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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.
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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.
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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 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Procedure 2 Test Program Check ..............2-10 Procedure 3 Replacement Check ..............2-10 2.5-inch HDD ....................... 2-11 Procedure 1 Message Check ................2-11 Procedure 2 Partition Check ................2-11 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Diagnostic Programs General ........................1 Quick Start......................... 3 3.2.1 Quick Test ..................... 3 3.2.2 Customization Test................3 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test ................7 3.2.4 Audio Play Test ..................8 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Video ........................45 Communication (COMM)..................55 3.10 Peripheral .........................56 3.11 Error Codes and description..................58 3.12 Quick Test Item List....................63 Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures General ........................4-1 Safety Precautions....................4-2 viii Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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MDC Module ....................... 4-24 Removing the MDC Module ................4-24 Installing the MDC Module ................4-25 Wireless LAN Card ....................4-26 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ..............4-26 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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LCD Modules ....................... 4-49 Removing the LCD module ................4-49 Installing the LCD Module ................4-51 4.16 CCD board and MIC .................... 4-52 Removing the CCD and MIC ................4-52 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ......... 4-57 Removing USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ....4-57 Installing the USB cable, CRT cable, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ....4-58 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendix C Pin Assignments.....................C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes ..............D-1 Appendix E Key Layout.....................E-1 Appendix F BIOS Rewrite Procedures ................F-1 Appendix G EC/KBC Rewrite Procedures................ G-1 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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1.6 HD DVD ROM ......................... 18 1.7 Power Supply ........................19 1.8 Batteries ..........................20 1.1.1 Main Battery..................20 1.1.2 Battery Charging Control ..............20 1.1.3 RTC Battery ..................21 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Table 1-2 Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Specifications..........16 Table 1-3 DVD Super Multi Drive Specifications ..............17 Table 1-4 HD DVD ROM Drive Specifications ..............18 Table 1-5 Battery Specifications .....................20 Table 1-6 Quick/Normal Charging Time ................21 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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.
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DVD Super Multi +-R Double Layer with Label Flash™ drive (BTO) HD DVD-ROM drive Display The LCD displays available come in the following two types at resolution 1280x800, 262,144 colors: 15.4” WXGA CSV 200nits display Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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This slot is for your memory card requirements like SD, Mini-SD, SD-IO, MS, MS Pro, MMC and XD Cards to provide memory card read on your computer. Toshiba Pointing Device Toshiba Pointing Device has one kind of Synaptic Touchpad. Sound System Realtek ALC268 integrated audio controller supports multimedia. The sound system...
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PC Cards including 16-bit Multiple Function PC cards and 32-bit CardBus cards. Internal Camera (BTO) The computer has an internal camera. The camera has 1.3Mpix resolution support. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Figures 1-1/1-2/1-3 and 1-4 show the computer and its system unit configuration, respectively. Figure 1-1 ID Parts Description Placement Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1.2 System Unit Components 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1-4 is Block Diagram of the System Unit. Figure 1-4 System Unit Block Diagram Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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− 1024 MB (64M x 8 x 16P) − 2048 MB (64M x 16 x 16P) 1.8 volt operation No parity bit 64-bit data transfer BIOS ROM (Flash EEPROM) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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− Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface − Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) − Compatibility Modules − Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) − Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller − LAN Controller − RTC − GPIO Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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− Scan controller function − Interface controller function − Power supply sequence control − Overheat shutdown support − LED control − Beep control − Device ON/OFF − Cooling fan speed control Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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− 10BASE-T auto-polarity correction − LAN Connect interface − Automatic detection of “unplugged mode” − Remote boot (PXE 2.1) − Smart power down when link is not detected Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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− IEEE 802.11g: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11ag: Standard 54M bps − IEEE 802.11agn: Standard 130M bps Frequency Channel − IEEE802.11a: 2.4GHz − IEEE802.11ag: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz − IEEE802.11agn: 2.4GHz / 5.4GHz Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Monitors the voltage output to the system block (load/logic circuit side). Monitors the voltage, over voltage, input/output current of the battery pack. Monitors the internal temperature of the battery pack. Monitors the supply voltage from the AC adapter. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
