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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 definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM) Keys ...

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 System Unit Components ........................................................................................

Procedure 4 Test Program Check ................................................................... 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check................................. 2-14 2.6 Keyboard ..................................................................................................

Chapter 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General ................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Quick Start.............................................................................................................. 3-3 3.3 Opti...

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Wireless LAN Card .............................................................................................. 4-22 4.3 HDD ........

x Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ...........................................................................................

1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual

1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1- 1 id_10_10g Parts description placement ................................................................ 7 Figure 1- 2 id_10c_10gc Parts description placement ............................................................ 8 Figure 1- 3 id_JP Parts description plac...

1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-6 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1- 6 System unit block diagram Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 12

1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components 18 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual y Support following 2 kinds of mini PCI wireless LAN cards. − IEEE 802.11g − IEEE 802.11a/g y Transfer Rate − IEEE 802.11a/g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps y Frequency Ch...

1.4 DVD-ROM Drive 1.4 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 20 The DVD-ROM drive accepts 12-cm (4.72-inch) and 8-cm (3.15-inch) discs. The drive provides high-speed data transfer, playing back a DVD at up to 8x speed and reading up to 10,820 Kb...

1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) 1 Hardware Overview Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 23 1.7 DVD Super Multi The DVD Super Multi 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, a...

1 Hardware Overview 1.7 DVD Super Multi 24 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 1.8 DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) The DVD Super Multi 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, a...

1 Hardware Overview 2.0 Batteries 26 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 2.0 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: ‰ Main battery pack ‰ Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-7 lists the specifications of these batteries. Table 1- 7 Battery specif...

2.1 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Table 1-8 Quick/normal charging time State Charge time Off-state charge 6/12 Cell About 4 hours max On-state charge 6/12 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consumption by the system. Using the fluorescent lamp an...

2 Troubleshooting 2 概要 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting 2-i Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual

2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2.2 Basic Flowchart The basic flowchart in Figure 2-1 serves as a guide for identifying a possibly faulty FRU. Before going through the diagnostic flowchart steps, verify the following: ‰ Ask the user if a password has been registered and, if so, ask him or her ...

2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 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 procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Power Icon Check Procedure 2 Connection Che...

2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting ‰ 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, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter to shut off po...

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 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 Program Check Procedure 3 Replacement Check Procedure 1 Message Check When the power ...

2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD To check if the 2.5-inch HDD is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as instructed. Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Partition Check Procedure 3 Format Check Procedure 4 Test Program Check Procedure 5 Connec...

2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 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 4. If drive C is not listed as active, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option ...

2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2 Troubleshooting 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 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 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...

2.6 Keyboard 2 Troubleshooting 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 Troubleshooting 2.7 Display 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...

2.7 Display 2 Troubleshooting Check 3 The FL may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 4. Check 4 The FL inverter board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 5....

2 Troubleshooting 2.8 ODD Drive 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...

2.12 Audio Test 2 Troubleshooting 2.12 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 Test Program Check Execute the ...

2.14 Cooling Module 2 Troubleshooting 2.14 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 Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 General ........................................................................................................... 1 3.2 Quick Start ...................................................................................................... 3 3.2.1 Quick Test...

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 MS-DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the system will run the configured test items and...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 1. Use arrow key to select ‘TouchPad’ item on ‘Peripheral’ in the menu, then press Space key to select it. (When it is being selected, there is a X marked in the [ ] ) Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in ...

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 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test The test purpose is to check whether 18 kinds of European keyboards run well during the test procedure. When users choose the item, the names of these countries will be displayed on the screen for user choice. User press any index of t...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.8 DMI Write In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI Write also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, UUID and OEM Part Number, etc. The following screen...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs The name of the program is marked on the top of the screen. At the bottom, the function keys are listed for user operation. During the detection, keyboard operation is invalid. When the detection is finished, the hardware components information will be displayed...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.11 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.12 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following parts: Diagnostics Windows, Test Status Area, Progress Bar, Error List, Test Item’s Title, S...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs ‹ Wait On Error : Display ‘WAIT’ as shown in the above screen when ‘Wait On Error’ is enabled; ‹ Pause Enable : Display ‘PAUSE’ when “Pause Enable” is enabled; ‹ Manual Interrupt Method : Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test p...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 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 ...

3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 the parameters and the test items that are configured in the editor to a specified ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option • 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 affects the current test item. ...

