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Satellite A500/ ProA500 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] v Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at...

vi [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A500/ ProA500 Series Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 2.5-inch HDD ............................

Satellite A500/ ProA500 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] vii 2-17 BUTTON troubleshooting process ..................................................................................... 43 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test .....................................................

x [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A500/ ProA500 Series Maintenance Manual Installing the CMOS Board and MIC .............................................................................. 4-55 4.21 USB Board .......................................................................................................

xii [CONFIDENTIAL] Satellite A500/ ProA500 Series Maintenance Manual Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ..............................................................................

1 Hardware Overview Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-ii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 2.5-inch HDD ............................................................................

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-1 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite L500/L500D is a full-size PC notebook equipped with a Dual Core Processor, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-3  eSATA/USB combo The external SATA or eSATA port executes high-speed data transfer to external devices and now supports shielded cable lengths of up to 2 meters outside the PC.  Express Ca...

1 Hardware Overview Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-4  LAN (BTO) The computer has built-in support for 10M/100M Ethernet LAN (10/100 megabits per second, 10/100BASE-T). It employs a Realtek 8103EL for 10M/100Mbit LAN. It is pre-installed as a ...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 2.5-inch HDD The computer contains an extremely low-profile and lightweight, high-performance HDD. The HDD incorporates a 9.5 mm magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The HDD interface conforms to Serial ATA...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-11 1.4 Power Supply The power supply unit provides constant voltage (19V) for the system board and performs the following functions: 1. Power input monitor  Checks whether the AC adapter (DC ...

1 Hardware Overview Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-12 6. Output monitor  Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side).  Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack.  Monitors the...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1 Hardware Overview Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-13 1.5 Batteries The computer has the following two types of batteries:  Main Battery Pack  Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 1.5.1 Main Battery The main battery pack serves as the computer's ma...

1 Hardware Overview Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 1-14 NOTE: The time required for normal charge depends on the power consumption by the system. Using a fluorescent lamp and frequently accessing the disk consumes more power and lengthens the ch...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 1 Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction ......................................................................................4 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 3 Tables Table 2-1 Battery LED ........................................................................................................10 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED.................................................................

