Toshiba Tecra A3/S2 - Manual

Toshiba Tecra A3/S2

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Preface
  • Page 3 – injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
  • Page 5 – boldface; means you must hold down; Ctrl; and at the same time press
  • Page 6 – Table of Contents; Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
  • Page 7 – Chapter 3
  • Page 8 – Chapter 4
  • Page 9 – Appendices; Appendix E
  • Page 11 – Hardware Overview
  • Page 12 – Chapter 1
  • Page 18 – LAN port
  • Page 19 – Unit
  • Page 21 – TI PCI7411 Card Bus Host Adapter
  • Page 24 – Devices; DVD Super Multi drive; Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed; Buffer capacity; Transfer rates; Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed; Buffer capacity
  • Page 25 – Supported formats; Read speeds
  • Page 26 – Write speeds
  • Page 28 – Supply
  • Page 30 – RTC battery; Quick Battery Charge
  • Page 31 – NOTES; Status Time
  • Page 33 – Troubleshooting Procedures
  • Page 34 – Chapter 2
  • Page 35 – Figures
  • Page 36 – Introduction
  • Page 37 – Flowchart; Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer.
  • Page 41 – Devices Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.6.
  • Page 42 – Figure 2-2 Power Supply Troubleshooting Process
  • Page 43 – Procedure 1; Table 2-1 Battery LED; Battery State
  • Page 44 – Power supply status
  • Page 45 – Procedure 3
  • Page 46 – Procedure 4; Reinstall the battery pack.; Procedure 5; Replacement Procedures
  • Page 47 – Troubleshooting; Figure 2-3 Display troubleshooting process
  • Page 48 – Procedure 1: External display check; Tests and Diagnostics
  • Page 49 – Replacement Procedures,
  • Page 50 – Figure 2-4 Keyboard troubleshooting process
  • Page 52 – External USB Devices Troubleshooting; Figure 2-5 External USB device troubleshooting process
  • Page 54 – Figure 2-6 TV-out troubleshooting process
  • Page 56 – Printer Port Troubleshooting; Figure 2-7 Printer port troubleshooting process
  • Page 58 – Figure 2-8 TouchPad troubleshooting process
  • Page 59 – Procedure 1: TouchPad connection check; Procedure 2
  • Page 60 – Speaker Troubleshooting; Figure 2-9 Speaker troubleshooting process
  • Page 61 – Procedure 1: Audio source test
  • Page 62 – Modem Troubleshooting; Figure 2-11 Modem troubleshooting process
  • Page 64 – PCMCIA Troubleshooting; Figure 2-12 PCMCIA troubleshooting process
  • Page 65 – Procedure 1: Sycard test
  • Page 68 – Check 4
  • Page 69 – Wireless LAN Troubleshooting; Figure 2-14 Wireless LAN troubleshooting process
  • Page 73 – Tests and Diagnostics
  • Page 74 – Test and Diagnostic Operation; Contents
  • Page 76 – The Diagnostic Test; NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
  • Page 77 – Executing the Diagnostic Test
  • Page 81 – Config Check Test; The config check test checks unit configuration. It includes:; green
  • Page 83 – PIO Loopback Test; External Interrupt
  • Page 85 – Speaker Audio Test
  • Page 87 – Main Battery Charge Test; This test shows and measures the main battery:
  • Page 88 – Test; The Floppy Disk Test includes three subtests of the:
  • Page 91 – scan codes; in the upper right hand corner of the screen.; make code; is displayed. When the key is released, the; break code
  • Page 94 – LCD Pixels Mode Test; This LCD pixels mode test checks whether video display is fine.
  • Page 95 – Lid Switch Test; Follow below steps to run this test:
  • Page 96 – TOSHIBA
  • Page 97 – NOTE: Press “Ctrl + Break” keys can terminate the current subtest.
  • Page 98 – NOTE: LAN loopback needs to plug in before test begins.
  • Page 104 – Replacement Procedures
  • Page 110 – Safety Precautions; WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock or other injury:
  • Page 111 – Before You Begin; Use only the correct and approved tools.
  • Page 112 – Disassembly Procedures; The computer has two basic types of cable connectors:; Assembly Procedures; Make sure all cables and connectors are securely fastened.
  • Page 113 – Tools and Equipment; One M2 Phillips screwdriver to remove and replace screws.
  • Page 114 – Removing the Battery Pack; Turn the computer upside down.; Battery; Removing the battery pack
  • Page 115 – Installing the Battery Pack; Card; To remove a PC Card, follow the steps below.; Removing a PC Card
  • Page 116 – Installing a PC Card; Make sure the eject button does not stick out.
  • Page 117 – Removing the HDD Module; Follow the steps below to remove HDD module:
  • Page 118 – Installing the HDD Module; Insert the HDD module into the HDD slot.; Disassembling the HDD Module; Removing the HDD bracket
  • Page 119 – Optical Drive Module; Removing the Optical Drive Module; Removing the optical drive module; Installing the Optical Drive Module
  • Page 120 – Drive; This computer may be fitted with a:; Disassembling the Optical Drive; To disassemble the optical drive, then follow the steps below.; Base case; Removing the optical drive bracket
