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Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer PORTEGE R100, referred to as PORTEGE R100 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.
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The manual is divided into the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the PORTEGE R100 system unit and each FRU. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU problems. Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic operations for maintenance service.
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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 PORTEGE R100 that appears on its display is presented in the type face below: Format complete...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Features Features The PORTEGE R100 is an ultra thin and lightweight PC realizing cable-less environment on a table by wireless function with an Intel Pentium® M processor realizing high performance. Microprocessor Pentium® M A 900/600MHz Pentium® M processor with a 400MHz external clock, 100MHz bus and 1.2/1.05V core operation.
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ITU-TV.90. The transfer rates are 56 Kbps for data reception, 33.6 Kbps for data transmission, and 14,400 bps for fax transmission. However, the actual speed depends on the line quality. The RJ11 modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line. The internal LAN supports 10/100Mbit Ethernet. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Wireless LAN The internal wireless LAN supports Mini PCI Type III(802.11ab) made by Agere. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Figure 1-3 shows the system block diagram. Figure 1-3 System Block Diagram PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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− 8KB used for password security − 16KB used for booting − 64KB used for LAN − 32KB are reserved • 5.0V operation • Access time : 120 ns or 90 ns • Data transfer: 8-bit PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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− 421-ball (31mm x 31mm) BGA package VGA controller Included in North Bridge PC card controller (Amkor-made YEBISU_SS) • PCI interface (PCI Rev.2.2) • Chipset interface • CardBus/PC Card controller (Yenta2 Ver.2.2) 1 slots • SD card controller (SDHC Ver.1.2) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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• Temperature sensor (ADM1032 x 1) • E PROM (BR93LC46F-Q (used for LAN MAC address)) Modem controller Supported by MDC. Using of the secondary AC97 Line LAN controller (Kinnereth-made Intel:82550PM) Controls LAN and supports 10/100Base-T. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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27.4K 24.4K(621K) max. 24.1K 27.4K Access time (msec) Track to track Average time Max seek Start time (sec) 3.5 typical 3.5 typical 3.5 typical 3.5 typical 20 max 20 max 20 max 20 max 1-10 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The keyboard is mounted 84(US)/85(UK) keys that consist of character key and control key, and in conformity with JIS. The keyboard is connected to membrane connector on the system board and controlled by the keyboard controller. See Appendix E about a layout of the keyboard. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 1-11...
Table 1-5 shows list the specifications. Table 1-3 LCD module specifications (12.1 TFT) Item Specifications G33C0000U Number of Dots 1024×768 Dot spacing (mm) 0.24(H) x 0.24(V) Display range (mm) 245.76(H) x 184.32(V) Outline 264.4(w) x 197.5(H) x 5.35Max(D) dimensions 1-12 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The FL inverter board supplies a high frequency current to illuminate the LCD module FL. Table 1-4 lists the FL inverter board specifications. Table 1-4 FL inverter board specifications Item Specifications UA2040P02 Input Voltage DC 5 Output Voltage Current MAX (mA) 4.22 Current MIN (mA) 0.412 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 1-13...
1.6.1 Main Battery The main battery is the primary power supply for the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. In resume (instant recovery) mode, the main battery maintains the current status of the computer. 1-16 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Table 1-8 lists the battery charging time and data preservation times. Table 1-8 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Time Charging AC adapter or main battery in use 8 hours (approx ) Data preservation time (when fully charged) 1 month PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 1-17...
Table 1-9 lists the AC adapter specifications. Table 1-9 AC adapter specifications Parameter Specification Input voltage AC 100 to 240V Input frequency 50Hz/60Hz Input current(MAX) 1.2A (100VAC) Output voltage DC 15V Output current 3.0A 1-18 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Table 2-1 Battery icon....................2-7 Table 2-2 DC IN icon..................... 2-7 Table 2-3 D port status ....................2-21 Table 2-4 FDD error code and status ................2-29 Table 2-5 1.8” HDD error code and status..............2-34 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
7. PC with a serial port (for displaying debug port test result) 8. Wraparound connector for PC card 9. Tester 10. External CRT 11. External USB Keyboard 12. External USB mouse 13. Headphone 14. Microphone 15. LAN wraparound connector PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
® Make sure that Toshiba Windows XP is installed on the hard disk. Non-Toshiba operating systems can cause the computer malfunction. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer. Make sure the USB FDD is empty.
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Troubleshooting Procedures message displayed? in section 2.8. If the “Password=” message displays, type the password. Perform the 1.8” HDD Are Toshiba Windows XP being Troubleshooting Procedures loaded? in section 2.6. Figure 2-1 Troubleshooting flowchart (1/2) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Troubleshooting 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Perform the Keyboard Do typed characters Troubleshooting Procedures appear correctly? in section 2.7. Insert the diagnostic disk into USB FDD and run the diagnostics test program. (The reboot of the PC is needed.) Perform the Touch pad Do the touch pad work Troubleshooting Procedures correctly?
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4. If an error is detected on the keyboard test, perform the Keyboard Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.7. 5. If an error is detected on the display test, perform the Display Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.8. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Power Supply Troubleshooting The power supply controller controls many functions and components. To determine if the power supply is functioning properly, start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Power supply icon Check Procedure 2: Error Code Check Procedure 3: Connection Check...
