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Page 2 - Copyright; Disclaimer

ii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Copyright © 2003 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the informati...

Page 3 - Preface; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.

PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) iii Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer PORTEGE A100. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isola te faulty Field Replaceable Unit...

Page 5 - Conventions; Acronyms; boldface; Key operation; Ctrl; and at the same time press

PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) v Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Acronyms On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definiti...

Page 6 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1

vi PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive ..............................................

Page 7 - Chapter 3

PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) vii 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 2-47 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 2-51 Chapter 3 T...

Page 8 - Chapter 4; Appendices; Appendix A

viii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Battery pack .......................................................................

Page 9 - Appendix E

PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) ix Appendix E Key Layout .................................................................................................. E-1 Appendix F BIOS/KBC/EC Update ............................................................................... F-1 Appendix G Reli...

Page 11 - Hardware Overview

1 Hardware Overview 1-ii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1 H a r d w a r e O v e r v i e w

Page 13 - Figures

1 Hardware Overview 1-iv PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer ..................................................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-2 System units configuration ..................................................................

Page 14 - Hardware Overview

1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1-1 1 Features 1.1 Features The PORTEGE A100 is a n ultra thin and lightweight PC realizing cable- less environment on a table by wireless function with a Mobile Intel Pentium M processor realizing high performance. θ Microp...

Page 26 - Parameter; Item

1.4 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1-13 1.4 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive This drive corresponds CD/CD-ROM (12cm and 8cm), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R and DVD-RW drive and supports format of CD-DA, CD-ROM, Photo CD, CD-I, Video CD, Enhanced CD, CD-TEXT, DVD-...

Page 29 - TFT Color Display; 68 resolution. The video

1 Hardware Overview 1.7 TFT Color Display 1-16 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1.7 TFT Color Display The TFT color display consists of a LCD module and FL inverter board. 1.7.1 LCD Module The LCD module used for the TFT color display uses a backlight as the light source and can display im...

Page 31 - Name

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Power Supply 1-18 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1.8 Power Supply The power supply supplies 12 different voltages to t he system board. The power supply micro controller has the following functions. 1. Judges that the DC power supply ( AC adapter) is connected to ...

Page 33 - Battery Name

1 Hardware Overview 1.9 Batteries 1-20 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1.9 Batteries The PC has the following two batteries. θ Main battery θ Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-12 lists the specifications for these two batteries. Table 1-12 Battery specifications Battery Name Battery E...

Page 34 - Main battery Charging Time; Quick battery charge is stopped in the following cases.

1.9 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1-21 θ Quick Battery Charge When the AC adapter is connected, normal charging is used while the system is turned on and quick c harge is used while the system is turned off or in suspend mode. Table 1-13 shows the time requ...

Page 35 - Specification

1 Hardware Overview 1.10 AC Adapter 1-22 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 1.10 AC Adapter The AC adapter is also used to charge the battery. Table 1-15 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-15 AC adapter specifications Specification Parameter G71C0002S310 Input voltage AC 90 to 264V...

Page 37 - Troubleshooting Procedures

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2-ii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2

Page 38 - Chapter 2

2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-iii Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart ..............................................

Page 42 - Troubleshooting

2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-1 2 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine which Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. (The “FRU ” means the replaceable unit in the field.) ...

Page 43 - Troubleshooting Flowchart; Make sure that Toshiba Windows

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2-2 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determining which FRU malfunctions. Before going through the flowchart steps, check the following: q Make sure that T...

Page 47 - Power Supply Troubleshooting; Procedure 1: Power Supply Icon Check

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-6 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controller controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and conti...

Page 48 - Procedure 1; The following two icons indicate the power supply status:; Battery icon

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-7 Procedure 1 Power Supply Icon Check The following two icons indicate the power supply status: q Battery icon q DC IN icon The power supply controller uses the power supply status with the Bat...

Page 50 - Procedure 2; On; Error code

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-9 Procedure 2 Error Code Check If the power supply microprocessor detects a malfunction, the DC IN icon blinks orange. The blink pattern indicates an error as shown below. q Start Off for 2 sec...

Page 55 - Procedure 3

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2-14 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 3 Connection Check The wiring diagram related to the power supply is shown below: Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform starting from Check 1. Check 1 Make sure the AC...

Page 56 - Procedure 5; Check 1

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-15 Procedure 5 Replacement Check The power is supplied to the system board by the AC adapter. If either the AC adapter or the system board was damaged, perform the following Checks. To disassem...

Page 57 - System Board Troubleshooting; Procedure 1: Message Check

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-16 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the system board is defective. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The pr...

Page 58 - PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-17 Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initial...

Page 60 - Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-19 Procedure 2 Debug Port (D port) Check on Boot Mode Check the D port status by a debug port test. The tool for debug port test is shown below. Figure 2-2 A set of tool for debug port test The...

Page 69 - Tests and Diagnostic,; Procedure 4

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2-28 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Execut e the following tests from the Diagnostic Test Menu. These tests check the system board and I/O unit. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and...

Page 70 - Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3,

2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-29 2 2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the USB 3.5 ” FDD is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with...

Page 71 - Troubleshooting Procedures; Tests and Diagnostics,; Code; Write protected; Check 2

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.5 USB 3.5” FDD Troubleshooting 2-30 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Insert the Diagnostics Disk in the FDD of the computer, turn on the computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, ...

Page 74 - HDC ERROR; System Transferred; Replacement Procedures

2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-33 Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. When the test detects an error, an error message is displ...

Page 75 - FORMAT

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.6 2.5” HDD Troubleshooting 2-34 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 3 Format Check The computer’s 2.5 " HDD is formatted using the MS-DOS FORMAT program or the physical format program of the te st program. To format the 2.5 " HDD, start with Ch...

