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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA S1, referred to as TECRA S1 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.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the FRUs. Appendices The appendices describe the following: Handling the LCD module Board layout Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Wiring diagrams BIOS Rewrite Procedures TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below: DISKCOPY A: B: The display Text generated by the XXXXX that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete System transferred TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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1 Hardware Overview Features The Toshiba TECRA S1 is a lightweight notebook PC based on the Mobile Banias processor, 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 a 14.1-inch XGA or 15-inch XGA/UXGA (BTOable) LCD panel, capable of...
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The keyboard has 85 keys conforming to the US key layout. The keyboard has 85 keys confirming to the UK key layout. Batteries The computer has a removable Lithium Ion battery pack and an internal RTC battery. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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16-bit Multiple Function PC Cards and CardBus cards. It also supports booting from a PC Card HDD. Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Toshiba Dual Pointing Device has 2 kinds of input devices. One is AccuPoint, another one is TouchPad. Fast Serial InfraRed (FIR) communications port An IrDA 1.1 compatible FIR port is provided, enabling wireless communication at a...
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14,400 bps for fax transmission. Note, however, that the actual speed depends on the line quality. The RJ11 modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line. Bluetooth The bluetooth is option integrated device. It uses RF transmission in 2.4 GHz band. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Card Slot Right Ext. Cooling Module Ext. Speaker AC Adapter LCD/FL Inverter Docking Int MIC System Board Conn Bluetooth Conn. Serial Keyboard Parallel Battery PS/2 Mouse Selectable Main /Keyboard Battery Wireless Figure 1-2 System unit configuration TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
(ZIP 250) PCI-PC USB P5 Bridge 2nd BATTERY Internal LPC DR/RCV Serial (MAX3243) (1/2) EC/KBC Flash (2/2) Super I/O (LPC 47N253) (LPC47N253) Parallel Touch PS/2 Main Battery E2PROM PS/2 PS/2 Figure 1-3 System unit block diagram TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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− 256 MB (16M x 16 x 8P) − 512 MB (16M x 16 x 16P) − 512 MB (32M x 16 x 8P) • 2.5 volt operation • No parity bit • 64-bit data transfer TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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− Support for ATA-66 (GB) and ATA-100 (30/40/60 GB) − USB interface − SMBus interface − Super I/O interface − Power management control − Suspend/resume control − ACPI support PC Card controller • CB720 − CardBus/PC Card controller − SD Card controller TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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A single LPC 47N253 chip is used to serve as KBC/ EC.and Super IO. • KBC − Scan controller function − Interface controller function − Controlling the switching between the AccuPoint and external PS/2 mouse or between the built-in keyboard and external PS/2 keyboard or their simultaneous operation TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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− Digital signal conductor protection − Ring wake-up support − Communication codes supported: For data communication: V.90 (56K bps) data communication control V.32 bis (14.4K, 12K, 9600) V.22 bis (2400, 1200) V.22 (1200) V.23 (1200, 600, 75) V.21 (300) 1-10 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Wireless LAN controller • 2.4 GHz DSSS wireless LAN card plugged in the internal Mini PCI Card slot Super I/O • LPC 47N253 − Serial port control − Parallel port control − Infrared communications control TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 1-11...
• Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). • Monitors the voltage, overvoltage, input/output current of the battery pack. • Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. • Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 1-17...
When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is charged by off-state charge when the system is powered off or by on-state charge when it is powered on. Table 1-7 Quick/normal charging time Charge time Off-state charge About 3 hours On-state charge About 4 - 9 hours 1-18 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Table 1-8 lists the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-8 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Status Time Charging AC Adapter or main battery pack used 50 hours time (power on) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 1-19...
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Procedure 2 Test Program Check ..............2-25 Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-25 DVD-ROM Drive ....................2-27 Procedure 1 DVD-ROM Cleaning Check............2-27 Procedure 2 Test Program Check ..............2-27 Procedure 3 Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-27 2-ii TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..............2-31 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-31 2.11 Cooling Module ....................... 2-32 Procedure 1 Test Program Check ..............2-32 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check......... 2-32 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-iii...
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Printer port LED board ................2-12 Tables Table 2-1 Printer port LED boot mode status (1/3)............2-14 Table 2-2 Printer port LED resume mode status (1/7) ..........2-17 Table 2-3 HDD error code and status................2-21 2-iv TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
When booted, the computer overrides password protection and automatically erases the current password. Make sure the Toshiba version of Windows® 98SE, 2000, or XP has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction.