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Blinks orange Power supply malfunction * 3 Doesn’t light Any condition other than those above. *3 When the power supply controller detects a malfunction, the DC IN icon blinks orange. It shows an error code. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting When icons are blinking, perform the following procedure. 1. Remove the battery pack and the AC adapter and cut off the power supply to the computer by force. 2. Re-attach the battery pack and the AC adapter. If icon s are still blinking after the operation above, check the followings: Check 1 If the DC IN icon blinks orange, go to Procedure 2.
Main battery charge current is over 4.95A. Main battery discharge current is over 0.5A when there is no load. Main battery charge current is over 2.3A. Abnormal current has been sensed 0[A]. Main battery charge current is over 0.3A. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Second Battery Error code Meaning Over voltage is detected. Main battery charge current is over 4.95A. Main battery discharge current is over 0.5A when there is no load. Main battery charge current is over 2.3A. Abnormal current has been sensed 0[A].
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E3V voltage is 2.81V or less when the computer is booting up. E3V voltage is 2.81V or less when the computer is powered off. E3V voltage is 2.81V or less while the computer is suspended. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-11...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting 1R2-P1V output Error code Meaning 1R2-P1V voltage is over 1.44V when the computer is powered on. 1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or less when the computer is powered on. 1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or less when the computer is booting up. 1R2-P1V voltage is 1.02V or less when the computer is powered off.
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Connect a new AC adapter and AC power cord. If the error still exists, go to Procedure 5. Check 3 In the case of error code 21h: Go to Procedure 3. Check 4 For any other errors, go to Procedure 5. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-13...
2 Troubleshooting 2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Connection Check The wiring diagram related to the power supply is shown below: System adapter Board Power Cord Battery pack Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform starting from Check 1. Check 1 Make sure the AC adapter and the AC power cord are firmly plugged into the DC IN 15 V socket and wall outlet.
To disassemble the computer, follow the steps described in Chapter 4. Check 1 Replace the AC adapter with a new one. If the AC adapter is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 Replace the System board with a new one. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-15...
2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting System board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the System board is defective. Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Debug port (D port) Check on Boot Mode Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check...
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The following error message appears when data stored in RAM under the resume function is lost because the battery has become discharged or the System board is damaged. Go to Procedure 3. WARNING: RESUME FAILURE. PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-17...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting If any other error message is displayed, perform Check 3. Check 3 The IRT checks the System board. When the IRT detects an error, the system stops or an error message appears. If one of the following error messages (1) through (17), (24) or (25) is displayed, go to Procedure 5.
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3. Connect the RS-232C cross-cable to the PC that displays the results. RS232C cross-cable Debug port test cable PC that displays Test board PJ325 System board the test results 4. Boot the computer in MS-DOS mode. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-19...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting 5. Execute GETDPORT.COM in the text menu in CPU REAL mode. (Insert the FD for starting D port into FDD and input “FD starting drive:>dport”.) The D port status is displayed in the following form; F100 : 000.000382 IRT_CHK_INI\SYSI_START D port...
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Enabling L1 cache memory Clearing memory Disabling cache Initializing special registers F008h Changing ROM BIOS to RAM BIOS F009h Storing key scan code Setting up TASK_1ms_TSC Displaying message on navipanel (EC/KBC UPDATE, BIOS UPDATA/DAMAGED) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-21...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting Table 2-3 D port status (2/6) D port status Inspection items details Key inputting Executing CHGBIOSA Loading CHGBIOSA.EXE and CHGFIRMA.EXE Resetting FDC Setting parameter for 2HD and transmission rate Reading the first sector Setting parameter for 2DD and transmission rate Searching CHGBIOSA.EXE in the root director F009h Calculating head and sector to start...
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Initializing ACPI, KBC, VGA, Storing the size of ROM in a buffer sound function, and PIC Reading EC version Updating the type of flash memory Determining the destination Checking the default settings of CMOS Initializing ACPI table PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-23...
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2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting Table 2-3 D port status (4/6) D port Inspection items details status F107h Initializing devices before initializing PCI bus Initializing temperature control information Setting up a clock generator AC’97 control Initializing HC and recognizing devices Initializing a KBC Turning VGA display off and controlling reset Initializing sound function...
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Updating a table for DMI Copying an ACPI table to the top of an expansion memory Waiting for the end of writing PSC version on BIOS Waiting for the end of serial port initialization PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-25...
2 Troubleshooting 2.4 System board Troubleshooting Table 2-3 D port status (6/6) D port status Inspection items details F11Dh Canceling NMI mask Examining the checksum of TIT Clearing IRT running flag for runtime Update checksum for runtime Checking whether a CPU, an HDD or other component have been upgraded Disabling a PC Card that is not being used Initializing HW just before...
Replacement Check I/O units or System board may be damaged. Replace the I/O units or disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the System board with a new one. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-27...
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And then clean the FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 2. Detailed operation is given in Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. 2-28 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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“write enable”. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-29...
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The USB FDD may be defective or damaged. Replace it with a new one. If the FDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Check 3 Replace the System board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-30 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
For the backup, refer to the User’s Manual. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and start the computer. Perform the following checks: Check 1 Type C: and press [Enter]. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
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The 1.8" HDD and the connector of the System board may be disconnected (Refer to the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures for disassembling.). Insert the connectors firmly. If they are firmly connected, go to Procedure 3. 2-32 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Using the Diagnostic Disk, format the 1.8" HDD with a format option (physical format). If the 1.8" HDD is formatted, set the 1.8" HDD partition using MS-DOS FDISK command. If you cannot format the 1.8" HDD using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-33...
