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NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service. Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents Features........................1-1 2.5-inch HDD ......................1-9 DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)..............1-10 Power Supply......................1-11 Batteries ........................1-13 1.5.1 Main Battery..................1-13 1.5.2 Battery Charging Control ..............1-13 1.5.3 RTC Battery ..................1-14 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-ii...
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ID Parts Description Placement Part A ............1-5 Figure 1-2 SATA HDD....................1-9 Figure 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive................1-10 Tables Table 1-1 HDD Specifications..................1-9 Table 1-2 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications ............1-10 Table 1-3 Quick/Normal Charging Time..............1-13 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-iii...
1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba Satellite L500/L500D is a full-size PC notebook equipped with a Dual Core Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a lithium ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a long period of time. The display uses 15.6-inch and 16-inch HD LCD panel.
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HD 4570 for external graphics support (DDR3, 256/512MB) (depending on model). Keyboard The computer is equipped with a Toshiba standard 300mm keyboard, which has 104 keys supported without stick-point. It is a Vista-compliant keyboard with optional Windows keys and application keys.
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2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480 Mbps or 12 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps. These ports support PnP installation and hot plugging. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Microphone Jack A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor microphone for monaural input and also enables the connection of a stereo device for audio input. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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When implemented, Bluetooth provides wireless communication in a small space. This module is Version 2.1 + EDR (Antenna on Module type) with dual stack support (Toshiba and Microsoft).
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Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Modem/LAN card CardBus card Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Figure 1-1A shows the computer and its system unit configuration. Figure 1-1A ID Parts Description Placement Part A Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Hot keys for system control Audio volume output control External LED control Battery scope report and control Sticky key support Power switch control Two host interface channels support Supports three independent devices Internal Keyboard country selection Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-10...
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Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 Hardware Overview Wireless LAN on/off button Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-11...
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Volume control: Digital control, rotary type Microsoft inbox audio driver support Hardware EQ support Wireless LAN Controller Realtek 802.11 bg (8187SE), bgn (8192E 1x2) Atheros 802.11 bg (HB95 1x1n), abgn (HB92 2x2), bgn (HB93 2x2) WPS supported Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-12...
Turns on the Power LED (in Green). Battery indicator (in Green or Amber). DC-IN indicator (in Green) 5. External interface Performs communication through the I2C bus (via the internal EC/KBC). Transfers the power supply operation mode. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-15...
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Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-16...
Table 1-3 Quick/Normal Charging Time State Charge Time Off-State Charge 3/6/12 Cell About 4 hours max On-State Charge 3/6/12 Cell About 12 hours max Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-17...
1. The current in the battery charging circuit drops below the predetermined value. 2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.5.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 1-18...
7. Cleaning kit for optical drive troubleshooting 8. Multimeter 9. External monitor 10. USB compatible keyboard 11. Multimedia sound system with line-in and line-out ports 12. Headphones 13. USB test module and USB cable 14. Music CD Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
Ask the user if a password is registered, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. Verify with the customer that Toshiba Windows XP/Vista is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer to malfunction.
