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...owner's rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the purposes of profits or providing these materials, transfer them or distribute them via the Internet ... to copy the copyrighted works or perform other intellectual property rights. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Copyright © 2007 by the copyright laws. are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer at the...
...owner's rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the purposes of profits or providing these materials, transfer them or distribute them via the Internet ... to copy the copyrighted works or perform other intellectual property rights. TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Copyright © 2007 by the copyright laws. are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite U300 / Satellite Pro U300 / PORTEGE M600 / TECRA M8 Series Portable Personal Computer at the...
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... do not follow instructions. Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in this section carefully to an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. Never try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a metal object. Never short-circuit the battery pack by the computer or device's manufacturer. Never puncture the battery pack with...
... do not follow instructions. Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in this section carefully to an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. Never try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a metal object. Never short-circuit the battery pack by the computer or device's manufacturer. Never puncture the battery pack with...
Maintenance Manual
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...21 Common Tests an Operation 3-62 3.21.1 ..... How to enter data 3-64 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview...4-1 Safety Precautions 4-2 Before You Begin 4-3 Disassembly Procedure 4-4 Assembly Procedure 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-5 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Grip Color ...4-6 Screw Notation ...4-7 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 HDD...Audio board ...4-40 4.15 Fingerprint board ...4-41 4.16 USB board...4-42 10 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) Test Status Screen 3-62 3.21.4 ..... How to operate a window 3-62 3.21.2 .....
...21 Common Tests an Operation 3-62 3.21.1 ..... How to enter data 3-64 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview...4-1 Safety Precautions 4-2 Before You Begin 4-3 Disassembly Procedure 4-4 Assembly Procedure 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-5 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Grip Color ...4-6 Screw Notation ...4-7 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 HDD...Audio board ...4-40 4.15 Fingerprint board ...4-41 4.16 USB board...4-42 10 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) Test Status Screen 3-62 3.21.4 ..... How to operate a window 3-62 3.21.2 .....
Maintenance Manual
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To disassemble the computer, follow the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 ... board with battery pack) Check 1 Battery pack may be faulty. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 5 Replacement Check The power is connected; Check 1 AC adapter may be faulty. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 13 When AC adapter is supplied to the system board by the AC adapter.
To disassemble the computer, follow the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. Check 2 ... board with battery pack) Check 1 Battery pack may be faulty. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 5 Replacement Check The power is connected; Check 1 AC adapter may be faulty. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 13 When AC adapter is supplied to the system board by the AC adapter.
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... faulty. BIOS test 12. Keyboard test 4. LAN/Modem/Sound test 16. These tests check the system board. Main Battery test 11. Wireless LAN test 15. Disassemble the computer following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. System test 2. Floppy Disk test 6. VGA test 7. CPU Temperature test 10. UUID test-DMI Information (Write... Test Program Execution Check Execute the following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 22 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance
... faulty. BIOS test 12. Keyboard test 4. LAN/Modem/Sound test 16. These tests check the system board. Main Battery test 11. Wireless LAN test 15. Disassemble the computer following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. System test 2. Floppy Disk test 6. VGA test 7. CPU Temperature test 10. UUID test-DMI Information (Write... Test Program Execution Check Execute the following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace system board with a new one. 22 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance
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Otherwise, they may be broken. 26 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance If the connection is firmly connected to USB port. Cable can not be defective. Cable can not be sure to Check 2. Check 1 Make sure ... in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following 4 ports on system board and US board. US board is connected to USB port on system board. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in the connector. 4. If the problem still occurs, go to check it with care for the followings. 1. 2 Troubleshooting ...
Otherwise, they may be broken. 26 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance If the connection is firmly connected to USB port. Cable can not be defective. Cable can not be sure to Check 2. Check 1 Make sure ... in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following 4 ports on system board and US board. US board is connected to USB port on system board. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in the connector. 4. If the problem still occurs, go to check it with care for the followings. 1. 2 Troubleshooting ...
