Toshiba L305 - Manuals

Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 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 ...

vi Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................2 1.2 System Unit Components ............

Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual vii Procedure 3 Format Check................................................................................ 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check ..................................................................... 2-1...

viii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 3.2.5 Audio Record Test .................................................................................8 3.2.6 DMI Read ..............................................................................................

Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual ix Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 4-4 Disassembly Procedures ...............................................................................

Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual xi Installing the CCD and MIC ............................................................................ 4-53 4.17 Speakers ...............................................................................................

xii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ...................................................................

1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual

1 Hardware Overview iv Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement ............................................................................... 6 Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram ................................

1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit. Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 9

1 Hardware Overview 1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM 1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM The Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. At maximum, the drive can play back a DVD at 8x speed, read CD-ROM at 24x speed, and write CD-R at 24x speed and HS CD-RW at 10x speed and US CD-RW ...

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 20 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following four types of batteries: ‰ Main Battery Pack ‰ Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery Table 1-5 lists the specifications of these batteries. Tabl...

1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 21 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time State Charge Time Off-State Charge 3/6/9 Cell About 4 hours max On-State Charge 3/6/9 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for norm...

2 Troubleshooting 2-i Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2-6 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2.3 Power Supply The power supply in the computer controls many functions and components. To check if the power supply is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting p...

2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-7 ‰ DC IN LED DC IN LED Power supply status On in Green DC power being supplied (from the AC adapter) Off Battery damage and can’t charge during DC-in. Off Else If the DC IN LED off...

2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Procedure 2 Connection Check Power is supplied to the system board as illustrated below: A C a d a p t o r S y s t e m b o a r d A C p o w e r c o r d A C a d a p t o r c o r d B a t t e r y p a c k Follow the steps below to check whether each connector has been co...

2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-9 2.4 System Board To check if the system board is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Test...

2.4 System Board 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-11 Procedure 2 Test Program Check The maintenance test program contains several programs for diagnosing the system board and CPU. Execute the following test programs using the proce...

2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-13 create a DOS partition on drive C. Then restart the computer. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If drive C is listed as active in the FDISK menu, perform Check ...

2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD Procedure 4 Test Program Check Run the HDD test program stored on the maintenance test program disk for all test items. See Chapter 3 for details on how to use the test program. If an error is detected during the HDD test, an error code and status will be displayed...

2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check The HDD or system board may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and perform the following checks: Check 1 Make sure the following connectors have been firmly connected to t...

2 Troubleshooting 2.7 Keyboard 2.6 Keyboard To check if the computer’s keyboard is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the Keybo...

2.7 Display 2 Troubleshooting 2.7 Display To check if the computer’s display is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 External Monitor Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Exte...

2.8 ODD Drive 2 Troubleshooting 2.8 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) To check if the internal ODD drive is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 ODD Cleaning Check Procedure 2 Test Program Check Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check P...

2 Troubleshooting Error! Reference source not found.Audio Test 2.10 Audio Test To check if the computer’s Speaker is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Te...

2.11 2 Troubleshooting Cooling Module 2.11 Cooling Module To check if the computer’s cooling module is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Che...

3 Diagnostic Programs ii Satellite L300,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1 3.2 Quick Start ............................

3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 1 3.1 General This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified ...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start When the system is booting from Service Diagnostic CD, the following screen will be displayed: Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to Free -DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the system will run the configured test items ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3. Test Result System will automatically run and display the test result as follows: Following is the comparison report of the two testing methods mentioned above: 1) Configuration and Running As to the method used in Mouse test, the user is required to select t...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs As to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should highlight the test item and press Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. 3.2....

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typing ‘ END ’. When testing the ‘ Fn ’ key, it must press the ‘ Esc ’ key at the same time. When the user has checked all the keys and all...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.7 DMI Write In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI Write also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc. The following screen will...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start During the editing, user could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to ignore the modification. Press ESC to exit the program of DMI Write. The confirmation screen is as below: NOTE: Setup All of DMI Information in Type is Max 32 Digital The ...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs On the left column of the above screen, the detected hardware components are listed. The corresponding information of the detected hardware components is displayed on the right of the screen. It displays the current running status information of the check progra...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.9 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.10 Exit to Free DOS Select this item to exit to Free DOS. 3.2.11 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following p...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 3.3 Options 3.3.1 Overview In Service Diagnostics, with the Options menu user can configure the batch parameters, test item’s parameters and those parameters created by the LOG file. Options Menu Notes: • Select All/None Items Switch between selecting all test items a...

3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 17 Configure batch parameters and all the test item’s parameters. • Load Batch Parameters Upload all the test items and the parameters to the *.ini file. • Save Batch Parameters Save all t...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option Repeat times of the test item. • Interactive If the item is enabled during the test, the test items that need user to response can run normally, such as PS2 Mouse test; If it is disabled, those test items will report FAIL. Whether the option here is enabled, it only a...