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? a n d s e le c t th e H A R D D IS K ite m . R S T Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Is an error detected by any of the W X Y an error, perform the diagnostics tests? appropriate procedure as outlined below. System is normal Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (2/2) Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
4. If an error is detected by the TouchPad test, perform the TouchPad Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7 5. If an error is detected by the audio test, perform the Speaker Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.8 and the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9 Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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4. If an error is detected when using the Bluetooth, perform the Bluetooth Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.12 5. If an error is detected when using the MIC, perform the MIC troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.16 Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
E N D Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process The power supply controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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(LED on for 1 second protected and cannot be re-powered on every 2 seconds) without the AC power connected. Amber color off Battery not in low or critical low state; It’s in discharging state Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Check 1 Connect a new AC adaptor. If the problem is not resolved, go to Check 2. Check 2 Insert a new battery. If the problem is still not resolved, go to Procedure 3. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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• If the battery LED does not light, go to Check 6. Check 6 Make sure the battery pack is installed in the computer correctly. If the battery is properly installed and the battery LED still does not light, go to Procedure 4. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure that the battery cable is firmly connected to the system board. If it is connected firmly, go to Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
( P r o c e d u r e 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a rd E N D Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. If an error is not detected, the display is functioning properly. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Replace the LCD cable with a new one and test display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check 5. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
(P ro c e d u re 3 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a rd E N D Figure 2-4 Keyboard troubleshooting process Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The keyboard may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
? R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d ( P ro c e d u r e 2 ) E N D Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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2 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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USB small board may be damaged. Go to Procedure Procedure 2 Replace system board If the error persists, the system board or USB small board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D /Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The TouchPad unit or FPC may be defective or damaged. Replace each with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
( P r o c e d u r e 4 ) R e p la c e s y s te m b o a r d E N D Figure 2-7 Speaker troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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If the stereo speakers don't sound properly, the stereo speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace them with new ones. If the stereo speakers still do not work properly, try replacing in turn the audio board and system board. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
The wireless LAN antenna wire, wireless LAN unit or system board may each be the source of a wireless LAN fault. Any of these components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s wireless LAN system is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The wireless LAN unit may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.10 Camera Troubleshooting Figure 2-9 Camera troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The Camera board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 Bluetooth Troubleshooting Figure 2-10 Bluetooth troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The Bluetooth module may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
This section describes how to determine if the 3 IN 1 Card is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2-16. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: 3 in 1 card test Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and check the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting Figure 2-12 HDD troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The HDD module may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
Figure 2-13 CRT troubleshooting process To determine if the computer’s CRT port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: CRT connection check Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Try connecting a different CRT to the computer. If the replacement CRT works, the original set may be damaged. If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
Figure 2-14 LAN troubleshooting process To determine if the computer’s LAN port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: LAN Diagnostic test Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
To determine if the computer’s MIC is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-15 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 2.17 Button Troubleshooting Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
Either of these two may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s button is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-16 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic test Procedure 2: Replacement check Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure that the FFC of the button is assemble OK, go to Check 3 Check 3 The button may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
(Procedure 1) Check / replace Computer unable to telephone line and detect telephone signal? connections Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Replace system board Figure 2-17 Modem troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The modem card or RJ-11 jack may be faulty. Try replacing them. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the System Board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
(P ro c e d u re 2 ) R e p la ce sy ste m b o a rd E N D Figure 2-18 Express card troubleshooting process Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures and replace the socket. If the problem persists, the system board may be defective or damaged. Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