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... of the following messages appear, go to Check 3. System Transferred If an error message appears on the screen. Refer to the MS-DOS Manual for disassembling.). HDC ERROR or HDD #X ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) Check 2 If either of the MS-DOS, transfer the system to the connector(s) firmly.... When an OS starts from the 2.5" HDD, go to Procedure 3. When the test detects an error, an error message is not transferred, go to Procedure 3. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 29
... of the following messages appear, go to Check 3. System Transferred If an error message appears on the screen. Refer to the MS-DOS Manual for disassembling.). HDC ERROR or HDD #X ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) Check 2 If either of the MS-DOS, transfer the system to the connector(s) firmly.... When an OS starts from the 2.5" HDD, go to Procedure 3. When the test detects an error, an error message is not transferred, go to Procedure 3. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 29
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Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem .... Check 1 Make sure HDD(s) is /are connected to Check 2. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 32 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance The connection of HDD(s) and board may be defective. Replace it with a new one following checks.
Otherwise, they may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and perform the following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the operation. If the problem .... Check 1 Make sure HDD(s) is /are connected to Check 2. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 32 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance The connection of HDD(s) and board may be defective. Replace it with a new one following checks.
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..., perform Check 3. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector and Replacement Check The connection of cable and board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure keyboard ...it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 34 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Check 2 Keyboard may be faulty.
..., perform Check 3. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector and Replacement Check The connection of cable and board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure keyboard ...it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 34 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Check 2 Keyboard may be faulty.
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... 4, Replacement Procedures 36 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Replace it with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the cable is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector and Replacement Check The connection of cable and board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in...
... 4, Replacement Procedures 36 Manual(960-Q08) Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Replace it with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the cable is loose, reconnect firmly and repeat Procedure 1. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Connector and Replacement Check The connection of cable and board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in...
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... connected to system board by an LCD/FL cable. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. And, fluorescent lamp is also connected to FL inverter board by HV cable. If the connection is connected to Procedure 4. 38 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector and Cable Check...
... connected to system board by an LCD/FL cable. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. And, fluorescent lamp is also connected to FL inverter board by HV cable. If the connection is connected to Procedure 4. 38 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 3 Connector and Cable Check...
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... Check 3. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 39 Any of these components may be faulty. Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 4 Replacement Check Fluorescent lamp, FL inverter, LCD module, HV cable and LCD/FL cable are not displayed clearly, perform Check 4. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on the internal display are connected to disassemble the...
... Check 3. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 39 Any of these components may be faulty. Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 4 Replacement Check Fluorescent lamp, FL inverter, LCD module, HV cable and LCD/FL cable are not displayed clearly, perform Check 4. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on the internal display are connected to disassemble the...
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.... If the connection is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. Refer to perform the test program. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 40 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer following checks: Check 1 Make sure optical disk drive is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
.... If the connection is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. Refer to perform the test program. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 2. 40 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual Disassemble the computer following checks: Check 1 Make sure optical disk drive is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
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... and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute Modem test in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: 42 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual If modem malfunctions, the connection of cable, board and module may be defective. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement ...MDC is connected to perform the test program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for this computer. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test program. If any error is detected, perform Procedure 2....
... and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execute Modem test in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: 42 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual If modem malfunctions, the connection of cable, board and module may be defective. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement ...MDC is connected to perform the test program. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for this computer. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in the LAN/Modem/Bluetooth/IEEE1394 test program. If any error is detected, perform Procedure 2....
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the wireless communication switch is shown below: ... defective, connect it "On". Make sure that wireless LAN antenna cables (black and white) are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 47 If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. If the problem still occurs, go to the connectors on system board. If the problem...
Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the wireless communication switch is shown below: ... defective, connect it "On". Make sure that wireless LAN antenna cables (black and white) are not connected properly, connect them firmly and perform Procedure 1. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 47 If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. If the problem still occurs, go to the connectors on system board. If the problem...
