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Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 in parentheses following their d...

vi Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................1 1.2 System Unit Components ..................................

Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual vii 2.6 Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 2-15 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ...................................................................... 2-15 Procedure ...

viii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2.16 Cooling Module.................................................................................................... 2-27 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ............................................................... 2-27 Procedure 2 Connecto...

Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ix 3.3.8 Display LOG File .................................................................................. 30 3.3.9 LOG Viewer .......................................................................................... 30 3.3.10 LOG File Sample........

x Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General ................................................................................................................... 4-1 Safety Precautions....................................................................

Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xi Installing the Bluetooth Card ............................................................................. 4-28 4.5 Wireless LAN Card .............................................................................................. 4-29 Removing the...

xii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC IN cable….................................. 4-52 4.14 Display Mask........................................................................................................ 4-53 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD ...

Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual xiii Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ..................................................................................................

1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual

1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual iii Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 System Unit Components ........................................

1 Hardware Overview iv Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 1- 1 id Parts description placement .............................................................................. 6 Figure 1- 2 The computer Block diagram ...........................................................

1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ‰ Wireless LAN The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11a/g(11ch)/ IEEE802.11g(11ch)/ IEEE802.11a/g(13ch)/ IEEE802.11g(13ch)/IEEE802.11a/g(14ch)/ IEEE802.11g(14ch) card. The Antenna has three wires dual band a...

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1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is a block diagram of the system unit. CPU : I n t e l Yo n a h1 . 6 6 G. . . . . . 2 . 3 3 GHZ u PGA Ex p a n s i o nMe mo r y2 5 6 / 5 1 2 / 1 0 2 4 Ex p a n s i o nMe mo r y2 5 6 / 5 1 2 / 1 0 2 4 Ma x 6 6 5 7Th ...

1 Hardware Overview 1.8 Batteries 20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 1.8 Batteries The computer has the following three types of batteries: ‰ Main battery pack ‰ Real time clock (RTC) battery Table 1-5 lists the specifications of these batteries. Table 1- 5 Battery specifications B...

1.8 Batteries 1 Hardware Overview Satellite A100/A105 / Satellite Pro A100 / EQUIUM A100 Maintenance Manual 21 Table 1-6 Quick/normal charging time State Charge time Off-state charge 6/9/12 Cell About 4 hours max On-state charge 6/9/12 Cell About 4~10 hours max NOTE: The time required for normal cha...

2 Troubleshooting 2-i Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

2 Troubleshooting 2-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Outline .................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Basic Flowchart ..........................................................

2 Troubleshooting 2.2 Basic Flowchart 2-2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 pa...

2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply 2-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 procedures below as instructed. P...

2.3 Power Supply 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-7 ‰ DC IN LED DC IN LED Power supply status On in Green/Blue 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...

2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2-12 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 ...

2 Troubleshooting 2.5 2.5-inch HDD 2-14 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 to set the active partition for drive C. Then restar...

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...

2.7 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...

2.8 ODD Drive 2 Troubleshooting Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-21 Check 3 The ODD drive may be faulty. Replace the ODD drive with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the ODD drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The system board may be faul...

2.13 2 Troubleshooting Audio Test 2.14 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 ...

2.16 2 Troubleshooting Cooling Module 2.16 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1 3.2 Quick Start ........................................................

3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 into two types: OPTION and DI...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General 2 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual … Audio Line for audio record test … Loop back connector of LPT … A Data CD (for CD-ROM test) The following chapters describe all the test details. The test items could be selected from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST menu. No...

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 Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: 4 Satellite A100/A...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Here is another method to run the test: Highlight a test item by using arrow keys, then, press Enter to start. If there are parameters provided, user should set parameters in the parameter dialog window. CPU Speed Test (Step by Step): 1. Select test item: Select...

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 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 8 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual When the user has checked all the keys and all the keys in the screen have changed color, the diagnostics program would automatically end the test and report the pass information. If keyboard test fails, progra...