To determine if the computer’s HDMI port is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-7 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: HDMI connection check Procedure 2: HDMI set check Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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If the replacement set does not work the system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 2-24 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: E-SATA device check Procedure 2: Windows Application check Procedure 3: Connection and replacement check Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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The transmission cable may be damaged. Replace with a good cable. If the malfunction persists, go to Check 4 Check 4 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
This section describes how to determine if the computer’s internal optical drive is functioning properly. The Satellite P200D / P205D Satellite Pro P200D EQUIUM P200D SATEGO P200D Series Maintenance Manual module bays can accommodate the following optical drives: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Insert a CD/DVD drive-cleaning disk into the drive clean according to the drive-cleaning product instructions. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3. Procedure 3 Software check Ensure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace it with new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
3.11 LCD Pixels Mode Test ......................17 3.12 Magnetic switch Test ......................18 3.13 LAN Test ...........................20 3.14 RTC Test..........................23 3.15 BUTTON Test……..…………...………….…….……………..…………...……....24 3.16 1st HDDTest ……………………………..…………….……………..….…………...25 3.17 RDMI Test………………...………………………….………………...…..…………….27 3.18 WDMI Test …………….…………………………….…………….…..….…………..28 Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs. The diagnostics USB disk A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test) A LAN loopback Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
G. KEYBOARD TEST H. MOUSE (PAD) TEST I. LCD PIXELS MODE TEST J. MAGNETIC TEST K. LAN TEST L. RTC TEST M. BUTTON TEST N. 1st HDD Test O. RDMI Test P. WDMI Test Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics The below display will show up at the beginning of T&D program If the test result passes, the following display will show up: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Then press any key for next actions – the below display presented if copying test log file onto diskette is necessary. This action will be executed when “Y” key pressed. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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And then it will check if it’s necessary to leave this program. Program will quit when “Y” key pressed and it will go back main menu for next test if “N” key pressed. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
DDRAM SIZE Panel ID HDD1 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware) VRAM size / VGA CHIP TYPE Battery cell (3cell;6cell;12cell) Wireless type LAN Type Bluetooth The screen should display as below: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3.5 Fan ON/OFF Test The fan test allows the user to test aurally whether the fan is working. And follow the below Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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The computer will stop the fan working after any key pressed. Feel the wind or listen the sound to check if the fan is “OFF”. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
- “Battery Is Full” showed when “remain charge capacities” is 100% The screen should display as below, if the charge function is OK, will show:. If the charge function is NG, the screen will display as: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: The write-protected device of this formatted diskette should be “Disable”. The subtests run automatically. NOTE: Press “Esc” key can skip the current subtest. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test. Before keyboard test starts, the keyboard matrix code should be chosen as below display: 1. S (US, for America) 2. J (Japan, for Japan) Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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When you execute this test, the keyboard layout is drawn on the display. When any key is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to black as shown below. It will indicate whether the sub test is passed or failed after the question. US Keyboard Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Japan keyboard UK keyboard Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
“Tab” key to move between selections: Mouse Speed (on a scale from slow to fast) Acceleration (Off, Low, Medium, High) Button Assignments (Left + Right / Right button, either Unassigned or Drag Lock) Swap Buttons (Left /Right) Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
3.11 LCD Pixels Mode Test This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine. This test includes two modes of the test: 1. Text Mode - including 40*25 (16 colors) and 80*25 (2/16colors). Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
The Magnetic switch test checks the Magnetic function of the unit. When LCD cover closed, the Magnetic should enable to turn off the display. Follow below steps to run this test: 1. Close the LCD cover. 2. Open the LCD. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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Then it will indicate whether the test is passed or failed. 1>. If the Magnetic switch test fail, it will show below display: 2>. If the Magnetic switch test pass, it will show below display: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: LAN loopback needs to plug in before test begins. And LAN information will show on the test screen: IO Base – Port: A000H IRQ – BH, it’s “IRQ B”. Node – it is “MAC Address”. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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The LAN test includes three subtests of the: 1. Speed1000 2. Speed100 3. Speed10 The subtests run automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the subtests pass or fail when finished. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics If an error is detected and a test fails, the following message displays: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
Checks the computer’s RTC (Real Time Clock) and calendar functions by comparing the DOS and CMOS values. The test runs automatically. The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed when finished. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 BUTTON TEST NOTE: Only for five buttons SKU. The tool for five buttons SKU, the Screen would display as below: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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BUTTON D Mute 3.16 1 HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1 HDD ok or not. First, please select HDD test method, Screen would display as below: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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After you select the method, then input password: “hard disk”, if input password is Right, the screen would display as below: If input password is wrong, the screen would display as below: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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The screen will display as below picture to show the subtest is passed or failed when finished: If it is show the picture as below, it means HDD function is OK If the picture shows as below, it means he HDD function is NG Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.17 Read DMI Compal write Toshiba Part No (version), Toshiba Serial No (Serial No), Product Name, OEM string and UUID If you want to double check the DMI data, please select Read DMI item, the figure below will be displayed:...