DMA boundary error Bad sector error Bad track error ECC error ECC recover enable HDC error Seek error Time out error Drive not ready Undefined error Write fault Status error Access time out error No HDD 2-34 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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The 1.8" HDD may be damaged. Replace it with a new one and check the operation. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-35...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the problem still exists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be damaged. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. 2-36 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
(PJ5600/PJ5601), disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If either fuse is blown, replace the system board repeat Procedure 3. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-37...
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The FL may be damaged. Replace it with a new one and repeat Procedure 4. If there is still an error, go to Check 6. Check 6 The display controller of the System board may be damaged. Replace the System board with a new one. 2-38 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
If the connector has come off, connect firmly and make sure the operation. If there is still an error, go to Procedure 3. System board Touch Pad PJ334 Procedure 3 Replacement Check The touch pad may be damaged. Replace the touch pad. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-39...
Execute the Modem test program available as part of the maintenance test program. This program checks the modem. See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test. If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. 2-40 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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The MDC may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the modem function is still not working properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 The System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-41...
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To check the LAN function, execute the Modem test program subtest 03 (LAN loop-back test). See Chapter 3 for information on how to perform the test. If any error is detected by the test, go to Procedure 2. 2-42 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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The LAN jack may be defective. Replace the LAN jack with a new one. If the problem persist, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be faulty. Replace the System board following the steps described in Chapter 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-43...
Or the cable between the SC board and the Microphone terminal or the SC board and the Headphone may come off. Make sure those cables are connected firmly. If there is still an error, perform Check 3. 2-44 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The external Microphone terminal and the Headphone are not working properly, the System board, the FL board or the SC board may be faulty. Replace those boards with new ones following the steps in Chapter 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-45...
The SD card may be faulty. Replace it with a new one in order. If the problem persists, perform Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one. 2-46 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
LAN. You will need a second computer that can communicate by the wireless LAN If the computer passes the test, the function is correctly working. If the computer does not pass the test, perform Procedure 2. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-47...
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Make sure the connection between the SC board PJ999 and the System board PJ9. If the cable is disconnected, connect firmly then return to Procedure 1. If there is still an error, perform Procedure 3. 2-48 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Use an LC meter for a precise measure of impedance. If each wireless antenna pass the above test, return the Wireless LAN module back, then perform Procedure 1. If the wireless LAN has still an error, go to Procedure 4. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 2-49...
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Check 3. Check 3 The System board may be defective or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the board with a new one. 2-50 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
FDD UTILITIES SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SETUP The DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU contains the following 9 functional tests: SYSTEM TEST MEMORY TEST KEYBOARD TEST DISPLAY TEST FLOPPY DISK TEST HARD DISK TEST REAL TIMER TEST NDP TEST EXPANSION TEST PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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A microphone (Sound/LAN/Modem test) FAT-MODE inspection device (Sound/LAN/Modem test) The following sections detail the tests of the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU. Refer to Sections 3.13 through 3.24 for detailed information on the remaining Service Program Module functions. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
2. Turn on the computer by pressing the F12 key and, select the FDD in the display for selecting booting unit. Then press ENTER. The following menu will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 –...
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3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3. Set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXX DIAGNOSTICS Version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST...
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Selecting YES of TEST LOOP increases the pass counter by one, each time the test cycle ends and restarts the test cycle. Selecting NO of TEST LOOP returns the process to the subtest menu after the test is complete. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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When an error occurred, the error status is displayed and the error counter is increased by one. 6. Table 3-1 in section 3.3 describes the function of each test on the subtest menu. Table 3-2 in section 3.17 describes the error codes and error status for each error. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Gradation for VGA Gradation for LCD Gradation & Mode test for VGA All dot on/off for LCD “H” pattern display LCD Brightness FLOPPY DISK Sequential read Sequential read/write Random address/data Write specified address Read specified address PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Write specified address Read specified address Sequential write W-R-C specified address REAL TIMER Real time Backup memory Real time carry NDP test EXPANSION PCMCIA wraparound RGB monitor ID Microphone recording & play SOUND/MO DEM/LAN Sin wave MODEM PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
*** Test Fan Revolution High speed start Subtest 05 Gerserville If the CPU supports Gerserville (SpeedStep), this Subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. Subtest 06 Quick charge This subtest checks the status for the quick charge. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Input the computer’s sales model number and press Enter. (e.g. XP341C401A86) 5. “Enter Bundle Number ?” Input the computer’s PCN/bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PCN0482TOZ01/S2A0281D990) 6. When you press Enter, the DMI information is written to the Flash-ROM. 3-10 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 09 CPU Temperature This subtest displays the temperature of the CPU When the subtest is executed, the following message is displayed. CPU TEMP = XX deg C Throttling level = XXXXh PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-11...
(‘7000’:’Program’ size to ‘7000’:’7EEE’ (32 KB)) to check the hit-miss ratio (on/off status) for CPU cache memory. Number of misses < Number of hits → OK Number of misses ≥ Number of hits → NG 3-12 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Press DEL + Enter to exit. Subtest 02 Pressed Key Code Display This test displays scan code, character code and key top of the pressed key. 3-14 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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***** IPS TEST PROGRAM (Vx.xx) ***** <POINTING> <PARAMETER> STATUS:0008h ■■ X-RATE:0000h ■■■■ Y-RATE:0000h ■■■■■■ ■■■■■■ ■■■■ <BUTTONS> ■■ (1) <<Press BUTTON1 + BUTTON2 THEN END>> ***** IPS TEST PROGRAM (Vx.xx) ***** <BUTTONS> <<Press BUTTON1 + BUTTON2 THEN END>> PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-15...