Page 78 - Keyboard Troubleshooting; Keyboard

2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-37 2.7 Keyboard Troubleshooting To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as i...

Page 79 - Display Troubleshooting; Procedure 1: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check; Tests

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2-38 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.8 Display Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed....

Page 80 - Replacement Procedures,

2.8 Display Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-39 Procedure 3 Replacement Check The display unit has a FL inverter board, Display module, System board, LCD harness and Display ON/OFF sensor. Any of the components may be damaged. Disassemble the ...

Page 81 - Optical drive Troubleshooting; Optical drive; System board

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Optical drive Troubleshooting 2-40 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.9 Optical drive Troubleshooting To check if the optical drive is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Prog...

Page 82 - Touch Pad Troubleshooting; Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check; Touch Pad; The touch pad may be damaged. Replace the touch pad.

2.10 Touch Pad Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-41 2.10 Touch Pad Troubleshooting To determine whether the Touch Pad is faulty or not, perform the following procedures: Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 2 : Connec...

Page 83 - Modem Troubleshooting; MDC

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting 2-42 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.11 Modem Troubleshooting To check if the modem is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Pr...

Page 84 - LAN Troubleshooting; LAN jack; System Board

2.12 LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-43 2.12 LAN Troubleshooting To check if the computer’s LAN is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution Che...

Page 85 - Sound Troubleshooting; Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check; If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting 2-44 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting To check if the sound function is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 : Diagnostic Test Program Execution...

Page 87 - SD Card Slot Troubleshooting; SD card

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.14 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting 2-46 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2.14 SD Card Slot Troubleshooting To check if the SD card/Smart Media slot is good or no good, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 : Check on Windows XP P...

Page 88 - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting

2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-47 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting To check if the Wireless LAN is good or no good, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1: Transmitting- Receiving Check Proc...

Page 89 - The wireless LAN function wiring diagram is shown below:

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2-48 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 2 Antenna Connection Check The wireless LAN function wiring diagram is shown below: PJ2102 Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps...

Page 90 - Replacement

2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-49 Procedure 3 Antenna Capability Check Use an antenna test cable to check the ante nnas' connection. Follow the steps below. Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the comput...

Page 92 - Bluetooth Tro ubleshooting

2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-51 2.16 Bluetooth Tro ubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the computer's Bluetooth is functioning properly. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing wi...

Page 93 - The Bluetooth function wiring diagram is shown below:

2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2-52 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Procedure 2 Antennas' Connection Check The Bluetooth function wiring diagram is shown below: PJ3002 Any of the connections may be disconnected. Disassemble the computer following the steps des...

Page 94 - Procedure 4 Replacement Check

2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 2-53 Procedure 3 Antenna Check Check 1 Use an antenna test cable to check the antennas' connection. Follow the steps below: 1. Disassemble the computer and d isconnect the Bluetooth antenna cable c...

Page 97 - Tests and Diagnostics

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-ii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 3

Page 99 - Tables

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3-iv PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 3.23 Running Test ............................................................................................................ 3-55 3.23.1 Function Description .......................................................................

Page 100 - The Diagnostic Test

3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3 Test s and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-1 3 T e s t s a n d D i a g n o s t i c s 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test program to test the functions of the computer’s hardware modules. They are grouped into ...

Page 102 - Executing the Diagnostic Test; To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps:; ENTER; and the following

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-3 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: 1. Insert the test program disk (No.1) in the floppy disk drive. 2. Release the lock of the power switch and ...

Page 103 - Enter

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3-4 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3. Set the highlight bar to 1 and press Enter . The following TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA Personal Computer XXXX DIAGNOSTICS Version XXX (c) Copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : ...

Page 104 - SYSTEM TEST XXXXXXX; Note; message will appear:; YES; in TEST LOOP

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-5 4. Select the option you want to execute on the test menu and press Enter . When you select 1- SYSTEM TEST , the following message will appear: SYSTEM TEST XXXXXXX XXXX DIAGNOSTIC TEST VXXX [Ctrl]...

Page 106 - ERROR STOP; Selecting; in ERROR STOP stops the test program when an error is occurred and

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-7 Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to “ ERROR STOP ”. Use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the option to execute and press Enter . Selecting YES in ERROR STOP sto...

Page 107 - Tests and Diagnostics; Test Name

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Subtest 3-8 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.3 Subtest Table 3-1 lists the subtest names for each test program in the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Table 3-1 Subtest names (1/2) No. Test Name Subtest No. Subtest Name 1 SYSTEM 01 02 04 06 07 08 10 11 12 13 ROM checksum ...

Page 110 - Model Name

3.4 System Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-11 Subtest 07 DMI read This subtest displays the information in the Flash-ROM in the following format. Model Name : XXXXXXXXXXX Version Number : XXXXXXXXXXXX Serial Number : XXXXXXXX Model Number : XXXXXX-XXXXX PCN/B...

Page 111 - CPU TEMP = XX deg C Throttling level = XXXXh; Optional battery F/W test

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 System Test 3-12 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) Subtest 10 Temperature surveillance test This subtest measures the CPU temperature to see if the cooling functions of the computer are effectively working. When the subtest starts, the following message appears on...

Page 115 - KEYBOARD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXX

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 Keyboard Test 3-16 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.6 Keyboard Test To execute the Keyboard Test, select 3-KEYBOARD TEST from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The Keyboard test contains six subtests that test the co...

Page 120 - To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press; All Dot On /Off for LCD

3.7 Display Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-21 Subtest 04 Gradation & Mode test for VGA This subtest displays gradations for following modes. To change the mode, press Enter . [Mode 12] [Mode 13] [Mode 3] [Mode 111 640*480 64K] [Mode 112 640*480 16M] [Mod...