When you want to write DMI data, please select which data you want to write, the figure below will be displayed: 1. Write OME string 2. Write Version 3. Write Serial 4. Write Product Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics After write OK, you should reboot the system that can make the setting effective, or you can write next data before reboot system, the figure below will displayed: Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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3. Tests and Diagnostics NOTE: should input correct DMI data, and should reboot the system that can make the setting effective. Satellite L500D / Pro L500D Series Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the ODD Bay Module ..............4-17 Disassembling the ODD Drive ..............4-17 Assembling the ODD Drive................4-18 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard................4-19 Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard ..........4-19 Installing the keyboard Cover and Keyboard ..........4-21 WLAN Card......................4-22 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-ii...
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Modem Card ......................4-40 Removing the Modem Card .................4-40 Installing the Modem Card ................4-40 4.16 Speakers........................4-41 Removing the Speakers ................4-41 Installing the Speakers ..................4-42 4.17 Display Assembly ....................4-43 Removing the Display Assembly ..............4-43 Installing the Display Assembly ..............4-44 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
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Removing the CMOS Board and MIC ............4-55 Installing the CMOS Board and MIC ............4-55 4.21 USB Board......................4-56 Removing the USB Board ................4-56 Installing the USB Board................4-56 4.22 Bluetooth Card......................4-57 Removing the Bluetooth card ...............4-57 Installing the Bluetooth card.................4-58 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-iv...
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Reapply Shinetsu 7726 grease on the thermal module and remove any release papers................4-37 Figure 4.27 Removing the CPU..................4-38 Figure 4.28 Removing the modem card ................4-40 Figure 4.29 Removing the speakers.................4-41 Figure 4.30 Removing the display assembly ..............4-43 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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Installing the LCD Hinge Assembly ............4-53 Figure 4.44 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly......4-54 Figure 4.45 Removing the CMOS board and MIC............4-55 Figure 4.46 Removing the USB Board................4-56 Figure 4.47 Removing the Bluetooth card...............4-57 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-vi...
FRUs that need to be removed before removing the suspect FRU. After you determine those FRUs, go to the appropriate sections according to the section numbers shown in the boxes. Then start removal and replacement. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
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4.16 Speakers First, remove LCD Bezel 4.19 LCD Module and Inverter Board 4.17 Display Assembly Assembly, then remove the LCD 4.20 CMOS Board module and the Inverter Board. and MIC 4.21 USB Board 4.22 Bluetooth Card Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the laptop. They may burst or explode. To avoid leakage of alkaline solutions, never heat or disassemble the battery packs.
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Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
See the appropriate explanations and figures for screw sizes. To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced a FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal laptop operation. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
Check that all the required screws are used to secure the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure that the FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and laptop work normally. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
M2.5 (2.5 mm) 0.36 N m (3.5 kgf cm) M3 (3 mm) 0.51 N m (5.0 kgf cm) M2.5x4 PSP TITE screws 0.204 N m (2.0 kgf cm) M2.5x6 GIZA TITE screws 0.36 N m (3.5 kgf cm) Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
U (stands for unique-pan head screws, studs, etc.) Symbol examples 6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion regardless of the entire stud length.) Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
2. Slide out the battery lock switch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the laptop. Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual...
1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide in the battery lock switch to the lock position. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-10...
Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figure 4.2 and 4.3. 1. To remove the HDD, remove one M2.5x5 HDD door screw that secures the HDD and then remove the HDD door. M2.5x5*1 Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD door Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-11...
3. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface such as a desk. 4. To separate the plate from the HDD, remove four M3x3 screws. M3x3*4 Figure 4.3 Removing the HDD plate CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-12...
HDD pack. Always hold the HDD pack by its sides. 3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the laptop. Connect the HDD pack to the laptop. 4. Secure the main HDD door by tightening one M2.5x5 screw. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-13...
2. Remove one M2.5Dx2 screw that secures the RAM door. 3. Remove the RAM door. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory or in the laptop. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. M2.5Dx2*1 Figure 4.4 Removing the RAM door Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-14...
4. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the memory pops up. Figure 4.5 Removing the RAM from the laptop 5. Pull the memory up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-15...