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, and OEM Part Number, etc. The following screen will...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program The portion which PC and Test-Fixture contact is green. Set method of PC Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 11 3 Test1 Judgment If all data is less t...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 15 The display of a test program and the set method of PC are shown below. Display of a Test Program Set method of PC 7 Test5 Judgment If all data is less than ranges, it will be OK. 8 Inspection Judgment If all ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 16 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 3.2.10 FPRD Test Both FPRD and FENR refer to finger print test, which means finger print identification system. FPRD, a self test of finger print test, detects the existence of the device. If it exists, the sy...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Press any key to quit when you want to stop 3.2.13 IrDA ManSlave Test Below is the Slave Testing window. 3.2.14 System Information This function is used to read the system information. When the test is completed, a file named System.log will be saved in the defi...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.15 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.16 Exit to MS DOS Select this item to exit to MS DOS. 3.2.17 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item. It includes the following part...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 1. Diagnostics Windows When a test item is running, a Diagnostics Windows is displayed in full screen. It consists of the following parts: Title Bar, Test Running Status and Report Panel, Status Bar. There would prompt a message box called USER BREAK in the cent...

3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Pressing ESC key to interrupt the test, USER BREAK message box would be prompted out in the central of Diagnostics Window for the user to select the following actions: ‹ CONTINUE---- Continue the test; ‹ SKIP---- Stop the sub-item of current test item to go to t...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual ‹ CPU Temperature: Detect the temperature in the current CPU, e.g. ‘CPU: 49C’ in the above screen; ‹ Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the current Battery, e.g. ‘BAT: 97%’; ‹ T...

3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 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. • Parameters F...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option The default viewing program of Service Diagnostics is LogView.exe. 3.3.8 Display LOG File You can specify the Log file for viewing in the Display Error Log File screen. In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG V...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 32 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 3.3.10 LOG File Sample Log file is a test result file, which records the following information: Test module name, Test item name, Start/End time and the test result (including PASS, FAIL, SKIP and ABORT). When a fa...

3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 33 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 Coproc...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 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 3.6 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 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 45 Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory.

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 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 3.8 Video 4. Text Color This test item is to check whether all 16 colors foreground and all 8 colors background works normally in VGA text mode. The bit4-6 of the attribute byte of a character defines 8 background colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, brown, magenta, and light...

3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 1. 640X480 Video Modes Test p 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data & read data). Below is the test item’s parameter dialog...

3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 check w...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 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, green, ...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 58 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 memor...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 1. Touch Pad Before test Touch Pad’s function, user should set a timeout time at below screen: At the below screen of Touch Pad test, user can press the left button, right button, and move the mouse to verify its functions for times, and the test will end either...

3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 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...

3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 64 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 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 Of Range Wrong parameters setu...

3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 67 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...

4 Replacement Procedures 4-ii Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual

4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 genuine batteries or replacement bat...

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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 explode due to improper replacemen...

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

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-11 Installing the PCI Express Card Install the optional PCI express card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-2, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PCI expre...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional PC Card Remove the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-13 Installing the Optional PC Card Install the optional PC card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the PC card gently unt...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Memory Card Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-15 Installing the Memory Card Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 1. Insert the memory card gently until it ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General Removing the Optional Memory Remove the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5 and 4-6, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning off the computer. If thi...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4-18 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Optional Memory Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5 and 4-6, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Removing the MDC Card Remove the MDC Card (Modem Daughter Card) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7 and 4-8, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Remove the MDC card after turning off the computer. If this is vio...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 General 4. Remove the two M2x3 white bind screws securing the MDC card. 5. Lift the MDC card and disconnect it from CN506 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-8 Removing the MDC card 4-20 Satellite A100/A105 / TECR...

4.1 General 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-21 Installing the MDC Card Install the MDC card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7 and 4-8, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. CAUTION: Install the MDC card after tur...

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 4-9, 4-10and 4-11...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.2 HDD 4-24 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the HDD Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-9, 4-10 and 4-11. CAUTION: To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 1. Attach the HDD cushion to the HDD pack....

