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... that relates to your safe maintenance service. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 in safety hazards. Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. NOTE: "Note" contains general information that could result in death or...
... that relates to your safe maintenance service. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 in safety hazards. Be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. NOTE: "Note" contains general information that could result in death or...
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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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... employs a Lithium Ion battery that the system can incorporate up to suit your memory requirements. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA and WSXGA+ LCD panel, at 1.8 V, accepting BTO/CTO for a longer period of the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accommodates one 2.5-inch HDD with DDRII 4200 module. 1.1 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. using the following features. ? The computer has the ...
... employs a Lithium Ion battery that the system can incorporate up to suit your memory requirements. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA and WSXGA+ LCD panel, at 1.8 V, accepting BTO/CTO for a longer period of the following storage capacities: Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual...Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accommodates one 2.5-inch HDD with DDRII 4200 module. 1.1 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. using the following features. ? The computer has the ...
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The serial data transfer rate is provided, through which the computer automatically recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor. 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? 40 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm) ? 60 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7200rpm... has four USB 2.0 ports, It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. Batteries The computer has a removable 6/9/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? ODD The ODD can accommodate a DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD Super ...
The serial data transfer rate is provided, through which the computer automatically recognizes an external VESA DDC 2B compatible monitor. 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ? 40 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm) ? 60 GB (9.5 mm thick) SATA (5,400rpm/7200rpm... has four USB 2.0 ports, It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. Batteries The computer has a removable 6/9/12 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). ? ODD The ODD can accommodate a DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD ROM, DVD Super ...
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...Storing records of the modem controller: ? Interface controller function ? Battery capacity check ? Functions of battery use ? Communication 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 Power supply sequence control ? ... Cooling fan speed control ? Universal I/O port ? EC access interface ? ICS9LP306 ? Generating the clock signal required for the system ? Modem Controller ?Built-in the battery pack ?
...Storing records of the modem controller: ? Interface controller function ? Battery capacity check ? Functions of battery use ? Communication 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 Power supply sequence control ? ... Cooling fan speed control ? Universal I/O port ? EC access interface ? ICS9LP306 ? Generating the clock signal required for the system ? Modem Controller ?Built-in the battery pack ?
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...voltages for the system board and performs the following functions: 1. Controls the supply of power to the PWM control IC of the battery pack. ? Battery indicator (in Blue or Green or AMBER). ? Output monitor ? Monitors the internal temperature of DC power supply input (AC Adapter ... Power LED (in Blue or Green or AMBER or AMBER Flash). 5. Logic circuit control ? Transfers the power supply operation mode. 6. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19 External interface ? Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Instructs the gate array to the system block...
...voltages for the system board and performs the following functions: 1. Controls the supply of power to the PWM control IC of the battery pack. ? Battery indicator (in Blue or Green or AMBER). ? Output monitor ? Monitors the internal temperature of DC power supply input (AC Adapter ... Power LED (in Blue or Green or AMBER or AMBER Flash). 5. Logic circuit control ? Transfers the power supply operation mode. 6. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 19 External interface ? Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Instructs the gate array to the system block...
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... computer, the LPC 47N249 controls the charge on/off or by off-state charge when the system is not attached. 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: ? Main battery pack ? Battery Charge When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by on . 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
... computer, the LPC 47N249 controls the charge on/off or by off-state charge when the system is not attached. 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: ? Main battery pack ? Battery Charge When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by on . 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... to keep the current date, time and other system information in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. 2. The battery or AC adapter voltage is removed. 3. Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 The AC adapter or battery pack is abnormal. ? The current in memory while the computer is being...
... to keep the current date, time and other system information in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. 2. The battery or AC adapter voltage is removed. 3. Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 The AC adapter or battery pack is abnormal. ? The current in memory while the computer is being...
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... power supply diagnostic procedure in 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 BATTERY LED on ?? 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...
... power supply diagnostic procedure in 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 BATTERY LED on ?? 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...