Page 122 - USB Floppy Disk Test; ERROR

3.8 USB Floppy Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-23 3.8 USB Floppy Disk Test Caution: Before running the floppy disk test, prepare a f ormatted work disk. Remove the Diagnostics Disk and insert the work disk into the FDD. Otherwise, t he contents of the fl...

Page 124 - subtests that test the hard disk drive functions.; yes; or; Data compare error dump 1:No

3.9 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-25 3.9 Hard Disk Test To execute the Hard Disk Test, select 8-HARD D ISK TEST from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter , and follow the directions on the screen. The hard disk test contains eight subtests that t...

Page 126 - Worst pattern data; Write Specified Address

3.9 Hard Disk Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-27 Subtest 04 Cross talk & peak shift This subtest writes eight types of worst pattern data (listed below) to a cylinder, then reads the data while moving from cylinder to cylinder (to check the data interfere...

Page 127 - Real Timer Test

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.10 Real Timer Test 3-28 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.10 Real Timer Test To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9-REAL TIMER TEST from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The real timer test contains three subtests. M...

Page 130 - Expansion Test; Address

3.12 Expansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-31 3.12 Expansion Test To execute the expansion test, select 11-EXPANSION TEST from the DIAGNOSTICS TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The expansion test contains three subtests. Note...

Page 133 - Setting the responder machine; Press any key to exit the test.

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.14 Wireless LAN (Calexico) Test 3-32 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.14 Wireless LAN (Calexico) Test This section describes how to perform the wireless LAN transmitting-receiving test with the test program. Note : Use another computer (with Calexico wireless LAN...

Page 135 - The latter message is updated ever 3 seconds.; The responder machine is ready for the test.; Setting the tester machine; Release the write-protection of the floppy disk for the test.; Press

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.15 Wireless LAN (Atheros 11b/g or 11a/b/g) Test 3-34 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) Setting the responder machine Note: Release the write-protection of the floppy disk for the test. Insert a floppy disk containing the test program into the floppy disk drive of th...

Page 136 - to return to the main menu.; on the screen shows the following message.

3.15 Wireless LAN (Atheros 11b/g or 11a/b/g) Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-35 -------------------------------------------- To proceed the test, press any key. When the tester machine has passed the test, "OK" message will appear in the tester machin...

Page 137 - Bluetooth Test; Bluetooth sub system test program VX.XX

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Bluetooth Test 3-36 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.16 Bluetooth Test This section describes how to perform the Bluetooth test program to check if the Bluetooth functions of computer are working properly. To start the Bluetooth test program, follow the steps ...

Page 138 - When the machine has passed the test, it displays

3.16 Bluetooth Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-37 Subtest 01 BD_ADDR check This subtest checks the BD_ADDR functions. When the Bluetooth test menu is displayed, press 1 to select the test and press Enter . The following message will appear: ------------------...

Page 139 - Error CODE; . The following message is

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.16 Bluetooth Test 3-38 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) If the target machine has any problem, it displays Error CODE . The following message is displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Bluetooth Subsystem T&D fo...

Page 149 - Error Status Code; Table 3-4 lists the error status codes for the Diagnostic Test.; Device name

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.19 Error Status Code 3-48 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.19 Error Status Code Table 3-4 lists the error status codes for the Diagnostic Test. Table 3-4 Error status codes names (1/2) Device name Error code Error status name (Common) FF Data Compare Error System...

Page 151 - Bit

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.20 HDC Status 3-50 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.20 HDC Status When an error occurs in the hard disk test, the following message is displayed: HDC status = XXXX The hard disk test error status is displayed on the screen by a four-digit number. The hard disk co...

Page 153 - displays the following messages:; DIAGNOSTICS – FLOPPY DISK HEAD CLEANING : V6.00; Cleaning start

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 FDD Cleaning 3-52 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.21 FDD Cleaning 3.21.1 Function Description This function cleans the heads in the 3.5-inch FDD by executing a series of head load/seek and read operations. A cleaning disk is necessary to perform this program....

Page 158 - Floppy Disk Drive Utilities

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-57 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, copies the floppy disk and displays the dump list for both the FDD and HDD. 1. FORM...

Page 159 - Operations; Format start

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-58 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.24.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7-FDD UTILITIES from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following message: [ FDD UTILITIES ] 1 - FORMAT 2 - COPY 3 - DUMP 4 - HDD-ID 9 - EXIT TO DIAG...

Page 160 - Copy start

3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-59 (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3. COPY program (a) When FORMAT program is loaded, the following message is displayed: FLOPP...

Page 161 - is selected; Insert source disk into drive A:

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-60 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 4. DUMP program (a) When DUMP program is loaded, the following message appears: DIAGNOSTICS-HARD DISK & FLOPPY DISK DUMP : V7.00 Drive type select (1:FDD, 2:HDD) ? (b) Select a format type numb...

Page 163 - to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU.

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3-62 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 5. HDD-ID READ program Loading HDD ID READ program displays the following HDD ID configuration: [HDD ID Read (V5.10)] [Drive #X] ID code (h) = XXXX No. of Cylinders = XXXXXXXX Removable Cylinders =...

Page 164 - System Configuration

3.25 System Configuration 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-63 3.25 System Configuration 3.25.1 Function Description The System Configuration program contains the following configuration information for the computer: 1. Processor Type 2. VGA Controller 3. MS-DOS Vers...

Page 165 - displays the following system configuration:; to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU.

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3-64 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3.25.2 Operations 1. Selecting 7-SYSTEM CONFIGURATION from the DIAGNOSTIC MENU and pressing Enter displays the following system configuration: System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name : XXXX ...