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Check the connection of the wraparound connector and repeat the test. Subtest 07 Internet/Mail key This subtest checks moving of the Internet key and Mail key. The following message will appear. Press [Internet] key Press [Mail] key 3-16 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
This subtest displays bands of gradations for mixed colors, then for red, green, and blue. Next, it displays eight solid colors full screen: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. Each color displays for three seconds. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-17...
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To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press Enter. Subtest 05 All Dot On /Off for LCD This subtest displays an all-white screen then an all-black screen. The display changes automatically every three seconds. 3-18 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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NOTE: The last row may not be completely filled. This condition does not indicate an error. Subtest 07 LCD Brightness The LCD brightness changes in the following order: Super-Bright → Bright → Semi-Bright→ Bright → Super-Bright PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-19...
Floppy Disk XXXXXXX xxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ;test end SUB-TEST [Ctrl]+[C] ;key stop PASS COUNT:XXXXX ERROR COUNT:XXXXX WRITE DATA:XXXXX READ DATA ADDRESS :XXXXXX STATUS :XXX 3-20 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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This subtest writes the data specified by an operator to a specified track, head, and address. Subtest 05 Read Specified Address This subtest reads data from a track, head, and address specified by an operator. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-21...
Select yes or no. HDC F/W error retry (1:yes,2:no) 3. This message is used to select the error dump operation when a data compare error is detected. Select yes or no. Data compare error dump (1:No,2:Yes) 3-22 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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There are three ways the HDD can be read: Forward sequential Reverse sequential Random Subtest 03 Random address/data This subtest writes random data in a random length to random addresses. This data is then read and compared to the original data. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-23...
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This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD. Subtest 10 W-R-C Specified Address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. 3-24 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Writes 1-bit of “off” data (FEh through 7Fh) to address 0Eh through 7Fh Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the address 0Eh to 7Fh Then the subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-25...
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This subtest checks the real time clock increments. Make sure the date and time are displayed in the following format and they move forward correctly. Current date : 12-31-1999 Current time : 23:59:58 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST Press Enter to exit. 3-26 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Enter and follow the directions on the screen. The NDP test contains one subtest. Subtest 01 This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication Press Ctrl + Break to exit. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-27...
Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) NN=21, 00 NOTE: When selecting the subtest number 01, the following message will appear. Specify the slot you want to use. Test slot number select (1:slot0, 2:slot1, 0:slot0&1)? Select the number. 3-28 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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3.12 Expansion TestExpansion Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics Subtest 03 RGB monitor ID test Connect a CRT monitor for this subtest. This subtest is conducted with VESA commands. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-29...
Press 1, 2 or 3, and the Enter to perform the corresponding sub test. To quit the Wireless LAN test program, eject the floppy disk and turn the computer off while the menu above is displayed. 3-30 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Wireless LAN (WEP64/128) test Transmit & Receive test [Initiator] *************************************************************** ..Press test number [1-2,0] ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC adress : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test...
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Wireless LAN (WEP64/128) test Transmit & Receive test [Initiator] ************************************************************* ..Press test number [1-2,0] ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test...
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Wireless LAN (WEP64/128) test Transmit & Receive test [Initiator] ************************************************************* ..Press test number [1-2,0] ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test...
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This subtest reads the WEP of the wireless LAN card installed in the target machine. A message similar to the following will appear: ****** This CARD is WEP ****** Press any key to continue 3-34 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
To start the Wireless LAN test program, follow the steps below: NOTE: Before starting the wireless LAN test, make sure the Wireless Communication Switch on the left side of the computer is turned on. (The Wireless Communication LED lights orange.) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-35...
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Press 1 and Enter in the tester machine. After a while, the following message will appear: -------------------------------------------- mac address check OK !! ...Press any key !! -------------------------------------------- To proceed the test, press any key. 3-36 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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When the tester machine has not passed the test, "NG" message will appear in the tester machine. Pressing Enter on the screen shows the following message. ************************************************************* 8.02 11a Tx Test AUX Antenna NG ************************************************************* Then the test returns to the main menu automatically. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-37...
When an error is detected during the test, “NG !” massage will appear. Press any key to display the NG item (Main antenna, Aux. antenna or MAC address check). The following message appears. ************************************************************* Main Antenna Test: NG !! ************************************************************* 3-38 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The sound is recorded for five seconds automatically from the microphone. After the recording is completed, the computer immediately plays back the sound recorded. When the playing is finished, a message similar to the one below appears. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-39...
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Press any key, and the following message appears. Then sin wave is expanded to 16-64KB data and is played..Press test number[1-4] ? call sin When the beep sound finished, the screen returns to the main menu and the following massage appears. 3-40 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Scorpio Modem Initialize • Digital Loopback Test • Modem Sound Test • External Loopback test • RJ11 Connector Test (LED) • To finish the Sound/LAN/Modem test, the power of the computer is turned off. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-41...