After the laptop is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TESTUP program to make sure that the installed memory has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-16...
Remove the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figure 4.6. M2x8*1 Figure 4.6 Removing the ODD Bay module 1. Turn the laptop upside down. 2. Remove one M2x8 screw. 3. Push the ODD bracket in the direction of the arrow. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-17...
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2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-18...
ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4.7. 1. Remove two M2x3 screws. 2. Remove the bracket. M2x3*2 Figure 4.7 Removing the bracket from the ODD drive Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-19...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Assembling the ODD Drive Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the bracket in the correct position. 2. Secure them with two M2x3 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-20...
Remove the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4.8, 4.9, 4.10. 1. Use a flat head screwdriver to lift the keyboard cover from the laptop. 2. Remove the keyboard cover. Figure 4.8 Removing the keyboard cover Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-21...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 3. Remove four M2x3 screws. M2x3*4 Figure 4.9 Removing screws from the keyboard Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-22...
5. Press down the cover in the position around the key F9 and slide to the side to make sure the last hook on the back of the cover is placed firmly in the laptop. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-23...
Figure 4.11 Removing the WLAN card Installing the WLAN Card Install the WLAN card according to the following procedures. 1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector. 2. Press the card down and secure it with two M2.5x5 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-24...
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2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the 4 Replacement Procedures Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 3. Attach the two antennas to the WLAN card. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-25...
4.14. 1. Turn the laptop upside down and remove the following 17 screws: − Fourteen M2.5x8 screws − Three M2x3 screws M2x3*3 M2.5x8*14 Figure 4.12 Removing the screws from the bottom of the laptop Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-26...
4 Replacement Procedures Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 2. Turn to the front and remove six 2.5x8 screws. M2.5x8*6 Figure 4.13 Removing six screws from under the keyboard. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-27...
2. Attach the two cables and secure the six screws as indicated in Figure 4.14 and 4.13. 3. Turn the laptop upside down and secure it with 17 screws as indicated in Figure 4.12: − fourteen M2.5x8 screws − three M2x3 screws Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-28...
Installing the power switch board Install the power switch according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the power board in the correct place on the logic upper assembly. 2. Secure the power board with three M2x3 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-29...
Remove the touch pad button board and bracket according to the following procedures and Figure 4.16, 4.17. 1. Remove three M2x6 screws from the touch pad button board. M2x6*3 Figure 4.16 Removing the screws from the touch pad button board Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-30...
1. Seat the touch pad bracket in the correct position, then secure the bracket with two M2x3 screws. 2. Seat the touch pad button board over the touch pad bracket, then secure the board with three M2x6 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-31...
Installing the Thermal Fan Install the thermal fan according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the thermal fan in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Secure the thermal fan with three M2x6 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-32...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the 4 Replacement Procedures Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 3. Attach the cable to the motherboard. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-33...
Remove the motherboard according to the following procedures. 1. Remove one M2.5x5 screw, six cables from the logic lower assembly as indicated by arrows in Figure 4.19. M2.5x5*1 Figure 4.19 Removing the motherboard from logic lower assembly Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-34...
2. Remove the DC IN connector and cable out of the logic lower assembly from right to left, as shown in Figure 4.20. Figure 4.20 Removing the DC IN connector and cable 3. Use your hands to pick up the motherboard in the direction of the arrows as shown in figure 4.21. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-35...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. Figure 4.21 Picking up the motherboard 4. Remove the motherboard from the logic lower assembly. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-36...
3. Seat the motherboard down in the lower logic assembly. 4. Put the DC IN connector in the lower DC IN trough and route the cable from left to right under the ribs as shown in Figure 4.23. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-37...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Figure 4.23 Installing the DC IN connector 5. Secure one M2.5x5 screw in the motherboard. 6. Attach six cables to the motherboard as indicated by arrows in Figure 4.19. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-38...