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Message "In Touch with Procedure in Section 2.8 Tomorrow Toshiba" displayed See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? Procedure in Section 2.6 Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart (1/2) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Perform the continuous test to check if the error is intermittent. Identify the test resulting in the Any error detected by the error and perform the appropriate diagnostic program ?? diagnostic procedures The system is normal. Figure 2-1 Basic flowchart (2/2) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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7. If an error is detected by the LAN test, follow the LAN troubleshooting procedures in section 2.12. 8. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Battery LED Battery LED Power supply status On in orange Battery being charged On in green Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in orange Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in green. If it does not, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in orange or green. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
• If the battery LED does not go on, perform Check 3. Check 3 Make sure the battery pack has been correctly installed in the computer. If the battery LED does not go on while the battery pack has been installed correctly, go to Procedure 3. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2. Check 2 Replace the system board with a new one. If the battery pack is still not working properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the CPU with a new one. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Procedure 1 Message Check Procedure 2 Printer Port LED Check (in Boot Mode) Procedure 3 Printer Port LED Check (in Resume Mode) Procedure 4 Test Program Check Procedure 5 Replacement Check 2-10 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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If an error message appears on the display, perform Check 1. If there is no error message, go to Procedure 2. If there is no error beep code tone out, go to Procedure 3 If Toshiba MS-DOS or Toshiba Windows 95/98/NT/2000 is loaded normally, go to Procedure 5. Check 1 If the following error message is displayed on the screen, press the F1 key as prompted.
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Figure 2-2 shows the printer port LED. Figure 2-2 Printer port LED Figure 2-3 illustrates how the printer port LED shows a status value. Printer port LED status = 35H Figure 2-3 Printer port LED board 2-12 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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NOTE: The printer port LED displays each status upon completion of the corresponding POST test item. If the POST terminates with 21h displayed on the printer port LED, for example, the POST has completed KBC initialization and detected an error TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-13...
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1C H DEBUG_VIDEO_EQUIP_INIT Initialize Video (6845 Regs),set display mode 1D H DEBUG_VIDEO_COLOR_INIT Initialize Color Adapter,and setup display reg. DEBUG_VIDEO_BW_INIT Initialize Monochrome Adapter,and setup display reg. DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_DMA_PAG Send out some value,to test 8237A Page Registers 2-14 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Install and initialize the hardware vectors 3D H DEBUG_MOUSE_INIT Clear keyboard buffer for search and Init the Mouse DEBUG_KEYB_SET_LEDS_1 Send keyboard command to Update keyboard NUMLOCK status DEBUG_OEM_DEVICE_CONFIG special init of COMM and LPT ports TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-15...
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DEBUG_BEGIN_BOOT_CODE Into Int19, to boot from floppy or other boot device DEBUG_ACPI_INIT Initialize the ACPI function DEBUG_PM_CPU_INIT Power manager initial & GEYSERVILLE CPU initialize DEBUG_USB_HC_INIT Clear USB status register and Initiallize the USB Hub controllor 2-16 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Jump to the reset point DIAG_CRISIS_BOOT Proceed with Crisis Boot,first initial superio and boot device DIAG_FATAL_ERROR Fatal Error,like the RAM error or ROM error C C H DIAG_CRISIS_BEGIN Start process the Crisis recovery procedure DIAG_RESUME_RAM_ERROR Resume SMRAM not Found TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-17...
Procedure 5 Replacement Check The system board, memory, or CPU may be defective. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the system board, memory module or CPU with a new one. 2-18 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
If the problem persists, go to Procedure 2. Procedure 2 Partition Check Enter the Toshiba MS-DOS system. Perform the following checks: Check 1 Type C: and press the Enter key. If you cannot change to drive C, perform Check 2.
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Abort, Retry, Fail? Check 5 Use the SYS command in the Toshiba MS-DOS system to install system files. If the following message appears on the display, the system files have been transferred to the HDD. Restart the computer. If the problem persists, go to Procedure 3.
Disk Controller Self Test Failed Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt Failed Disk Controller action Test Failed disk dos not support SMART disk read attribute threshold error disk read attribute value error disk SMART attribute value error TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-21...
The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the disassembling instructions in Chapter 4. 2-22 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
If the cable is loose or off, reconnect it firmly and return to Procedure 2. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The keyboard may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-23...
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Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-24 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
3. If there is still an error, perform Check 2. Check 2 The LCD/FL cable may be faulty. Replace it with a new one and return to Procedure 3. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-25...
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The CPU may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Check 10 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 10. 2-26 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Insert the diagnostics CD in the computer's CD-ROM, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the DVD-ROM drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 6. Check 6 The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. 2-28 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Check 2. Check 2 The connector may be faulty. Replace the connector with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the CD-ROM drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-29...
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Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 6. Check 6 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. 2-30 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-31...
The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persist, perform Check 5. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. 2-32 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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2.14 Cooling Module 2 Troubleshooting Check 5 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 2-33...
A LPT Loop back Connector (for LPT port Loop back test) A standard LPT printer (for LPT Printer test) A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test) A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test) TECRA S1Maintenance Manual...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General A Serial Port Loop back Connector (for serial port test) A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test) A Microphone An Audio CD (for CD-ROM audio play test) A Data CD (for CD-ROM test) A Test Media CDRW/DVD-CDRW Drive A Rewriteble CDRW (Direct CD Format) The following chapters describe all the test details.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Quick Start Boot from Service Diagnostic CD, the following screen will be displayed: Please select a test item or select 9 to exit to MS-DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item selected, system will run the configured test items and generate a test report automatically.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Select ‘Test Mouse’ or press F8 to run the test. The test information would prompt in the screen as below. This test item need user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: TECRA S1Maintenance Manual...