3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs If selecting this parameter, errors and time will be recorded only when the test fails. 9 Append to Old Log File If selecting this parameter, the new log will be added to the old one. 9 Log Device Info on Fail If selecting this parameter, details of the failed test w...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: • ↑ , ↓ Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. • Page Up, Page Down 24 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300...

3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs CPU Speed Comparison --Whether you want to make a comparison of the CPU speed with the value set in ‘Expected CPU Speed’, you should choose ‘Yes’; otherwise, ‘No’. Expected CPU Speed --Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison. Allowab...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 5. CPU Protected Mode Test This test item is to check whether CPU protected mode instruction works normally. 6. MMX The test item is to confirm whether the CPU supports MMX instructions. Subtest 02 Boards 1. DMA Controller This test item is to check whether the ...

3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs This test item is to check: 1. Whether the current system supports Plug-n-Play; 2. Whether there is an ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) in the BIOS; 3. Whether there is PCI-to-ISA bridge in the system; 4. Whether there is PCI bus in the system. 6. ACPI ...

3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test This test module is to check whether the memory chip works normally. Subtest 01 BIOS ROM This test item is to check the validity of BIOS ROM that includes two sub-items -- ROM Read and ROM Write Protection. ROM Read is to check whether BIOS ROM c...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BYTE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(m): C...

3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 37 test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BYTE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test In addition to the above pattern test of the memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of Extended Memory. If...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 40 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the syst...

3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage Subtest 01 HDD This test item runs on IDE hard disks. It checks the functions and performance of IDE hard disk. In order to protect user’s HDD data, the password must be verified before the HDD test. The screen is as follows: Password ： hard disk 1. Sequ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage LBA Start, LBA End --Specify the start and end byte in LBA (Large Block Address). Percent —Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested. Time Limit(m): C...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 44 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Subtest 02 ODD The ODD test runs on IDE CDROM/DVD-ROM & CD-RW. It will check the ODD driver’s functionality and performance. 1. Controller Test Check the CDROM controller’s status....

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video This test item tests the video by: 1. displaying the figures in different graphic modes. 2. displaying the property and color of the characters in different text modes. User will confirm whether each video mode works normally by judging whether the dis...

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 03 VESA Video Modes This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card works normally. In the test, user is required to respond following the instruction in the screen. 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test 2. 800X600 Video Modes Te...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral If press Ctrl+Break to force the test to terminate during execution of VESA Video Memory, the test program will not operate and display properly in further tests. Subtest 05 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and c...

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 07 Register Test This test item is to check whether the registers of the video adapter works normally. Subtest 08 Color Purity Test This test item is to check whether the system (the video adapter and the display) could display the purity color of red, g...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 09 Direct Color Test This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This te...

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs NOTE 1:AMD platform can’t support this item Subtest 11 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether the BitBlt engine works normally. BitBlt is the abbreviation of ‘Bit Block Translate’, that means the copy of data block for 3 types, from video memory t...

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 55 3.9 Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 LAN Card This test item is to check whether the module can detect the existence of the network card and display its related information. 1. Devi...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally. 1. Keyboard Data Line Test Check whether the keyboard data line works normally. 2. Keyboard Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. ...

3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 03 Led Test 1. Led Test Check whether the Device led works normally. NOTE 1:If The Machine is AMD Platform, The HDD LED is very Dim Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 57

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 58 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 3.11 Error Codes and description The format of ‘Error Code’ is ‘ddxxee’, and ‘dd’ is the device ID (1~2 chars), ‘xx’ is test function ID of device (2 chars), ‘ee’ i...

3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 59 04 (XMS)Memory Problem The test pattern read out from the extension memory is different from the one that has been written in this address. As above. 05 (XMS) Out O...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 60 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual configuration. 17 PCI to ISA Bridge Error PCI-ISA bridge errors. Repeat multiple times. If there is always the same error, replace the board. 18 ESCD Error ESCD err...

3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 61 15 VESA VRAM Test Error Physical problems with the video card or the monitor. Check whether there is any physical problem with the video card or the monitor. 16 AGP...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 62 Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 01 Keyboard Map & Stroke Test Fail Keyboard Map & Stroke Test fails. Check the KBD connection and repeat the test. 03 Clock Line Test Fail Clock Line Test f...

3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite L300,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 63 3.12 Quick Test Item List Device Test Items Comment CPU Basic Functionality NPU Basic Functions CPU Information Memory BIOS ROM Cache Memory Bit Stuck High Test 10% or 3 m...

4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-iii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 4-1 Safety Precautions.............