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 4 2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction Chapter 2 describes how to determine if a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in the computer is causing the computer to malfunction. The FRUs covered are: 1. Display 7. Wireless LAN 13. Expr...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 5 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart If you know the location of the malfunction, turn directly to the appropriate section of this chapter. If the problem is unspecified, use the flowchart in Figure 2-1 as a guide for determ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 8 If the diagnostics program cannot detect an error, the problem may be intermittent. The test program should be executed several times to isolate the problem. When a problem has been located, perform the appropriate tr...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 9 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting S T A R T A r e th e D C - I N a n d B a tt e r y L E D s li t? C a n y o u tu r n th e c o m p u te r o n ? A r e t h e in te r n a l p o w e r c o n n e c tio n s s e c u r e ? E N D...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 10 as instructed. The flowchart in Figure 2-2 gives a summary of the process. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Power status check Procedure 2: Adaptor / battery replacement Procedure 3: Power s...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 11 Table 2-2 DC-IN LED DC-IN LED Power supply status Solid on AC power exists (LED is Green). Off No AC power exists. To check the power supply status, install a battery pack and connect an AC adaptor to the DC-IN port ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 12 Procedure 3 Power supply connection check The power supply wiring diagram is shown below: AC adaptor System board Battery AC adaptor cord AC power cord Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Chec...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 13 Procedure 4 Diagnostic check The power supply may not charge the battery pack. Perform the following procedures: 1. Reinstall the battery pack. 2. Attach the AC adaptor and turn on the power. If you cannot turn on th...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 14 2.4 Display Troubleshooting P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l d i s p l a y c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s t h e e x t e r n a l d i s p l a y f u n c t i o n o k ? P e r f o r m d i a g n o s t i c ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 15 This section describes how to determine if the computer’s display is functioning properly. The process is outlined in Figure 2-3. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 16 Procedure 3 Connector and replacement check The LCD module and system board are connected to the display circuits. Any of these components may be damaged. Refer to Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, for instructions ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 17 2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l k e y b o a r d c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s t h e e x t e r n a l k e y b o a r d f u n c t i o n o k ? P e r f o r m d i a g n o s t...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 18 To determine if the computer’s keyboard is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-5 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedu...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 19 2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting R e p l a c e s y s t e m b o a r d ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) E N D O r i g i n a l U S B d e v i c e i s f a u l t y P e r f o r m e x t e r n a l d e v i c e a n d c o n n e c...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 20 Figure 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 22 2.7 TouchPad Troubleshooting START END TouchPad connection check (Procedure 1) TouchPad replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board Figure 2-6 Touchpad troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 23 To determine if the computer’s built-in TouchPad is functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-9 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue as instructed. Procedure 1: TouchPad co...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 24 2.8 Speaker Troubleshooting S T A R T D o a l l s o u r c e s h a v e s a m e p r o b l e m ? E N D P e r f o r m e a r p h o n e t e s t ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ) D o e a r p h o n e s f u n c t i o n c o r r e c t l ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 25 To determine if the computer’s built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following procedures. Figure 2-10 outlines the process. First adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level. Start with Proce...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 26 2.9 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting S T A R T P erform d iagnostic test (P rocedu re 1) W as a w ireless LA N problem d elected? P erform conn ecto r and replacem ent check (P rocedu re 2) R eplace w ireless LA N antenn...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 27 Figure 2-15 outlines the process. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. Procedure 1: Diagnostic test Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1 Diagnostic test Run...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 28 2.10 Camera Troubleshooting Figure 2-9 Camera troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 30 2.11 Bluetooth Troubleshooting Figure 2-10 Bluetooth troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 32 2.12 3in1 card Troubleshooting START Do errors occur during 3 IN 1 CARD test? Perform 3 IN 1 card socket replacement check (Procedure 2) Replace system board END 3 IN 1 unit is not faulty. Perform 3 in 1 CARD test (P...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 33 Procedure 2: 3 in 1 card socket check Procedure 1 3 in 1card test The 2 in 1 Card test card contains a 3 in 1 card test program. Ensure the card in fully inserted into the socket before running the program. If an err...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 34 2.13 HDD/SSD Troubleshooting Figure 2-12 HDD troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 36 2.14 CRT Troubleshooting P e r f o r m C R T c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t C R T c a b l e f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y ? P e r f o r m C R T s e t c...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 38 2.15 LAN Troubleshooting P e r f o r m L A N c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t L A N c a b l e f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y ? P e r f o r m L A N s e t c...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 39 Procedure 2: LAN connection check Procedure 3: LAN set check Procedure 1 LAN Diagnostic test Run the Diagnostic Program, which will automatically execute the LAN test. Refer to Chapter 3 item K: “LAN TEST”, Tests and...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 40 2.16 MIC Troubleshooting Figure 2.15. MIC troubleshooting process The MIC line or system board may be the reason of a MIC fault. Either of these two components may be damaged. To determine if the computer’s MIC is fu...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 41 Procedure 1: Diagnostic test Procedure 2: Connector and replacement check Procedure 1 Diagnostic test Run the functioning Program on Windows model, which will display the MIC test result. If tests and diagnostics res...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 42 2.17 Button Troubleshooting Figure 2.16. Button troubleshooting process

