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... to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in ...the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to...
... to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in ...the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to...
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... can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you ... total memory" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 62. When the operating system has loaded...
... can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you ... total memory" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 62. When the operating system has loaded...
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... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at the time of time, the battery will need to be used to select a... either through an AC adaptor or a docking station (if applicable to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on usage. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on ...
... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at the time of time, the battery will need to be used to select a... either through an AC adaptor or a docking station (if applicable to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on usage. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on ...
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... you . Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is attached. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for use the preset configuration.
... you . Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is attached. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. It maintains this information for use the preset configuration.
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... Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Wireless light SD light (on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations 122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light...
... Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Wireless light SD light (on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations 122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light...
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... Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you are fully charged. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your...the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at low temperatures. The Power Saver Properties ...
... Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you are fully charged. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your...the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at low temperatures. The Power Saver Properties ...
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... of the battery with another metal object. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer...Computing Taking care of your battery 3 Slide the battery lock to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer ...
... of the battery with another metal object. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer...Computing Taking care of your battery 3 Slide the battery lock to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer ...
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...smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Other battery packs have extra battery packs, rotate their use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which ... injury. 133 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery ❖ If you have different voltage and terminal polarities. Disposing of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it becomes damaged. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged...
...smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Other battery packs have extra battery packs, rotate their use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which ... injury. 133 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery ❖ If you have different voltage and terminal polarities. Disposing of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it becomes damaged. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged...
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...their ability to hold a charge and you will not harm your authorized Toshiba representative for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to pass your computer has wireless LAN capability. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. If you cannot find...may be required to dispose of old batteries by air, you may be kind to our shared environment. The X-ray equipment will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in "Selecting a place to replace them in the trash. NOTE Before ...
...their ability to hold a charge and you will not harm your authorized Toshiba representative for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to pass your computer has wireless LAN capability. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. If you cannot find...may be required to dispose of old batteries by air, you may be kind to our shared environment. The X-ray equipment will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in "Selecting a place to replace them in the trash. NOTE Before ...
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... as it usually does. 218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Try turning off the computer, remove the...
... as it usually does. 218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Try turning off the computer, remove the...
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... its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. This is normal for other product information. Try using a different make sure the software you connected may be replaced. 219 If Something Goes Wrong...
... its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. This is normal for other product information. Try using a different make sure the software you connected may be replaced. 219 If Something Goes Wrong...
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...drive, make sure that the disc is clean. Make sure the tray is lying flat, label side uppermost. Press gently until it has shut completely. Replace the disc in the drive. Make sure that the drive's cable is properly connected to the optical drive eject button on the face of the...DVD-ROM is connected to operate. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure a program is dirty. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage ...
...drive, make sure that the disc is clean. Make sure the tray is lying flat, label side uppermost. Press gently until it has shut completely. Replace the disc in the drive. Make sure that the drive's cable is properly connected to the optical drive eject button on the face of the...DVD-ROM is connected to operate. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure a program is dirty. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage ...
Maintenance Manual
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...instruction is not observed. The procedures described in death or serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are intended to your attention. DANGER... Four types of a hazard that could cause overheating, smoke or fire. If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be italicized and identified as shown below. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] iii Each of a short circuit, which...
...instruction is not observed. The procedures described in death or serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are intended to your attention. DANGER... Four types of a hazard that could cause overheating, smoke or fire. If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be italicized and identified as shown below. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] iii Each of a short circuit, which...
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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General...4-1 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 SD card...4-11 4.5 HDD...4-12 4.6 MDC/Memory module 4-16 4.7 Keyboard...4-19 4.8 Optical drive...4-22 4.9 Wireless LAN card 4-25 4.10 Cover assembly...4-... Battery lock...4-49 4.22 HDD cable ...4-51 4.23 Heat sink/CPU ...4-52 4.24 PC card slot ...4-56 4.25 LCD unit/FL inverter 4-57 4.26 Cover latch ...4-62 4.27 Display rear cover ...4-63 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4-65 4.29 Hinge...4-71 4.30 Speaker...4-73 4.31 Fluorescent Lamp...4-77 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8...
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General...4-1 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 SD card...4-11 4.5 HDD...4-12 4.6 MDC/Memory module 4-16 4.7 Keyboard...4-19 4.8 Optical drive...4-22 4.9 Wireless LAN card 4-25 4.10 Cover assembly...4-... Battery lock...4-49 4.22 HDD cable ...4-51 4.23 Heat sink/CPU ...4-52 4.24 PC card slot ...4-56 4.25 LCD unit/FL inverter 4-57 4.26 Cover latch ...4-62 4.27 Display rear cover ...4-63 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4-65 4.29 Hinge...4-71 4.30 Speaker...4-73 4.31 Fluorescent Lamp...4-77 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8...