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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): Select test item: Select System—CPU—CPU Speed, then press the Enter key.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 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 test items by pressing Space key and set the parameters artificially, (See 3.3.3 Item’s Parameters Configuration) Then press F8 to start test.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.3 Audio Play Test Check whether the system could playback audio normally. When the test complete, a file named Audio_P.log will be saved in the defined location 3.2.4 Audio Record Test Check whether the system could record the sound and playback it normally. When the test complete, a file named Audio_R.log will be saved in the defined location 3.2.5 DMI Read Read the information from the system’s SMBIOS and display it in the screen as follows:...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start In this screen, there are two lines which attribute could be edited and updated. The 1 line (the font in yellow with blue background) shows the attribute’s value that is read from the current system and the 2 line (the font in red with turquoise background) shows the same value as that in the 1 line before user’s editing.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2.7 System Information This function is used to read the system information. When the test complete, a file named System.log will be saved in the defined location During the reading process, the following screen will be displayed to indicate that the progress is in detection: On the left column of the above screen, the detected hardware components are listed.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start User can use function keys listed on the bottom of the screen to display the configuration of the component or exit the current program. On the left column, the components information is listed and user can use arrow keys or PgUp/PgDn to view the list and highlight the chosen component.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 central of the window whether user press ESC to interrupt the test.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start Program Name and Its Version: Service Diagnostic Ver1.00; Test Module Name: Label the name and version of the test module. For example, in the above screen, the name of the test module is ‘Memory Tester Build Date 2002.12.31’. Status Bar: Located at the bottom of the screen as follows: The status bar is used to indicate the current script setting and test status.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Interactive: Display INTER when ‘Interactive’ is enabled; Manual Interrupt Method: Display ‘Esc: Break’ to tell the user how to manually interrupt the test process. TECRA S1Maintenance Manual...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option 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 and selecting none, the hot key is F6. Test Selected Items •...
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Configure batch parameters and all the test item’s parameters. Load Batch Parameters • Upload all the test items and parameters in the *.ini file Save Batch Parameters • Save all parameters and test items configured in the editor to a specified file Log Parameters •...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Test Order • Specify the order of the test items. Choose 'Sequence' to adopt the sequential mode; choose 'Random' to run the test items in random sequence. Test Options • Choose one of the following options: Wait On Error Wait for further confirmation while an error occurs.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs LOOPBOUND The chosen test items will run repeatedly according to the times specified in the 'Number of Loops'. TIMEBOUND The chosen test items will run for an extent time specified in 'Time Limit Hrs' and 'Time Limit Min'.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option Parameters • For the test items with specific parameters, this option will call the related configuration screens. Otherwise, the program will show the following dialogue window: Parameters for the specific test items: Some test items (Memory, HDD, e g...) have their individual parameters, which can be configured in their parameters setting window.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting… You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service Diagnostics\Options - Generate Report. Report Destination • With 'NONE' selected, no log file will be generated; With 'FILE' selected, a log file with the name specified in 'Log File Name' will be generated.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option With this parameter selected, the start time of the test will be recorded. Log Test End Time With this parameter selected, the end time of the test will be recorded. Log Errors Only With this parameter selected, errors will be recorded only when the test fails. Log Errors Only with Time With this parameter selected, errors and time will be recorded only when the test fails.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs In this screen, you can specify a Log file and view it with the viewer designated in Specify LOG Viewer. 3.3.9 LOG Viewer Service Diagnostic Log viewer: ↑, ↓ • Scroll a line backward or forward on the screen. Page Up, Page Down •...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3 Option • Exit the Log viewer. • Display the Help information about the Logviewer operations and the functional keys. Ctrl+Home • Go to the start of the log file. Ctrl+End • Go to the end of the log file. Ctrl+F3 •...
3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtests Test Test Group Subtest Test items Item ID System Basic Functionality Test CPU Speed Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions NPU Interrupt CPU Information CPU Protected Mode Speedstep Board DMA Controller Interval Timer Clock / Calendar Speaker PCI System Plug and Play...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests Cache Memory Random Memory Randomize Test Random Increment Read/Write Data Bus Test Memory Speed Test Storage Sequential/Random R/W Sequential/Random Seek Performance Controller Check Diagnostic Read/Write SMART Test CDROM Controller Test Data Transfer Rate Audio CD Play Data CD Butterfly Seek Data CD Random Seek Data CD Sequence Seek...
