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Toshiba Personal Computer
Satellite P300
Maintenance Manual
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
File Number 960-Q08
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Satellite DynaBook V1, V2 Series Maintenance Manual (960-272)
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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 Personal Computer Washington- Satellite A300 Maintenance Manual First edition Feb 2008 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of
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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A300 Series. 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 are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the Satellite A300 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 following: Handling the LCD Modu
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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 1.2 System Block Diagram ..................................................................................................6 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.............................................................................................11 1.4 Optical Drive.............................................
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Procedure 1 Message Check ....................................................................... 1 Procedure 2 Debugging Port Check............................................................ 1 Procedure 3 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check ............................ 22 Procedure 4 Replacement Check ................................................................ 22 2.5 USB FDD Troubleshooting ..................................................................................
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2.9 Display Troubleshooting..............................................................................................38 Procedure 1 External Monitor Check...........................................................38 Procedure 2 Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check .............................38 Procedure 3 Connector and Cable Check ....................................................39 Procedure 4 Replacement Check ...............................................................
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3.5 Memory Test............................................................................................................ 3-13 3.6 Keyboard Test.......................................................................................................... 3-16 3.7 Display Test ............................................................................................................. 3-19 3.8 Floppy Disk Test.....................................................................................
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3.21. 5 How to enter data ……………………………………………………3-64 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures 4.1 Overview....................................................................................................................4-1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 4-2 Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 4-3 Disassembly Procedure................
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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 Append
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12 Satellite P300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Satellite P300 and Satellite Pro P300 Maintenance Manual(960-Q08) I-1
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents (Intel Platform) 1.1 Features..........................................................................................................................1 1.2 System Block Diagram ..................................................................................................5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive...............................................................................................9 1.4 Optical Drive (DVD Super Multi Drive)....
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Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Tables Table 1-1 2.5-inch HDD dimensions .................................................................................9 Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD dimensions ...............................................................................10 Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications............................................................................11 Table 1-4 DVD Super Multi drive outline dimensions ....................................................13 Tabl
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Features 1.1 Features The Satellite P300 Satellite Pro P300 (Intel Platform) series are 2 spindle PCs running Intel® Core Duo Processor T8100 (800MHz) or higher Intel® Core Duo Processor T9300 (800MHz) or higher. Intel® Pentium Dual Processor T2330 or higher. Intel® Celeron 540 Processor or higher. Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor (667MHz) T5450 or higher. The features are listed below. θ Microprocessor Microprocessor that is used will be different by the mod
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Maximum upgradeable system memory may depend on the model θ VRAM Shared with System RAM for Intel GM965, PM965,GL960, GM965 +ATI M82XT Graphic card:64MB,128MB,256MB. θ HDD(First/Second Hard Drive – SATA) 160GB, 200GB, 250GB, 300GB, internal drives. 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height. θ USB FDD (Option) Toshiba external USB FDD for option θ Display LCD 17-inch, 1,440 (H
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview It is good with no external power source for 1month on average. The main battery is a detachable lithium ion battery. 6 cell Li-Ion 10.8v/4000mAh 9 cell Li-Ion 10.8v/6000mAh θ USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3 USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard. USB1.1 is also supported. θ Sound system nternal stereo speaker, Internal MIC (Option) external monaural
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview θ 3D Accelerometer for HDD Figure 1-1 Front of the computer 4 SatelliteP300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Block Diagram Figure 1-2 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-2 System block diagram for Intel Platform 5 Satellite P300 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)
