and HV cable from the FL inverter.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board 4. Remove the following screws fixing the LED board. Disconnect the LED cable from the connector and remove the LED board. M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD LED board LED cable Figure 4-37 Removing the LED board 4-46...
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4.21 LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board To install a LCD mask/FL inverter/LED board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-34 to 4-37.) 1. Connect the LED cable to the connector of the LED board. Caution: Put the LED cable into the space between the FL inverter and LED board.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 LCD unit 4.22 LCD unit Removing the LCD unit To remove the LCD unit, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-38 to 4-40.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the LCD unit. M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 4Z S-THIN HEAD M2? 4Z S-THIN...
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4.22 LCD unit 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Peel off the glass tape on the LCD connector on the back of the LCD unit. 3. Disconnect the LCD cable and remove the LCD unit. LCD unit Glass tape LCD cable Figure 4-39 Removing the LCD unit PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-49...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 LCD unit 4. Remove the following screws and detach the LCD supports from the LCD unit. M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD screw M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD LCD support (right) M2? 3C S-THIN HEAD LCD support (left) Figure 4-40 Removing the LCD support Installing a LCD unit To install a LCD unit, perform the following procedure.
4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4.23.1 LCD cable Removing the LCD cable To remove the LCD cable, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-41 to 4-43.) 1. Peel off the acetate tape fixing the LCD cable. 2.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4. Remove the following screws and LCD cable holder (on the back of the cover assembly). M2.5? 4S FLAT HEAD screw M2.5?4S FLAT HEAD LCD cable holder Figure 4-42 Removing the LCD cable holder 5.
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4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a LCD cable To install a LCD cable, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-41 to 4-44.) 1. Pass the LCD cable through the hinge hole to the system board side. 2. Install the LCD cable holder (back of the cover assembly) and fix it with the following screws .
4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4.23.2 LED cable Removing the LED cable To remove the LED cable, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-45.) 1. Remove the following screw and right side hinge cap (viewing from the front). M2.5? 6B S-THIN HEAD screw 2.
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4.23 LCD cable/LED cable 4 Replacement Procedures Installing a LED cable To install a LED cable, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-45.) 1. Pass the LED cable through the hinge hole to the system board side. 2. Install the hinge cap and fix it with the following screw. Do not pinch the LED cable between the hinge cap and the cover assembly.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Wireless LAN antenna 4.24 Wireless LAN antenna Removing the wireless LAN antenna To remove the wireless LAN antenna, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-46 and 4-47.) 1. Peel off the four acetate tapes and wireless LAN antennas. Wireless LAN antenna Acetate tape Figure 4-46 Removing the wireless LAN antenna...
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4.24 Wireless LAN antenna 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Peel off the one acetate tape and four insulators and take out the wireless LAN antenna cables from the hinge hole. Insulator Acetate tape Wireless LAN antenna cable Figure 4-47 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable Installing a wireless LAN antenna To install a wireless LAN antenna, perform the following procedure.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Hinge assembly 4.25 Hinge assembly Removing the hinge assembly To remove the hinge assembly, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-48 and 4-49) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the hinge assemblies on the LCD cover side. ? 2 (left? 1, right? 1) M2.5? 6 Tapping screw...
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4.25 Hinge assembly 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Take both the hinge assemblies out from the holes of the base. M2.5?4B FLAT HEAD Hinge assembly Hinge assembly M2.5?4B FLAT HEAD Figure 4-49 Removing the hinge assembly (base side) Installing a hinge assembly To install a hinge assembly, perform the following procedure.
4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4.26 Fluorescent lamp This system uses LCD modules from the following suppliers. The procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp assembly (hereafter refer to fluorescent lamp) is different for each LCD module. Refer to the appropriate procedure. Type Part.No Supplier...
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.26.1 Replacing the 12.1 inch TMD fluorescent lamp The following describes the procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp. (See Figure 4-50 to 4-61.) Disassembling the module 1. Peeling of tape and insulating sheet <Procedure> 1) Put quietly the module on a flat plate without foreign objects with the front up.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 3) Peel off one X-PCB insulating sheet and spread it without it out of the side of bezel. Caution: 1. Keep the X-PCB insulating sheet being on the bezel. 2. Be careful not to damage the TAB. X-PCB insulating sheet Figure 4-51 Replacing TMD fluorescent lamp (2) 4-62...
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 2. Removing screws <Procedure> 1) Remove 4 screws on the side of left and the side of right. Caution: When removing screws, use a Phillips screwdriver with bit of No.0. Figure 4-52 Replacing TMD fluorescent lamp(3) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-63...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp Removing bezel <Procedure> 1) Turn over the module with the insulating sheet. 2) Releases latches of the bezel and frame (3 points). 3) Lift up slowly the bottom side (Back light side) of bezel and release latches (3 points)at the upper to remove the bezel.
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Opening PCB <Procedure> 1) Open the PCB horizontally. Caution: Do not damage the TAB. Open the X-PCB from the back Figure 4-54 Replacing TMD fluorescent lamp(5) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-65...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 5. Removing PCB-ASSY cell <Procedure> 1) Remove the PCB-ASSY cell from the back light unit. 2) Remove thoroughly remaining double-sided tape on the back of cell. Caution: 1. One point of the upper of cell is fixed with double sided tape. Peel off slowly so as not to break the cell.
