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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 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 ... 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 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual vii
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 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 ... 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 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual vii
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2.15 IEEE 1394 Test...2-26 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-26 Procedure 2 Connector Check 2-26 2.16 Cooling Module...2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-27 Procedure 2 Connector Check ... Sensor Test 10 3.2.10 FPRD Test 16 3.2.11 FENR Test 16 3.2.12 IrDA ManMaster Test 16 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test 17 3.2.14 System Information 17 3.2.15 View Logs 19 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS 19 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation 19 3.3 Options ...23 3.3.1 Overview 23 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration 24...
2.15 IEEE 1394 Test...2-26 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-26 Procedure 2 Connector Check 2-26 2.16 Cooling Module...2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-27 Procedure 2 Connector Check ... Sensor Test 10 3.2.10 FPRD Test 16 3.2.11 FENR Test 16 3.2.12 IrDA ManMaster Test 16 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test 17 3.2.14 System Information 17 3.2.15 View Logs 19 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS 19 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation 19 3.3 Options ...23 3.3.1 Overview 23 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration 24...
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... PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-13 Removing the Momery Card 4-14 Installing the Momery Card 4-15 Removing the Optional Memory 4-16 Installing the Optional Memory 4-18 Removing the MDC Card 4-19 Installing the 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 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi
... PCI Expresss Card 4-11 Removing the Optional PC Card 4-12 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-13 Removing the Momery Card 4-14 Installing the Momery Card 4-15 Removing the Optional Memory 4-16 Installing the Optional Memory 4-18 Removing the MDC Card 4-19 Installing the 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 Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4-26 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi
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... Inverter Board 4-55 Removing the FL Inverter Board 4-55 Installing the FL Inverter Board 4-56 4.16 LCD Modules ...4-57 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-57 Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module 4-59 4.17 Speakers...4-60 Removing the Speakers 4-60 Installing the Speakers 4-60 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4-61 Removing... Touch Pad Board 4-66 Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Commercial Model 4-67 Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board 4-68 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xiii
... Inverter Board 4-55 Removing the FL Inverter Board 4-55 Installing the FL Inverter Board 4-56 4.16 LCD Modules ...4-57 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-57 Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module 4-59 4.17 Speakers...4-60 Removing the Speakers 4-60 Installing the Speakers 4-60 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4-61 Removing... Touch Pad Board 4-66 Removing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board (For Commercial Model 4-67 Installing the Touch Pad and Touch Pad Board 4-68 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xiii
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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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... Parts description placement 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram 7 Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration 8 Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram 9 Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD...15 Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM drive 16 Tables Table 1- 1 2.5-inch HDD specifications 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...
... Parts description placement 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram 7 Figure 1- 3 System Board configuration 8 Figure 1- 4 System unit block diagram 9 Figure 1- 5 2.5-inch HDD...15 Figure 1- 6 DVD-ROM drive 16 Tables Table 1- 1 2.5-inch HDD specifications 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...
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... Features 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is the Intel Yonah Processor and Intel Yonah based Celeron M. Host bridge system controller System controller: Intel 945GM/945PM/940GML ? The computer has the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Processor ...of the following features. ? Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accommodates one 2.5-inch HDD with DDRII 4200 module. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA and WSXGA+ LCD panel, at 1.8 V, accepting BTO/CTO for the CPU so that allows it to 4 GB of...
... Features 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 is the Intel Yonah Processor and Intel Yonah based Celeron M. Host bridge system controller System controller: Intel 945GM/945PM/940GML ? The computer has the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Processor ...of the following features. ? Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accommodates one 2.5-inch HDD with DDRII 4200 module. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA and WSXGA+ LCD panel, at 1.8 V, accepting BTO/CTO for the CPU so that allows it to 4 GB of...