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3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs VESA 1024x768x64K Mode VESA 1024x768x16M Mode VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode 1280X1024 Video Modes VESA 1280x1024x32K Mode VESA 1280x1024x64K Mode VESA 1280x1024x16M Mode VESA 1280x1024x32bit Mode 1400X1050 Video Modes VESA 1400x1050x32K Mode VESA 1400x1050x64K Mode VESA 1400x1050x16M Mode VESA 1400x1050x32bit Mode 1600X1200 Video Modes VESA 1600x1200x32K Mode...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests IrDA Slave LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection SD Card Write/Read Test Lock Test Peripheral Keyboard Keyboard Map Keyboard Data Line Keyboard Led Keyboard Clock Line Mouse Dual Point PS2 Mouse TECRA S1Maintenance Manual...
3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 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.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test Expected CPU Speed--Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison. 3. Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions Test This test item is to check whether the precision of the numeric processor in the float calculation is up to the IEEE standards. NPU Interrupt Test This test item is to check whether NPU transfers the abnormal Interrupt program correctly by forcing an abnormal float.
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs supply mode. In this test item, the user is requires to operate on the screen prompted. Below is the parameter dialog window of CPU Speedstep test item: Speed Change Comparison—When ‘No’ is chosen, system only reports the CPU speed at the different power supply.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test This test item is to check whether the speaker currently used works normally. It requires the user respond to the test instructions. 5. PCI System This test item is to check whether the bus number, device number and function number in PCI bus are valid.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test 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.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 1. Bit Stuck High Test Data pattern: Every bit is ‘1’ (Each bit is high) 2. Bit Stuck Low Test Data pattern: Every bit is ‘0'(Each bit is low); 3. Checker Board Test Data pattern: Lo-byte and hi-byte are composed with 0101(0x5) and 1010 (0xA);...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test Extended Memory Start Address and Extended Memory End Address (MB): Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested. The test coverage will base on the value setting in ‘Percent (%)’ mentioned at below. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs The test item is to check whether the CPU internal cache memory could be accessed correctly. Subtest 09 Random Memory Random Memory test includes the following two test items: Randomize Test and Random Incremental Read/Write Test. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 03 Extended Pattern’.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage 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 when the HDD test is being done.
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3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs (1) Read & Write –Write data on the disk, then read it out and compare the two value; (2) Read Verify —Read data only; (3) Unprotected Write—Write data on the disk without backup original data. Option—Select sequential test or random test 2.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage Retry--Specify the maximum retrying times whether the operation fails. 4. Controller Check Check the HDD controller’s status, including HDD interrupt and unexpected interrupt. 5. Diagnostic Read/Write This test item is a quick test to verify whether the HDD could be correctly accessed and the user could specify the percentage in the below dialog.
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3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs 3. Audio CD Play This test item is to check whether the audio play normally. It needs an audio CD. Start/End Track Number-- Specify the Track range to be played; Time (1-20) -- Specify the time each track to be played. 4.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Video This test item tests the video by displaying the figures in different graphic mode displaying the property and color of the characters in different text mode. User will judge whether the display is correct to confirm whether each video mode works normally.
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs It would display the below texts of the different attributes in the screen 1. Text in normal attribute; 2. Text in blinking normal attribute; 3. Text in inverse attribute; 4. Text in blinking inverse attribute; 5.
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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 gray), and the bit0-3 defines 16 foreground colors (dark gray, light blue, light green, light cyan, light red, light magenta, yellow, and white besides the above 8 colors).
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 based on the instruction in the screen. Subtest 03 VESA Video Modes This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video 2. 800X600 Video Modes Test 3. 1024X768 Video Modes Test 4. 1280 x1024 Video Modes Test 5. 1400 X1050 Video Modes Test 6. 1600 X1200 Video Modes Test Subtest 04 VESA Video Memory This test item is to check whether VESA video memory could be correctly accessed (write data &...
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 06 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally. Subtest 07 LCD Panel Test This test item is to check whether there is any fault in its resolution by displaying the RGB gradient color screens.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.8 Video Subtest 11 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers. In the test, user is required to respond based on the instruction in the screen. Subtest 12 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether the BitBlt engine works normally.
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3.8 Video 3 Diagnostic Programs What should be done is to write the data of the type of BitBLT operation and the location of BitBLT source area and destination area into the BitBLT registers, and all those operations will be completed automatically by BitBLT engine with minimum CPU intervention.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 This test item is to check whether there is open or short circuit issue in the external pins by looping back the external pins, controlling the voltage of each data pin, control pin and status pin.
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3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Check whether it supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) feature. 5. Printer Check Check whether it could connect to a standard LPT printer and print out the text correctly. Here are some samples of LPT printers. HP DeskJet 200 EPSON STYLUS COLOR 440 EPSON STYLUS COLOR 460...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Check whether COM port register could be correctly accessed and works normally. 2. IRQ Check Check the COM port’s IRQ function. Below is the parameter dialog window of the IRQ Check. Parity: Choose the parity mode; Stop Bit: Choose the stop bit;...
