Toshiba Personal Computer libretto U100 Maintenance Manual
First edition April 2005
Disclaimer
The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The
included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the libretto U100 at the time of
this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding
product and this manual.
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Preface
This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the
Toshiba Personal Computer libretto U100.
The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate
faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.
DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or
serious bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily
injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property
damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.
NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance
service.
Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service
technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety
precautions are adhered to strictly.
Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw is not fully
fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short circuit, which could cause
overheating, smoke or fire.
If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the same model
battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong
battery can cause the battery to explode.
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The manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the libretto U100 system unit and each
FRU.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve
FRU problems.
Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic
operations for maintenance service.
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the
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Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and
operating procedures.
Acronyms
On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in
parentheses following their definition. For example:
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Keys
Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on
the keyboard is printed in boldface type.
Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such
operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If
three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
User input
Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below:
DISKCOPY A: B:
The display
Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face
below:
Format complete
System transferred
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The Toshiba libretto U100 Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI),
and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide
compact size, low power usage and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following
features and benefits.
Microprocessor
Intel Mobile Pentium-M
A 1.1/1.2GHz processor with a 400MHz external clock, 100MHz bus and
0.94/0.81V core operation.
Chipset
The libretto U100 is equipped with Intel Montara-GM+ (855GME), Intel ICH4-M and
Texas Instruments PCI7411.
Cache Memory
64KB (32kB Code+32KB Data) primary cache (in CPU) and 2MB secondary cache (in
CPU).
Memory
One DDR SO-DIMM slot is available for installation of PC2700 compatible 256, 512MB
or 1GB memory modules.
VRAM
64MB VRAM in Montara-GM+ (855GME) (North Bridge).
HDD
60GB internal drive of 1.8-inch, 8.0mm height or 30GB internal drive of 1.8-inch, 5.0mm
height.
USB FDD (option)
An optional USB FDD that supports 720KB/1.44MB format is prepared.
libretto DVD Dock (option)
A 9.0mm height CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM or DVD Super-Multi Drive can be mounted in
the optional libretto DVD Dock.
Built-in 7.2 inch, 16M colors, WXGA (1280×768 dots), thin type low temperature
poly- silicon TFT color display. Video controller is included in North Bridge chip.
External monitor
Supported via an RGB connector.
Keyboard
Keyboard has 82-key and supports Windows key.
AccuPoint
AccuPoint with two buttons is installed as a pointing device.
Batteries
The computer has two batteries: a rechargeable Lithium-Ion main battery pack (10.8V3400mAh) and Ni-MH RTC battery (2.4V-16mAH) (that backs up the Real Time Clock
and CMOS memory).
Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0)
Two USB ports are provided. The ports comply with the USB2.0 standard, which enables
data transfer speeds 40 times faster than USB1.1 standard.
PC card slot
A PC card slot (PCMCIA) accommodates one 5mm Type II card.
SD card slot
A SD card slot can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various
capacities.
Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
The internal modem is equipped as a modem daughter card (MDC).
The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication and supports
V.90. For data reception it operates at 56,000bps and for data transmission it operates at
33,600bps. For fax transmission it operates at 14,400bps. The speed of data transfer and
fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has an RJ11 modem jack for
connecting to a telephone line.
Internal LAN
The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100 BASE-TX).
Wireless LAN
The internal wireless LAN supports Mini PCI Type III (802.11b/g).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth module can be equipped. This enables a communication to devices that support
Bluetooth Version 1.2/2.0. Adopting AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping), reduce the
interference with the wireless communication in 2.4GHz.
Fingerprint sensor
The computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication utility.
They enable only person who has registered his/her fingerprint to use the computer.
Optical drive is incorporated in the libretto DVD dock (option) and it is supported as a
libretto DVD dock (option).
1.4.1 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15inch) CD/DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW. It is a high-performance drive that reads DVD at
maximum 8-speed and CD at maximum 24-speed.
The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is shown in Figure 1-6. The dimensions and
specifications of the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive are described in Table 1-4, Table 1-5.
The DVD Super multi drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch)
CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW and DVD-RAM. It is a high-performance drive
that reads DVD-ROM at maximum 8-speed and CD at maximum 24-speed. It writes CD at
maximum 24-speed.
The DVD Super multi drive is shown in Figure 1-7. The dimensions and specifications of the
DVD Super Multi drive are described in Table 1-6, Table 1-7.