4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard Removing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Remove the Speaker Cover and Keyboard according to the following procedures and Figure 4-12, 4-13. 1. Release the following 10 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.3 Speaker Cover and Keyboard 3. Remove two M2.5x2.6 black bind securing screw. 4. Remove the connector CN11 on main board and keyboard. Figure 4-13 Removing the keyboard Installing the Speaker Cover and Keyboard Install the speaker cover and keyboard according to the follo...

4.4 Bluetooth Card 4 Replacement Procedures 4 1 4.4 Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Card Remove the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14. 1. Disconnect the antenna cable with the tweezers. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth SUMI-card connector CN9 on the main board. 3...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Bluetooth Card 4-28 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Bluetooth Card Install the Bluetooth card according to the following procedures and Figures 4-14. 1. Connect the Bluetooth SUMI-card to CN9 on the system board and secure the Bluetooth c...

4.5 Wireless LAN Card 4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-15. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 Wireless LAN Card 4-30 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Wireless LAN Card Install the wireless LAN card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-15. 1. Insert the wireless LAN card into the connector at angle of 45 degrees. 2. Pr...

4.6 ODD Bay Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.6 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 4.6 ODD Bay Module Figure 4-17 Removing the ODD bay module Installing the ODD Bay Module Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-16, 4-17. 1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it click...

4.6 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 4-18. 1. Remove two M2x3 white...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.7 Display Assembly 4.7 Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Use care to avoid that the antenna cable is caught between the display assembly and computer. Remove the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-19, 4-20. 1. Turn th...

4.7 Display Assembly 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-20 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 4.8 Top Cover 4.8 Top Cover Removing the Top Cover Remove the top cover according to the following procedures and Figures 4-21 and 4-22. 1. Turn the computer upside down and remove the following 17 screws: - Fifteen M2.5x6 black bind screws - Two M2.5x4 black flat-head screw...

4.8 Top Cover 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Disconnect the switch board flat cable from CN14. 4. Disconnect the touch pad board flat cable from CN15. 5. Disconnect the touch pad flat cable from CN12. 6. Disconnect the speakers L and R cable from CN5 and CN8. 7. Release the following 11 latches on the ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.8 Top Cover 4-38 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Top Cover Install the top cover with the display assembly according to the following procedures and Figures 4-21, 4-22. 1. Seat the top cover, adjusting its position. 2. Secure the following ...

4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-39 4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 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 be...

4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-41 Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan (for VGA card Model) Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-23, 4-24. CAUTION: When installing the cooling mod...

4.9 CPU Cooling Module and Fan 4 Replacement Procedures Figure 4-26 Applying silicon grease Install the CPU Cooling Module and Fan Install the cooling Module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-25, 4-26. CAUTION: When installing the cooling module, keep the following in mind: 1. Be s...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) 4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) Removing the VGA Board Remove the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-27. 1. Remove two M2x4 white flat-head screws. 2. Remove the VGA board. Figure 4-27 Removing the VGA boar...

4.10 VGA Board (for VGA Board Model) 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-45 Installing the VGA Board Install the VGA board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-27. 1. Seat the VGA board. 2. Secure the VGA board with two M2x4 white flat-head scre...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.11 CPU 4.11 CPU Removing the CPU Remove the CPU according to the following procedures and Figures 4-28, 4-29 and 4-30. 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 4-29, 4-30. 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 ...

4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN Cable 4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable Removing the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable 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 t...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.13 System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN Cable 4-52 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable Install the System Board, MIC cable, AC-IN cable according to the following procedures and figure 4-32. NOTE: Be careful of th...

4.14 Display Mask 4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Display Mask Removing the Display Mask Remove the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Remove the following 5 seals on the display module in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Three black seals on the top 2....

4 Replacement Procedures 4.14 Display Mask 4-54 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Display Mask Install the display mask according to the following procedures and Figure 4-33. 1. Seat the display mask in the correct position and secure the following 27 latches, in that ...

4.15 FL Inverter Board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board Removing the FL Inverter Board Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove one M2.5x4.5 white flat-head screw. Figure 4-34 Removing the FL inverter board 2. Lift the LCD module, ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.15 FL Inverter Board 4-56 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the FL Inverter Board Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to LCD/FL connector, and connect the HV cable to t...