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3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Stop Bit: Choose the stop bit; Word Size: Choose the bit number in one word; Baud Start/End: Select the start baud rate and end baud rate.All the baud rates between the start and end baud rate would be tested in the test. 4.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.9 Communication Connect Timeout: Define the time that slave connecting to master (in seconds); Test Timeout: Define the time that testing each transfer rate(in seconds); SIR Test: Choose the transfer rates to be checked in Slow IR; FIR Test: Choose the transfer rates to be checked in Fast IR.
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3.9 Communication 3 Diagnostic Programs Below is the Master Testing window: Subtest 04 LAN Card This test item is to check whether the module can detect the existence of the network card and display its related information. 1. Device ID Detection Detect the device ID of the network card.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 01 Keyboard This test item is to check whether the keyboard works normally. 1. Keyboard Map This test item is to check whether each key in the keyboard works normally. It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen change color.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 1: AC Power LED 2: DC Power LED 3: Battery LED 4: HDD access LED 5: FDD LED 6: CAP/Number/Scroll LED Yellow Green Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices, such as mouse, can work normally. 1.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Based on the area that the yellow arrow indicates, user should press the corresponding button area in the Touch Pad. If the corresponding area in the screen turns yellow, successful, otherwise fail. During the Enhanced test mode, test method is the same as Standard Test. 2.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description 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 chars); the range of error code is from 01 to 99 in each device (the common error codes in all device are set to 99 and spanned).
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs The ROM BIOS has Physical Test this unit on multiple Read Error problems. machines. The ROM BIOS has Physical Write-Protect Error As above. problems. The test pattern read out from the base memory is different from Base Memory Error Test this memory chip on Address...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description Update-ended Interrupt R/W errors with the RTC As above. Error refreshing interrupt controller. The PC speaker's sound source -- -counter/timer 8253 can not RTC Alarm Error As above. produce corresponding timing signal. System Board Speaker The Speaker can not sound Check the volume tuner.
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs 1) Check whether there is any 1) Physical problems with the physical problem with the video video card. card. VGA Mode Error 2) Physical problems with the 2) Check whether there is any monitor.
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DTR/STR Connection As above. As above. Error Toshiba Fixture Error As above. As above. No Paper No papers in the printer. Check for papers in the printer. TECRA S1Maintenance Manual...
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Check and see whether the printer OFF Line No papers in the printer. is connected to the computer. Check and see whether the printer Power OFF No papers in the printer. is supplied with power. No Printer Found.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description Modem Status Change The Modem Status Change As above. Interrupt Error Interrupt cannot be invoked. 1) Whether the COM PORT does not support FIFO, this test should 1) UART version is below 16550 be ignored.
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Data Line Test Fail Data Line Test fails. As above. 05xx Mouse PS2 Mouse Test Fail PS2 Mouse Test fails. Replace the mouse. Check the mouse connection and Dual Point Test Fail Dual Point Test fails. repeat the test.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description Seek Error HD is damaged. As above. Disk Controller Self Test The HD controller is damaged. As above. Failed Disk Controller Test unexpected interrupt The HD controller is damaged. As above. Failed Disk Controller action The HD controller is damaged.
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3.12 Quick Test Item List 3 Diagnostic Programs 3.12 Quick Test Item List Device Test Items Comment Basic Functionality NPU Basic Functions CPU Information Memory BIOS ROM Cache Memory Bit Stuck High Test Bit Stuck Low Test Address Test Board Interval Timer Clock / Calendar APM Functionality...
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Removing the Cooling Module................4-18 Installing the Cooling Module ................4-19 CPU.......................... 4-21 Removing the CPU .................... 4-21 Installing the CPU....................4-22 HDD......................... 4-24 Removing the HDD ................... 4-24 Installing the HDD..................... 4-26 Selectable Bay Module .................... 4-27 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-iii...
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Installing the Top Cover with the Display Assembly........4-49 4.13 I/O Board ......................... 4-50 Removing the I/O Board..................4-50 Installing the I/O Board ..................4-50 4.14 System Board ......................4-51 Removing the System Board ................4-51 4-iv TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Removing the FL Inverter Board............... 4-55 Installing the FL Inverter Board ................ 4-56 4.17 LCD Modules......................4-57 Removing the 15.0-inch LCD module............... 4-57 Installing the 15.0-inch LCD Module..............4-59 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module............... 4-60 Installing the 14.0-inch LCD Module..............4-62 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-26 Removing the screws from the bottom and of the computer ......4-42 Figure 4-27 Removing the speakers ................... 4-43 Figure 4-28 Removing the bluetooth card ................4-44 Figure 4-29 Removing the screws from the bottom of the computer ......... 4-46 4-vi TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 4-40 Removing the 15.0-inch LCD module ............4-58 Figure 4-41 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module and screws ......... 4-60 Figure 4-42 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module ............4-61 Figure 4-43 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module ............4-61 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-vii...
LAN card, all of which are shown above the top cover with the display assembly. • For removing the LCD Module First, remove the display mask and FL inverter board, both of which are shown above the LCD module. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
DANGER: Always use the genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Batteries other than those differ in specifications and are incompatible with the computer. They may burst or explode. Never heat or disassemble the battery packs to avoid leakage of alkaline solutions.
