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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite L300/L305
Satellite Pro L300
EQUIUM L300
SATEGO L300
(PSLB0x/PSLB1x)
(PSLB2x/PSLB3x)
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
S/ No
Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual
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Copyright © 2008 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 L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual. First Edition March 2008. Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300, referred to as Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300 in this manual. The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of messages
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300 / EQUIUM L300 / SATEGO L300 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 appen
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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 simulta
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features......................................................................................................................2 1.2 System Unit Components ..........................................................................................9 1.3 2.5-inch HDD...........................................................................................................15 1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM .....
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Procedure 3 Format Check................................................................................ 2-12 Procedure 4 Test Program Check ..................................................................... 2-13 Procedure 5 Connector Check and Replacement Check................................... 2-14 2.6 Keyboard..............................................................................................................2-15 Procedure 1 Test Program Check .........................
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3.2.5 Audio Record Test .................................................................................8 3.2.6 DMI Read...............................................................................................8 3.2.7 DMI Write..............................................................................................9 3.2.8 System Information..............................................................................10 3.2.9 View Logs.............................................
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Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 4-4 Disassembly Procedures .................................................................................... 4-5 Assembly Procedures......................................................................................... 4-5 Tools and Equipment ......................................................................................... 4-6 Screw Tightening Torque ..............
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Installing the Wireless LAN Card ................................................................... 4-27 4.7 Top Cover.............................................................................................................4-28 Removing the Top Cover................................................................................. 4-28 Installing the Top Cover .................................................................................. 4-29 4.8 Display Assembly...................
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Installing the CCD and MIC............................................................................ 4-53 4.17 Speakers...............................................................................................................4-54 Removing the Speakers.................................................................................... 4-54 Installing the Speakers ..................................................................................... 4-54 4.18 Touch Pad and Touch Pad B
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module ........................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Board Layout .................................................................................................B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments.............................................................................................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes .................................................................. D-1 Appendi
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
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1 Hardware Overview ii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features............................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 System Unit Components ................................................................................................... 9 1.3 2.5-inch HDD.................................................................................................................... 15 1.4 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM ......................
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement...............................................................................6 Figure 1-2 Computer Block Diagram........................................................................................7 Figure 1-3 System Board Configurations..................................................................................8 Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram................................................................
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 is a full size notebook PC based on the mobile Intel Core2 Duo, Dual Core and Merom Celeron Processors, providing high-speed processing capabilities and advanced features. The computer employs a Lithium Ion battery that allows it to be battery-operated for a longer period of time. The display uses 15.4-inch WXGA LCD panel, at a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The S
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview The computer has two SO-DIMM slots, which come standard with DDRII-667MHz module. It supports PC2-5300 and uses SO-DIMMs (DDRII SDRAM) driven at 1.8V, accepting BTO/CTO for your memory requirements. It can incorporate up to 4.0GB for GM965 and 2.0GB of main memory for GL960. Using the following sizes of memory modules: 512 MB (32M ×16×8P)/667MHz 1024 MB (64M ×8×16P)/667MHz 2048 MB (64M ×16×16P)/667MHz Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer accommoda
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1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features 15.4” WXGA Non-CSV 200nits display Keyboard The keyboard has 30 kinds’ countries keyboard. Battery The computer has a removable 3/6/9 Cell Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery (rechargeable). Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports The computer has three USB 2.0 ports. It is supported to daisy-chain a maximum of 127 USB devices. The serial data transfer rate is 480Mbps or 12Mbps and 1.5Mbps. These ports support PnP installation and
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview On-Board LAN The internal LAN supports 10/100Mbit, enabling connection to a LAN at up to 100Mbps. It supports Wake-up on LAN from S3/S4/S5 and PXE boot support. This internal LAN has RJ45 jack with signal reception LED to directly accommodate a LAN cable. Wireless LAN (BTO) The internal Mini Card slot supports IEEE802.11ag (MOW) / IEEE802.11ag (ROW) / IEEE802.11ag (JPN) / IEEE802.11bg (MOW) / IEEE802.11bg (ROW) cards. The Antenna has two or three