Page 166 - Test and Diagnostics

3.26 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-65 3.26 SETUP 3.26.1 Function Description This program displays the current system setup information as listed below: 1. Memory (a) Total 2. System Date/Time (a) System Date (b) System Time 3. Battery 4. Password 5. Boot P...

Page 168 - displays the followings:

3.26 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-67 3.26.2 Accessing the SETUP Program Selecting 0-SETUP from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU and pressing Enter displays the followings: Boot Priority =HDD → FDD → CD-ROM → LAN HDD Priority = Built-in HDD → PC Card Network Boot Proto...

Page 169 - You can press

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.26 SETUP 3-68 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) Moving Within the SETUP Menu and Changing Values 1. Press ß and à to move between the columns horizontally. Press ↑ and ↓ to move between items in a column. Press Fn + ↑ ( PgUp) and Fn + ↓ ( PgDn) to move between the tw...

Page 170 - SETUP Options

3.26 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-69 SETUP Options The SETUP screen is divided into 14 functionally related groups. This section describes each group and its option. 1. Memory This group of options displays the computer’s memory. Total This field displays ...

Page 171 - Low Power; The following shows low power settings.

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.26 SETUP 3-70 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) Low Power The following shows low power settings. Processing Speed = Low CPU Sleep Mode = Enabled Display Auto off = 03Min. HDD Auto off = 03Min. System Auto off = 30Min. (*1) LCD Brightness = Semi-Bright (*2) Bright (*...

Page 175 - PXE; When; Enabled

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.26 SETUP 3-74 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) (c) Network Boot Protocol Use this option to set the starting method via a network. PXE Sets to PXE protocol. (Default) RPL Sets to RPL protocol. 6. Display This group of options configures the computer’s display. (a) P...

Page 177 - Alarm Time; OPTIONS

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.26 SETUP 3-76 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) (e) Auto Power On This option displays setting for Wake-up on LAN. When Windows XP is operating, this function is disabled. Enabled Indicates auto power on and Wake-up on LAN is set. Disabled Indicates auto power on and...

Page 178 - Status

3.26 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-77 (g) Power Button Lamp This option specifies a lamp pattern of power button. Table 3-7 Lamp pattern of power button Status Power ON Standby Power off/halt Mode 1(default) Lights blue. Lights yellow. Lights orange. Mode 2...

Page 179 - PCIC Compatible

3 Test and Diagnostics 3.26 SETUP 3-78 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) Displays an address and interrupt level for the hard disk drive. (b) CD-ROM Displays an address and interrupt level for the CD-ROM drive. (c) PC Card Displays an address and interrupt level for a PC card type of hard di...

Page 180 - Disabled; Disabled

3.26 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960-460) 3-79 (b) Hard Disk Mode Use this item to select the hard disk mode. Enhanced IDE (Normal) : Select this mode when the HDD is used for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. (Default) Standard IDE : Select this mode when using an OS w...

Page 183 - Replacement Procedures

4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4

Page 188 - Replacement Procedures

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-1 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview This chapter describes the procedure for removing and replacing the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PC. It may not be necessary to remove all the FRUs in order to replace ...

Page 189 - Safety Precautions; Take care not to injury yourself on any edges or corners.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-2 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Safety Precautions Please read the following safety instructions before disassembling the computer and always follo w the instructions while working on the computer. Danger: 1. In the case of the battery, always use...

Page 190 - Before You Begin; Use the designated tools.

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-3 Before You Begin Take note of the following points before starting work. Always remove the AC adapter and battery pack before commencing any of the procedures. The procedure for removing the battery pack is describe...

Page 191 - Disassembly Procedures; Three main types of cable connector are used.; Pressure plate connector

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-4 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Disassembly Procedures Three main types of cable connector are used. θ Pressure plate connector θ Spring connector θ Normal pin connector When disconnecting a pressure plate connector, draw the tab on one side of th...

Page 192 - Assembly Procedures

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-5 Assembly Procedures After the computer has been disassembled and the part that caused the fault has been repaired or replaced, the computer must be reassembled. Take note of the following general points when assembl...

Page 193 - Screw Tightening Torque; Use the following torque when tightening screws.; Grip Color; Even numbered length screws: Brown

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview 4-6 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Screw Tightening Torque Use the following torque when tightening screws. Caution : Overtightening may damage screws or part s. Undertightening may allow screws to loosen (and possibly fall out) causing a short circu...

Page 194 - Screw Notation; Screw shape

4.1 Overview 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-7 Screw Notation To make maintenance of the computer easier, markings of the kinds of the screws including the types and lengths of the screws are indicated on the computer body. Format: Screw shape + Screw length (mm...

Page 195 - Removing the battery pack; Turn off the power of the computer.; B a t t e r y p a c k; Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Battery pack 4-8 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.2 Battery pack Removing the battery pack The following describes the procedure for removing the battery pack. (See Figure 4-1.) Caution: Take care not to short circuit the terminals when removing the battery p...

Page 196 - Installing a battery pack

4.2 Battery pack 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-9 Installing a battery pack The following describes the procedure for installing a battery pack. (See Figure 4-2.) Caution: There is a danger that the lithium ion battery pack may explode if not fitted, operated, ...

Page 197 - Removing the PC card; card manual or the manuals of the computer system you are using.; Figure 4-3 Removing the PC card; Installing a PC card; Make sure the eject button does not stick out .

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 PC card 4-10 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.3 PC card Removing the PC card The following describes the procedure for removing the PC card. (See Figure 4-3.) Caution: Insert or remove the PC card in accordance with any instructions in the PC card manual or t...

Page 198 - SD memory card; Removing the SD memory card; S D m e m o r y c a r d; Figure 4-4 Removing the SD memory card; Installing a SD memory card; Insert the SD memory card and press it until it securely connected.