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 44 2.18 modem Troubleshooting START Computer unable to detect telephone signal? END Perform connection check (Procedure 2) Perform replacement check (Procedure 3) Perform telephone line connection check (Procedure 1) Ch...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 46 2.19 Express card Troubleshooting S T A R T D o e r r o r s o c c u r d u r i n g E x p r e s s c a r d t e s t ? P e r f o r m E x p r e s s c a r d s o c k e t r e p l a c e m e n t c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 2 ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 47 This section describes how to determine if the Express card player is functioning properly. The process is summarized in Figure 2-13. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continuing with the other pr...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 48 2.20 HDMI Troubleshooting P e r f o r m H D M I c o n n e c t i o n c h e c k ( P r o c e d u r e 1 ) S T A R T D o e s r e p l a c e m e n t H D M I c a b l e f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y ? P e r f o r m H D M I ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 50 2.21 E-SATA Troubleshooting STA R T Perform E-SA TA device check (Procedure 1) Is E-SA TA transm ission ok? Perform diagnostic check (Procedure 2) W as an E-SA TA problem detected? Perform connection and replacem ent...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 51 Procedure 1 E-SATA device check Connect an E-SATA device to the computer’s E-SATA port, then boot the computer for Windows Vista. The computer should automatically detect the E-SATA device. Check whether the device c...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 52 2.22 Optical Drive Troubleshooting ST ART Audio CD functions ok? END Perform software check (Procedure 3) Perform diagnostic test (Procedure 4) Perform connection and replacement check (Procedure 5) Perform audio CD ...

2 Troubleshooting Procedures Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 53 DVD SuperMulti supporting +-R Double Rayer Figure 2-11 outlines the process. Perform the steps below starting with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as required. Procedure 1: Audio CD test Procedure ...

3. Tests and Diagnostics Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 1 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

3. Tests and Diagnostics Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual 3 3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the (Base on Liveropool 10M/10MG T&D version 1.0) hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program...

3. Tests and Diagnostics Satellite L500 / Pro L500 Series T&D 4 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, follow these steps: Insert the diagnostics USB disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics diskette contain...

3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Display Configuration This Item will show the unit configuration. It includes:  CPU (CPU type)  DDRAM SIZE  Panel ID  HDD1 type & capacity (Vendor ID. Model .Firmware)  VRAM size / VGA CHIP TYPE  Battery cell (3cell;6cell;12cell)  Wireless type  LAN Type  Bl...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.4 Audio sound test The audio sound test allows the user to aurally confirm the speaker functions. And the speaker will send out music during test. NOTE: Remember to tune up the volume as “Maximum” before this test starts. Buffalo only have one speaker, no need test Left/Rig...

3. Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 Main Battery Charge Test NOTE: The AC adaptor should be connected to successfully run this test . 65W with 19V DC for UMA SKU . 90W with 19V DC for discrease SKU This test shows and measures the main battery:  Battery type (Lion)  Manufacturer (Sanyo/Panasonic/Sony)  ...

3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.8 Memory check This test will check if the computer’s Memory Frequency and Size is correct in every slot. 3. 9 Keyboard Test The keyboard test checks the all keys function. NOTE: The Num Lock and the Overlay mode must be off to execute the keyboard test. Before keyboard tes...

3. Tests and Diagnostics The Touch Pad button subtest allows users to test their Touch Pad buttons. If the buttons are clicked, the cursors should appear in the corresponding box of the button figure that is displayed on the screen as below. After checking T/Pad buttons and cursor’s function, use “T...

3. Tests and Diagnostics 640*480 (2/16/256 colors), 800*600 (256 colors) and 1024*768 (256 colors). The screen should display as below, indicating whether the test is passed or failed after the question. 3.12 Magnetic Switch Test The Magnetic switch test checks the Magnetic function of the unit. Whe...

3. Tests and Diagnostics Mechanical type buttons x 4 to relate with above showed. BUTTON A  Play/Pause button BUTTON B  FR BUTTON C  FF BUTTON D  Mute 3.16 1 st HDD Test The HDD test allows the user to verify the 1 st HDD ok or not. First, please select HDD test method, Screen would display as b...

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-ii Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 4-1 Safety Precautions .....................................................................