4.16 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 LCD Modules 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 (FL) tubes) as required by local ordinances or regulations. NOTE: The LCD/FL cable must ...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.16 LCD Module 3. Remove the LCD brackets. 4. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. 5. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-36 Removing the 15.4-inch LCD module 4-58 Satelli...

4.16 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-59 Installing the 15.4-inch LCD Module NOTE: LCD/FL cable must be carefully peeled away before disconnecting it from the module. Install the 15.4-inch LCD module according to the following procedures and Fig...

4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board (for Consumer Model) Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-38, 4-39. 1. Remove the Mylar and EMI tape. 2. D...

4.18 Switch Cover and Switch board 4 Replacement Procedures Removing the Switch Cover and Switch Board (for Commercial Model) Remove the Switch Cover and Switch Board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-40. 1. Remove the Mylar and EMI tape. 2. Disconnect the switch board flat cables f...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.18 Switch Cover and Switch Board 4-64 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Install the Switch Cover and Switch Board Install the switch board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-40. 1. Seat the switch board in the correct position. 2. Secure the...

4 Replacement Procedures 4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4-66 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual Installing the Touch Pad and Button Board Install the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-41. 1. Connect the button board flat cable to CN2000 on ...

4.19 Touch Pad and Button Board 4 Replacement Procedures Removing the Touch Pad and Button Board (for Commercial Model) Remove the touch pad and button board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-42. 1. Disconnect the touch pad flat cables from JP1 on the touch pad. 2. Disconnect the bu...

Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-iii Appendix Contents Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ............................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Board Layout............................................................................

Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-v Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .................................................................... D-1 Appendix E Key Layout ....................................................................................................

Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual App-vii Tables Table B-1 System board connectors (front) .................................................................. B-2 Table B-2 System board connectors (back) .................................................................. B-4...

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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual B-1

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-3 Appendix C Appendix C Pin Assignments System Board C.1 CN1 RJ45 Cable Connector (12-Pin) Table C-1 RJ45 Cable Connector pin assignments (12-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 /TD+' l 2 /TD-' I...

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual C-5 C.6 CN6 Battery Connector (7-Pin ) Table C-6 Battery Connector pin assignments (7-Pin ) Pin No. Signal Name I/O Pin No. Signal Name I/O 1 DGND' - 2 /BATT_CLK' I/O- 3 /BATT_DATA' I/O 4 THRM_IN O 5 /N$874497' - 6 /...

Appendices Apx. C Pin Assignments C-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 203 /DDTR#_3' I/O 204 /SLCT_5' I/O 205 /BUSY_5' I/O 206 /ACK#_5' I/O 207 /PDATA(5)' I/O 208 DGND' - 209 DGND' - 210 /PDATA(3)' I 211 /SLCTIN#_5' O 212 /PINIT#_5' O 213 /ERROR#_5' I/O 214 /ALF#_5' I/O 215 - - 216...

Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual D-1 Apx. D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (1/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break Note 01 ‘ ~ 29 A9 0E F0...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-4 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 *6 *6 *6 *6 126 Pause *7 *7 *7 ...

Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual D-5 Table D-2 Scan codes with left Shift key Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Key top Make Break Make Break 55 / E0 AA E0 35 E0 B5 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 4A E0 F0 4A E0 12 75 INS E0 AA E0 52 E0 D2 E0 2A E0 F0 12 E0 70...

Appendices Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-6 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 53 E0 D3 E0 AA E0 12 E0 71 E0 F...

Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual D-7 Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode Code set 1 Code set 2 Cap No. Keytop Make Break Make Break 08 7 (7) 47 C7 6C F0 6C 09 8 (8) 48 C8 75 F0 75 10 9 (9) 49 C9 7D F0 7D 11 0 (*) 37 B7 7C F0 7C 23 U (4) 4B C...

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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual

Apx. F BIOS Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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 need the following tool: ‰ BIOS/...

Apx. G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures Appendices Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 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/KBC, you need the following too...

Apx. H GREASE INFORMATION Appendices Appendix H Appendix H GREASE INFORMATION This Appendix explains which grease use this model. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual H-1