Bad Command Error Address Mark Not Found Write Protected Record Not Found Media Removed DMA Overrun Error DMA Boundary Error CRC Error FDC Error Seek Error Not Drive Error Time Out Error Write Buffer Error 3-42 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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CE#2 LINE ERROR DATA LINE ERROR WAIT LINE ERROR BSY# LINE ERROR BVD1 LINE ERROR ZV Port ERROR NO PCMCIA No Co-Processor Control Word Error Status Word Error Bus Error Addition Error Multiplay Error PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-43...
“0” … Not used (Corrected data) “1” … Correctable data error is corrected. “0” … Not used (Index) “1” … Index is sensed. “0” … Normal (Error) “1” … The previous command was terminated with an error. 3-44 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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“0” … Not used (Abort) “1” … Illegal command error or a command abort. “0” … The hard disk detected track 0. (Track zero) “1” … The hard disk could not detect track 0. —— Not used. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-45...
2. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, then insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. 3. When the following message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. Cleaning start 4. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. 3-46 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
3. Pass count (PASS) 4. Error status code (STS) 5. FDD/HDD or memory address (ADDR) 6. Write data (WD) 7. Read data (RD) 8. HDC status code (HSTS) 9. Error status name (ERROR STATUS NAME) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-47...
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The 7 key writes the log information to a floppy disk. 3. In the case of “error retry OK,” a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. 3-48 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Select Y (yes) to execute the Serial #A test or N (NO) not to execute, then press Enter. A RS-232C wraparound connector must be connected to the serial port of the computer to execute properly this test. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-49...
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Mount the work disk(s) on the drive(s), then press [Enter] key. [Warning : The contents of the disk(s), will be destroyed.] 4. This program is executed in the above mentioned ways. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-50 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk. 4. HDD-ID This program reads the hard disk ID and displays the hard disk ID, serial number and other hard disk information. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-51...
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After the floppy disk is formatted, the following message will appear: Format complete Another format (1:Yes/2:No) ? (e) Typing 1 displays the message from step (c) above. Typing 2 returns the test to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-52 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Copy complete Another copy (1:Yes/2:No) ? (f) To copy another disk, type 1 and the message from step (a) is displayed again. Entering 2 returns the test program to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-53...
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(h) The following message will appear. Select drive number (1:C, 2:D) ? (i) Select a drive number and the following message will be displayed. —— Max. address —— [LBA ] = XXXXXXXXX LBA number ?? 3-54 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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(k) The following message will appear. To finish the dump, select 3. Press number key (1:up, 2:down, 3:end) ? (l) The following message will appear. Selecting 2 returns to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. Another dump (1:Yes, 2:No) ? PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-55...
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ECC Bytes = XXXX XXXX Firmware Rev. = YYYYYY.. Model No. = YYYY... Reserved (h) = XXXX Double Word Capability = XXXX XXXX Press [Enter] key Press Enter to return to the FDD UTILITIES MENU. 3-56 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
12. The number of ASYNC ports 13. The number of math co-processors 14. The number of PCMCIA Slots 15. Modem Type 16. LAN Type 17. FDD Information 18. The number of HDD 19. Date/Time PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-57...
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1 Floppy Disk Drive(s) Track =000 Sector =18 1 Hard Disk Drive(s) #1 Sectors = 0009780750 (05007MB) #2 Sectors Press Enter Key [Date = YYYY-MM-DD, HH:MM:SS] 2. Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-58 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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10. Drives I/O 11. PCI Bus 12. PC card 13. Peripheral (a) Internal Pointing Device (b) Hard Disk Mode 14. LEGACY Emulation (1) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (2) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation 15. PCI LAN PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-59...
Esc: Exit without saving Home : Set default values End: Save changes and Exit ↑↓→←: Select items Space, BkSp: Change values PgDn, PgUp: Change pages Esc: Exit without saving Home : Set default values End: Save changes and Exit 3-60 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Home. 2. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: (1) HDD mode (2) Password (3) Write Policy PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-61...
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Display Auto off = 30Min. HDD Auto off = 30Min. System Auto off = Disabled (*1) LCD Brightness = Bright (*2) Super-Bright (*3) Cooling Method = Maximum Performance Low Power The following shows low power settings. 3-62 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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= Low CPU Sleep Mode = Enabled Display Auto off = 03Min. HDD Auto off = 03Min. System Auto off = 30Min. (*1) LCD Brightness = Semi-Bright (*2) Bright (*3) Cooling Method = Battery Optimized PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-63...
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Automatically turns off the power to the LCD panel’s illumination if the panel is not used for the duration set. The duration xx can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. 3-64 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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NOTE: Too hot condition may cause defect on the CPU. When the hot condition continues, the power is automatically turned off in resume mode. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-65...
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HDD→FDD→ CD-ROM→LAN: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, FDD, CD- ROM and LAN. (Default) FDD→HDD→CD-ROM→LAN: The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: FDD, HDD, CD- ROM and LAN 3-66 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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LCD+AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and the external CRT for simultaneous display. NOTE: When Simultaneous is selected while connecting the external display not corresponding to SVGA mode, no image appears on the display. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-67...
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Enables Intel SpeedStep technology. When the computer is in use, CPU power consumption and clock speed are automatically switched when necessary. (Default) Always High Disables Intel SpeedStep technology and always runs the processor at its fastest speed. 3-68 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Resume is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled. The password = message is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer. 3. This option is enabled only once, the setting is reset, after booting up PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-69...