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Inside the PC are components that become hot during operation (such as the CPU and cooling module). To avoid burns, let the hot components cool down before starting inspection or repair task. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
See the appropriate explanations and figures for screw sizes. To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced an FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal computer operation. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Check that all the required screws are used to fix the FRUs. Using wrong screws can damage the threads or heads of the screws or does not ensure firm FRU fixing. After installing an FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer can work normally. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
0.092 N ・ m (0.9 kgf ・ cm) - By Samsung 0.153 N ・ m (1.5 kgf ・ cm) M2.5x4 PSP TITE screws 0.204 N ・ m (2.0 kgf ・ cm) M2.5x6 GIZA TITE screws 0.36 N ・ m (3.5 kgf ・ cm) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
U (stands for unique-pan head screws, studs, etc.) Symbol examples 6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion irrespective of the entire stud length.) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
1. Turn the computer upside down so that its front can face you. 2. Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery pack from the computer. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
NOTE: Visually check the battery's terminals. If they are dirty, clean them with a dry cloth. 1. Gently insert a new or recharged battery pack into place. Check that the battery release latch slides in and stops with a click. 2. Slide in the battery lock. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
1. Push the eject button for the PC card to be removed until it stops and release the button. 2. When the eject button popped out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PC card popped out, grasp it and pull it out. Figure 4-2 Removing the PC card 4-10 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
2. After checking that the PC card is seated securely, push the PC card release lever slightly. After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card in compatible with the current hardware configuration. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-11...
2. Remove one M2.5x4 black bind screw. 3. Remove the memory cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory modules or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. Figure 4-3 Removing the memory cover 4-12 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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4. Spread out the two memory lock stoppers so that the memory module can be raised. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to the connectors. Figure 4-4 Removing the optional memory TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-13...
TSETUP program to make sure that the installed memory module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. CAUTION: To prevent system malfunctions, always use Slot A first to insert the memory modules. 4-14 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
2. Remove two M2.5x4 black bind screws. 3. Remove the MDC cover. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC card or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC card failures. Figure 4-5 Removing the MDC cover TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-15...
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4. Remove the two M2x4 white bind screws for securing the MDC card. 5. Raise the MDC card and disconnect it from CN1006 on the system board. 6. Disconnect the MDC cable from the connector JP1 on the MDC card. Figure 4-6 Removing the MDC card 4-16 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC card has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-17...
1. Disconnect the cable of the cooling module from CN1007 on the system board. 2. Release the four cooling module fix screws according the order 1 till 4. 3. Remove the cooling module. Figure 4-7 Removing the cooling module 4-18 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Please according to the number sequence sealed on heatsink module and secure the relevant screws on the mainboard. NOTE: Apply silicon greases with a special syringe to cover the surface of the CPU chip completely. CPU chip Figure 4-8 Applying silicon greases TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-19...
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2. Place the cooling module in the correct position. 3. Fasten the four cooling module fix screws according to the order 1 till 4. 4. Connect the cooling module cable to CN1007 on the system board. 4-20 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 180 degrees to the left with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure 4-9 Removing the CPU TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-21...
2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket. Align the CPU with the CPU socket by using the triangle as a guide. Figure 4-10 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Place the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. 4-22 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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4.3 CPU 4 Replacement Procedures 3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 180 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 4-11 Securing the CPU TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-23...
Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-12, and 4-13. 1. Remove one M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screw for fixing the HDD pack. 2. Remove the HDD pack sliding it in the direction of the arrows. Figure 4-12 Removing the HDD pack 4-24 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the four M3x4 black flat-head screws. 5. Remove the HDD chassis. 6. Remove the HDD connector. Figure 4-13 Removing the HDD chassis CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-25...
3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 4. Insert the HDD pack. 5. Secure the HDD cover with one M2.5x4 black flat-head screw. 4-26 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
For removing the selectable bay cover, see the explanations of "Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive." CAUTION: Handle the selectable bay module carefully, because it becomes hot during operation. Figure 4-14 Removing the selectable bay module TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-27...
Install the selectable bay module according to the following procedures and Figure 4-14. 1. Place the selectable bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it until it clicks into place. 4-28 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
1. Remove the two M2x8 black bind screws. 2. Remove the connector cover and connector from the DVD-ROM drive. Figure 4-16 Removing the connector from the DVD-ROM drive 3. Remove the five M2x3 white super flat-head screws. 4. Remove the frame. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-29...
1. Attach the frame to the DVD-ROM drive . 2. Secure the frame with the five M2x3 white super flat-head screws. 3. Attach the connector and connector cover to the DVD-ROM drive, and secure them with the two M2x8 black bind screws. 4-30 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
- Six top latches - Five bottom latches 3. Push the touch pad toward right and release the five bottom latches. Figure 4-17 Removing the touch pad 4. Disconnect the touch pad cable from CN8. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-31...