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-v Figures Figure 4.1 Removing the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 4-8 Figure 4.2 Removing the HDD door ............................................................................. 4...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General This chapter explains how to disassemble the laptop 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 cha...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-2 Safety Precautions Before you begin disassembly read the following safety precautions carefully. Be sure to follow them while you are working. DANGER: 1. Always use the genuine batterie...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-4 Before You Begin Before you begin to disassemble the laptop, keep in mind the precautions and advice in this section. Always begin disassembly by removing the AC adapter and battery pac...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 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 the tabs on ...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-6 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 proper use ...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 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 odd-numbered length Blue  Scre...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.2 Battery 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, tw...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-9 Installing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack according to the following procedures. CAUTION: The battery packs contain a lithium ion battery, which can explode due to improper r...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.3 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 follow...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-12 Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures. CAUTION: To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Place the HDD into the HDD plate. 2. Secur...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Memory Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional memory according to the following procedures and Figure 4.4 and 4.5 after checking that the laptop is turned off. CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-15 Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory according to the following procedures after checking that the laptop is turned off. CAUTION: Install the optional memory afte...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.5 ODD 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 specifi...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it meets the end. 3. Secure the ODD ba...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-18 Assembling the ODD Drive Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the bracket in the correct position. 2. Secure them with two M2x3 screws.

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 Keyboard Cover and Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard Remove the Keyboard Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4.8, 4.9, 4.10. 1. Use a flat head screwdriver to lift the key...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Lift the keyboard up and detach the cable on the back of the keyboard from the motherboard. Figure 4.10 Removing the keyboard Installing the keyboard Cover and Keyboard Install the keyboard cover and keyboard according t...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.7 WLAN Card Removing the WLAN Card Remove the WLAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4.11. 1. Detach the two antennas on the WLAN card. 2. Remove the two M2.5x5 screws that secure the WLAN card. 3. Pul...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Logic Upper Assembly Removing the Logic Upper Assembly Remove the logic upper assembly according to the following procedures and Figure 4.12, 4.13 and 4.14. 1. Turn the laptop upside down and remove the following 17 scr...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Detach one Power board FFC and one Touch Pad cable as shown in Figure 4.14. Figure 4.14 Detaching cables from under the keyboard 4. Lift up the logic upper assembly. Installing the Logic Upper Assembly Install the logic ...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.9 Power Board Removing the Power Board Remove the power board according to the following procedures and Figure 4.15. 1. Remove three M2x3 screws from the power board. 2. Separate the power board from the logic upper assem...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 Touch Pad Button Board and Bracket Removing the touch pad button board and bracket Remove the touch pad button board and bracket according to the following procedures and Figure 4.16, 4.17. 1. Remove three M2x6 screws ...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 2. Remove the touch pad button board. 3. Remove two M2x3 screws from the touch pad bracket. 4. Remove the touch pad bracket. M2x3*2 Figure 4.17 Removing the touch pad bracket Installing the Touch Pad Button Board and Bracke...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 Thermal Fan Removing the Thermal Fan Remove the thermal fan according to the following procedures and Figure 4.18. 1. Detach the cable from the motherboard. 2. Remove three M2x6 screws from the thermal fan. 3. Remove t...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.12 Motherboard Removing the Motherboard Remove the motherboard according to the following procedures. 1. Remove one M2.5x5 screw, six cables from the logic lower assembly as indicated by arrows in Figure 4.19. M2.5x5*1 Fi...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Installing the Motherboard Install the motherboard according to the following procedures. 1. Before seat the motherboard on the logic lower assembly, pull out the LVDS cable to avoid it being pressed. 2. Align the connector...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-34 4.13 Thermal Module and VGA Board (Optional) Removing the Thermal Module and VGA Board Remove the thermal module and VGA board according to the following procedures and Figure 4.24, 4....