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...

3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Scroll a page backward or forward on the screen. • Esc Exit the Log viewer. • F1 Display the Help information about the Log viewer operations and the functional keys. • Ctrl+Home Go to the start of the log file. • Ctrl+End Go to the end of the log file. • Ctrl+F3 Pro...

3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests Test Group Sub Item ID Subtest Test ID Test items Internal Name System 01 CPU 01 Basic Functionality Test [CPUBasicFun] 02 CPU Speed [CPUSpeed] 03 Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions NPU Interrupt Coprocessor [NPUFun] [NPUInterrupt] 04 CPU Information [CPU...

3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs VESA 1024x768x16M Mode VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode [V1024768_32] 04 1280X1024 Video Modes VESA 1280x1024x32K Mode VESA 1280x1024x64K Mode VESA 1280x1024x16M Mode VESA 1280x1024x32bit Mode [V12801024_15] [V12801024_16] [V12801024_24] [V12801024_32] 05 1400X1050 Video M...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests 03 Keyboard Clock Line [KBClokLn] 02 Mouse 01 TouchPad [MSTpad] 30 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual

3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test Move arrow keys and press the Space key to select CPU test item from Service Diagnostic menu, then highlight CPU and press the Enter to run this test item. Subtest 01 CPU 1. Basic Functionality Test This test item is to check whether the CPU work...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 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. 3. Copr...

3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs Speedstep is a kind of energy-saving running mode that is supported by the Pentium III or above. This test item is to check whether the CPU supports Speedstep function according to the change of the CPU work frequency in different power supply mode. In this test...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test This test item is to check whether the system clock/calendar works normally. 4. PCI System This test item is to check whether the bus number, device number and function number in PCI bus are valid. 5. Plug and Play This test item is to check: 1. Whether the curr...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 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...

3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Cho...

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 Momory. If...

3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 Pattern’. Subtest 05 Walking 0’s Test The test item is to ensure that there is no open circuitry issue in memory chip...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test This test item is to check whether the memory could be correctly accessed with randomized memory address and a series of incremental data. Subtest 10 Data Bus Test This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 11 Memory Speed Test This ...

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. 1. Sequential/Random R/W This test item is to check the HDD’s Read/Write function through data writing and reading to HDD. This test item need...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage (1) Read & Write –Write data on the disk, then read it out and compare the two value; (2) Read Verify —Read data only; (3) Unprotected Write —Write data on the disk without backup original data. Option —Select sequential test or random test 2. Sequential/Random ...

3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Check the HDD controller’s status, including HDD interrupt and unexpected interrupt. 5. Diagnostic Read/Write This test item is a quick test to verify whether the HDD could be correctly accessed and the user could specify the percentage in the below dialog. Percent ...

3.8 Video 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 display i...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Subtest 02 640 * 480 VGA Mode This test item is to check whether 680*480 VGA Text mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the scr...

3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test p 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test 4. 1280 x1024 Video Modes Test 5. 1400 X1050 Video Modes Test 6. 1600 X1200 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 05 DDC Test This test item is to check whether the video card and the video display support DDC (Display Data Channel). Subtest 06 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally...

3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 08 Register Test This test item is to check whether the registers of the video adapter works normally. Subtest 09 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, green, ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 11 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 52 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual

3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 12 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 to video memory, from video memory to system memory...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication 3.9 Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 LPT This test item is to check whether there is open or short circuit issue in the external pins by looping back the external pins, controlling the voltage of each data pin, control pin and status pin. The test requires an e...

3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Check whether it supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) feature. Subtest 02 IrDA This test item supports the transfer rates of 2.4Kbps, 9.6Kbps, 19.2Kbps, 38.4Kbps, 57.6Kbps, 115.2Kbps , 0.576Mbps,1.152Mbps and 4.00Mbps. The unit under testing (UUT) is call...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Below is the Master Testing window: Press any key to quit when you want to stop Subtest 03 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. Device ID Detection Detect th...