4.4 SD memory card 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-11 4.4 SD memory card Removing the SD memory card The following describes the procedure for removing the SD memory card. (See Figure 4-4.) Caution: Insert or remove the SD memory card in accordance with any inst...

Page 199 - Removing the connector panel; Open the connector panel.; Connector panel; Figure 4-5 Removing the connector panel; Installing a connector panel; Close the connector panel.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Connector panel 4-12 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.5 Connector panel Removing the connector panel The following describes the procedure for removing the connector panel. (See Figure 4-5.) 1. Open the connector panel. 2. Push the center of the connector pan...

Page 200 - Keyboard holder; Figure 4-6 Removing the keyboard holder; Installing a keyboard holder; Hook the latches at the bottom of the keyboard holder first.

4.6 Keyboard holder/Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-13 4.6 Keyboard holder/Keyboard 4.6.1 Keyboard holder Removing the keyboard holder The following describes the procedure for removing the keyboard holder. (See Figure 4-6.) 1. Open the display. 2. Inse...

Page 201 - Remove the following screws fixing the keyboard.; Z B I N D; Figure 4-7 Removing the keyboard

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Keyboard holder/Keyboard 4-14 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.6.2 Keyboard Removing the keyboard The following describes the procedure for removing the keyboard. (See Figure 4-7, 4-8.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the keyboard. • M2 × 4Z BIND screw ...

Page 202 - Installing a keyboard; Fix the keyboard with the following screws.

4.6 Keyboard holder/Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-15 4. Remove the keyboard. Installing a keyboard The following describes the procedure for installing a keyboard. (See Figure 4-7, 4-8.) 1. Set the keyboard on the palm rest with the back up and connec...

Page 203 - Removing the o ptical drive; FLAT BIND screw; Figure 4-9 Removing the optical drive; Installing an o ptical drive; Fix the optical drive with the following screw.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Optical drive 4-16 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.7 Optical drive Removing the o ptical drive The following describes the procedure for removing the optical drive. (See Figure 4-9,4-23.) The optical drive can be removed and installed with the battery pack (...

Page 204 - Palm rest; BIND screw; Figure 4-10 Removing the screw

4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-17 4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4.8.1 Palm rest Removing the palm rest The following describes the procedure for removing the palm rest. (See Figure 4-10, 4-11.) Caution: The touch pad is stuck to the palm rest ...

Page 205 - Figure 4-11 Removing the palm rest; Installing a palm rest; system board and the position of slider on the palm rest.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4-18 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 3. Remove the following screws fixing the palm rest. • M2 × 3C S-THIN screw x2 • M2.5 × 12B FLAT BIND screw x1 PJ3201 M2 × 3C S-THIN Palm rest M2.5 × 12 B FLAT BIND Figure 4-11 Removing the palm rest 4. ...

Page 206 - Touch pad; Remove the flat cables connected to the system board and touch pad.; Figure 4-12 Removing the touch pad board; Installing a touch pad board

4.8 Palm rest/Touch pad 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-19 4. Turn over the computer and fix the palm rest with the following screw. • M2 × 4Z BIND screw x1 4.8.2 Touch pad Removing the touch pad board The following describes the procedure for removing the touch...

Page 208 - Removing the memory module; Remove the memory module.; Latches; Figure 4-13 Removing the memory module; Install ing a memory module

4.9 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-21 4.9 Memory module Caution: The power must be turned off when you remove the memory module. Removing a memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or the computer itself. Do not touch the memory m...

Page 210 - Removing the HDD; data loss or damage to the device.; Figure 4-14 Removing the HDD assembly

4.10 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-23 4.10 HDD Removing the HDD The following describes the procedure for removing the HDD. (See Figure 4-14, 4-15.) Caution: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may cause data loss or damage to ...

Page 211 - S FLAT BIND; Figure 4-15 Removing the HDD; Installing a HDD; Fix the HDD bracket to the HDD with the following screws.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 HDD 4-24 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4. Detach the HDD bracket from the HDD. M3 × 4S FLAT BIND HDD bracket HDD M3 × 4S FLAT BIND Figure 4-15 Removing the HDD Installing a HDD The following describes the procedure for installing a HDD. (See Figure 4-14, 4-...

Page 212 - Wireless LAN module; Removing the wireless LAN module; Peel off the glass tape on the wireless LAN antenna cables.; W i r e l e s s L A N m o d u l e; Figure 4-16 Removing the wireless LAN module; Installing a wireless LAN module; Push down the wireless LAN module until it is latched firmly.

4.11 Wireless LAN module 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-25 4.11 Wireless LAN module Removing the wireless LAN module To remove the wireless LAN module, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-16.) 1. Peel off the glass tape on the wireless LAN antenna ca...

Page 213 - Removing the MDC module; Remove the following screws fixing the MDC module.; MDC module; Figure 4-17 Removing the MDC module; Installing a MDC module; Fix the MDC module with the following screws.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 MDC module 4-26 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.12 MDC module Removing the MDC module To remove the MDC module, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-17.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the MDC module. • M2 × 3C S-THIN scre w x2 2. Remove th...

Page 214 - Removing the RTC battery; Remove the RTC battery cable from the connector; R T C b a t t e r y; Figure 4-18 Removing the RTC battery; Installing a RTC battery; Turn up the insulator and set the RTC battery in the slot.

4.13 RTC battery 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-27 4.13 RTC battery Removing the RTC battery To remove the RTC battery, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-18.) 1. Remove the RTC battery cable from the connector PJ8760 on the system board. 2. Turn up...

Page 215 - Removing the internal microphone; Remove the internal microphone from the slot.; Figure 4-19 Removing the internal microphone; Installing an internal microphone; Insert the internal microphone into the slot.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Internal microphone/Cover latch 4-28 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.14 Internal microphone/Cover latch 4.14.1 Internal microphone Removing the internal microphone To remove the internal microphone, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-19.) 1. Rem...