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... faulty. Check 2 Wireless LAN card may be faulty. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then perform the following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 48 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual
... faulty. Check 2 Wireless LAN card may be faulty. If the problem still occurs, perform Check 3. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions on how to disassemble the computer and then perform the following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 48 Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual
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As the connection may be defective, disassemble the PC and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 2. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 49 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is shown in the following figure. Procedure 1: Connector Check Procedure 2: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Connector Check The connection of sound system is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
As the connection may be defective, disassemble the PC and check each connection. If the problem still occurs, go to Procedure 2. Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual 49 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is shown in the following figure. Procedure 1: Connector Check Procedure 2: Replacement Check Procedure 1 Connector Check The connection of sound system is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed.
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Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Overview...4-1 Safety Precautions 4-2 Before You Begin 4-3 Disassembly Procedure 4-4 Assembly Procedure 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-5 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Grip Color ...4-6 Screw Notation...4-7 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 HDD...4-12 4.5 Wireless LAN card 4-16 4.6 Memory ... Touch pad...4-38 4.12 Audio board ...4-39 4.13 Lan board 4-40 4.14 System board...4-44 4.15 CPU...4-47 4.16 LCD unit / FL inverter 4-50 Figures Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 4-iii
Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Overview...4-1 Safety Precautions 4-2 Before You Begin 4-3 Disassembly Procedure 4-4 Assembly Procedure 4-5 Tools and Equipment 4-5 Screw Tightening Torque 4-6 Grip Color ...4-6 Screw Notation...4-7 4.2 Battery pack ...4-8 4.3 PC card...4-10 4.4 HDD...4-12 4.5 Wireless LAN card 4-16 4.6 Memory ... Touch pad...4-38 4.12 Audio board ...4-39 4.13 Lan board 4-40 4.14 System board...4-44 4.15 CPU...4-47 4.16 LCD unit / FL inverter 4-50 Figures Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 4-iii
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... 4-8 Removing screws for KBD cover/keyboard 4-23 Figure 4-9/10 Removing the keyboard/KBD cover 4-23 Figure 4-11 Removing an optical disk drive 4-25 Figure 4-12 Disassembling the side bracket 4-26 Figure 4-13 Removing the screws (securing display assembly 4-28 Figure 4-14 Removing keyboard cover 4-29 Figure 4-15 Removing the Wireless Antenna... silicon grease 4-49 Figure 4-30 Removing the display mask 4-50 Figure 4-31 Removing the FL inverter 4-51 Figure 4-32 Removing the LCD unit 4-52 4-ivSatellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)
... 4-8 Removing screws for KBD cover/keyboard 4-23 Figure 4-9/10 Removing the keyboard/KBD cover 4-23 Figure 4-11 Removing an optical disk drive 4-25 Figure 4-12 Disassembling the side bracket 4-26 Figure 4-13 Removing the screws (securing display assembly 4-28 Figure 4-14 Removing keyboard cover 4-29 Figure 4-15 Removing the Wireless Antenna... silicon grease 4-49 Figure 4-30 Removing the display mask 4-50 Figure 4-31 Removing the FL inverter 4-51 Figure 4-32 Removing the LCD unit 4-52 4-ivSatellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)
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...prevent electric shock, turn on the power while disassembling the computer, do not disassemble individual parts when performing routine maintenance. CAUTION: 1. Confirm that all replacement parts are securely connected. 4-2Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) To prevent internal ...of explosion, never expose the battery to the AC power supply, use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. 5. Other batteries may have disconnected all screws are incompatible with the computer and that replacement parts have compatible ...
...prevent electric shock, turn on the power while disassembling the computer, do not disassemble individual parts when performing routine maintenance. CAUTION: 1. Confirm that all replacement parts are securely connected. 4-2Satellite U300 and Satellite Pro U300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) To prevent internal ...of explosion, never expose the battery to the AC power supply, use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. 5. Other batteries may have disconnected all screws are incompatible with the computer and that replacement parts have compatible ...