The charging time exceeds the fixed limit. 1.8.3 RTC Battery The RTC battery provides power to keep the current date, time and other system information in memory while the computer is turned off. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Cleaning disk kit (for ODD drive cleaning) 4. Bootable CD 5. Multimeter 6. External monitor 7. Headphone 8. Microphone 9. A-BEX TEST DVD 10. Music CD 11. DVD TSD-1 (TOSHIBA EMI DVD Test Media) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Make sure the Windows® Vista Home Edition has been installed on the HDD. Any other operating system can cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure any piece of optional equipment has been installed. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Section 2.7 See the previous page to "Password=" displayed ?? delete the password. Follow the HDD diagnostic OS started ?? procedure in Section 2.5 Figure 2-1 Basic Flowchart (1/2) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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9. If an error is detected by the IEEE 1394 test, follow the IEEE 1394 troubleshooting procedures in section 2.12. 10. If an error is detected by the Fan On/Off test, follow the cooling module troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.13. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
On in Amber Battery being charged On in Green Battery fully charged, with AC adapter connected Blinking in Amber Battery low *1 while driving the computer (at equal intervals) Else Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Make sure the DC IN LED goes on in Green . If it does not, go to Procedure Check 2 Make sure the Battery LED goes on in Amber or Green or orange. If it does not, go to Procedure 3. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. Check 3 Resume failure and press any key to continue. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-11...
FDISK menu. If drive C is listed, perform Check 3. If drive C is not listed, return to the FDISK menu and choose the option to 2-12 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
HDD has been formatted. Format complete If you cannot format the HDD using the test program, go to Procedure 4. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-13 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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 2-14 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-15 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. 2-16 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-17 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 10. 2-18 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CD in the computer's CD, turn on the computer and run the test. Then insert a test ODD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) into the ODD drive. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test.
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The memory may be defective. Replace the memory module with a new one following the steps described in Chapter 4. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. 2-20 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-21 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. 2-22 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Check 4. Check 4 The CPU may be faulty. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual 2-23 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.11 Cooling Module 2-24 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs General This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified into two types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST. Sacramento 10S NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to: 1.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.1 General 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) A CD-ROM Driver (for CD-ROM test) Audio Line for audio record test A Data CD (for CD-ROM test) The following chapters describe all the test details.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Quick Start When the system is booting from Service Diagnostic CD, the following screen will be displayed: Please select a test item or select 0 to exit to Free-DOS: 3.2.1 Quick Test When this item is selected, the 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 prompt information would be displayed in the screen as below. This test item needs user to verify whether the mouse works normally. The test result will be displayed in the following screen: Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 the test.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs As to the method adopted in CPU Speed test, user should highlight the test item and press Enter to start testing. And the user has to setup the parameters every time before running the test. Using this method, only one test item would be tested at one time. 3.2.3 Keyboard Layout test The test purpose is to check whether 30 kinds of keyboards run well during the test procedure.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start It requires user to press the key and check whether the key in the screen changes color or not. User can terminate test by typing ‘END’. When testing the ‘Fn’ key, it must press the ‘Esc’ key at the same time. When the user has checked all the keys and all the keys in the screen have changed color, the diagnostics program would automatically end the test and report the pass information.
3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs User can press any key to exit the program. 3.2.7 DMI Write In addition to reading the DMI information, DMI Write also permits attributes editing and updating: Manufacture, Product Name, Version, Serial Number, and OEM Part Number, etc.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start During the editing, user could press F2 to confirm the DMI attribute update or press F4 to ignore the modification. Press ESC to exit the program of DMI Write. The confirmation screen is as below: NOTE: Setup All of DMI Information in Type is Max 32 Digital The attributes that have been modified would be marked in red;...
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs On the left column of the above screen, the detected hardware components are listed. The corresponding information of the detected hardware components is displayed on the right of the screen. It displays the current running status information of the check program. The name of the program is marked on the top of the screen.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.2 Quick Start 3.2.9 View Logs User can enter one choice to view a log file in the screen as follows. 3.2.10 Exit to Free DOS Select this item to exit to Free DOS. 3.2.11 The Diagnostics Screen Explanation Below is an example of running a test item.