  • Page 121 – Reassembling the Optical Drive; Secure the optical drive bracket plate with two black M2.5
  • Page 122 – Removing the Wireless LAN; Removing the wireless LAN cover
  • Page 123 – Installing the Wireless LAN; Lift off the wireless LAN compartment cover.
  • Page 124 – Expansion Memory Module; Removing an Expansion Memory; Removing the memory module cover
  • Page 125 – Latch; Removing a memory module
  • Page 126 – Installing an Expansion Memory Module; Follow these steps to install a memory module:
  • Page 127 – Installing an expansion memory
  • Page 128 – Removing the Keyboard; Follow the steps below to remove the keyboard:
  • Page 130 – Installing the Keyboard; Connect the keyboard cable to the system board.
  • Page 131 – Removing the Bluetooth; Installing the Bluetooth
  • Page 132 – Removing the Modem; To remove the installed modem, follow the steps below:
  • Page 133 – Installing the Modem; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly; Removing the display assembly screws
  • Page 134 – Installing the Display Assembly
  • Page 135 – Removing the Top Cover; Removing screws of the bottom
  • Page 136 – Bluetooth FFC; Removing FFC cables
  • Page 137 – Installing the Top Cover; Connect Speaker cable.
  • Page 138 – Removing the Touch Pad; Remove two black M2.5x3 screws securing Touch Pad board FFC cable.; Figure 4-27 Removing the Touch Pad board; Installing the Touch Pad; Secure Touch Pad Bracket with one black M2.5x3 screw.
  • Page 139 – Removing the Speakers; Removing the speakers; Installing the Speakers; Secure each speaker with two black M2.5x3
  • Page 140 – Removing the LAN Board; Follow the steps below to remove the LAN board.
  • Page 141 – Installing the LAN Board; Figure 4-30 Removing USB board
  • Page 142 – Installing the USB Board; Follow the step below to install the USB board.; Removing the System Board; Figure 4-31 Removing the system board
  • Page 143 – Installing the System Board; Seat the system board in the chassis; Direct Play Button Board; Removing the Direct Play Button Board; Remove two M2.5x 3 screws and FFC from top cover.; Figure 4-32 Removing the Direct Play Button board
  • Page 144 – Installing the Direct Play Button Board; Secure two M2.5x 3 screws and FFC from top cover.
  • Page 146 – Installing the CPU; open
  • Page 147 – Removing the Display Mask; Remove two black M2.5x5 screws on the upper corner.
  • Page 148 – Installing the Display Mask; Seat the display mask and secure the snaps on each side.
  • Page 149 – Removing the LCD Module; Disconnect the LCD cable from the FL inverter board.
  • Page 150 – Installing the LCD Module; Set the LCD module in the display assembly.
  • Page 151 – FL Inverter Board; Removing the FL Inverter Board; Figure 4-39 Removing the FL inverter board; Installing the FL Inverter Board
  • Page 152 – Appendix A Handling the LCD Module; Precautions for handling the LCD module; bserve the following precautions when handling it:
  • Page 155 – Do not disassemb
  • Page 156 – odule, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine)
  • Page 158 – Appendix B Board Layout
  • Page 160 – Tab; Mark Num
  • Page 161 – Table B-2 System board connector; umbe
  • Page 162 – Appendix C Pin Assignments; System Board; ble; Signal name
  • Page 163 – Table
  • Page 166 – n a
  • Page 167 – DD
  • Page 168 – ODD
  • Page 169 – ab
  • Page 172 – Name
  • Page 176 – name
  • Page 179 – Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes; Scan code
  • Page 181 – Table D
  • Page 182 – Not; * Scan codes differ by overlay function.; key gives different codes.; Fn; key does not generate a code by itself
  • Page 183 – can codes with left Shift k; Shift
  • Page 184 – an codes in Numlock mod
  • Page 185 – Table D-5 Scan codes in overlay mode
  • Page 186 – Code set 1
  • Page 187 – Appendix E Key Layout; Figure E-1 US keyboard
  • Page 188 – Figure E-2 UK keyboard
  • Page 189 – Keyboard; Figure E-3 SP keyboard
  • Page 190 – Figure E-5 KO keyboard
  • Page 191 – Figure E-6 FR keyboard
  • Page 192 – Figure; Figure E8 Portuguese keyboard
  • Page 194 – E.12 Swedish Keyboard; Figure E-12 Swedish keyboard
  • Page 195 – E.13 ITALIAN Keyboard; Figure E-13 IT keyboard
  • Page 197 – Appendix F Series Screw Torque List; Table F-1 Series Screw Torque List
  • Page 201 – Appendix G Reliability; ent Time; Compon
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Page 2 - Preface

ii Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual Copyright © 2004 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained ...

Page 3 - injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

Tecra A3/S2 Maintenance Manual iii WARNING: ...... “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. CAUTION: ... “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is ...

Page 5 - boldface; means you must hold down; Ctrl; and at the same time press

Tecra A3/S2 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 definition. For exam...

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