3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 05 Pcie Pcie Detection This test item is used to detect Pcie device ID and vendor ID. Only the AboCom ExpressCard 34 GigabitEthernet. device can be detected so far. Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 Dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 57

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 Led Test Check whether the keyboard led works normally. 3. Keyboard Cl...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 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’ is the error code of device (2 chars); the range of error code is from 01 to 99 in ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 08 RTC Alarm Error The PC speaker's sound source ---counter/timer 8253 cannot produce corresponding timing signal. As above. 13 PCI Bus Error No PCI. Check the board. 14 PCI Bus Scan Error PCI test fails. As above. 15 PCI Device Access Error PCI ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 30 32bits Video Mode Test Error As above. As above. 31xx Audio 01 Audio Play Fail Cannot play music. Check the Audio connection, replace the external fixture, and repeat the test. 02 Record Fail Cannot record. As above. 11xx LPT 01 Data Register ...

3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs 04 Data Line Test Fail Data Line Test fails. As above. 05xx Mouse 01 Touch Pad Test Fail Touch Pad Test Fail Check the mouse connection and repeat the test. 14xx IrDA Test 01 2400BPS Test Error Failure with the infrared port or the configuration ...

3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 minutes Bit Stuck Low Test 10% or 3 minutes Address Test Board Interval Timer Cloc...

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4 Replacement Procedures Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 4-1 Safety Precautions................................................................................................ 4-2 B...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Safety Precautions Before you begin disassembling, read the following safety precautions carefully. Be sure to follow them while you are working. DANGER: 1. Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than thos...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Before You Begin Before you begin disassembling the computer, keep in mind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembling from removing the AC adapter and battery pack. Remove the optional parts and accessories as well. The procedures for ...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 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 the tabs on either side of the connector's plastic pressure plate and gently pull the cabl...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Tools and Equipment For the safety of you and other people in the working environment, it is strongly recommended to use electrostatic discharge (ESD) equipment. The proper use of this equipment will ensure successful repair work and reduce the costs for fixing d...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures 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 Brown ‰ Screws of an odd-numbered length White ‰ Screws of a special length Black Screws...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figures 4-1, 4-2. 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 scratc...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack according to the following procedures and Figures 4-1, 4-2. CAUTION : The battery packs contain a lithium ion battery, which can explode by improper replacement, use, handli...

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

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the PCI Express Card Install the optional PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PCI express card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2...

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

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PC card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2. After checking t...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-5, after checking that computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops and release the memory card...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Memory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-5, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the memory card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 2. After checking that th...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-6 and 4-7, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install the optional memory after turning off the computer. I...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Removing the MDC Card Remove the MDC Card (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-8 and 4-9, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Remove the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is vi...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the MDC Card Install the MDC card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-8 and 4-9, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION : Install the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is violated, the comput...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 Wireless LAN Card 4.2 Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10 and 4-11. CAUTION : Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with bare hands. Wirele...

4.2 Wireless LAN Card 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-11 Removing the wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-10, 4-11. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the connector at angle of 45 degrees. 2. Tilt th...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD 4.3 HDD Removing the HDD CAUTION : Do not press the top or bottom of the drive. Applying such pressure can corrupt the data in the drive or damage the drive. Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, 4-13and 4-14. 1. Rem...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 HDD Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, 4-13 and 4-14. CAUTION : To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD chassis and connector to the HDD pack. 2. Secure the HDD and its chassis with...

4.4 Cooling Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Cooling Module 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 down before starting the repair work. Do not touch or give shock to the fan in the coo...

4.4 Cooling Module 4 Replacement Procedures Install Cooling Module Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-15, 4-16 and 4-17. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: 1. Be sure to confirm the correct position for the module. 2. ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 CPU 4.5 CPU Removing the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-18, 4-19 and 4-10. 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 repair...

4.5 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the CPU Install the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-15. 1. Check that the triangle on the cam is in the unlocking position. 2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the ...

4.6 Speaker cover and Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Speaker Cover and Keyboard Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Remove the Speaker Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-21, 4-22. 1. Release the following 8 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - T...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Speaker cover and Keyboard Figure 4-22 Removing the keyboard Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Install the speaker cover and keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-21, 4-22. 1. Connect the keyboard cable on main board connector CN8 and put it...

4.7 Bluetooth Card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Card Remove the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23. 1. Disconnect the antenna cable with the tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN3 on main board. 3. Remove...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Bluetooth Card Installing the Bluetooth Card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23. 1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN3 on the system board and fix Bluetooth card with two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 2. Connect the anten...

4.8 ODD bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 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 bays. See the appropriate sections for the disassembly procedures of the specific modules. Remove...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 ODD Bay Module Figure 4-25 Removing the ODD bay module Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-24, 4-25. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it until it clicks in...