If you remove the thermal module, please use soft cloth with alcohol to clean the VGA board and the thermal module. Reapply Shinetsu 7762 grease before installing the thermal module. If you use one new thermal module, please make sure to remove the release paper first. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-39...
1. Remove six spring screws securing the thermal module to the motherboard, according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. Please follow the sequence indicated in Figure 4.24. 2. Remove the thermal module from the motherboard. Figure 4.24 Removing the Thermal Module Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-40...
Home tab to apply 2 to the text that you want to appear here. 3. Remove two M2.5x5 screws on the VGA board and remove from its slot on the motherboard. M2.5x5*2 Figure 4.25 Removing the VGA Board Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-41...
2. Seat the VGA board on the motherboard and secure it with two M2.5x5 screws. 3. Seat the thermal module in the correct position on the motherboard and secure it with six spring screws according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-42...
The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting repair work. 1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket counterclockwise to the unlock position with a flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 4.27 Removing the CPU 4. Remove the CPU. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-43...
2. Seat the CPU on the socket, using care not to damage the pins. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. 3. Rotate the cam clockwise to the lock position with a flat-blade screwdriver. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-44...
Install the modem card according to the following procedures. 1. Attach the cable to the back of the modem card. 2. Install the card in the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x3 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-45...
1. Press speaker and then remove four MM2.5D screws from the left and right speaker. 2. Detach the speaker cable from the motherboard 3. Remove the left and right speakers from the logic lower assembly. MM2.5D*4 Figure 4.29 Removing the speakers Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-46...
Install the speakers according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position. 2. Press speakers and secure the speakers with four MM2.5D screws. 3. Attach the speaker cable to the motherboard. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-47...
Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figure 4.30. 1. Remove six M2.5x5 screws from the left and right side which secure the display assembly to the laptop. M2.5x5*6 Figure 4.30 Removing the display assembly 2. Remove the display assembly. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-48...
2 to the text that you want to appear here. Installing the Display Assembly Install the display assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Place the display assembly in the correct position. 2. Secure the display assembly with six M2.5x5 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-49...
LCD Bezel Assembly Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly Remove the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Remove four M2.5x5 screws as shown in Figure 4.31. M2.5x5*4 Figure 4.31 Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-50...
3. Pull apart the lower half of the bezel; leave this portion above the left and right LCD hinge. 4. Push the bezel from the left and right side as shown in Figure 4.33 and remove the bezel from the display assembly. Figure 4.33 Removing the bezel from the hinge wall Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-51...
Install the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Reroute the LVDS and antenna cables behind the LCD hinges. Figure 4.34 Reroute the cables 2. Seat the LCD bezel assembly in the correct position. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-52...
3. Press the bezel hinge wall against the cover hinge wall as shown in Figure 4.35. Figure 4.35 Pressing the bezel hinge wall 4. Press the bezel downside hook near the hinge wall as shown in Figure 4.36. Figure 4.36 Pressing the bezel downside hook Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-53...
Figure 4.37 Pressing the left and right side of the bezel 6. Press the bezel upside hooks as shown in Figure 4.38. Figure 4.38 Pressing the bezel upside hooks 7. Secure it to the display assembly with four M2.5x5 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-54...
Then remove the inverter board. M2.5x4*1 Figure 4.39 Removing the Inverter Board 2. Remove six M2x3 screws securing the LCD module according to the sequence indicated in the Figure 4.40. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-55...
3. Lift the LCD module out of the LCD cover assembly. M2x3*6 Figure 4.40 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly 4. Remove six M2x3 screws according to the sequence indicated in the Figure 4.41, and then remove the LCD hinge assembly. M2x3*6 Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-56...
Figure 4.41 Removing the LCD Hinge Assembly 5. Turn the LCD module over and place it face down on a protective surface, such as a foam pad. 6. Remove the tape and LVDS cable connector. Then detach the LVDS cable. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-57...
LCD module. Dispose of used LCD panels (fluorescent (FL) tubes) as required by local ordinances or regulations. The LVDS cable must be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the LCD panel. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-58...