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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 SKIP---- Stop the sub-item of current test item to go to the next item’s test; ABORT----Stop the current test item to test the next module. ABORT ALL---- Stop all the selected test items. User could use the hot key Ctrl+D to achieve the same operation.
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3.2 Quick Start 3 Diagnostic Programs Remaining Battery Capacity: Remaining Battery Capacity detected in the current Battery, e.g. ‘BAT: 46%’; Test Order: Define the test sequence. There is two sequence modes: Sequential Test Mode and Random Test Mode. The default mode is Sequential Test Mode, it would displays ‘ORDER: SEQ’...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 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. •...
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 the parameters to the *.ini file. • Save Batch Parameters Save all the parameters and the test items that are configured in the editor to a specified file.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 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 Monitor the remaining battery capacity (percent). Monitor CPU Thermal Monitor the CPU temperature. Test Mode • 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 3.3Option Repeat times of the test item. Interactive • If the item is enabled during the test, the test items that need user to response can run normally, such as PS2 Mouse test; If it is disabled, those test items will report FAIL.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs In this window, you can specify the .INI files that you wanted to be edited or modified. 3.3.5 Save Batch Parameters Here you can save the edited or modified content to the batch parameters files. Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 3.3.6 LOG Parameters Setting You can access the Log Parameters screen through Service Diagnostics\Options - Generate Report. Report Destination • If selecting 'NONE', no log file will be generated; if selecting 'FILE', a log file with the name specified in 'Log File Name' will be generated.
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs If selecting this parameter, errors and time will be recorded only when the test fails. Append to Old Log File If selecting this parameter, the new log will be added to the old one. Log Device Info on Fail If selecting this parameter, details of the failed test will be recorded.
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option 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 •...
3.3 Option 3 Diagnostic Programs Scroll a page backward or forward on the screen. • Exit the Log viewer. • Display the Help information about the Log viewer operations and the functional keys. Ctrl+Home • Go to the start of the log file. Ctrl+End •...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.3Option Base Memory Test : PASS Extended Memory Test : PASS End Time: Wed Jul 05 10:47:51 2006 <Module Name>: Service Diagnostic Ver 1.00 ... Mouse Test Build Date 2006.01.10 [MSTPad] Begin Time: Wed Jul 05 10:48:54 2006 Touch Pad Test : FAIL ITEM TEST FAIL...
3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtests Test Test Item Subtest Test items Internal Name Group System 01 CPU 01 Basic Functionality Test [CPUBasicFun] 02 CPU Speed [CPUSpeed] Coprocessor Coprocessor NPU Basic Functions [NPUFun] NPU Interrupt [NPUInterrupt] 04 CPU Information [CPUInformation] 05 CPU Protected Mode [Protect] 06 MMX...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.4 Subtests 02 Random Increment Read/Write [RandIncr] 11 Data Bus Test [DataBus] Memory Speed [MemSpeed] Test Storage 01 HDD 01 Sequential/Random R/W [SeqRdRW1] 02 Sequential/Random Seek [Seek1] 03 Performance [Perform1] 04 Controller Check [Controller1] 05 Diagnostic Read/Write [DiagRW1] 06 SMART Test [SMART1]...
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3.4 Subtests 3 Diagnostic Programs [V1024768_32] VESA 1024x768x32K Mode VESA 1024x768x16K Mode VESA 1024x768x32bit Mode 1280X800 Video Modes VESA 1280x800x256 Mode [V1280800_15] VESA 1280x800x64K Mode [V1280800_16] VESA 1280x800x32K Mode [V1280800_24] VESA 1280x800x16K Mode [V1280800_32] VESA 1280x800x32bit Mode VESA Video [VESAMEM] Memory 05 AGP Test [AGP]...
3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 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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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs CPU Speed Comparison--Whether you want to make a comparison of the CPU speed with the value set in ‘Expected CPU Speed’, you should choose ‘Yes’; otherwise, ‘No’. Expected CPU Speed--Specify the expected CPU Speed value you want for further comparison.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.5 System Test 5. CPU Protected Mode Test This test item is to check whether CPU protected mode instruction works normally. 6. MMX The test item is to confirm whether the CPU supports MMX instructions. Subtest 02 Boards 1.