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...a maximum of 127 USB devices. Display The LCD displays available come in the following four sizes: ?15.4" WXGA-Non CSV/15.4" WXGA-CSV/15.4" WXGA-CSV(200 NITs High brightness) /15.4" WXGA-HHCSV(490 NITs High brightness) color display, resolution 1280? 800,262,144 colors with dithering.... pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? External 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,...
...a maximum of 127 USB devices. Display The LCD displays available come in the following four sizes: ?15.4" WXGA-Non CSV/15.4" WXGA-CSV/15.4" WXGA-CSV(200 NITs High brightness) /15.4" WXGA-HHCSV(490 NITs High brightness) color display, resolution 1280? 800,262,144 colors with dithering.... pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? External 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,...
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It provided an IrDA 1.1 compatible FIR port , enabling wireless communication at a high speed of 1.15 or 4 Mbps. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 5 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The FIR Port is optional integrated device.
It provided an IrDA 1.1 compatible FIR port , enabling wireless communication at a high speed of 1.15 or 4 Mbps. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 5 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The FIR Port is optional integrated device.
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... 512 117,210,240 512 156,301,488 512 100GB 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 120GB 5400 rpm 195,371,568 234,442,648 512 512 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 15 The HDD interface conforming to Serial ATA (for 40/60/80/100/120 GB).
... 512 117,210,240 512 156,301,488 512 100GB 5400 rpm 7200 rpm 120GB 5400 rpm 195,371,568 234,442,648 512 512 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 15 The HDD interface conforming to Serial ATA (for 40/60/80/100/120 GB).
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... only),DVD-RAM , CD-ROM, CD-R,CD-DA,CD-I,CD(Photo-CD,CDEXTRA,CD-R,CD-RW,Portiolio) CD-R (Read only), CD-RW (Read only) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 16 The drive provides high-speed data transfer, playing back a DVD at up to 8x speed and reading up to 10... are listed in Table 1-2. 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs.
... only),DVD-RAM , CD-ROM, CD-R,CD-DA,CD-I,CD(Photo-CD,CDEXTRA,CD-R,CD-RW,Portiolio) CD-R (Read only), CD-RW (Read only) Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 16 The drive provides high-speed data transfer, playing back a DVD at up to 8x speed and reading up to 10... are listed in Table 1-2. 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs.
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...-ROM XA,MIXED MODE CD,CD-I,CD-I Bridge(Photo CD,Video CD),Muitisession CD(Photo CD,CD-EXTRA,Portfolio,CD-R,CD-RW),CD-R,CD-RW Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 17 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive accepts...
...-ROM XA,MIXED MODE CD,CD-I,CD-I Bridge(Photo CD,Video CD),Muitisession CD(Photo CD,CD-EXTRA,Portfolio,CD-R,CD-RW),CD-R,CD-RW Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 17 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive accepts...
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...DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications Item Data transfer rate (Mbytes/s) Access time (ms) Average random access Data buffer size (... Layer),DVD+RW. CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM, CD-R,CD-RW,CD-ROMXA, PhotoCD(muitiSession),Video CD,CD-Extra(CD+),CD-Text Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 18 The specifications of the DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive are listed in Table 1-4.
...DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview 1.6 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. Table 1- 4 DVD Super Multi drive (+-R Double Layer) specifications Item Data transfer rate (Mbytes/s) Access time (ms) Average random access Data buffer size (... Layer),DVD+RW. CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM, CD-R,CD-RW,CD-ROMXA, PhotoCD(muitiSession),Video CD,CD-Extra(CD+),CD-Text Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 18 The specifications of the DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive are listed in Table 1-4.