Page 216 - Removing the cover latch; Cover latch; Figure 4-20 Removing the cover latch; Installing a cover latch

4.14 Internal microphone/Cover latch 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-29 4.14.2 Cover latch Removing the cover latch To remove the cover latch, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-20.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the cover latch. • M2.5 × 4Z ...

Page 217 - Removing the Bluetooth module; Remove the flat cable from the connector of the Bluetooth module.; Bluetooth module; Figure 4-21 Removing the Bluetooth module; Installing a Bluetooth module; Connect the bluetooth antenna cable to the Bluetooth module.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 Bluetooth module 4-30 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.15 Bluetooth module Removing the Bluetooth module To remove the Bluetooth module, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-21.) 1. Remove the flat cable from the connector of the Bluetooth module. ...

Page 218 - Cover assembly; Removing the cover assembly; Figure 4-22 Removing the cables

4.16 Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-31 4.16 Cover assembly Removing the cover assembly To remove the cover assembly, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-22, 4-23, 4-24.) 1. Remove the LCD cable and LED board cable from the connectors P...

Page 220 - Cover assembly; Figure 4-24 Removing the cover assembly; Installing a cover assembly

4.16 Cover assembly 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-33 3. Release the latches at left lower of the cover assembly and remove the cover assembly. Cover assembly Latches Figure 4-24 Removing the cover assembly Installing a cover assembly To install a cover assembl...

Page 221 - Removing the LED board; Remove the flat cable from the LED board.; L E D b o a r d; Figure 4-25 Removing the LED board; Installing a LED board; Connect the flat cable to the connector on the LED board.

4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 LED board 4-34 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.17 LED board Removing the LED board To remove the LED board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-25.) 1. Remove the flat cable from the LED board. 2. Remove the LED board from the slot. L E D b o a r...

Page 222 - Removing the system board; Remove the CPU FAN cable from the connector PJ8770.; Figure 4-26 Removing the system board

4.18 System board 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-35 4.18 System board Removing the system board To remove the system board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-26.) 1. Open the insulator covering the connector PJ8770 on the system board. 2. Remove th...

Page 223 - Installing a system board; FLAT BIND screw

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 System board 4-36 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Installing a system board To install a system board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-26.) 1. Set the system board on the base cover in place and fix it with the following screws. • M2.5 × 12B FL...

Page 224 - Battery board; battery board; Figure 4-27 Removing the 2nd battery board/heat sink; Installing a 2; battery board

4.19 2nd Battery board/Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-37 4.19 2 nd Battery board/Heat sink/CPU 4.19.1 2 nd Battery board Removing the 2 nd battery board To remove the 2 n d battery board, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-27.) 1. Remo...

Page 225 - Removing the heat sink; BIND screw x2; Installing a heat sink; When using a dedicated injector, completely cover the

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 2nd Battery board/Heat sink/CPU 4-38 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.19.2 Heat sink Removing the heat sink To remove the heat sink, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-27, 4-28.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the heat sink and holder and ...

Page 226 - Removing the CPU; Figure 4-29 Removing the CPU

4.19 2nd Battery board/Heat sink/CPU 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-39 4.19.3 CPU Removing the CPU Caution: The temperature of CPU may become high. Be sure to work after it has become low. To remove the CPU perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-29.) 1....

Page 227 - Installing a CPU; Make sure the mark of cam is in the position of “Releasing”.; Figure 4-30 Installing a CPU

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 2nd Battery board/Heat sink/CPU 4-40 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Installing a CPU To remove a CPU perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-30.) 1. Make sure the mark of cam is in the position of “Releasing”. 2. Set the CPU in place on the CPU socket...

Page 228 - Removing the CPU fan; Remove the following screws fixing the CPU fan.; C P U f a n; Figure 4-31 Removing the CPU fan; Installing a CPU fan

4.20 CPU fan 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-41 4.20 CPU fan Removing the CPU fan To remove the CPU fan, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-31.) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the CPU fan. • M2.5 × 4B FLAT BIND screw x2 2. Remove the CPU fan f...

Page 229 - Removing the speaker; Peel off two acetate tapes fixing the speaker cable.; Insulator; Figure 4-32 Removing the speaker holders

4 Replacement Procedures 4.21 Speaker 4-42 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.21 Speaker Removing the speaker To remove the speakers, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-32.) 1. Peel off two acetate tapes fixing the speaker cable. 2. Remove the following screws fixing the speake...

Page 230 - Installing a speaker; Set the speakers in the speaker holders.

4.21 Speaker 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-43 Installing a speaker To remove a speaker, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-32.) 1. Set the speakers in the speaker holders. 2. Fix the speaker holders with the following screws. • M2 × 3Z S-THIN screw...

Page 231 - Removing the LCD unit / FL inverter; Peel off the mask seals and remove the following screws.; Figure 4-33 Removing the screws and mask seals

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 LCD unit / FL inverter 4-44 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.22 LCD unit / FL inverter Removing the LCD unit / FL inverter To remove the LCD unit and FL inverter, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-33 to 4-37.) 1. Peel off the mask seals and remo...

Page 232 - D i s p l a y m a s k; Figure 4-34 Removing the display mask; Z BIND; Figure 4-35 Removing the FL inverter

4.22 LCD unit / FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-45 2. Release the latches and remove the display mask from the bottom. D i s p l a y m a s k Figure 4-34 Removing the display mask 3. Remove the screws fixing the FL inverter. Remove the connector of th...