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3.5 System Test 3 Diagnostic Programs This test item is to check: 1. Whether the current system supports Plug-n-Play; 2. Whether there is an ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) in the BIOS; 3. Whether there is PCI-to-ISA bridge in the system; 4.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BYTE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the memory to be tested.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs test coverage would be based on the setting and the value in ‘Percent (%) mentioned at below. Pattern Size: Choose the pattern size – BYTE, WORD, DWORD or ALL. Percent (%): Choose the percentage of the defined range of the memory to be tested.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test In addition to the above pattern test of the memory, there is Read/Write Cycle test and Read Cycle Test for the extended memory. Below is the parameter dialog window of the extended pattern test. Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of Extended Memory.
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3.6 Memory Test 3 Diagnostic Programs The test item is to ensure that there is no short circuitry issue in memory chip. The parameter dialog window is the same as that in ‘Subtest 02 Pattern’. Subtest 06 Walking 0’s Test The test item is to ensure that there is no open circuitry issue in memory chip.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.6 Memory Test This test item is to check whether the data bus works normally. Subtest 12 Memory Speed Test This test item is to check the data-transferring rate for the cache memory and the system memory. Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 before the HDD test.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage LBA Start, LBA End--Specify the start and end byte in LBA (Large Block Address). Percent—Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested.
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3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs Percent-- Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk. Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested; Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the total disk to be tested.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.7 Storage Subtest 02 ODD The ODD test runs on IDE CDROM/DVD-ROM & CD-RW. It will check the ODD driver’s functionality and performance. 1. Controller Test Check the CDROM controller’s status. 2. Data Transfer Rate Check the data transfer rate of the ODD drive. It will read data from the ODD disc and calculate the data transfer rate.
3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Video This test item tests the video by: displaying the figures in different graphic modes. displaying the property and color of the characters in different text modes. User will confirm whether each video mode works normally by judging whether the display is correct.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral 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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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs 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 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral This test item is to check whether 80*25 Text Mode works normally. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. 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 according to the instruction in the screen.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 03 VESA Video Modes This test item is to check whether all the video modes supported by the video card works normally. In the test, user is required to respond following the instruction in the screen. 1.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral If press Ctrl+Break to force the test to terminate during execution of VESA Video Memory, the test program will not operate and display properly in further tests. Subtest 05 AGP Test This test item is to report the system’s Accelerated Graphics Port status and check whether AGP registers works normally.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 07 Register Test This test item is to check whether the registers of the video adapter works normally. Subtest 08 Color Purity Test This test item is to check whether the system (the video adapter and the display) could display the purity color of red, green, blue, black and white.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral Subtest 09 Direct Color Test This test item is to check the video adapter’s composing ability of direct color in high and true color mode. In the test, user is required to respond according to the instruction in the screen. Subtest 10 DAC/Palette Address This test item is to check the function of DAC registers and Palette registers.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs NOTE 1:AMD platform can’t support this item Subtest 11 BitBlt Engine Test This test item is to check whether the BitBlt engine works normally. BitBlt is the abbreviation of ‘Bit Block Translate’, that means the copy of data block for 3 types, from video memory to video memory, from video memory to system memory, and from system memory to video memory.
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.10 Peripheral NOTE 1:AMD platform can’t support this Test item Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Communication (COMM) Subtest 01 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. 2.
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 Data Line Test Check whether the keyboard data line works normally. 2. Keyboard Clock Line Test Check whether the keyboard clock line works normally. Subtest 02 Mouse Test Check whether the point devices work normally.
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3.10 Peripheral 3 Diagnostic Programs Subtest 03 Led Test 1. Led Test Check whether the Device led works normally. NOTE 1:If The Machine is AMD Platform, The HDD LED is very Dim Satellite L300D,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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 test pattern read out from the extension memory is different (XMS)Memory Problem As above. from the one that has been written in this address. (XMS) Out Of Range Wrong parameters setup. Check and reset the parameters. Interference between different Test this memory chip on Address Test Error...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description configuration. Repeat multiple times. If there is PCI to ISA Bridge Error PCI-ISA bridge errors. always the same error, replace the board. ESCD Error ESCD errors. As above. ACPI Table Test Error Errors with the ACPI table test. As above. 34xx Fan Slow Speed Test Fail The fan slow speed test fails.
