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Toshiba PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (322 pages)

Maintenance Manual

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.43 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  
  10
Table of Contents

13
- Features
  14
- Figure 1-1 Front of the Computer
  18
- Figure 1-2 System Units Configuration
  18
- Figure 1-3 System Block Diagram
  19
- Figure 1-4 2.5-Inch HDD
  23
- Inch Hard Disk Drive
  23
- Keyboard
  25
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  26
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Dimensions
    26
  - CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Specifications
    26
- CD-ROM Drive
  27
- DVD-Multi Drive
  28
- TFT Color Display
  29
  - LCD Module Specifications (TMD- Maid 12.1 TFT)
    29
  - FL Inverter Board Specifications
    30
- Power Supply
  31
- Batteries
  33
- AC Adapter
  35
- Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures
  
  36
  - Figures
    40
  - Troubleshooting
    42
  - Troubleshooting Flowchart
    43
  - Power Supply Troubleshooting
    47
    
    Main Battery
    51
  - System Board Troubleshooting
    57
    
    Troubleshooting Procedures
    61
  - Figure 1-5 Keyboard
    67
  - USB 3.5" FDD Troubleshooting
    70
  - HDD Troubleshooting
    73
  - Keyboard Troubleshooting
    78
  - Display Troubleshooting
    79
  - Optical Drive Troubleshooting
    81
  - Touch Pad Troubleshooting
    82
  - Modem Troubleshooting
    83
  - LAN Troubleshooting
    84
  - Sound Troubleshooting
    85
  - SD Card Slot Troubleshooting
    87
  - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
    88
  - Bluetooth Troubleshooting
    92
- Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics
  
  96
  - Table
    99
  - The Diagnostic Test
    100
  - Executing the Diagnostic Test
    102
  - Subtest
    107
    
    Table
    108
  - System Test
    109
  - Memory Test
    113
  - Keyboard Test
    115
  - Display Test
    119
  - USB Floppy Disk Test
    122
  - Hard Disk Test
    124
  - Real Timer Test
    127
  - NDP Test
    129
  - Expansion Test
    130
  - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test
    132
  - Wireless LAN (Calexico) Test
    133
  - Wireless LAN (Atheros 11B/G or 11A/B/G) Test
    134
    
    Setting the Responder Machine
    135
  - Bluetooth Test
    137
    
    Tests and Diagnostics
    142
  - Sound/Lan/Modem Test
    146
    
    Ieee 1394 Test
    148
  - Error Status Code
    149
  - HDC Status
    151
  - FDD Cleaning
    153
  - Log Utilities
    154
  - Running Test
    156
  - Floppy Disk Drive Utilities
    158
  - System Configuration
    164
  - Setup
    166
    
    Accessing the Setup Program
    168
    
    Setup Options
    170
- Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures
  
  182
  - Overview
    188
    
    Disassembly Procedures
    191
    
    Screw Notation
    194
  - Battery Pack
    195
  - PC Card
    197
  - SD Memory Card
    198
  - Connector Panel
    199
  - Keyboard Holder/Keyboard
    200
  - Optical Drive
    203
  - Palm Rest/Touch Pad
    204
  - Memory Module
    208
  - Hdd
    210
  - Wireless LAN Module
    212
  - MDC Module
    213
  - RTC Battery
    214
  - Internal Microphone/Cover Latch
    215
  - Bluetooth Module
    217
  - Cover Assembly
    218
  - LED Board
    221
  - System Board
    222
  - Battery Board/Heat Sink/Cpu
    224
  - CPU Fan
    228
  - Speaker
    229
  - LCD Unit / FL Inverter
    231
  - LCD Cable/Wireless LAN Antenna / Bluetooth Antenna
    235
  - Hinge Assembly
    240
  - Fluorescent Lamp
    242
  - Appendices
    265
Table of Contents

268
- Table
  270
- Appendix A Handling the LCD Module
  
  273
- Appendix B Board Layout
  
  279
- Appendix C Pin Assignment
  
  285
  - Table
    289
  - Table
    292
  - Table
    303
  - Table
    304
  - Nd Battery Board
    305
  - PJ9650 System Board1 I/F Connector (50Pin
    305
  - Nd Battery Connector (10Pin
    306
- Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes
  
  307
  - Table
    311
  - Table
    313
  - Table
    314
- Appendix E Key Layout
  
  315
- Appendix F BIOS/KBC/EC Update
  
  317
- Appendix G Reliability
  
  319
- Appendix H Key FD
  
  321

TOSHIBA PORTEGE A100 User Manual (181 pages)

TOSHIBA Portege A 100 computer

Brand: TOSHIBA | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.02 MB

General Precautions
6
HW Setup
15
Preface
15
Manual Contents
16
Conventions
17
Chapter 1: Introduction