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Use this setting when Cared Bus does not work properly in Card Bus/16 bit “Auto-Selected” or PC card supports 16-bit. Use this setting when using a 16-bit PC card which does PCIC not operate correctly in Auto-Selected or CardBus/16-bit. 3-70 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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USB floppy disk is available without the driver. To start the computer by FD, set this option to "Enabled". Even when “USB-FDD Legacy Emulation” is set to “Enabled and when “Boot Priority” of “Boot PRIORITY” PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 3-71...
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HDD. Disables LEGACY support Disabled 15. PCI LAN This option sets the Enable / Disable of the built-in LAN functions. Enables built-in LAN functions. (Default) Enabled Disables built-in LAN functions. Disabled 3-72 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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LCD cable/Wireless LAN cable/Antenna cover..........4-43 4.17.1 LCD cable ..................4-43 4.17.2 Wireless LAN cable/Antenna cover ..........4-45 4.18 Hinge........................4-48 4.19 Fluorescent Lamp....................4-50 4.19.1 Replacing the 14.1 inch Toshiba fluorescent lamp......4-51 4-iv PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Figure 4-28 Applying silicon grease................4-37 Figure 4-29 Removing the LED SW membrane............4-38 Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD mask................4-39 Figure 4-31 Removing the FL inverter ................4-41 Figure 4-32 Removing the LCD ..................4-42 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Figure 4-38 Removing the palm rest cover left side hinge..........4-48 Figure 4-39 Removing the palm rest cover right side hinge.......... 4-49 Figure 4-40 to 4-51 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp (1) to (10) ....4-51 to 4-60 4-vi PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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FRUs need to be removed. Chart Notation: The chart to the right shows the case for the following example: • Removing the touch pad. All FRUs (from 4.2 Battery to 4.6 Keyboard/Bottom) must be removed. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Danger: 1. In the case of the battery, always use authentic parts or equivalent parts approved by Toshiba. Other batteries may have different specifications that are incompatible with the computer and may result in fire or explosion.
Screw sizes are noted in the text and figures. 9. As all parts have sharp edges and corners, take care not to cut yourself. 10. After replacing an FRU, check that the computer and replaced part operate correctly. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
3. Normal pin connectors are used for all other cables. Simply pull out or push in these connectors to disconnect or reconnect. Pressure plate connector Spring connector PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
One screwdriver for LH sticks (for Mini PCI card cover) Tweezers (for lifting screws) ESD mats (lay on work table or floor) An ESD wrist strap and heel grounder Anti-static carpet or flooring A pair of needle-nose pliers PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Odd numbered length screws: White Special length screw: Blue “Special length screw” means screws whose length is indicated Grip area in an integral number to the first decimal places such as 2.5 mm, 2.8 mm and so on. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
4. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the lock. Pull the battery slightly. Figure 4-1 Removing the battery pack Note: Dispose of the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Dispose always the used battery pack in accordance with the laws and ordinances of your local authority. Use only the batteries approved by Toshiba. Note: Check visually the battery terminals and clean off any dirt with a dry cloth.
The following describes the procedure for installing the PC card. (See Figure 4-2) 1. Make sure the eject button does not stick out. 2. Insert the PC card and press it until it is securely connected. 4-10 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Figure 4-3 Removing the SD Memory card Installing the SD memory card The following procedure describes the procedure for installing a SD memory card. (See Figure 4-3.) 1. Insert the SD memory card and press it until it securely connected. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-11...
1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following screws fixing the memory slot cover. • M2×2.5B SPECIAL HEAD screw Figure 4-4 Removing the memory slot cover 3. Remove the memory slot cover. 4-12 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Never press hard or bend the memory module. 2. Install the memory slot cover. 3. Secure the following screws to fix the memory slot cover. • M2×2.5B SPECIAL HEAD screw x1 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-13...
1. Turn the computer upside down. 2. Remove the following screws fixing the HDD slot cover and remove the cover. • M2×4B BIND screw Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD slot cover 4-14 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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3. Hold the HDD holder handle and remove the HDD ASSY from the connector of the system board Figure 4-7 Removing the HDD ASSY 4. Detach the HDD holder from the HDD. Figure 4-8 Removing the HDD PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-15...
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2. Insert the HDD into the connector of the system board while holding the HDD holder handle, then set the HDD ASSY. 3. Install the HDD slot cover and secure it with the following screws. • M2×4B BIND screw x2 4-16 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Caution: The keytop may fall out; when handling the keyboard always hold it by the frame and do not touch the keytop. 1. Remove the following screw securing the bottom cover. • M2×4B BIND screw Figure 4-9 Removing the bottom cover 2. Open the display. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-17...
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2. Install the keyboard and secure it with the following screws. • M2×3B S-THIN HEAD screw 3. Install the keyboard holder. 4. Close the display 5. Install the bottom cover and secure it with the following screw. • M2×4B BIND screw 4-18 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Removing the bottom cover The following describes the procedure for removing the bottom cover. (See Figures 4-11, 4-12) 1. Remove the following screws. • M2×4Z S-THIN HEAD screw Figure 4-11 Removing the bottom cover(1) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-19...
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BIND screw • M2×6B FLAT BIND screw • M2×4B BIND screw ([1],[2],[3],[4]: Order of driving screws in assembling. No specific order for other screws.) Figure 4-12 Removing the bottom cover(2) 3. Remove the bottom cover. 4-20 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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2. Secure the following screws. • M2×6B BIND screw • M2×6B FLAT BIND screw • M2×4B BIND screw 3. Turn the computer face it up and secure the following screws. • M2×4S S-THIN HEAD screw PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-21...