Page 233 - Figure 4-36 Removing the screws

4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 LCD unit / FL inverter 4-46 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4. Remove the following screws fixing t he LCD unit. • M2 × 4Z BIND screw x4 M2 × 4Z BIND Guide hole Figure 4-36 Removing the screws 5. Put a soft cloth on the keyboard not to damage the surface of t...

Page 234 - Figure 4-37 Removing the LCD unit; Installing a LCD unit / FL inverter

4.22 LCD unit / FL inverter 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-47 6. Disconnect the LCD cable and remove the LCD unit. L C D L C D c a b l e S o f t c l o t h G l a s s t a p e Figure 4-37 Removing the LCD unit Installing a LCD unit / FL inverter To install a LCD u...

Page 235 - Removing the LCD cable; Take the LCD cable out of the hinge hole.; LCD cable; Figure 4-38 Removing the LCD cable; Installing a LCD cable

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4-48 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4.23.1 LCD cable Removing the LCD cable To remove the LCD cable, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-38....

Page 236 - Removing the wireless LAN antenna; Peel off the five acetate tapes and wireless LAN antenna.; Figure 4-39 Removing the wireless LAN antenna

4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-49 2. Set the hinge cover. When setting, do not make the LCD cable and Bluetooth antenna cables pinched, and do not mistake the direction. 3. Open the insulator wrapping the ...

Page 237 - Installing a wireless LAN antenna

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4-50 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 3. Peel off the insulator and remove the wireless LAN antenna cable from the hinge hole. Antenna cable Insulator Figure 4-40 Removing the wireless LAN antenna cable Instal...

Page 238 - Removing the Bluetooth antenna; Peel off the four acetate tapes and Bluetooth antenna.; Figure 4-41 Removing the Bluetooth antenna

4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4 Replac ement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-51 4.23.3 Bluetooth antenna Removing the Bluetooth antenna To remove the Bluetooth antenna, pe rform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-41.) 1. Peel off the four acetate...

Page 239 - Installing a Bluetooth antenna

4 Replacement Procedures 4.23 LCD cable/Wireless LAN antenna / Bluetooth antenna 4-52 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Installing a Bluetooth antenna To install a Bluetooth antenna, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-41.) 1. Pass the Bluetooth antenna cable with the LCD cable t...

Page 240 - Hinge assembly; Removing the hinge assembly; B F L A T B I N D

4.24 Hinge assembly 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-53 4.24 Hinge assembly Removing the hinge assembly To remove the hinge assembly, perform the following procedure. (See Figure 4-42, 4-43) 1. Remove the following screws fixing the hinge assembly on the LCD cove...

Page 241 - Installing a hinge assembly

4 Replacement Procedures 4.24 Hinge assembly 4-54 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 3. Take both the hinges out of the holes. M 2 . 5 × 4 B F L A T B I N D H i n g e H i n g e Figure 4-43 Removing the hinge assembly (base side) Installing a hinge assembly To install a hinge assembly, perfor...

Page 242 - Fluorescent lamp; Type

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-55 4.25 Fluorescent lamp This system uses LCD modules from the following suppliers. The procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp assembly (hereafter refer to fluorescent lamp) is different for each LCD mo...

Page 243 - Replacing the 12.1 inch TDM fluorescent lamp; Peeing of tape and insulating sheet

4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4-56 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4.25.1 Replacing the 12.1 inch TDM fluorescent lamp The following describes the procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp. (See Figure 4-44 to 4-55.) Disassembling the module 1. Peeing of tape and insul...

Page 246 - L a t c h e s

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-59 3. Removing bezel <Procedure> 1) Turn over the module with the insulating sheet. 2) Releases latches of the bezel and frame (3 points). 3) Lift up slowly the bottom side (Back light side) of bezel an...

Page 247 - O p e n t h e X - P C B f r o m t h e b a c k

4 Replacement Procedures 4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4-60 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4. Opening PCB <Procedure> 1) Open the PCB horizontally. Caution: Do not damage the TAB. O p e n t h e X - P C B f r o m t h e b a c k Figure 4-48 Replacing TDM f luorescent lamp(5)

Page 248 - C e l l w i t h P C B

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-61 5. Removing PCB-ASSY cell <Procedure> 1) Remove the PCB-ASSY cell from the back light unit. 2) Remove thoroughly remaining double -sided tape on the back of cell. Caution: 1. One point of the upper o...

Page 250 - Disassembling the module; Check of back light for replacement; T h e s h e e t s h a l l n o t b e o u t o f t h e f r a m e .

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-63 Disassembling the module 1. Check of back light for replacement <Check> 1) Refer to the following figure. T h e s h e e t s h a l l n o t b e o u t o f t h e f r a m e . Figure 4-50 Replacing TDM f l...

Page 252 - F o l d t h e X - P C B t o t h e b a c k .

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-65 3. Folding TAB/PCB and temporal fixing <Procedure> 1) Fold the X- TAB(X-PCB) to the back of back light unit. Caution: Do not damage t he TAB. F o l d t h e X - P C B t o t h e b a c k . Figure 4-52 R...

Page 256 - Replacing the 12.1 inch LG Phillips fluorescent lamp; Disassembly of outside tape/ Cover shield

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-69 4.25.2 Replacing the 12.1 inch LG Phillips fluorescent lamp The following describes the procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp. (See Figure 4-56 to 4-63.) 1. Disassembly of outside tape/ Cover shield...

Page 264 - Assembly of outside Tape and Cover shield; Assembly of Tape shield and Tape Adhesive used for Top case fixing

4.25 Fluorescent lamp 4 Replacement Procedures PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) 4-77 8. Assembly of outside Tape and Cover shield <Procedure> 1) Assembly of Tape shield and Tape Adhesive used for Top case fixing Caution: Pressure or stress should not be given on Top case during this ...

Page 267 - Appendix

Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) App-iii Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ..........................................................................A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ......................................................................................