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 4 1 4.1 General This chapter explains how to disassemble the computer and replace Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Some replacement procedures may not require you to remove all the surrounding FRUs to replace only one FRU. The chart below shows the FRUs in the ord...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-2 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Safety Precautions Before you begin to disassembly read the following safety precautions carefully. Be sure to follow them while you are working. DANGER: 1. Always use the ge...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-4 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Before You Begin Before you begin to disassembly the computer, keep in mind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembly by removing the AC adapter an...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-5 Disassembly Procedures The cable connectors come in these two basic types: ‰ Pressure plate connectors ‰ Normal pin connectors To remove a pressure plate connector, pull up t...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-6 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Tools and Equipment For your safety and that of other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended that you use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipment. The ...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-7 Colors of Screw Shanks For easy identification of the correct screws, the screw shanks are colored according to their lengths, as follows: ‰ Screws of an even-numbered length...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. CAUTION: When handling the battery packs, use care not to short circuit the terminals. Do not drop, hit, twist, or bend the battery packs. Do not scratch or br...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-9 Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figure 4-1. CAUTION: The battery packs contain a lithium ion battery, which can...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install or remove the PC card correctly, according the manuals for the PC card an...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-11 Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mod...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-13 Installing the Memory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Inse...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning off the computer. If this is vio...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-15 Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4.2 HDD Removing the HDD CAUTION: Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive. Applying such pressure can either corrupt the data in the drive or damage the drive. Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, 4-6. 1. Rele...

4.2 HDD 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following the direction of the arrows. NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4-18 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, 4-6. CAUTION: To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD...

4.3 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module Removing the ODD Bay Module NOTE: The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the modules that can be installed in the ODD bay. See the appropriate sections for the disassembly procedures of specific modules. Remove the ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 ODD Bay Module 4-20 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position an...

4.3 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures Disassembling the ODD Drive NOTE: Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Disassemble or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-8. 1. Remove two M2x3 black ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Keyboard 4.4 Keyboard Removing Keyboard Remove the Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-9. 1. Release the following 12 latches on the keyboard cover, in that order: - One latch on each of the left and right sides - Five bottom latches - Five front ...

4.4 Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-23 Installing the Keyboard Install the keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-9. 1. Connect the keyboard cable to CN11 on the system board. 2. Secure the ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 MDC Module 4.5 MDC Module Removing the MDC Module Remove the MDC Module (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the MDC module after turning off the compute...

4.5 MDC Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-25 Installing the MDC Module Install the MDC module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUT...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Wireless LAN card 4.6 Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-11. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN...

4.6 Wireless LAN Card 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/ 305D/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-27 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-11. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the CN1...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Top Cover 4 1 4.7 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12 and 4-13. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 14 screws: - Eleven M2.5x7 black flat head screws and three M2x4 black flat ...

4.7 Top Cover 4 Replacement Procedures M 2 5 x 6 b l a c k f l a t h e a d s c r e w . L a t c h T o u c h p a db o a r d f l a t c a b l e S p e a k e r s c a b l e T o p c o v e r C N 8 C N 9 Figure 4-13 Removing the top cover Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembl...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Display Assembly 4.8 Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Use care to avoid that the antenna cable is not caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14, 4-15. 1. Tur...

4.7 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures M 2 5 x 6 b l a c k f l a t h e a d s c r e w . L C D F L c a b l e C C D c a b l e M I C c a b l e W i r e l e s sL A N a n t e n n a C N 5 C N 7 C N 1 3 Figure 4-15 Removing the display assembly Installing the Display Assembly Install the display assem...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 System Board 4.9 System Board Removing the System Board NOTE: Be careful of the eject button for the PC card. It can be damaged when removing the board. Make sure it is securely installed. Remove the System Board and Figure 4-16. 1. Remove the CRT cable from CN4 on the s...

4.9 System Board 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-33 Installing the System Board Install the System Board, AC-IN Cable and ODD Extended Board according to the following procedures and figure 4-16. NOTE: Be careful of the...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4-34 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan CAUTION: When removing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during ope...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan Figure 4-19 Applying silicon grease Installing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan(For Intel CPU) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-17, 4-18 and 4-19. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep th...

4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-37 CAUTION: When removing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: The cooling module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool d...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan M 2 5 x 5 w h i t e f l a t h e a d s c r e w . F a n T a p e C N 5 0 1 Figure 4-20 Removing the fan M 2 x 3 w h i t e f l a t h e a d s c r e w C P U c o o l i n g m o d u l e b r a c k e t C P U c o o l i n g m o d u l e C P U c o o l i n g ...