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... Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-11 2.5 2.5-inch HDD ...2-12 Procedure 1 Message Check 2-12 Procedure 2 Partition Check 2-12 Procedure 3Format Check 2-14 Procedure 4Test Program Check 2-15 Procedure 5Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-16 2.6 Keyboard ...2-17 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-17 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-17 2.7 Display...2-18 Procedure 1External...2Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-22 2.10 SD/MS/MS pro/MMC/XD Card(Optional 2-23 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-23 2-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
... Procedure 3 Replacement Check 2-11 2.5 2.5-inch HDD ...2-12 Procedure 1 Message Check 2-12 Procedure 2 Partition Check 2-12 Procedure 3Format Check 2-14 Procedure 4Test Program Check 2-15 Procedure 5Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-16 2.6 Keyboard ...2-17 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-17 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-17 2.7 Display...2-18 Procedure 1External...2Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-22 2.10 SD/MS/MS pro/MMC/XD Card(Optional 2-23 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-23 2-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-26 Procedure 2Connector Check 2-26 2.14 Audio Test ...2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-27 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-27 2.15 IEEE 1394 Test...2-28 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-28 Procedure 2Connector Check 2-28 2.16 Cooling Module ...2-29 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-29 Procedure 2Connector Check...
... Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-26 Procedure 2Connector Check 2-26 2.14 Audio Test ...2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check 2-27 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-27 2.15 IEEE 1394 Test...2-28 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-28 Procedure 2Connector Check 2-28 2.16 Cooling Module ...2-29 Procedure 1Test Program Check 2-29 Procedure 2Connector Check...
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2 Troubleshooting Figures Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart 2-3 Tables Table 2-1 HDD error code and status 2-15 2-iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
2 Troubleshooting Figures Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart 2-3 Tables Table 2-1 HDD error code and status 2-15 2-iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... in Section 2.6. 4. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the Speaker troubleshooting procedures in section 2.13. 11. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-5 If an error is detected by the Keyboard test, follow the SD Card troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.4. 2.... If an error is detected by the SD Card test, follow the keyboard troubleshooting procedures in section 2.15. 13. If an error is...
... in Section 2.6. 4. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the Speaker troubleshooting procedures in section 2.13. 11. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-5 If an error is detected by the Keyboard test, follow the SD Card troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.4. 2.... If an error is detected by the SD Card test, follow the keyboard troubleshooting procedures in section 2.15. 13. If an error is...
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... support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-15 Table 2- 1 HDD error code and status Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Status Get Parameter Fail ! If an error is not generated and the problem still exists...
... support SMART Disk read attribute threshold error Disk read attribute value error Disk SMART attribute value error Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-15 Table 2- 1 HDD error code and status Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Status Get Parameter Fail ! If an error is not generated and the problem still exists...
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.... Replace the memory module with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one . 2-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer following checks: Check 1 The system board may be faulty. If the IEEE 1394 is mounted... on the system board. Check 2 The memory may be faulty. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. 2 Troubleshooting 2.15IEEE 1394 Test 2.15 ...
.... Replace the memory module with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one . 2-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer following checks: Check 1 The system board may be faulty. If the IEEE 1394 is mounted... on the system board. Check 2 The memory may be faulty. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. 2 Troubleshooting 2.15IEEE 1394 Test 2.15 ...
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... Sensor Test 10 3.2.10 FPRD Test 16 3.2.11 FENR Test 16 3.2.12 IrDA ManMaster Test 16 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test 17 3.2.14 System Information 17 3.2.15 View Logs 19 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS 19 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation 19 3.3 Options ...23 3.3.1 Overview 23 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration 24 3.3.3 Item's Parameters... 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters 28 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting 28 3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer 29 3.3.8 Display LOG File 30 3.3.9 LOG Viewer 30 3.3.10 LOG File Sample 32 ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
... Sensor Test 10 3.2.10 FPRD Test 16 3.2.11 FENR Test 16 3.2.12 IrDA ManMaster Test 16 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test 17 3.2.14 System Information 17 3.2.15 View Logs 19 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS 19 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation 19 3.3 Options ...23 3.3.1 Overview 23 3.3.2 Batch Parameters Configuration 24 3.3.3 Item's Parameters... 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters 28 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting 28 3.3.7 Specify LOG Viewer 29 3.3.8 Display LOG File 30 3.3.9 LOG Viewer 30 3.3.10 LOG File Sample 32 ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual