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... shown below. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are used in this manual. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...cause overheating, smoke or fire. ? Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to your safe maintenance service. Installation of these messages will be sure to your ...
... shown below. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are used in this manual. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...cause overheating, smoke or fire. ? Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to your safe maintenance service. Installation of these messages will be sure to your ...
Maintenance Manual
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... Battery 20 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 20 1.1.3 RTC Battery 21 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting 2.1 Outline ...2-1 2.2 Basic Flowchart...2-2 2.3 Power Supply...2-6 Procedure 1 Power Icon Check 2-6 Procedure 2 Connection Check 2-8 Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-8 2.4 System Board...2-9 Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-10 2.5 2.5-inch HDD ...2-11 Procedure 1 Message Check 2-11 Procedure 2 Partition Check 2-11 Procedure 3 Format Check 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check 2-13 Satellite A100/A105...
... Battery 20 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 20 1.1.3 RTC Battery 21 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting 2.1 Outline ...2-1 2.2 Basic Flowchart...2-2 2.3 Power Supply...2-6 Procedure 1 Power Icon Check 2-6 Procedure 2 Connection Check 2-8 Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-8 2.4 System Board...2-9 Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-10 2.5 2.5-inch HDD ...2-11 Procedure 1 Message Check 2-11 Procedure 2 Partition Check 2-11 Procedure 3 Format Check 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check 2-13 Satellite A100/A105...
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... Procedures 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks 4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body 4-7 Symbol examples 4-7 Removing the Battery Pack 4-8 Installing the Battery Pack 4-9 Removing the PCI Expresss Card 4-10 Installing the PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card...22 Installing the HDD 4-24 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-24 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-25 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi
... Procedures 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks 4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body 4-7 Symbol examples 4-7 Removing the Battery Pack 4-8 Installing the Battery Pack 4-9 Removing the PCI Expresss Card 4-10 Installing the PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card...22 Installing the HDD 4-24 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-24 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-25 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features...1 1.2 System Unit Components...9 1.3 2.5-inch HDD...15 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive...16 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 17 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 18 1.7 Power Supply ...19 1.8 Batteries ...20 1.1.1 Main Battery 20 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 20 1.1.3 RTC Battery 21 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual iii
1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features...1 1.2 System Unit Components...9 1.3 2.5-inch HDD...15 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive...16 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 17 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 18 1.7 Power Supply ...19 1.8 Batteries ...20 1.1.1 Main Battery 20 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 20 1.1.3 RTC Battery 21 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual iii
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... 15 Table 1- 2 DVD-ROM drive specifications 16 Table 1- 3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive specifications 17 Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications 18 Table 1- 5 Battery specifications 20 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time 21 iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
... 15 Table 1- 2 DVD-ROM drive specifications 16 Table 1- 3 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive specifications 17 Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications 18 Table 1- 5 Battery specifications 20 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time 21 iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is the Intel Yonah Processor and Intel Yonah based Celeron M. Processor The CPU is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. It can be battery-...operated for your needs. Memory The computer has two SO DIMMs slot comes standard with any of time. The computer has the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 using the...
... Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is the Intel Yonah Processor and Intel Yonah based Celeron M. Processor The CPU is a full size notebook PC based on the Intel Pentinm M (Dothan) and Celeron M processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. It can be battery-...operated for your needs. Memory The computer has two SO DIMMs slot comes standard with any of time. The computer has the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 using the...
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... NITs High brightness) color display, resolution 1280? 800,262,144 colors with dithering. ? ? Batteries The computer has a removable 6/9/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? The serial data transfer rate is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 ... monitor port A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor. 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ODD The ODD can accommodate a DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)drives...
... NITs High brightness) color display, resolution 1280? 800,262,144 colors with dithering. ? ? Batteries The computer has a removable 6/9/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? The serial data transfer rate is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 ... monitor port A 15-pin external monitor port is provided, through which the computer automatically recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor. 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ODD The ODD can accommodate a DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)drives...
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...codes supported: For data communication: V.90(China)/V.92 data rates: 28kbps/56kbps V.34 Extended rates: 33.6K/2400/V.32 turbo, V.32bits,and fallbacks Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 13 KBC/EC (Keyboard Controller/Embedded Controller) A single KBC 1100L chip is used to serve as KBC/ EC and... fan speed control ? Storing records of the modem controller: ? Universal I/O port ? Power supply sequence control ? Flash memory reprogramming function ? Clock Generator ? Functions of battery use ? EC ? Battery capacity check ? Modem Controller ?Built-in the...
...codes supported: For data communication: V.90(China)/V.92 data rates: 28kbps/56kbps V.34 Extended rates: 33.6K/2400/V.32 turbo, V.32bits,and fallbacks Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 13 KBC/EC (Keyboard Controller/Embedded Controller) A single KBC 1100L chip is used to serve as KBC/ EC and... fan speed control ? Storing records of the modem controller: ? Universal I/O port ? Power supply sequence control ? Flash memory reprogramming function ? Clock Generator ? Functions of battery use ? EC ? Battery capacity check ? Modem Controller ?Built-in the...
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... array to the system block (load/logic circuit side). ? Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack charging power supply. ? Controls the supply of the battery pack. ? Controls forced shutdown if the power supply malfunctions. 3. Performs communication through the I2C ...Power supply's internal control ? Turns on /off the battery pack charging power supply. ? Monitors the voltage output to the power supply unit. ? Battery indicator (in Blue or Green or AMBER). ? Output monitor ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19 Monitors the supply voltage...