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembling the module 1. Checking back light for replacement <Check> 1) Refer to the following figure. The sheet shall not be out of the frame. Figure 4-56 Replacing TMD fluorescent lamp(7) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-67...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 2. Assembling PCB ASSY <Procedure> 1) Back light unit for replacement Remove the peeled-tape on the double-sided tape at the upper of frame. 2) Light the backlight on. 3) Make sure that there is no dus t, foreign object, scratch and like that on the backlight and the back of cell.
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Folding TAB/PCB and temporal fixing <Procedure> 1) Fold the X- TAB(X-PCB) to the back of back light unit. Caution: Do not damage the TAB. Fold the X-PCB to the back. Figure 4-58 Replacing TMD fluorescent lamp(9) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499) 4-69...
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4. Bezel set <Procedure> 1) Hook the upper side (TAB side) of bezel to the three latches of frame. ? 2) Latch the side. 3) Mate the lamp side. ? Caution: 1. Do not damage the TAB. 2.
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4.26 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 5. Fixing PCB and bezel with screws <Procedure> 1) Fix the right side ( 2 points, viewing from the back) with screws in order of ? and 2) Fix the left side ( 2 points, viewing from the back) with screws in order of ? and Caution: 1.
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4 Replacement Procedures 4.26 Fluorescent lamp 6. Sticking tape and insulating sheet <Procedure> 1) Stick the X-PCB insulating sheet. ? 2) Stick the lower side (lamp side) of bezel tape.? 3) Stick the FL cable tape.?? Caution: 1. When sticking the insulating sheet, do no bend it. 2.
Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices Appendix A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD module: 1.
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module 3. If the panel’s surface gets dirty, wipe it with cotton or a soft cloth. If it is still dirty, try breathing on the surface to create a light condensate and wipe it again. If the surface is very dirty, we recommend a CRT cleaning agent.
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Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 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.
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module 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. PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. 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.
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
Appendix B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board (FPYSY*) Front View Figure B-1 System board (FPYSY*) layout (front) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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Appendices Appendix B Board Layout Table B-1 System board (FPYSY*) ICs and connectors (front) Mark Number Name PJ6003 Speaker connector PJ3230 Keyboard connector PJ9550 SD board I/F connector PJ8770 Fan connector PJ8760 RTC battery connector PJ2000 Debugging port PJ4400 Bluetooth I/F connector PJ3240 Touch pad connector PJ1420...
Appendix B Board Layout Appendices B.2 System Board (FPYSY*) Back View Figure B-2 System board (FPYSY*) layout (back) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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Appendices Appendix B Board Layout Table B-2 System board (FPYSY*) ICs and connectors (back) Mark Number Name PJ2110 PC card connector PJ4100 R45 jack PJ5640 TV-out connector PJ5620 CRT connector PJ4700 USB port 0/1 connector PJ8800 DC-IN jack PJ4701 USB port 2 connector PJ8810 Main battery connector PJ1800...
Appendices Appendix B Board Layout B.4 LED Board (FPYLE*) View (Front) (Back) Figure B-4 LED board (FPYLE*) layout Table B-4 LED board (FPYLE*) ICs and connectors Mark Number Name PJ9505 System board I/F connector PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
Appendices Appendix C Pin Assignment C.13 PJ4400 Bluetooth connector (20-pin) Table C-13 Bluetooth connector (20-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name BT-P3V USBPP4-S3N USBP4-S3P (BTIFOF-S3N) PMEBT-S3N BTRST-S3P BTMDL-P3N C.14 PJ4700 USB Port 0/1 connector (8-pin) Table C-14 USB Port 0/1 connector (8-pin) Pin No.
Appendix C Pin Assignment Appendices C.20 PJ8800 DC-IN Connector (2-pin) Table C- 20 DC-IN Connector (2-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name ADPDC C.21 PJ8810 Main battery connector (10-pin) Table C- 21 Main battery connector (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Apx. D 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 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 &...
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Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes 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) PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices 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 Alt (L) Space ALT (R) Home PgUp PgDn PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
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Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Note Make Break Make Break PrintSc Pause — — — — Notes: *1 Scan codes differ by mode. *2 Scan codes differ by overlay function.
Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Home PgUp PgDn Note : The table above shows scan codes with the left Shift key. In combination with the right Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift...
Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-3 Scan codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Home PgUp PgDn Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make...
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Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 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...
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Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
Appendix F Wiring Diagrams Appendices Appendix F Appendix F Wiring Diagrams LAN Loopback Connector Figure F-1 LAN loopback Connector PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool: ? BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer that has renewed BIOS data. Rewriting the BIOS Note: 1.
Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices Appendix H Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you need the following tool: ? BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer Rewriting the EC/KBC Note: 1.
Appendix I Reliability Appendices Appendix I Appendix I Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Table I-1 MTBF MTBF Time (hours) System (Maximum configuration) 6,084 PORTEGE A200 Maintenance Manual (960-499)
Apx. J Key FD Appendices Apx. J Reliability Appendix J Key FD This Appendix explains how to make a key FD. 1. Start the setup program. and press Space or BackSpace key. 2. Set the cursor to “ Not Registered” in “PASSWORD” The screen to input the password appears.