3. Place the touch pad in the correct position and fasten the following 15 latches, in that order: - One latch on the left and three latches on the right sides - Six top latches - Five bottom latches 4-32 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove the touch pad holder by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Figure 4-19 Removing the touch pad holder 4. Release the two latches on the touch pad cover. Figure 4-20 Removing the touch pad cover TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-33...
2. Place the touch pad holder in the correct position and slide it in. 3. Push it until it into place. 4. Secure it with the two M2x3 white flat-head screws. 5. Connect the touch pad cable to the connector CN1 on the touch pad. 4-34 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
RTC Batteries WARNING: To replace RTC (real-time clock) batteries, always use genuine batteries or replacement batteries authorized by Toshiba. Using batteries other than those can cause battery explosions or other damage. Never use an RTC battery that looks abnormal. Replace it with a new one, and dispose of the old battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Install the RTC battery according to the following procedures and Figure 4-21. 1. Connect the RTC battery cable to the RTC battery connector on the system board. 2. Place the RTC battery in the correct position. 4-36 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
2. Spread out both the left and right stoppers for fixing the wireless LAN card until the card can be raised. Figure 4-22 Removing the wireless LAN card 3. Pull the wireless LAN card up and out at an angle. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-37...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-38 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
3. Restore the normal computer placement and open the display panel. Remove the switch cover. 4. Release the following 6 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Three bottom latches - One latch on the left and right sides - One middle latches TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-39...
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6. Move the keyboard in the direction of the arrow until the keyboard connector appears. 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable from CN7 on the system board and remove the keyboard. Figure 4-25 Removing the keyboard 4-40 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
4. Place the touch pad in the correct position and fasten the following six latches, in that order: - Three bottom latches - One latch on the left and right sides - One middle latch 5. Turn the computer upside down and secure two M2.5x12 black bind screws. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-41...
3. Turn the harness cover upside. Disconnect the speaker cables from speaker connectors. 4. Remove the speaker cables from the guides (grooves) on the top cover. 5. Remove the left and right speakers. Figure 4-26 Removing the screws from the bottom and back of the computer 4-42 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
3. Restore the normal harness cover placement. Fix it with the M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screw. 4. Turn the computer upside down, and secure them with the M2.5x6 black bind screws (Two screws for one speaker). TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-43...
Bluetooth cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. Figure 4-28 Removing the Bluetooth card 3. Disconnect the SUMI-cards (flat cables) from CN2 on the system board. 4. Remove the Bluetooth card. 4-44 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Bluetooth card and in the computer with bare hands. Bluetooth cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4. Secure the Bluetooth card with one M2x3 white flat-head screw. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-45...
2. Restore the normal computer placement and open the display panel. Disconnect the LCD/FL cable from CN3 on the system board. 3. Remove the wireless antenna cables from the guides (grooves) on the top cover. 4. Remove the display module. 4-46 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Turn the computer upside down, and remove the following 12 screws: - Seven M2.5x4 black bind screws - Five M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screw Figure 4-31 Removing the screws from the bottom of the computer TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-47...
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7. Remove two M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screws. 8. Disconnect the MIC cable from CN13. 9. Disconnect the speaker extended cable from CN5005 10. Remove the top cover, using care to the two latches at the front and the middle. 4-48 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
9. Connect the LCD/FL cable to CN3 on the system board. 10. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down and fix it with two M2.5x6 black bind screws. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-49...
1. Connect the SUMI-card to CN5003 on the I/O board. 2. Place the I/O board in the correct position. 3. Secure the I/O board with the M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screw. 4. Connect the SUMI-card to CN5 on the system board. 4-50 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Remove the system board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-34. 1. Remove the one M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screws for securing the system board. 2. Remove the lever of the slide switch. 3. Remove the system board. Figure 4-34 Removing the system board TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-51...
1. Attach the lever of the slide switch to the correct position. 2. Place the system board in the correct position and secure it with the one M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screws. 3. Fasten the one M2.5x3.5 screws and fix the system board to the base cover. 4-52 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
3. Release the following 18 latches on the display mask, in that order: - Six bottom latches - Four latches on each of the left and right sides - Four top latches Figure 4-35 Removing the display mask TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-53...
3. Place the display mask in the correct position and fasten the following 2 bumps and seals, in that order: - Two rubber bumps on the top - Two silver seals on each of the left and right sides - Two black seals on the bottom 4-54 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Remove the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figures 4-36 and 4- 1. Remove the M2x3 white bind screw. Figure 4-36 Removing the FL inverter board 2. Raise the FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from CN1. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-55...
1. Connect the LCD/FL cable to CN1, and connect the HV cable to CN2. 2. Place the FL inverter board in the correct position. 3. Fasten the M2x3 white bind screw to secure the FL inverter board. 4-56 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
2. Carefully tilt the LCD module toward you. 3. Remove the two M2x3 white bind screws on each of the left and right sides for fixing the LCD bracket. Figure 4-38 Removing the 15.0-inch LCD module and screws TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-57...