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 1. Remove six spring screws securing the thermal module to the motherboard, according to the number sequence sealed on the thermal module. Please follow the sequence indicated 2. Remove the thermal module from the motherboa...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3. Remove two M2.5x5 screws on the VGA board and remove from its slot on the motherboard. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-36 Figure 4.25 Removing the VGA Board M2.5x5*2

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the VGA Board and Thermal Module Install the VGA board and Thermal Module according to the following procedures. 1. Reapply Shinetsu 7762 grease on the thermal module as shown in Figure 4.26. If you use one new t...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.14 CPU Removing the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figure 4.27. CAUTION: When removing the CPU, keep the following in mind: The CPU can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it coo...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-39 Installing the CPU 1. Check the cam is in the unlock position. 2. Seat the CPU on the socket, using care not to damage the pins. Align the CPU with the cket by using the triangle as a ...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.15 Modem Card Remove the modem card according to the following procedures and Figure 4.28. card. Removing the Modem Card 1. Remove two M2x6 screws that secure the modem 2. Flip the modem card over, and detach the cable co...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 Speakers Removing the Speakers Remove the Speakers according to the following procedures and Figure 4.29. 1. Press speaker and then remove four MM2.5D screws from the left and right speaker. 3. Remove the left and righ...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-42 Installing the Speakers Install the speakers according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the left and right speaker in the correct position. 2. Press speakers and secure the speaker...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.17 Display Assembly e display assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Use care to avoid the antenna cable being caught between thand the laptop. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures an...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-44 Installing the Display Assembly Install the display assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Place the display assembly in the correct position. 2. Secure the display assembl...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 LCD Bezel Assembly Remove the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Remove four M2.5x5 screws as shown in Figure 4.31. Removing the LCD Bezel Assembly M2.5x5*4 Figure 4.31 Removing the LCD Bezel ...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD bezel Install the LCD bezel assembly according to the following procedures. 1. Reroute the LVDS and antenna cables behind the LCD hinges. Figure 4.34 Reroute the cables 2. Seat the LCD bezel assembly in t...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.19 LCD Module and Inverter Board Removing the LCD Module and Inverter Board Remove the LCD module and the inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4.39, 4.40, 4.41 and 4.42. 1. Remove one M2.5x4 scr...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Lift the LCD module out of the LCD cover assembly. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-51 Figure 4.40 Removing the LCD Module from the LCD cover assembly 4. Remove six M2x3 screws according to the sequence indicated in t...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures Installing the LCD Module and Inverter Board Install the inverter board according to the following procedures. 1. Turn the LCD module cover and place it face down on a protective surface such as a foam pad. 2. Connect the L...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.20 CMOS Board and MIC Removing the CMOS Board and MIC Remove the CMOS Board and MIC according to the following procedures and Figure 4.45. 1. Disconnect the CMOS cable from the CMOS module connector an the CMOS board. d r...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.21 USB Board Removing the USB Board Remove the USB board according to the following procedures and Figure 4.46. 1. Remove two M2.5x5 screws that secure the USB board to the logic lower assembly. 2. Detach the USB cable fr...

Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4 Replacement Procedures 4.22 Bluetooth Card rd 7. Bluetooth card out. 3. Remove the card from the logic lower assembly. Removing the Bluetooth ca Remove the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figure 4.4 1. Remove the Bluetoot...

4 Replacement Procedures Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Satellite L500 Maintenance Manual 4-58 Installing the Bluetooth card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures. 1. Seat the card in the correct position on the logic lower assembly. 2. Slide the card ...

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 it to prevent damaging it. 1. When installing the LCD module in the display assembly, make sure t...

Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System Board Top View Figure B-1 System Board Layout (Top) Liverpool L500 /Pro L500 Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] B-1

B.2 System Board Bottom View Figure B-2 System Board Layout (Bottom) B-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] Liverpool L500 /Pro L500 Maintenance Manual

C. Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 JFAN Table C-1 FAN I/F pin assignments (3-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +FAN1 - 2 FAN_SPEED1 O 3 GND - C.2 JLVDS Table C-2 LVDS I/F pin assignments (40-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 +5V_LVDS_CAM ...