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...the tables below as instructed. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below . ? Battery LED Battery LED On in Amber On in Green/Blue Blinking in the computer controls many functions and components. 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...
...the tables below as instructed. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below . ? Battery LED Battery LED On in Amber On in Green/Blue Blinking in the computer controls many functions and components. 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...
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DC IN LED DC IN LED On in Green/Blue Off Off Power supply status DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Battery damage and can't charge during DC-in Green or Blue . If the LED still off, follow the steps below : Check 1 Make sure the DC IN ... If the DC IN LED off power supply to Procedure 2. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to shut off , follow the steps below : 1. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in . Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7 Attach the battery and AC adapter back again. If it does not, go to...
DC IN LED DC IN LED On in Green/Blue Off Off Power supply status DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Battery damage and can't charge during DC-in Green or Blue . If the LED still off, follow the steps below : Check 1 Make sure the DC IN ... If the DC IN LED off power supply to Procedure 2. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to shut off , follow the steps below : 1. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in . Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7 Attach the battery and AC adapter back again. If it does not, go to...
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... 2. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one . 2-8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Procedure 2 Connection Check Power is still not working properly, perform Check 2. Procedure 3 Replacement Check The system board, power supply board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check...
... 2. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one . 2-8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Procedure 2 Connection Check Power is still not working properly, perform Check 2. Procedure 3 Replacement Check The system board, power supply board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check...
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...the display, perform Check 1. ? Then press [F1] key Check 2 Check 3 If the following error message is no error message, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-9 These errors occur when the system configuration preserved in RAM to Procedure 2. ? If the error message appears frequently when the power... data is faulty. If MS-DOS or Windows XP Home Edition is loaded normally, go to be resumed is lost because the battery has been exhausted or the system board is lost. Check 1 If the following error message is displayed, perform Check 2. *** Bad RTC...
...the display, perform Check 1. ? Then press [F1] key Check 2 Check 3 If the following error message is no error message, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-9 These errors occur when the system configuration preserved in RAM to Procedure 2. ? If the error message appears frequently when the power... data is faulty. If MS-DOS or Windows XP Home Edition is loaded normally, go to be resumed is lost because the battery has been exhausted or the system board is lost. Check 1 If the following error message is displayed, perform Check 2. *** Bad RTC...
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...'Break On Error' is two sequence modes: Sequential Test Mode and Random Test Mode. Quick.Log in the above screen; ? Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the above screen; ? There is enabled; ? LOG File Name : Display the file name of the test log...above screen when 'Wait On Error' is enabled; ? Wait On Error: Display 'WAIT' as shown in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 97%'; ? Manual Interrupt Method: Display 'Esc: Break' to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
...'Break On Error' is two sequence modes: Sequential Test Mode and Random Test Mode. Quick.Log in the above screen; ? Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the above screen; ? There is enabled; ? LOG File Name : Display the file name of the test log...above screen when 'Wait On Error' is enabled; ? Wait On Error: Display 'WAIT' as shown in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 97%'; ? Manual Interrupt Method: Display 'Esc: Break' to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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...to run normally, such as the keystroke test. ? Break On Error Stop the test when a test item fails. ? Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). Test Options Choose one of the test items. Choose 'Sequence' to response can run the test items in ..."Item Parameters Configuration" only affect that need user to adopt the sequential mode; Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 25 3.3 Option 3 ...
...to run normally, such as the keystroke test. ? Break On Error Stop the test when a test item fails. ? Monitor Battery Life Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). Test Options Choose one of the test items. Choose 'Sequence' to response can run the test items in ..."Item Parameters Configuration" only affect that need user to adopt the sequential mode; Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 25 3.3 Option 3 ...
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... LED and Scroll Lock LED. (2). Power LED , Battery LED , etc. (3). Keyboard Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. 3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally. 1. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 61 There are three...
... LED and Scroll Lock LED. (2). Power LED , Battery LED , etc. (3). Keyboard Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. 3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally. 1. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 61 There are three...
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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