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4. Remove the LCD brackets. 5. Turn the LCD upside down. 6. Remove the LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-39 Removing the 15.0-inch LCD module Figure 4-40 Removing the 15.0-inch LCD module 4-58 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
5. Place the LCD module in the correct position and secure it with the two M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screws and two M2x3 white bind screws. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-59...
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2. Carefully tilt the LCD module toward you. 3. Remove the four M2x3 white bind screws on each of the left and right sides for fixing the LCD bracket. Figure 4-41 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module and screws 4-60 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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4.17 LCD Module 4 Replacement Procedures 4. Remove the LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. Figure 4-42 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module Figure 4-43 Removing the 14.0-inch LCD module TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual 4-61...
3. Place the LCD module in the correct position and secure it with the two M2.5x3.5 black flat-head screws and two M2x3 white bind screws. 4-62 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Serial Port Wraparound Connector................F-1 Serial Port Direct Cable (9-Pin to 9-Pin) ..............F-2 Serial Port Direct Cable (9-Pin to 25-Pin) ..............F-2 Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures..............H-1 App-iv TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
LCD cover before securing the module with four screws. Do not force the module into place, because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be carefully when handling it. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Also, never scratch the surface. 4. If water or other liquid is left on the panel’s surface for a long period, it can change the screen’s tint or stain it. Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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5. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 6. CMOS-LSI circuits are used in the module, so guard against damage from electrostatic discharge. Be sure to wear a wrist or ankle ground when handling the module. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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7. Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. 8. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. 10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Pin No. Signal Name GREEN BLUE VGAGND VGAGND VGAGND +V5S DDCSDA-P5P HSYNC SVSYNC-P5P DDCCLK-P5P CN1011 PC Card Slot Connector (150-Pin) Table C-5 PC card slot connector pin assignments (150-pin) (1/3) Pin No. Signal Name Signal Name TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name +V5_IO USB_PN1_IO USB_PP1_IO C.18 CN5002 USB I/F Connector-C (4-Pin) Table C-18 USB I/F connector pin assignments (4-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name +V5_IO USB_PN2_IO USB_PP2_IO TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual C-15...
Signal Name LED_LAN# +V3_ICHLAN LED_LANACT# +V3_ICHLAN MDMTIP MDMRNG C.21 CN1 Internal Left Speaker Connector (3-Pin) Table C-21 Internal left speaker connector pin assignments (3-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name SPK_OUT_L- SPK_OUT_L+ DGND C-16 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name RTCVCC C.26 CN1014 Main Battery Connector (6-Pin) Table C-26 Main battery connector pin assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name PACK0_V+ BAT0_CLK BAT0_DATA THRM0 C-22 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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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 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break ‘ ~ 7 & BkSp TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (2/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Caps Lock ‘ “ Enter Shift (L) No.102 , < . > Shift (R) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Appendices Table D-1 Scan codes (set 1 and set 2) (3/4) Code set 1 Code set 2 Note Keytop Make Break Make Break Ctrl Alt (L) Space ALT (R) ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
4. * Fn key does not generate a code by itself. 5. * This key corresponds to key No. 42 in a 102-key model. 6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Shift key, scan codes are changed as listed below: With left Shift With right Shift Set 1 E0 AA __________ E0 B6 E0 2A ___________ E0 36 Set 2 E0 F0 12 ________ E0 F0 59 E0 12 ___________ E0 59 TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 2 Make Break Make Break ← Home ↑ ↓ PgUp PgDn → Table D-4 Scan codes with Fn key Code set 1 Code set 2 Keytop Make Break Make Break CTRL LALT ARROW NUMERIC Scrl TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break (–) Table D-6 No.124 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Break Make Break Prt Sc Common Ctrl + Shift + Alt + TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
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Keyboard Scan/Character Codes Table D-7 No.126 key scan code Shift Code set 1 Code set 2 Make Make Pause Common* E1 1D E1 F0 Ctrl* E0 46 7E E0 F0 *: This key generates only make codes. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Apx E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard Figure E-2 UK keyboard TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. F Wiring Diagrams Appendices Appendix F Appendix F Wiring Diagrams Parallel Port Wraparound Connector Figure F-1 Parallel port wraparound connector Serial Port Wraparound Connector Figure F-2 Serial port wraparound connector TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
Apx. F Wiring Diagrams Serial Port Direct Cable (9-Pin to 9-Pin) Figure F-3 Serial port direct cable (9-pin to 9-pin) Serial Port Direct Cable (9-Pin to 25-Pin) Figure F-4 Serial port direct cable (9-pin to 25-pin) TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
] key (on the left of the space key). (Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.) The BIOS rewriting starts. 6. When the process is completed, eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk and the system is automatically reset. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...
5. Normally it takes about 30 seconds to rewrite the EC/KBC. It may take 3 minutes (maximum), depending on the conditions of the computer or ICs. The computer is not hung up. Allow sufficient time. Never reboot or turn off the power to the computer before the rewriting is completed. TECRA S1 Maintenance Manual...