... array to the system block (load/logic circuit side). ? Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack charging power supply. ? Controls the supply of the battery pack. ? Controls forced shutdown if the power supply malfunctions. 3. Performs communication through the I2C ...Power supply's internal control ? Turns on /off the battery pack charging power supply. ? Monitors the voltage output to the power supply unit. ? Battery indicator (in Blue or Green or AMBER). ? Output monitor ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19 Monitors the supply voltage...
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... are attached to the computer, the LPC 47N249 controls the charge on . 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual The main battery maintains the state of the computer so that it can resume it. 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is controlled by on-state charge when it is powered on /off or by LPC...
... are attached to the computer, the LPC 47N249 controls the charge on . 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual The main battery maintains the state of the computer so that it can resume it. 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is controlled by on-state charge when it is powered on /off or by LPC...
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...following conditions is met: 1. Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 The AC adapter or battery pack is abnormal. ? A full charge is detected when either of full charge A full charge is detected only when the battery is turned off. The current...The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. 2. 1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time ...
...following conditions is met: 1. Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 The AC adapter or battery pack is abnormal. ? A full charge is detected when either of full charge A full charge is detected only when the battery is turned off. The current...The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.1.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. 2. 1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time ...
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...Section 2.3 No Follow the power supply diagnostic procedure in Section 2.5 No Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-3 Yes 1 Figure 2-1 Follow the HDD diagnostic procedure ...in Section 2.3 Any error message displayed ?? OS started ?? No Message "In Touch with Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed Yes Follow the system board diagnostic procedure in Section 2.4 No Follow the display diagnostic procedure in Section 2.7 Yes "Password=" displayed ?? Yes BATTERY...
...Section 2.3 No Follow the power supply diagnostic procedure in Section 2.5 No Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-3 Yes 1 Figure 2-1 Follow the HDD diagnostic procedure ...in Section 2.3 Any error message displayed ?? OS started ?? No Message "In Touch with Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed Yes Follow the system board diagnostic procedure in Section 2.4 No Follow the display diagnostic procedure in Section 2.7 Yes "Password=" displayed ?? Yes BATTERY...
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... instructed. 2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2.3 Power Supply The power supply in Amber (at equal intervals) Off Power supply status Battery being charged Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Battery low *1 while driving the computer Else 2-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Procedure 3 Power Icon Check Connection Check Replacement Check Procedure 1 Power Icon...
... instructed. 2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2.3 Power Supply The power supply in Amber (at equal intervals) Off Power supply status Battery being charged Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Battery low *1 while driving the computer Else 2-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Procedure 3 Power Icon Check Connection Check Replacement Check Procedure 1 Power Icon...
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... , follow the steps below : Check 1 Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in . Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Green or Blue . Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7 2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting ? Else If the DC IN LED off, follow...
... , follow the steps below : Check 1 Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in . Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Green or Blue . Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7 2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting ? Else If the DC IN LED off, follow...
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...3 Replacement Check The system board, power supply board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery LED does not go to Procedure 3. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. 2-8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual When they have been firmly plugged into the DC IN 19V socket ...and wall outlet, respectively. If the battery LED does not go on while the battery pack has been installed correctly, go on , go to...
...3 Replacement Check The system board, power supply board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery LED does not go to Procedure 3. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. 2-8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual When they have been firmly plugged into the DC IN 19V socket ...and wall outlet, respectively. If the battery LED does not go on while the battery pack has been installed correctly, go on , go to...
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...to set the system configuration. If the error message appears frequently when the power is turned on the display, perform Check 1. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-9 The POST tests and initializes each IC on the screen, press the F1 key as instructed. 2.4... or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as prompted. If any other error message is displayed, perform Check 2. *** Bad RTC battery *** Check system. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is...
...to set the system configuration. If the error message appears frequently when the power is turned on the display, perform Check 1. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-9 The POST tests and initializes each IC on the screen, press the F1 key as instructed. 2.4... or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as prompted. If any other error message is displayed, perform Check 2. *** Bad RTC battery *** Check system. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is...
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...: Break' to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Break On Erro r: Display 'HALT' as shown in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 97%'; ? 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start ? Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the above screen when 'Wait On Error' is enabled; ? The...
...: Break' to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Break On Erro r: Display 'HALT' as shown in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 97%'; ? 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start ? Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the above screen when 'Wait On Error' is enabled; ? The...
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... is enabled during the test, the test items that test item. ? Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). If it is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in random sequence. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 25 When the option here is disabled, those test...
... is enabled during the test, the test items that test item. ? Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). If it is enabled, it would affect all the test items while the same option in random sequence. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 25 When the option here is disabled, those test...
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... keyboard clock line works normally. There are three kind s of LEDs test including: (1). Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 61 3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally...
... keyboard clock line works normally. There are three kind s of LEDs test including: (1). Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 61 3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally...
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... Assembly Procedures 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks 4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body 4-7 Symbol examples 4-7 Removing the Battery Pack 4-8 Installing the Battery Pack 4-9 Removing the PCI Expresss Card 4-10 Installing the PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card...MDC Card 4-21 4.2 HDD ...4-22 Removing the HDD 4-22 Installing the HDD 4-24 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-24 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-25 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-iii
... Assembly Procedures 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Colors of Screw Shanks 4-7 Symbols of Screws on the Computer Body 4-7 Symbol examples 4-7 Removing the Battery Pack 4-8 Installing the Battery Pack 4-9 Removing the PCI Expresss Card 4-10 Installing the PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card...MDC Card 4-21 4.2 HDD ...4-22 Removing the HDD 4-22 Installing the HDD 4-24 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-24 Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-25 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-iii