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... maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300, referred to as shown below. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual iii NOTE: "Note" contains general information that could cause overheating, smoke or fire. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 in property...
... maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300, referred to as shown below. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual iii NOTE: "Note" contains general information that could cause overheating, smoke or fire. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 in property...
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...inch HDD...15 1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 16 1.5 HD DVD ROM ...17 1.6 HD DVD-RW ...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 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... Format Check 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-14 vi Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual
...inch HDD...15 1.4 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 16 1.5 HD DVD ROM ...17 1.6 HD DVD-RW ...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 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... Format Check 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check 2-14 vi Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual
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... 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 Optional PC Card 4-10 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-11 Removing the Momery Card 4-12 Installing the Momery Card 4-12 ...Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Installing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-24 4.5 Wireless LAN Card 4-26 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 4-26 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual ix
... 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 Optional PC Card 4-10 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-11 Removing the Momery Card 4-12 Installing the Momery Card 4-12 ...Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Installing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-24 4.5 Wireless LAN Card 4-26 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 4-26 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual ix
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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 Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 17 1.5 HD DVD ROM ...19 1.6 HD DVD-RW ...20 1.7 Power Supply ...21 1.8 Batteries ...22 1.1.1 Main Battery 22 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 22 1.1.3 RTC Battery 23 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 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 Super Multi (+-R Double Layer 17 1.5 HD DVD ROM ...19 1.6 HD DVD-RW ...20 1.7 Power Supply ...21 1.8 Batteries ...22 1.1.1 Main Battery 22 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control 22 1.1.3 RTC Battery 23 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual iii
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement 6 Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram 7 Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations 8 Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram 9 Figure 1-5 SATA HDD ...15 Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive 17 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications 15 Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications 17 Table 1-3 HD DVD ROM Specifications 19 Table 1-4 HD DVD-RW Specifications 20 Table 1-5 Battery specifications 22 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal charging time 23 iv Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual
1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement 6 Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram 7 Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations 8 Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram 9 Figure 1-5 SATA HDD ...15 Figure 1-6 DVD Super Multi drive 17 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications 15 Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications 17 Table 1-3 HD DVD ROM Specifications 19 Table 1-4 HD DVD-RW Specifications 20 Table 1-5 Battery specifications 22 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal charging time 23 iv Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual
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... BTO/CTO for the CPU so that allows it to suit your needs. 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 is the Penryn Processor and Merom Processor. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that the system can be designed to be battery-operated for a longer period of 1280 by 800 pixels.
... BTO/CTO for the CPU so that allows it to suit your needs. 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 is the Penryn Processor and Merom Processor. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that the system can be designed to be battery-operated for a longer period of 1280 by 800 pixels.
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... y Internal microphone y External microphone jack LAN (BTO) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 3 This slot is equipped with LED light bar for your computer Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Normal touchpad and one kind of ...127 USB devices. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Keyboard The keyboard has 31 kinds' countries key. Battery The computer has a removable 3/6/9 Cell Lithium Ion battery ...
... y Internal microphone y External microphone jack LAN (BTO) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 3 This slot is equipped with LED light bar for your computer Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Normal touchpad and one kind of ...127 USB devices. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Keyboard The keyboard has 31 kinds' countries key. Battery The computer has a removable 3/6/9 Cell Lithium Ion battery ...
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... signal required for the syste Modem Controller Built-in battery pack. − Storing records of "unplugged mode" − Remote boot (PXE 2.1) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 13 1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview − Cooling fan speed control − Universal I/O port − Battery capacity check − Flash memory reprogramming function − EC...
... signal required for the syste Modem Controller Built-in battery pack. − Storing records of "unplugged mode" − Remote boot (PXE 2.1) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 13 1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview − Cooling fan speed control − Universal I/O port − Battery capacity check − Flash memory reprogramming function − EC...
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...AC Adapter output voltage). 2. y Transfers the power supply operation mode. 6. y Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. y Checks whether the battery pack is connected to enable/disable tuning the power on the Power LED (in white or Green or Orange blink... Controls power-on and off operation. 4. y Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 21 6B1.7 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Power Supply The power supply unit provides many different voltages...
...AC Adapter output voltage). 2. y Transfers the power supply operation mode. 6. y Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. y Checks whether the battery pack is connected to enable/disable tuning the power on the Power LED (in white or Green or Orange blink... Controls power-on and off operation. 4. y Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 21 6B1.7 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview 1.7 Power Supply The power supply unit provides many different voltages...
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Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 22 The main battery maintains the state of these batteries. 7B1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: Main Battery Pack Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery Table 1-5 lists the specifications of the computer so that it can resume it. 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is powered on...
Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 22 The main battery maintains the state of these batteries. 7B1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: Main Battery Pack Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery Table 1-5 lists the specifications of the computer so that it can resume it. 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control Battery charging is powered on...
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The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 13. 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. 12. 2. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 23 Any of the following conditions is being charged by the system. The...
The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 13. 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. 12. 2. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 23 Any of the following conditions is being charged by the system. The...