19
- Equipment Checklist
  19
- Features
  21
- Special Features
  25
- Utilities
  27
- Options
  29
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

30
- Front with the Display Closed
  30
- Left Side
  31
- Right Side
  32
- Back Side
  32
- Underside
  34
- Front with the Display Open
  35
- Indicators
  37
- AC Adaptor
  39
- USB Diskette Drive (Optional)
  40
- Fixed Optical Media Drive
  41
- Writable Discs
  41
Chapter 3: Getting Started

43
- Setting up Your Work Space
  44
- General Conditions
  44
- Placement of the Computer
  45
- Seating and Posture
  45
- Work Habits
  46
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  47
- Opening the Display
  48
- Turning on the Power
  49
- Starting up for the First Time
  49
- Turning off the Power
  50
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
  50
- Hibernation Mode
  50
- Standby Mode
  52
- Restarting the Computer
  54
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software from the Product Recovery Disk
  54
Chapter 4: Operating Basics

55
- Using the Touch Pad
  55
- Using Optical Media Drives
  57
- Loading Discs
  57
- Removing Discs
  59
- Writing Cds on CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
  60
- Before Writing or Rewriting
  60
- When Writing or Rewriting
  61
- Media Care
  63
- Data Verification
  63
- Using a Optional USB Diskette Drive
  64
- Diskette Care
  65
- Wireless LAN
  66
- Lan
  67
- Lan Cable Types
  67
  - Connecting Lan Cable
    68
  - Disconnecting Lan Cable
    68
- Using the Microphone
  69
- Using the Internal Modem
  69
- Region Selection
  69
- Properties Menu
  70
- Cleaning the Computer
  72
- Moving the Computer
  72
- Heat Dispersal
  73
Chapter 5: The Keyboard

74
- Typewriter Keys
  74
- F1 ... F12 Function Keys
  75
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  75
- Fn Sticky Key
  78
- Windows Special Keys
  79
- Keypad Overlay
  79
- Turning on the Overlays
  79
- Generating ASCII Characters
  81
Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

82
- Power Conditions
  82
- Power Indicators
  83
- Battery Indicators
  83
- DC in 15V Indicator
  84
- Power Indicator
  84
- Battery Types
  85
- Main Battery
  85
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  86
- Safety Precautions
  86
- Charging the Batteries
  88
- Monitoring Battery Capacity
  90
- Retaining Data with Power off
  91
- Extending Battery Life
  92
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  93
- Installing the Battery Pack
  94
- Starting the Computer by Password
  95
- Power-Up Modes
  95
- Panel Power off
  96
- System Auto off
  96
Chapter 7: HW Setup and Passwords

97
- HW Setup
  97
- Hw Setup Window
  97
- Supervisor Password
  99
- Supervisor Password
  105
Chapter 8: Optional Devices

106
- PC Cards
  107
- SD Cards
  108
  - Installing an Sd Card
    109
  - Removing an Sd Card
    109
- Memory Expansion
  110
- Installing Memory Module
  111
- Removing Memory Module
  113
- Battery Pack
  114
- Universal AC Adaptor
  114
- Battery Charger
  115
- USB Diskette Drive
  115
- External Monitor
  115
- Changing the Resolution to 640X480 for Tv
  121
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  122
- Security Lock
  124
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

125
- Problem Solving Process
  125
- Preliminary Checklist
  126
- Analyzing the Problem
  126
- Hardware and System Checklist
  127
- System Start-Up
  127
- Self Test
  128
- Lcd Panel
  131
- Hard Disk Drive
  132
- Diskette Drive
  133
- Pointing Device
  134
- Pc Card
  135
- Sound System
  136
- Real Time Clock
  140
- TOSHIBA Support
  141
- Before You Call
  141
Appendix A: Specifications

142
- Physical Dimensions
  142
- Environmental Requirements
  142
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors
  145
- Certification Agencies
  145
- Display Controller and Modes
  147
- Video Modes
  147
  - If Your Computer Is Stolen
    151
  - Card Specifications
    159
  - Radio Characteristics
    160
  - Internal Modem Guide
    163
  - Installing the Internal Modem
    164
  - Installing the Modem Board
    164
  - Removing the Internal Modem
    165

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

Table of Contents

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module

Appendix B Board Layout

Appendix C Pin Assignment

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Appendix E Key Layout

Appendix F BIOS/KBC/EC Update

Appendix G Reliability

Appendix H Key FD

TOSHIBA PORTEGE A100 User Manual (181 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Grand Tour

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Operating Basics

Chapter 5: The Keyboard

Chapter 6: Power and Power-Up Modes

Chapter 7: HW Setup and Passwords

Chapter 8: Optional Devices

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Specifications

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