C.6 JHDD Table C-6 HDD I/F pin assignments (22-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND - 2 SATA_TXP1 O 3 SATA_TXN1 O 4 GND - 5 SATA_IRX_DT X_N1 O 6 SATA_IRX_DTX_P1 O 7 GND - 8 +3VS - 9 +3VS - 10 +3VS - 11 GND - 12 GND - 13 GND - 14 +5VS - 15 +5VS - 16 +5VS - 17 GND - 18 NC - 19 GN...

C.8 JESATA Table C-8 eSATA/USB I/F pin assignments (11-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 +USB_VCCB 2 USB20_N2_R_ S 3 USB20_P2_R_ S 4 GND 5 GND 6 SATA_TXP2 7 SATA_TXN2 8 GND 9 SATA_RXN2 10 SATA_RXP2 11 GND C.9 JBT Table C-9 Bluetooth Connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Sig...

C.11 JWLAN Table C-11 WLAN Connector pin assignments (52-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O A1 NC A2 +3VS A3 NC A4 GND A5 NC A6 +1.5VS A7 CLKREQ_MCARD 2# A8 NC A9 GND A10 NC A11 CLK_PCIE_MCAR D2# A12 NC A13 CLK_PCIE_MCAR D2 A14 NC A15 GND A16 NC A17 NC A18 GND A19 NC A20 WL_OFF# A2...

C.12 JEXP Table C-12 New Card Connector pin assignments (26-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 GND 2 USB20_N5 3 USB20_P5 4 CP_USB# 5 NC 6 NC 7 SMB_CK_CLK0 8 SMB_CK_DAT0 9 +1.5VS_CARD 10 +1.5VS_CARD 11 EC_SWI_R# 12 +3VALW_CARD 13 PERST# 14 +3VS_CARD 15 +3VS_CARD 16 CLKREQ# 17 EXP_...

159 DQ49 I/O 160 DQ53 I/O Table C-15 SODIMM I/F pin assignments (200-PIN) (4/4) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 161 VSS O 162 VSS O 163 DQ18 I/O 164 DQ22 I/O 165 DQ19 I/O 166 DQ23 I/O 167 VSS O 168 VSS O 169 DQ24 I/O 170 DQ28 I/O 171 DQ25 I/O 172 DQ29 I/O 173 VSS O 174 VSS O 175 DM3 ...

C.17 JMIC Table C-17 Internal Microphone Connector pin assignments (2-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 INT_MIC 2 GNDA C.18 JKB1 Table C-18 Keyboard Connector pin assignments (34-pin) Pin No. Signal name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 NUM_LED# 2 NC 3 CAPS_LED# 4 +3VS 5 KSI1 6 KSI...

Appendix D 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 0E 02 1 ! 02 82 16 F0 16 03 2 @ 03 83 1E F0 1E 04 3 # 04 84 26 F0 26 05 4 $ 05 85 25 F0 25 06 5 % 06 86 2E F0 2E 07 6 ^ ...

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 *7 *7 *7 X Fn — — — — *4 X Win E0 5B E0 DB E0 1F E0 F0 1F x App E0 5D E0 DD E0 2F E0 F0 2F Notes...

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 12 E0 71 E0 F0 71 E0 12 79  E0 AA E0 4B ...

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 E0 F0 6B E0 F0 12 80 Home E0 2A E0 47 E...

Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 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 F0 6B 24 I (5) 4C CC 73 F0 73 25 O (6) 4D CD 74 F0 74 26 P (–) 4A CA 7B F0 7B 37 J (1) 4F CF 69 F0 69 38 K (2) 50 ...

Appendix G Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) LCD 10,000 Keyboard 60,000 HDD 300,000 Optical (DVD/CD) drive 60,000 AC adaptor 60,000 Satellite L500 /Pro L500 Series Maintenance Manual l [CONFIDE...