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3.11Error Codes and Description 3 Diagnostic Programs Check whether there is any Physical problems with the video VESA VRAM Test Error physical problem with the video card or the monitor. card or the monitor. Check and see whether the AGP AGP configuration register AGP Test Error video card has any physical...
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3 Diagnostic Programs 3.11Error Codes and Description Keyboard Map & Stroke Keyboard Map & Stroke Test Check the KBD connection and Test Fail fails. repeat the test. Clock Line Test Fail Clock Line Test fails. As above. Data Line Test Fail Data Line Test fails.
Color Purity Test Direct Color Test LCD Panel Sequential/Random Read 25% or 3 minutes SMART Check LAN Card Device ID Detection Vendor ID Detection Mac Address Detection Satellite L300,Satellite Pro L300, EQUIUM L300,SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Installing the ODD Bay Module ................ 4-20 Disassembling the ODD Bay Module..............4-21 Assembling the ODD Bay Module ..............4-21 Keyboard........................4-22 Removing the Keyboard ..................4-22 4-iii Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Display Mask ......................4-45 Removing the LCD Display Mask..............4-45 Installing the LCD Display Mask ..............4-46 4.14 FL Inverter Board ....................4-47 4-iv Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Removing the USB cable, CRT cable, Power Button Board, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ..................4-57 Installing the USB cable, CRT cable, Power Button Board, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable ....................4-58 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-28 Removing the FL inverter board ..............4-47 Figure 4-29 Removing the LCD module and screws............4-49 Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD module ................4-49 4-vi Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-33 Removing the touch pad and button board ............. 4-55 Figure 4-34 Removing the USB cable, CRT cable, Power Button Board, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable....................4-57 4-vii Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Cooling Module Broadcom Card Touch Pad Board and Fan System Board FL inverter board, both of which are LCD Module shown above the LCD module. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Never work with damp or wet hands. To avoid personal injury, use care to avoid the sharp edges or corners of the components. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
To avoid personal injury, use care to handle components that have sharp edges or corners. After you have replaced a FRU, check that the FRU works correctly to ensure normal computer operation. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
FRUs are secure. After installing a FRU, make sure that the FRU and computer work normally. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6 mm bind screw 12 mm bind screw 5 mm stud (The numeral represents the rounded length of the threaded portion regardless of the entire stud length.) Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Battery lock Battery pack Battery latch Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack NOTE: Dispose of the used battery packs as required by local ordinances or regulations. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. When the eject button pops out slightly, push it again. 3. When the PC card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. PC card Eject button Figure 4-2 Removing the PC card 4-10 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. 4-11 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory card. 3. When the memory card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. Memory card Figure 4-3 Removing the memory card 4-12 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
After the PC card is installed, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current hardware configuration. 4-13 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the memory module pops up. 5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the connectors. 4-14 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. 4-15 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Release the two HDD cover screws securing the HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD cover. HDD cover HDD cover secure screw HDD pack Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD pack 4-16 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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M3x4 Black flat head screw Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD chassis CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. 4-17 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
HDD pack by its sides. 4. Insert the HDD pack. 5. Secure the HDD cover by tightening the HDD cover screw. 4-18 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CAUTION: Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during operation. M2 5x6 black flat head screw ODD bay module Figure 4-7 Removing the ODD bay module 4-19 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 3. Secure the ODD bay module with one M2x5 black flat head screw. 4-20 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-8. 1. Seat the bracket and secure it with two M2x3 black flat head screws. 4-21 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from CN11 on the system board. 6. Remove the keyboard. M2x3 black flat head screw Keyboard cover Latch Keyboard Keyboard latch Keyboard latch CN11 Figure 4-9 Removing the keyboard 4-22 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Place the keyboard cover in the correct position and secure the following 12 latches, in that order: - One latch on each of the left and right sides - Five bottom latches - Five front latches 4-23 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the MDC module or in the computer. Contaminated connectors can cause MDC module failures. M2x2 6 black flat head screw MDC card MDC cable Figure 4-10 Removing the MDC module 4-24 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Setup or TSETUP program to make sure that the installed MDC module has been recognized by the system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections. 