4.8 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 failed. Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figures 4-26. 1. Remove the two M2x3...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.9 Display Assembly 4.9 Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION : Use care to avoid that the antenna cable for antenna is caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-27, 4-2...

4.9 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-28 Removing the display assembly Installing the Display Assembly Install the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-19, 4-20. 1. Place the display panel in the correct position and push the wireless antenna cable in...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Top Cover 4.10 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29 and 4-30. 1. Turn the computer upside down, and remove the following 15 screws: - Three M2.5x8 black flat-head screws - Eight M2.5x6 black bind sc...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Top Cover Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-29, 4-30. 1. Connect the switch board, touch pad, I/O board flat cables to CN6, CN7 and CN5 on the system board. 2. Place the top cover...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.12 VGA Board 4.12 VGA Board Removing the VGA Board Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove three M2.5x4 black flat-head screw. 2. Remove the VGA bracket. 3. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-34 Removing the VGA board 4-48 Satelli...

4.12 VGA Board 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the VGA Board Install the touch pad according to the following procedures and figure 4-34. 1. Seat the VGA board to the corrector. 2. Secure it with VGA bracket and three M2.5x4 black flat-head screws. Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Main...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 North Bridge Thermal Module 4.13 North Bridge thermal module Removing North Bridge thermal module Remove the north bridge thermal module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Disconnect the cable of the north bridge thermal module from CN513 on the s...

4.13 North Bridge thermal module 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Removing North Bridge thermal module Install the Removing North Bridge thermal module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-35. 1. Place the north bridge thermal module in the correct position and push the clip in ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Display Mask 4.14 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-36. 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...

4.14 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-36. 1. Place the display mask in the correct position and fasten the following 25 latches, in that order: - Six top latches - Five latches on each of the...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board 4.15 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-37 and 4-38 1. Remove three M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screws. Figure 4-37 Removing the FL inverter board 2. Raise the ...

4.15 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-38 disconnecting the cables Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-37 and 4-38. 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connecter, and connect the HV cable to HV connect...

4.17 LED board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 I/O Board Removing the I/O Board Remove the I/O board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-41. 1. Remove the M2.5x4 black flat-head screw for securing the I/O board. 2. Remove the I/O board. 3. Disconnect the SUMI-card (flat cable) from CN30...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42, 4-43. 1. Remove the following 6 latches on the switch cover, in th...

4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-43 Removing the switch Board Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board Install the switch board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42, 4-43. 1. Place the switch board on the correct position and securing it with the...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4.19 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 4-44. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from J1 on the touch pad. 2. Remove th...

4.18 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacement Procedure s Satellite M40/M45, TECRA A4, dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual 4-63 Installing the Touch Pad Board and Button Board Install the Touch Pad Board and Button Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-44. 1. Connect the touch pad fl...

Appendices App-ii Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual

Appendices Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module .......................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ................................................................................................ B-1 B.1 System Board Front View .......

Appendices C.20 CN510 Memory Slot SO DIMM#0 Connector (200-Pin)...... Error! Bookmark not defined. C.21 CN511 VGA Card Connector (232-Pin) .................. Error! Bookmark not defined. C.22 CN512 USB#2 Connector (6-Pin)............................ Error! Bookmark not defined. C.23 CN513 FAN Connec...

Appendices Figures Figure B-1 Board layout (front) ...........................................................................................B-1 Figure B-2 Board layout (back) ...........................................................................................B-3 Figure E-1 CN keyboard ........

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 M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook Vx/4 Maintenance Manual B-1

Apx. C Pin Assignments Appendices Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual C-3 Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 CN1 LCD/FL Inverter Connector (42-Pin) Table C-1 LCD/FL Inverter Connector pin assignments (42-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes 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 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 *7 *7 202 Fn — — — — *4 203 Win E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0 F...

Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices 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 70 E0 12 76 DEL E0 AA E0 53 E0 D3 E0 2A E0 F0 1...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes 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 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 F0 12 79 ← E0 2A E0 4B E0 CB E0 AA E0 12 E0 6B...

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 M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual E-1

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 M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual

Appendices Apx E Key Layout E-14 Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4 Maintenance Manual E.27 Yugoslavia (YU) Keyboard Figure E-19 YU keyboard

Apx. F BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices 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 need the following tool: ‰ BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer that has renewe...

Apx. G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices 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/KBC, you need the following tool: ‰ BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk for the computer Rewri...