1. Apply the touch pad fitting to the guide. 2. Secure the touch pad with the following screws. • M2×2.5BS Special HEAD screw 3. Install the touch pad holder. 4. Connect the cable to the connector PJ334 on the system board. 4-22 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
1. Connect the MDC cable to the MDC board. 2. Install the MDC board and secure it with the following screws. • M2×4Z FLAT BIND screw 3. Apply the glass tape to secure the MDC cable. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-23...
Figure 4-15 Removing the HDD cable Installing the HDD cable The following describes the procedure for installing the HDD cable. (See Figure 4-15) 1. Connect the connector PJ3 to the system board and install the HDD cable. 4-24 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
2. Remove the speaker cable from connector PJ6002 on the system board and remove the speaker rubber holder from the speaker slot. 3. Remove the speaker from the rubber holder. Figure 4-17 Removing the speaker PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-25...
The following describes the procedure for installing the speaker (See Figures 4-16, 4-17). 1. Set the speaker in the rubber holder. 2. Install the speaker rubber holder to the speaker slot and connect the speaker cable to PJ6002 on the system board. 4-26 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The following describes the procedure for installing the RTC battery (See Figure 4-18). 1. Install the RTC battery passing through the hole of the RTC battery slot. Connect the RTC battery cable PJ8760 on the system board. 2. Apply the glass tape. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-27...
(When a specified Wireless LAN board is used, a TORX screw is used.) Figure 4-19 Removing the wireless LAN board(1) 2. Turn over the computer. 3. Remove the wireless board upward from PJ100 on the system board and peel off the glass tape. 4-28 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Figure 4-20 Removing the wireless LAN board(2) 4. Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables from the wireless LAN board. 5. Release the latches and remove the wireless LAN board from the wireless board. Figure 4-21 Removing the wireless LAN board(3) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-29...
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3. Connect the wireless board to PJ100 on the system board. 4. Turn over the computer and fix the wireless board with the following screws. • M2×4Z FLAT BIND screw x2 or x1 • TORX screw 0 or x1 4-30 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The following describes the procedure for installing the PC card slot. (See Figure 4-22) 1. Connect the PC card slot to PJ11 on the system board and lock it. 2. Secure the PC card slot with the following screws. • M2×4Z FLAT BIND screw PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-31...
The following describes the procedure for installing the LAN/MODEM jack. (See Figure 4-23.) 1. Install the LAN/MODEM jack to the slot. 2. Connect the LAN cable to PJ4100 on the system board. 3. Secure the MODEM cable with two glass tapes. 4-32 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
3. Install the cover (with the sound board) to the base, fitting to the guide pin. Pass the tip of the cable holder under the board. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-33...
Removing the system board The following describes the procedure for removing the system board. (See Figures 4-25, 4-26) 1. Disconnect connectors PJ9, PJ334, and PJ7 from the system board. Figure 4-25 Removing the system board (1) 4-34 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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2. Connect the cables to PJ5600 and PJ5601 on the system board and apply the glass tape. 3. Turn over the computer and connect the cables to PJ9, PJ334, and PJ7 on the system board. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-35...
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1. Peel off the cellophane tape and remove the FAN cable from PJ8780 on the system board. 2. Remove the following screws securing the FAN. • M2×4Z FLAT BIND screw 3. Remove the FAN. Figure 4-27 Removing the FAN 4-36 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Figure 4-28 Applying silicon grease 3. Install the FAN and secure it with the following screws. • M2×4Z BIND screw x3 4. Connect the FAN cable to PJ8780 on the system board and apply the cellophane tape. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-37...
Installing the LED SW membrane The following describes the procedure for installing the LED SW membrane. (See Figure 4-29.) 1. Install the LED SW membrane and LED lens with the following screws. • M2×3B S-THIN HEAD screw 4-38 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
2. Carefully insert the fingers of both hands between the mask and the LCD module and pry up to release the latches. Do one side at a time. Figure 4-30 Removing the LCD mask PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-39...
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1. Install the LCD mask, pressing firmly all around the edges to secure the latches. 2. Secure the following screws to fix the LCD mask. • M2×4Z S-THIN HEAD screw 3. Replace the six LCD mask seals and 4 LCD cushions on the LCD mask. 4-40 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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The following describes the procedure for installing the FL inverter. (See Figure 4-31.) 1. Connect the cable to both sides of the connector and install the FL inverter. 2. Install the following screw to fix the FL inverter. • M2×4Z FLAT HEAD screw PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-41...
Figure 4-32 Removing the LCD Installing the LCD The following describes the procedure for installing the LCD. (See Figure 4-32.) 1. Connect the LCD cable on the back. 2. Replace the glass tape and install the LCD. 4-42 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
1. Remove the following screw on the back of the palm lest cover and remove the LCD cable holder. • M2×3B S-THIN HEAD screw Figure 4-33 Removing the LCD cable holder 2. Peel off the three glass tapes securing the LCD cable on the LCD cover side. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-43...
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2. Apply the three glass tapes to secure the LCD cable in place. 3. Connect the palmrest side LCD cable (Pass under the LCD cable holder) and secure the following screw to fix the LCD cable holder. • M2×3B S-THIN HEAD screw 4-44 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Figure 4-35 Removing the Wireless LAN cable holder (1) 2. Remove the following screws securing both the hinges on the LCD cover side and detach the LCD cover from the palmrest cover. (Same as when removing the LCD cable.) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-45...