4. Seat the LCD hinge assembly in the correct position beside the LCD panel and secure it with six M2x3 screws according to the sequence indicated in Figure 4.43. M2x3*6 Figure 4.43 Installing the LCD Hinge Assembly Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-59...
Figure 4.44 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly 6. Seat the inverter board in correct position and connect two cables to the two ends of the inverter board. Then secure it with one M2.5x4 screw. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-60...
Install the CMOS Board and MIC according to the following procedures. 1. Connect the CMOS module cable to CMOS module connector. 2. Seat the CMOS module and MIC in the correct position on the LCD cover assembly. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-61...
1. Seat the USB board in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Connect the USB cable to the motherboard. Secure the USB board to the logic lower assembly with two M2.5x5 screws. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-62...
3. Remove the card from the logic lower assembly. Figure 4.47 Removing the Bluetooth card NOTE: Be careful not to damage the Bluetooth Card when connecting it with the cable. Make sure the card is seated in the correct position. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-63...
Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the card in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Slide the card to the end of the track. 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth card. Satellite L500D Maintenance Manual 4-64...
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Table B-1 System Board ICs (top and bottom) Number Name North Bridge (RS780MN / RS780MC) Clock Generator (SLG8SP626VTR) South Bridge (SB700) EC (KB926QFD3) BIOS ROM CODEC (ALC272-VA2-GR) Card Bus Controller (OZ601TN-A1) Card Reader Controller (RTS5159-VDD-GR) LAN Conroller (RTL8103EL-GR) Table B-2 System Board Connectors (top and bottom) Number Name JCPU...
Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board JFAN Table C-1 FAN I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +FAN1 FAN_SPEED1 JLVDS Table C-2 LVDS I/F pin assignments (40-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +5V_LVDS_CAM LCD_TXCLK+ USB20_P9_R_CAM...
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JCRT Table C-3 CRT pin assignments (15-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name RED_L GREEN_L BLUE_L +CRT_VCC D_DDCDATA HSYNC VSYNC D_DDCCLK JHDMI Table C-4 HDMI I/F pin assignments (19-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name HDMI_R_D2+ HDMI_R_D2- HDMI_R_D1+ HDMI_R_D1-...
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JHDD Table C-6 HDD I/F pin assignments (22-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name SATA_TXP1 SATA_TXN1 SATA_IRX_DT SATA_IRX_DT X_N1 X_P1 +3VS +3VS +3VS +5VS +5VS +5VS JODD Table C-7 SATA ODD I/F pin assignments (14-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
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JESATA Table C-8 eSATA/USB I/F pin assignments (11-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +USB_VCCB USB20_N2_R_S USB20_P2_R_S SATA_TXP2 SATA_TXN2 SATA_RXN2 SATA_RXP2 Table C-9 Bluetooth Connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal Name +3VS +BT_VCC BT_RESET# BT_DET# USB20_N6...
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Appendix F Series Screw Torque List (KSWAA/KSWAE) Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List SCREW SCREW SCREW P/N Q'ty LOCATION SPEC TORQUE LCD ASSY LCD BRK TO LCD MAAA00153G0 M2.0*3 1.2~1.5kg PANEL(R/L) INVERTER TO COVER MAAA00153G0 M2.0*3 SUB ASSY (SINGLE 2.5~3.0 kg LAMP) LCD BRACKET ASSY MACA00173G0...
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MAAA00153G0 M2.0*3 POWER PCB TO UP 2.5~3.0 kg MAAA00153G0 M2.0*3 TP BRK TO LOG UP 2.5~3.0 kg LOG LOWER ASSY MACA00173G0 M 2.5*5 SADDLE TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg LOGIC ASSY HINGE (L/R) MA000005YG0 M2.5*8 2.5~3.0 kg SADDLE MACA00173G0 M2.5*5 MB TO LOWER 2.5~3.0 kg MACA00173G0 M2.5*5...