4.10 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-22 Applying silicon grease Installing the CPU Cooling Module and Fan(For AMD CPU) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-20, 4-21 and 4-22. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 CPU 4.11 CPU Removing the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23, 4-24 and 4-25. CAUTION: When removing the CPU, keep the following in mind: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down before starting repa...

4.11 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-24, 4-25. 1. Check that the triangle on the cam is in the unlock position. 2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using ...

4.12 Broadcom Card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Broadcom Card Removing the Broadcom Card Remove the Broadcom card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-26. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Broadcom card and in the computer with your bare hands. Broadcom card can fail if they...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 Broadcom Card 4-44 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the Broadcom Card Install the Broadcom card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-26. 1. Insert the Broadcom card into the connector an angle ...

4.13 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Remove the following 4 seals on the display module in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top 2. R...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 Display Mask 4-46 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Seat the display mask in the correct position and secure...

4.14 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28. 1. Remove one M2.5x5 black flat head screw. M 2 5 x 5 b l a c k f l a t h e a d s c r e w . F L i n v e r t e r b...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 FL Inverter Board 4-48 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28. 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL conne...

4.15 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-49 4.15 LCD Module NOTE: ICs are fragile. Use extreme care not to apply pressure to the ICs along the edges of the LCD module. NOTE: Dispose of used LCD panels (fluorescent...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 LCD Module L e f t L C D b r a c k e t L C D m o d u l e M 2 x 3 b l a c k f l a th e a d s c r e w M 2 x 3 b l a c k f l a th e a d s c r e w R i g h t L C D b r a c k e t M 2 5 x 5 b l a c k f l a t h e a d s c r e w . Figure 4-29 Removing the LCD module and screws 6....

4.15 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD Module NOTE: LCD/FL cable must be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the module. Install the LCD module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29, 4-30. 1. Turn the LCD upside down. 2. Connect the LCD/FL cable t...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 CCD Board and MIC 4.16 CCD Board and MIC Removing the CCD Board and MIC Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. 1. Remove the CCD module with CCD cable from display rear cover. 2. Disconnect the CCD cable from the CCD module c...

4.16 CCD Board and MIC 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 4-53 Installing the CCD Board and MIC Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. 1. Connect the CCD module cable to CCD modul...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Speaker 4.17 Speakers Removing the Speakers Remove the Speakers according to the following procedures and Figure 4-32. 1. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screw securing the left speaker. 2. Remove two M2x3 black flat head screws securing the right speaker. 3. Remove the...

4.18 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Touch Pad and Button Board Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from CN5000 on the button board and to...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Touch Pad and Button Board 4-56 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board Install the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Seat the touch...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 USB Cable, CRT Cable, Power Button Board, AC- IN cable and RJ11 cable 4-58 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Installing the USB cable, CRT cable, Power Button Board, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable Install the USB cable, CRT...

Appendices App-ii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module .......................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ...............................................

Appendices Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual App-iii C.24 CN508 Bridge Media Slot Connector (21-Pin) ............................................ C-17 C.25 CN510 Broadcom Decoder Connector (52-Pin) .......................................... C-17 C.26 J...

Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices Appendix 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 module: 1. When installing the LCD module in th...

Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Front View Figure B-1 Board Layout (Front) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual B-1

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual C-1 Appendix C C.1 CN1 Power Board Connector (4-Pin) ........................................................ C-2 C.2 CN2 Switch Board Connector (12-Pin) .................................

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments C-2 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 CN1 Power Board Connector (4-Pin) Table C-1 Power Board Connector Pin Assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Sig...

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual C-19 3 N$844264 - 4 HPS O 5 ANAGND - 6 - - C.28 JACK502 External MIC Connector (6-Pin) Table C-28 External MIC Connector Pin Assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal ...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Table D-1 Scan Codes (set 1 and set 2) (4/4) Cap Code set 1 Code set 2 No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 122 F11 57 D7 78 F0 78 *3 123 F12 58 D8 7 F0 7 *3 124 PrintSc *6...

Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 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 ...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-6 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Table D-3 Scan Codes in Numlock mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 75 INS E0 2A E0 52 E0 D2 E0 AA E0 12 E0 70 E0 F0 70 E0 F0 12 76 DEL E0 2A E0...

Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout E.1 United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard E.2 Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual E-1

Apx. E Key Layout Appendices E.5 Canadian Bilingual (QB) Keyboard Figure E-5 QB keyboard E.6 French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual E-3

Appendices Apx. E Key Layout E.7 German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-7 GR keyboard E.8 Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard E-4 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual

Apx. F BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual F-1 Appendix G Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the system BIOS. Tools To rewrite the BIOS, you ...

Apx. G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual G-1 Appendix H Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the EC/KBC system program when you update the EC/KBC system. Tools To rewrite the EC...