4-25 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Pull the wireless LAN card up from CN10 on the system board and out at an angle. Black cable M2x3 black flat head screw Antenna White cable Wireless LAN card CN10 Figure 4-11 Removing the wireless LAN card 4-26 Satellite L300/ 305D/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the wireless LAN card and in the computer with your bare hands. Wireless LAN cards can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-27 Satellite L300/ 305D/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Release the following 15 latches on the switch cover, in that order: - Four Left latches - Four right latches - Three front latches - Four bottom latches 7. Lift up the top cover. 4-28 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Turn the computer upside down and secure it with the following 14 screws: - Eleven M2.5x6 black flat head screws and three M2x4 black flat head screws. 4-29 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Remove four M2.5x6 black flat head screws securing the LCD module to the bottom cover. 7. Remove the wireless antenna cables, CCD cable and MIC from the bottom cover. 8. Remove the display module. 4-30 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Close the display panel and turn the computer so the back is facing you and secure two M2.5x7 black flat head screws. 4-31 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
M2 5x6 black flat head screw Power board cable CRT cable AC IN cable System board CN14 USB cable Figure 4-16 Removing the system board 4-32 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Connect the power button board cable to CN1 on the system board. 6. Connect the CRT cable to CN4 on the system board. 4-33 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
5. Remove two M2x3 white flat head screws on the CPU cooling module bracket. 6. Remove the CPU bracket. 7. Remove the CPU cooling module. 4-34 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Figure 4-17 Removing the fan M2x3 white flat head screw CPU cooling module bracket CPU cooling module Figure 4-18 Removing the CPU cooling module 4-35 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Place the fan in the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x5 black flat head screws. 5. Connect the fan cable to CN501 on the system board. 4-36 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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5. Remove two M2x3 white flat head screws on the CPU cooling module bracket. 6. Remove the CPU bracket. 7. Remove two CPU cooling module securing screws. 8. Remove the CPU cooling module. 4-37 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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M2x3 white flat head screw CPU cooling module bracket CPU cooling module secure screw CPU cooling module Figure 4-21 Removing the CPU cooling module 4-38 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Place the fan in the correct position and secure it with two M2.5x5 black flat head screws. 5. Connect the fan cable to CN501 on the system board. 4-39 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
1. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the left with a flat-blade screwdriver (in the order shown in the figure below). 2. Remove the CPU. Figure4-23 Removing the CPU 4-40 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Figure 4-24 Installing the CPU CAUTION: Seat the CPU by aligning the triangle with the shaded area. 4-41 Satellite L300 / L305/Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Secure the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the right with a flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: FOXCONN CPU socket will be 180 degrees to the left. Figure 4-25 Securing the CPU 4-42 Satellite L300/L305 / Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Pull the wireless Broadcom card up and out at an angle. M2x3 black flat head screw Boardcom card Figure 4-26 Removing the Broadcom card 4-43 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the Broadcom card and in the computer with your bare hands. Broadcom card can fail if they are contaminated with sweat, natural oils, etc. from your hands. 4-44 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
- Ten top latches M2 5x5 black flat head screw Seal Seal M2 5x5 black flat head screw Latch Display mask Figure 4-27 Removing the display mask 4-45 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Secure the following 4 seals to cover the screws, in that order: - Two black seals on the bottom - Two black seals on the top 4-46 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Lift the LCD module, FL inverter board and disconnect the LCD/FL cable from the LCD/FL connector. 3. Disconnect the HV cable from the HV connector and remove the FL inverter board. 4-47 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
2. Seat the LCD module, FL inverter board in the correct position. 3. Secure the FL inverter board with one M2.5x5 black flat head screw. 4-48 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
4. Remove the LCD brackets. 5. Turn the LCD upside down. Be sure to place it on a cushioned surface such as a foam pad. 4-49 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. Remove the tape and LCD/FL cable connector. Then disconnect the LCD/FL cable. LCD LF cable LCD module Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD module 4-50 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