Page 268 - Battery Board

Appendices App-iv PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) C.20 PJ3000 MDC I/F connector (30pin) .......................................................... C-17 C.21 PJ8800 DC-IN connector (2pin) ................................................................ C-18 C.22 PJ8810 Main battery connect...

Page 270 - System Board

Appendices App-vi PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Tables Table B-1 System board ( front) .....................................................................................B-2 Table B-2 System board (back).....................................................................................

Page 271 - Battey Board

Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) App-vii Table C-26 PJ6004 Headphone connector (6pin) ......................................................... C-19 LED Board Table C-27 PJ9600 System Board1 I/F connector (20pin) ........................................... C-20 2 n d Battey Boar...

Page 273 - Appendix A Handling the LCD Module; Precautions for handling the LCD module

Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) A-1 Apx. A Appendix A Handling the LCD Module Precautions for handling the LCD module The LCD module can be easily damaged during assembly or disassembly. Observe the following precautions when handling the LCD mod...

Page 279 - Appendix B Board Layout; B.1 System Board Front View

Apx. B Board Layout Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) B-1 Apx. B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View (R) (Q) (P) (I) (G) (C) (B) (F) (O) (M) (K) (J) (D) (E) (A) (N) (L) Figure B-1 System board layout (front)

Page 280 - Mark

Appendices Apx. B Board Layout B-2 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) Table B-1 System board (front ) Mark Number Part’s name (A) PJ5600 LCD I/F connector (B) PJ2101 SD card I/F c onnector (C) PJ87 70 FAN connector (D) PJ14 00 Memory 1 I/F connector (E) PJ1401 Memory2 I/F connector (F) PJ60...

Page 281 - B.2 System Board Back View

Apx. B Board Layout Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) B-3 B.2 System Board Back View (O) (N) (L) (J) (G) (F) (A) (B) (C) (K) (D) (E) (I) (H) (M) (P) Figure B-2 System board layout (Back )

Page 283 - battery Board Front and Back View; battery board layout; battery Board

Apx. B Board Layout Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) B-5 B.3 2 nd battery Board Front and Back View (A) (Front) (B) (Back) Figure B-3 2 n d battery board layout Table B-3 2 n d battery Board Mark Number Name (A) PJ9650 System board I/F connector (B) PJ8500 2 nd battery

Page 284 - B.4 LED Board Front and Back View; Figure B-4 LED board layout

Appendices Apx. B Board Layout B-6 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) B.4 LED Board Front and Back View (Front) (B) (Back) Figure B-4 LED board layout Table B-4 LED Board Mark Number Name (A) PJ9600 Main board 1 I/F connector

Page 285 - Appendix C Pin Assignment

Apx. C Pin Assignment Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) C-1 Apx. C Pin Assignment Appendix C Pin Assignment System Board C.1 PJ1400/PJ1401 Memory 1/2 connector (200pin) Table C-1 Memory 1/2 connector (200pin)(1/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 VREF - 2 VREF - ...

Page 297 - PJ6002 External microphone connector (6pin)

Apx. C Pin Assignment Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) C-13 C.13 PJ6002 External microphone connector (6pin) Table C-13 External microphone connector (6pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 A-GND - 2 (MICIN -P X P ) I 3 (25VREF-P2V) - 4 N.C. - 5 N.C. - 6 (INTMIC...

Page 302 - PJ8810 Main battery connector (10pin )

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignment C-18 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) C.21 PJ8800 DC-IN connector (2pin) Table C-21 DC-IN connector (2pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 ADPDC - 2 GND - C.22 PJ8810 Main battery connector (10pin ) Table C-22 Main battery connector (10pin...

Page 304 - LED Board

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignment C-20 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) LED Board C.27 PJ9600 System Board1 I/F connector (20pin ) Table C-27 System Board1 I/F connector (20pin ) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal name I/O 1 GND - 2 BTLED-S5N O 3 NC - 4 SDLED-B5P O 5 GND - 6 CDLED1-P5N ...

Page 307 - Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes

Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) D-1 Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0...

Page 310 - key makes different codes.; Fn; key does not generate a code by itself.

Appendices Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 07 F0 07 *3 124 PrintSc *6 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *...

Page 311 - Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key; Shift

Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices dynabook C7/C4100 Maintenance Manual D-5 Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 55 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 75 INS E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70 E0 F0...

Page 313 - Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode

Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices dynabook C7/C4100 Maintenance Manual D-7 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 08 7 (7) 47 C7 6C F0 6C 09 8 (8) 48 C8 75 F0 75 10 9 (9) 49 C9 7D F0 7D 11 0 (*) 37 B7 7C F0 7C 23 U (4) 4B CB 6B F...

Page 315 - Appendix E Key Layout; Figure E-1 Key layout

Apx. E Key Layout Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) E-1 Apx. E K e y L a y o u t Appendix E Key Layout Figure E-1 Key layout

Page 317 - In case of updating the BIOS; Tab; the machine may not start up.

Apx. F BIOS/KBC/EC Update Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual ( 960 -460) F-1 Apx. F ÉÉ BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendix F BIOS/KBC/EC Update When updating the BIOS and EC/KBC set floppy diskette including updated program into the floppy drive and turn on the computer while holding down follo...

Page 319 - Appendix G Reliability; Component

Apx. G Reliability Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) G-1 Apx. G Reliability Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for the system. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) System (hour) 6,444

Page 321 - Appendix H Key FD; Space

Apx. H Key FD Appendices PORTEGE A100 Maintenance Manual (960 -460) H-1 Apx. H Reliability Appendix H Key FD This Appendix explains how to make a key FD. 1. Start the setup program. 2. Set the cursor to Not Registered of PASSWORD and press Space or BackSpac e key. The screen to input the password ap...

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