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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite A10/TECRA A1/
Satellite Pro A10 (not released in U.S.)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
File Number 960-445
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Copyright © 2003 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 herein. Toshiba Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual First edition May 2003 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accur
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10. NOTE: This Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 is a BTO-support personal computer. Each model of Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 has a different configuration. For each model’s configuration, refer to the parts list dedicated to it. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians is
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the followin
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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 Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on the keyboard is printed in boldface type. Key operation Some operations require you to simultan
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-5 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive ....................................................................................... 1-9 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.................................
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2.12 LAN Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 2-53 2.13 Sound Troubleshooting............................................................................................2-54 2.14 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting............................................................................... 2-56 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test ......................................................................
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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview....................................................................................................................4-1 4.2 Battery Pack/PC Card ............................................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Memory Module......................................................................................................4-12 4.4 HDD......................................................................
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................ A-1 Appendix B Board Layout ............................................................................................. B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignment .......................................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Display Codes ............................................................................................ D-1 Ap
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
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1 Hardware Overview 1 Hardware Overview 1-ii Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445)
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features...................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 System Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 1-5 1.3 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive ....................................................................................... 1-9 1.4 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.........................................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 Front of the computer and the system units configuration ............................ 1-4 Figure 1-2 System block diagram.................................................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-3 3.5-inch USB FDD......................................................................................... 1-9 Figure 1-4 2.5-inch HDD...............................................................................................
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 is a high performance all-in-one PC running a Pentium 4 or Celeron processor. There are five models of Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 according to the combination of CPU and LCD. Table 1-1 lists the difference of each model. Table 1-1 Difference of each model Model A Model B Model C Model D Model E Model F CPU Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Celeron Celeron Celeron 15inchTFT
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Memory Two DDR266 SO-DIMM slots. Memory modules can be installed to provide a maximum of 1GB. Memory modules are available in 128MB, 256MB and 512MB sizes. VRAM The computer has VGA imbedded in North Bridge and VRAM in 16-64MB. HDD Single 20GB, 30GB, 40GB, or 60GB internal drive. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height. USB FDD The three-mode 3.5-inch USB FDD supports 720KB, 1.2MB and 1.44MB formats. Display LCD Built-in 14.1- or 15.0-inch, XGA (1,024 x 768
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Battery The RTC battery is mounted inside the computer. The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery (3,600mAh: Li-Ion, 6cell or 4,400mAh: Li-Ion, 6cell). USB (Universal Serial Bus) The computer has two USB ports which support USB2.0. PC card slot The PC card slot accepts one Type II (5mm thick) card. The slot is equipped with an ejector and supports ToPIC-100 (3.3V/CardBus). Sound system The computer has an external monaural microphone c
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 shows the front of the computer and the system units configuration. Memory 0 USB PJ1420 PJ4600 LCD PJ5600 Memory 1 PJ1440 CRT PJ5620 Optical drive PJ1800 PJ5640 TV HDD PJ1801 PJ6002 External Microphone PC Card PJ2001 Speaker (Left) PJ6000 MDC PJ3000 Speaker (Right) PJ6001 Debug Port PJ3203 Headphone PJ6004 Keyboard PJ3200 1st Battery PJ8810 Touch Pad PJ3201 PJ8790 RTC Battery Parallel PJ3202 Fan PJ8770 Network PJ4100 PJ8800 PJ2200 Wireless LAN a
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1.2 System Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Exp.Memory 128/256/ 512MB Exp.Memory 128/256/ 512MB CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo, Combo+2, DVD-Multi Figure 1-2 System Block Diagram Satellite A10/TECRA A1/Satellite Pro A10 Maintenance Manual (960-445) 1-5