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4. Peel off both the wireless LAN antennas and pull out the wireless LAN cable to the LCD cover side. 5. Remove the antenna cover, releasing the four latches. Figure 4-37 Removing the antenna cover 4-46 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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4. Set the wireless LAN cable of the palmrest side (Pass under the wireless LAN cable holder) and secure the following screw to fix the wireless LAN cable holder. • M2×4Z S-THIN HEAD screw 5. Install the antenna cover to the LCD cover. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-47...
The following describes the procedure for removing the palm lest cover hinge. (See Figures 4-38, 4-39) 1. Remove the following screws and the left side hinge. • M2.5×5Z S-THIN HEAD screw • M2.5x3SC U-THIN HEAD screw Figure 4-38 Removing the palmrest cover left side hinge 4-48 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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S-THIN HEAD screw • M2.5x3SC U-THIN HEAD screw 2. Install the right side hinge and latch metal fittings and secure them with the following screws. • M2.5×5Z S-THIN HEAD screw • M2.5x3SC U-THIN HEAD screw PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-49...
- Take care not to deform the lamp reflector or allow it to get dirty. - Ensure always that the power of the LCD module is turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables and connectors. 4-50 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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4.19 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures 4.19.1 Replacing the 12.1 Inch Toshiba Matsushita Fluorescent Lamp The following describes the procedure for replacing the fluorescent lamp (See Figures 4-40 to 4-49). Disassembling the module. 1. Peel off tapes and insulating sheets.
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2) Remove the left side screws and right side screws in the order shown in the figure below. Caution: Use a Philips screwdriver with type 0 bit to remove the screws. Figure 4-41 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(2) 4-52 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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(The bezel with double-adhesive tape will be reused.) 4. Opening up the PCB 1) Open the PCB to the horizontal position as shown in the figure below. Caution: Be careful not to damage the FPC. Figure 4-42 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(4) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-53...
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1) Remove the cell with the PCB from the backlight unit as shown in the figure below. Caution: 1) Peel off the cell carefully not to break it. 2) Be careful not to damage the TAB. Figure 4-43 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(5) 4-54 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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4.19 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Replacement Procedures Assembling the module 1. Checking the back-light 1) Check the items shown in the figure below. Figure 4-44 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(6) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-55...
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Next, install the cell with the PCB to the backlight unit. Caution: 1) Install by aligning the left side under the corner as shown below. 2) Be careful not to damage the FPC. Figure4-45 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(7) 4-56 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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3. Folding and securing (temporary) the FPC (PCB). 1) Fold the TAB (PCB) around the back of the backlight unit as shown in the figure below. Caution: 1) Be careful not to damage the TAB. Figure 4-46 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(8) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-57...
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5) Engage the four latches at the top and apply the double-adhesive tape of the top bezel to the cell. (As shown in the figure below 5.) 1) Be careful not to damage the cell, TAB and P/L. Figure 4-47 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(9) 4-58 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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1) Apply the double- adhesive tape of the insulation sheet. Caution: 1) Refer to the figure below. 2) When sticking the insulation sheet, be careful not to damage the PCB, cell and B/L. Figure 4-48 Replacing Toshiba fluorescent lamp(10) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440) 4-59...
LCD cover before securing the module with 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 careful when handling it. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Do not apply cleanser directly to the panel. 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. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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. 9. Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Apx. A Handling the LCD Module Appendices 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. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Appendices Apx. A Handling the LCD Module PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices Apx. B Appendix B Board Layout B.1 System board Front View Figure B-1 System board layout (front) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Apx. B Board Layout Appendices B.3 MI Board Front and Back View (Front) (Back) Figure B-3 Antenna board layout Table B-3 Antenna board Mark Number Name Mini PCI I/F connector PJ351 System board I/F connector PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
1 Pin Assignment Appendices PJ325 Debug port connector (4pin) Table C-6 Debug port connector (4pin) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name DBGRX-B3P DBGTX-B3P PJ11 PC Card Slot connector (80pin) Table C-7 PC Card Slot connector (80pin) (1/2) Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
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Appendices 1 Pin Assignment Table C-7 PC Card Slot connector (80pin) (2/2) Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name MCVPPA-BYV MCVPPA-BYV MCVPPA-BYV MCVPPA-BYV MCVPPA-BYV ACCLK-BYP ACIRDY-BYN ACIRDY-BYN ACFRAM-BYN ACCBE2-BYN ACAD17-BYP ACAD18-BYP ACAD19-BYP ACAD20-BYP ACVS2-B3P ACAD21-BYP ACRST-BYN ACAD22-BYP ACSERR-BYN ACAD23-BYP ACREQ-BYN ACAD24-BYP ACCBE3-BYN...
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 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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) PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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 → PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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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 + PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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Apx. D 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. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Make sure with T&D whether updating has been done. 1) The power must not be turned off during the rewrite. If the Caution write operation fails, the machine may not start up. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
Apx. G Reliability Appendices Apx. G Reliability Appendix G Reliability The following table shows MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for each component. Table G-1 MTBF Component Time (hours) System 6,156.7 PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
The data is written to the FD. (If no FD is set, this procedure is finished.) When the wiring to the FD is completed, the following message appears. Remove the password service disk, then press any key. Remove the FD and finish the procedure by pressing any key. PORTEGE R100 Maintenance Manual (960-440)
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