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... Error Code Check Procedure 3: Connection Check Procedure 4: Charge Check Procedure 5: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Icons in the LCD Check The following Icons in the LCD indicate the power supply status: Battery icon DC IN icon The Power Supply Controller (PSC) displays ...the power supply status through the Battery icon and the DC IN icon in the LCD as instructed. To determine if the power supply is input. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-7 Table 2-1 Battery icon Battery icon Lights orange Lights green Blinks ...
... Error Code Check Procedure 3: Connection Check Procedure 4: Charge Check Procedure 5: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Icons in the LCD Check The following Icons in the LCD indicate the power supply status: Battery icon DC IN icon The Power Supply Controller (PSC) displays ...the power supply status through the Battery icon and the DC IN icon in the LCD as instructed. To determine if the power supply is input. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-7 Table 2-1 Battery icon Battery icon Lights orange Lights green Blinks ...
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...charged, go to Procedure 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack still is too hot or cold. Check 3 The battery pack may be completely discharged. If the battery pack still is still not charged, go to Check 4. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573...) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19 If the battery pack is not charged, go to Check 5. ...
...charged, go to Procedure 5. Check 5 Replace the battery pack with a new one. If the battery pack still is too hot or cold. Check 3 The battery pack may be completely discharged. If the battery pack still is still not charged, go to Check 4. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573...) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-19 If the battery pack is not charged, go to Check 5. ...
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... [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 5 Replacement Check The system board processor module may be faulty. Replace it with a new one . Replace the system board with a new one . Disassemble the computer following Check 1: When AC adapter is not connected: (When driving with battery pack) Check 1 Battery pack...
... [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 5 Replacement Check The system board processor module may be faulty. Replace it with a new one . Replace the system board with a new one . Disassemble the computer following Check 1: When AC adapter is not connected: (When driving with battery pack) Check 1 Battery pack...
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... *** Bad memory size *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. Then press [F1] key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent *** Press [F1] key to their default values. Check 1 If one of the following error message appears ...the system board and initializes it. If an error message is shown on , replace the RTC battery. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting ...
... *** Bad memory size *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. Then press [F1] key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent *** Press [F1] key to their default values. Check 1 If one of the following error message appears ...the system board and initializes it. If an error message is shown on , replace the RTC battery. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting ...
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4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General...4-1 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 SD card...4-11 4.5 HDD...4-12 4.6 MDC/Memory module 4-16 4.7 Keyboard...4-19 4.8 Optical drive ...4-22 4.9 Wireless LAN card 4-25 4.10 Cover assembly...4-... board...4-47 4.21 Battery lock...4-49 4.22 HDD cable ...4-51 4.23 Heat sink/CPU ...4-52 4.24 PC card slot ...4-56 4.25 LCD unit/FL inverter 4-57 4.26 Cover latch ...4-62 4.27 Display rear cover ...4-63 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4-65 4.29 Hinge...4-71 4.30 Speaker...4-73 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120...
4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General...4-1 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 SD card...4-11 4.5 HDD...4-12 4.6 MDC/Memory module 4-16 4.7 Keyboard...4-19 4.8 Optical drive ...4-22 4.9 Wireless LAN card 4-25 4.10 Cover assembly...4-... board...4-47 4.21 Battery lock...4-49 4.22 HDD cable ...4-51 4.23 Heat sink/CPU ...4-52 4.24 PC card slot ...4-56 4.25 LCD unit/FL inverter 4-57 4.26 Cover latch ...4-62 4.27 Display rear cover ...4-63 4.28 Wireless LAN antenna/Bluetooth antenna 4-65 4.29 Hinge...4-71 4.30 Speaker...4-73 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120...
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... 15.4-inch WXGA LG Philips Fluorescent Lamp........ 4-78 4.31.2 Replacing the 15.4-inch WXGA Samsung Fluorescent Lamp........... 4-87 Figures Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 ...Figure 4-20 Figure 4-21 Figure 4-22 Figure 4-23 Figure 4-24 Figure 4-25 Figure 4-26 Removing the battery pack 4-8 Removing the battery 4-9 Removing the PC card 4-10 Removing the SD card 4-11 Removing the HDD cover 4-12 Removing the...module 4-39 Removing the serial/s-video board 4-41 Removing the RTC battery 4-43 4-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... 15.4-inch WXGA LG Philips Fluorescent Lamp........ 4-78 4.31.2 Replacing the 15.4-inch WXGA Samsung Fluorescent Lamp........... 4-87 Figures Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 ...Figure 4-20 Figure 4-21 Figure 4-22 Figure 4-23 Figure 4-24 Figure 4-25 Figure 4-26 Removing the battery pack 4-8 Removing the battery 4-9 Removing the PC card 4-10 Removing the SD card 4-11 Removing the HDD cover 4-12 Removing the...module 4-39 Removing the serial/s-video board 4-41 Removing the RTC battery 4-43 4-iv [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)