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...in Section 2.7 Yes "Password=" displayed ?? 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 2.3 Any error message displayed ?? 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Star t Connect the AC Adapter DC IN LED on ?? Yes 1 Figure 2-1 Follow the HDD diagnostic procedure in Section 2.5 No Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300...
...in Section 2.7 Yes "Password=" displayed ?? 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 2.3 Any error message displayed ?? 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Star t Connect the AC Adapter DC IN LED on ?? Yes 1 Figure 2-1 Follow the HDD diagnostic procedure in Section 2.5 No Basic flowchart(1/2) Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300...
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...power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as in the tables below. Battery LED Battery LED On in Amber On in White Blinking in the computer controls many functions and components. Procedure 1...Battery and DC IN LEDs as 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 A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300...
...power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as in the tables below. Battery LED Battery LED On in Amber On in White Blinking in the computer controls many functions and components. Procedure 1...Battery and DC IN LEDs as 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 A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300...
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.... Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in White. Else If the DC IN LED off power supply to Procedure 2. If it does not, go to the computer. 2. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-7 2.3 Power Supply... 2 Troubleshooting DC IN LED DC IN LED On in White Off Off Power supply status DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Battery damage and can't charge during DC-...
.... Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in White. Else If the DC IN LED off power supply to Procedure 2. If it does not, go to the computer. 2. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-7 2.3 Power Supply... 2 Troubleshooting DC IN LED DC IN LED On in White Off Off Power supply status DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Battery damage and can't charge during DC-...
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... • If the DC IN LED does not go on , perform Check 3. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 2. Check 3 Make sure the battery pack has been correctly installed in the computer. When they have been firmly plugged into the DC... board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. 2-8 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer according to Chapter 4 and...
... • If the DC IN LED does not go on , perform Check 3. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 2. Check 3 Make sure the battery pack has been correctly installed in the computer. When they have been firmly plugged into the DC... board, or CPU may be faulty. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. 2-8 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer according to Chapter 4 and...
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... called CMOS memory) does not match the actual configuration or when the data is faulty. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-9 If the error message appears frequently when the power is turned on , replace the RTC battery. 2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board To check if the system board is displayed, perform Check...
... called CMOS memory) does not match the actual configuration or when the data is faulty. Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 2-9 If the error message appears frequently when the power is turned on , replace the RTC battery. 2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board To check if the system board is displayed, perform Check...
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...-16 00:42:40' in the above screen; LOG File Name: Display the file name of the test log, e.g. Custom.Log in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 46%'; Test Order: Define the test sequence. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Script File Name: Script file name,... Pause Enable: Display 'PAUSE' when "Pause Enable" is two sequence modes: Sequential Test Mode and Random Test Mode. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 15 The default mode is Sequential Test Mode, it would display the remaining test time at the same location as in...
...-16 00:42:40' in the above screen; LOG File Name: Display the file name of the test log, e.g. Custom.Log in the current Battery, e.g. 'BAT: 46%'; Test Order: Define the test sequence. 3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Script File Name: Script file name,... Pause Enable: Display 'PAUSE' when "Pause Enable" is two sequence modes: Sequential Test Mode and Random Test Mode. Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 15 The default mode is Sequential Test Mode, it would display the remaining test time at the same location as in...
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When the option here is enabled, it is enabled during the test, the test items that test item. 9 Monitor Battery Life 18 Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual If it would affect all the test items while the same option in "Item Parameters Configuration" only affect that need user to response ...
When the option here is enabled, it is enabled during the test, the test items that test item. 9 Monitor Battery Life 18 Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual If it would affect all the test items while the same option in "Item Parameters Configuration" only affect that need user to response ...
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3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). 9 Monitor CPU Thermal Monitor the CPU temperature. • Test Mode 9 LOOPBOUND The chosen test items will run repeatedly according to the times specified ... The test items' parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item's Parameters-> System>CPU-> Basic Functionality: • Repeat count Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 19
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). 9 Monitor CPU Thermal Monitor the CPU temperature. • Test Mode 9 LOOPBOUND The chosen test items will run repeatedly according to the times specified ... The test items' parameters configuration screen can be accessed through Service Diagnostics/Options -> Edit Batch Parameters -> Item's Parameters-> System>CPU-> Basic Functionality: • Repeat count Satellite A300,Satellite Pro A300, EQUIUM A300,SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 19
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... 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 Optional PC Card 4-10 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-11 Removing the Momery Card 4-12 Installing the Momery Card 4-12 Removing... the ODD Bay Module 4-20 Assembling the ODD Bay Module 4-20 4.4 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-iii
... 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 Optional PC Card 4-10 Installing the Optional PC Card 4-11 Removing the Momery Card 4-12 Installing the Momery Card 4-12 Removing... the ODD Bay Module 4-20 Assembling the ODD Bay Module 4-20 4.4 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard 4-21 Satellite A300/Satellite Pro A300/EQUIUM A300/SATEGO A300 Maintenance Manual 4-iii