When plug in LCD/FL cable into LCD module connector, need to plug horizontally. For Sharp panel, if LCD/FL cable connector is not plugged horizontally, it may be damaged. 4-51 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
CCD module CCD cable Display rear cover Figure 4-31 Removing the CCD board and MIC 3. Lift the MIC from the display rear cover. 4-52 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Install the FL inverter board according to the following procedures and Figure 4-31. 1. Connect the CCD module cable to CCD module connector. 2. Seat the CCD module, MIC in the correct position. 4-53 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
3. Secure the left speaker with one M2x3 black flat head screw. 4. Secure the right speaker with two M2x3 black flat head screws. 4-54 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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M2x3 black flat head screw M2x3 black flat head screw Touch pad bracket Touch pad Figure 4-33 Removing the touch pad and button board 4-55 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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3. Seat the button board in the correct position and secure it with the two M2x3 black flat head screws. 4. Connect the touch pad flat cables to CN5000 on the button board and touch pad. 4-56 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
USB cable M2 5x4 black flat head screw Figure 4-34 Removing the USB cable, CRT cable, Power Button Board, AC-IN cable and RJ11 cable 4-57 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
6. Secure the USB cable with one M2.5x4 black flat head screw. 7. Seat the RJ11cable in the correct position. 8. Route the RJ11cable in the wire guide. 4-58 Satellite L300/L305/ Satellite Pro L300/ EQUIUM L300/ SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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次 6000 1 Appendices Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual...
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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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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10. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxide). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel’s polarization. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Appendix B Appendix B Board Layout System Board Front View Figure B-1 Board Layout (Front) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Apx. B Board Layout Figure B-2 Board Layout (Back) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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External MIC Connector (6-Pin)............. C-19 C.29 CN4000 USB Port0 Connector (4-Pin)............C-19 C.30 CN5000 Touch Pad Module Connector (12-Pin)........... C-19 C.31 CN5001 Touch Pad Board Cable Connector (12-Pin) ........C-20 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Signal Name N$1157788 N$1157788 DGND DGND CRT Cable Connector (14-Pin) Table C-4 CRT Cable Connector Pin Assignments (14-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name N$1155259 N$1054333 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
LED_R3S_LANLINK# N$1067357 N$1115464 C.27 JACK501 Head Phone Connector (6-Pin) Table C-27 Head Phone Connector Pin Assignments (6-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ANAGND N$844266 C-18 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Touch Pad Board Cable Connector (12-Pin) Table C-31 Touch Pad Board Cable Connector Pin Assignments (12-Pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name GND_TP DB_TP_LED_ON TP_IM_CLK_5 TP_IM_DAT_5 +TP_5S C-20 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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) Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 → Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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6. * Refer to Table D-6, No. 124 key scan code. 7. * Refer to Table D-7, No. 126 key scan code. 8. * 205~207 are for JAPAN keyboard only Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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↑ ↓ 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 Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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 + Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Appendix E Key Layout United States (US) Keyboard Figure E-1 US keyboard Japan (JP) Keyboard Figure E-2 JP keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout Spanish (SP) Keyboard Figure E-3 SP keyboard Korean (KR) Keyboard Figure E-4 KR keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Apx. E Key Layout Appendices Canadian Bilingual (QB) Keyboard Figure E-5 QB keyboard French (FR) Keyboard Figure E-6 FR keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout German (GR) Keyboard Figure E-7 GR keyboard Italian (IT) Keyboard Figure E-8 IT keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout E.11 DU, UE, US International (USE) Keyboard Figure E-11 USE keyboard E.12 Arabic (AR) Keyboard Figure E-12 AR keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Apx. E Key Layout Appendices E.13 Belgian (BE) Keyboard Figure E-13 BE keyboard E.14 Russian (RU) Keyboard Figure E-14 RU keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Appendices Apx. E Key Layout E.15 Swiss/Switzerland (SL) Keyboard Figure E-15 SL keyboard E.16 Swedish (SW) Keyboard Figure E-16 SW keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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Apx. E Key Layout Appendices E.17 Norwegian (NO) Keyboard Figure E-17 NO keyboard E.18 Danish (DK) Keyboard Figure E-18 DK keyboard Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
(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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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(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. Satellite L300/L305/Satellite Pro L300/EQUIUM L300/SATEGO L300 Maintenance Manual Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...